Panasonic TH-50PZ850U User Manual

Operating Instructions
46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
(46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-46PZ850U TH-50PZ850U
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
HD3D Sound
ViV
A
English
Español
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.
TQB2AA0785-2
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
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This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17,
2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). When a Converter is used with an older television receiver, a signal splitter might be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. For more information, please see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. Please check with your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
A
HD3D Sound
Manufactured under license
from BBE Sound, Inc.
ViV
GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer
Logo are trademarks of
GalleryPlayer, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US
patents: 5510752, 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HDMI Licensing LLC.
Contents
Please read before using the unit
Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ····························································5
Enjoy rich multimedia
VCR
Amplifier Home theater system
DVD recorder/
Blu-ray Disc recorder
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.
Set Top Box
SD memory card
Camcorder
Personal
computer
DVD player/
Blu-ray Disc player
Quick Start Guide
Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····6 Basic Connection ····························· 9 Identifying Controls ························ 13 First Time Setup ···························· 14
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Watching TV ···············································16 Viewing from SD Card ·······························18 Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················22 Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················24 VIERA CASTTM ···········································26
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················28 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ················32 Network setting ·········································· 36 VIERA CASTTM setting ·······························38 Lock ··························································· 40 Editing and Setting Channels ····················42 Closed Caption ·········································· 44 Input Labels/Monitor Out ···························45 Using Timer ················································ 46 Programming the Remote to Operate
Peripheral Equipment ································47 Recommended AV Connections ················ 48
FAQs, etc.
Remote Control Operation/Code List ·········50 Ratings List for Lock ··································53 Technical Information ································· 54 Care and Cleaning ·····································58 Specifications ············································· 59 FAQ ···························································· 60 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················62 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) ··63 Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················64
Quick Start
Guide
Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.).
DO NOT OPEN
Important Safety Instructions
is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model No. TH-46PZ850U, TH-50PZ850U
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
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CANADIAN NOTICE:
For Model TH-46PZ850U, TH-50PZ850U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING/CAUTION
WARNING
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 risk of suffocation.
Set up
Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.
The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV4W
• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR4W
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Two or more people are required to install and remove the
television. If two people are not present, the television may be dropped, and personal injury may result.
Transport only in upright position!
Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or
downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which
could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.
The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.
Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cord. Doing so may cause damage to the power cord which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cord is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately.
Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause
fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.
A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear. When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.
When using the Plasma TV
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV.
Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.
Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this caution.)
If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,
injury may result.
The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
CAUTION

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
SD Card photo  • Video game  • Computer image
4 : 3
Set up
Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other
bright light (including reflections).
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote
control’s transmission range.
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To prevent “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 61)
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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Accessories
Remote Control Transmitter
N2QAYB000217
AC cord Pedestal
TBLX0032
Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide
(For viewing HD programming)
Optional Accessory
Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)
TY-WK42PV4W
(angle)
TY-WK42PR4W
Remote Control Transmitter (2)
AA Battery
How to assemble (p.7)
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) RS232C terminal Specifications
Note
In order to maintain the TV’s performance and
safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the
plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since
subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its panel to crack.
Cable clamper Batteries for the
Cleaning cloth
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Hook
Open
Installing the remote’s batteries
Close
Note the correct polarity (+ or -).
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
Do not burn or break batteries. Make a note of the remote control
codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 47)
Attaching the pedestal to TV
Assembling the pedestal
Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly.
View from above
When this hole is aligned with the center of the groove, the pedestal will be positioned at the center of its rotation.
Set-up
Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Align the pedestal with its center of rotation, referring to
“Assembling the pedestal,”
Tighten screws firmly.
B
Pole
R
Bottom view
Rear side
A
Base
L
Pole
Front
Accessories
Assembly screws (4 of each)
A
M5 x 18 (Silver)
B
M5 x 25 (Black)
Poles (2)
L

or R is printed at the
L
bottom of the poles.
Base (1)
Quick Start
Guide
R
Accessories/Optional Accessory
Arrow mark
Hole for pedestal installation
Pole
Pole
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any other TV and displays.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or damaged.
If you use the pedestal when it is damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer
immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be
strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Base
Fix securely with assembly screws B.
(Total 4 screws)
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Accessories/Optional Accessory
(Continued)
Location
Adjust the plasma panel to your desired angle.
a
Note
Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.
(View from above)
b
a: 17.9 ” (453 mm)
c c
b: 20.2 ” (513 mm) c: 10˚
AC cord connection
To attach To remove
Keep pushing both side snaps
Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.
Cable Binding Instructions
Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord
together (could cause distorted image).
Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as
necessary.
When using the options, follow the option’s
assembly manual to fix cables.
To attach
Cable clamper
To bundle
hooks
hole
Insert
Set
To remove
To loosen
knob
Snaps
Keep pushing both sides till they snap
Keep pushing the knob
Reference of connection
Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal
8
Firmly tighten by hand.
greenbluered
green
Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly.
Insert firmly.
To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box

Basic Connection

Example 1
TV
Cable TV
Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
VHF/UHF Antenna
NTSC (National Television System Committee):
Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television
(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
Back of the TV
* See page 8
(AC cord connection)
AC 120 V
60 Hz
AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.)
Quick Start
Guide
Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)
Accessories/Optional Accessory
(If no Cable Box) or
ANT OUTANT IN
Cable Box
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, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com
Cable Box/Cable
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their
programming. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-
definition cable Service. The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 22)
www.panasonic.ca
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To connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR
TO AUDIO AMP
COMPONENT
IN
VIDEO IN
112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
PROG OUT
R
P
R
P
B
Y
R
L
R
P
R
P
B
Y
LRL
L
AUDIO
IN
PC
RS232C
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2
TV
Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)
VHF/UHF Antenna
DVD Recorder
If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 12)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Back of the TV
* See page 8
(AC cord connection)
AC 120 V
60 Hz
AC Cord
B
AUDIO
C
A
D
ANT OUTANT IN
10
(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)
AV Equipment
(with TV tuner)
Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to
- D on p. 12
A
To connect antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR
TO AUDIO AMP
COMPONENT
IN
VIDEO IN
112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
PROG OUT
R
P
R
P
B
Y
R
L
R
P
R
P
B
Y
LRL
L
AUDIO
IN
PC
RS232C
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
Example 3
Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
TV
DVD Recorder
or
VCR
Satellite
Receiver
VHF/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)
Guide
VHF/UHF Antenna
AC 120 V
60 Hz
AC Cord
Back of the TV
B
* See page 8
(AC cord connection)
Quick Start
Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)
AUDIO
C
D
ANT IN
Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
(with TV tuner)
Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to
- D on p. 12.
A
Note
For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
A
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High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Basic Connection (Continued)
AUDIO
COMPONENT
IN
12
AUDIO
R
P
R
P
B
Y
L
P
P
P
AUDIO
TO AUDI
VIDEO IN
12
S VIDEO
PROG
R
R
P
R
P
B
LRL
L
R
TO AUDI
S VIDEO
AUDIO
TO AUDI
VIDEO IN
12
EO
PROG
R
R
P
R
P
B
LRL
L
2
B
TO AUDI
EO
AV cable connections
A
To use HDMI terminals
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
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.
B
To use COMPONENT terminals
green
blue
red
white
red
green
white
green
blue
red
red
blue
red
white
red
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
HDMI AV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AV Equipment
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
C
To use S VIDEO terminals
D
To use COMPOSITE terminals
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.
white
red
yellow
white
red
white
red
yellow
white
red
white
red
yellow
white
red
S VIDEO OUT
L
AUDIO
R
OUT
L
COMPOSITE OUT
R
AV Equipment
e.g. DVD Recorder
or
e.g. VCR
AV Equipment
e.g. DVD Recorder
or
e.g. VCR
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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.

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV
Displays the Main menu.
Chooses menu and submenu entries.
HDMI input 4 connector
SD CARD
Selects channels in sequence
POWER button
Note
The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28)
Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front
Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)
of the TV set.
Volume up/down
Swing up the door at “” .
Video Input 2 connector
Remote control
Displays VIERA CAST screen (Home screen)
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)
SUB
MENU
(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)
SD card slotChanges the input mode
Quick Start
Guide
Identifying Controls
Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes.
External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)
Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 16)
Switches to input terminal that has “GAME” label.
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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)
* This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.
Select your language
Language
English Español Français
select
ok
Be sure to select “Home”
Please select your viewing environment.
Home Store
Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.
If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.
You are selecting the mode for store demonstration
Yes No
Select “No” and return to previous screen . If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays “Please
select your viewing environment” screen once again as shown below.
Reselect “Home”.
• Unplug the TV and plug it again.
• Press and hold down the front POWER button.
select
ok
select
ok
Auto channel setup
Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Auto program
Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock
Select “ANT in”
Program channel
ANT in
Auto
Cable
Select “Auto”
Program channel
ANT in
Auto
Cable
next
select
next
select
next
select
ANT in
Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna
14
Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only Digital only
ok
select
Auto program
Progress
Number of analog channels Number of digital channels
Press RETURN to quit.
RETURN
Start scanning the channels
8%
10
0
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
rogram
Apply Cancel
aption Favorite Add
. . .
...
Yes
...
Yes
...
Yes
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.
select “Apply”
ok
Network setting/VIERA CAST setting
First time setup
Language Auto program
Network setting VIERA CAST setting
Clock
Network setting (p. 36-37) VIERA CAST setting (p. 38-39)
select
ok
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
Adjust the clock
First time setup
Language Auto program Network setting VIERA CAST setting
Clock
Manual setting
Clock
Mode
Year Month Day Hour Minute
Auto setting
Clock
Mode
Timezone DST
Manual
2008
1 7
10 AM
10
2008/ 6/11 8:07AM
Auto
Est
On
next
select
set select
item
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)
Year
Month
Day
Hour
Minute
Select the year Select the month Select the day Adjust the hour Adjust the minute
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

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.
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.
Information Recall
Displays or removes the channel banner.
Channel
Station identifier
SAP indication
Signal resolution
Rating Level
Picture mode
Sleep timer remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption
Clock
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
Turn power on
SUB MENU
POWER
or
(TV)
Select a channel number
up
or
down
(TV)
Note
If the mode is not TV, press and select TV.
(p. 22)
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:
Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Audio track 1 of 2
SUB
MENU
(English)
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
All
Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter
Off
16
15-2 12:30 PM ABC-HD
THE NEWS
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3
30
Set favorite 1/3
1 2 3
---
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---
4
Set favorite 1/3
1 2 3 4
Note
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)
Favorite channels
1/3
1 2 3 4
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
Set Favorite Feature
Display the SUB MENU.
1
2
SUB
MENU
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
All
Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter
Off
select
3
ok
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
All
Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter
“Set favorite”
• Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit).
Press ▲▼to highlight a position on the list. Then, press OK to save the displayed channel in that position.
Off
select
ok
Use Favorite Feature
1
26-1 ---
select
2
3
ok
Viewing
Press FAVORITE.
• Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit).
Watching TV
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.
Press OK to display the highlighted channel.
To delete a favorite channel
A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding
down OK while its position is highlighted.
To change the page
Pressing changes the page backward. Pressing changes the page forward.
26-1 - - -
• 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.
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Viewing from SD Card

SD CARD
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
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
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
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
Movie
Play SD card now
Play SD card automatically Movie: The video data plays automatically from next Photo: The photo data plays automatically from next
Select later
Off: The data can be played manually.
:
Set it to playback the data when SD card is inserted.
time. Go to P. 19 time. Go to P. 20
: “SD card” menu will be displayed from next
time. Go to
18
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.
or
Select the item.
SD card
Photo viewer
Press to return to TV
Press to exit from
a menu screen
Press to return
to the previous screen
Movie player
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 non­commercial 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.
select
ok
Photo viewer
Go to P. 20
2
3
Select the movie to be listed
Recording format (MPEG2/AVCHD)
Movie Viewer
Select OK
RETURN
No. Date and Time Duration
12/20/2007
10:26
1 2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9
01/17/2008 03/07/2008 04/24/2008 06/10/2008 08/19/2008 10/02/2008 10/13/2008 12/01/2008
14:25 07:25 09:25 11:34 10:25 12:25 14:25 16:25
00h16m35s 01h45m35s 00h05m35s 01h10m35s 00h05m27s 00h35m35s 00h12m35s 00h53m35s 01h24m35s
View
Navigation area
PLAY
00:00.14
PLAY
00:00.14
Pause
Play Search
RETURN
Stop
R YG B
Skip Skip
Movie Banner
Date and Time Duration
Date & Time
06/10/2007 11:34
Duration
00h05m27s
06/10/2007 11:34 00h05m27s
select
ok
Pause
Play Search
RETURN
Stop
R YG B
Skip Skip
To display/hide banner
Movie information
Date and Time:
Date and time of recording are displayed.
Duration:
Recording time is displayed.
To display Navigation area
To hide Navigation area
To previous movie
To next movie
Viewing
Elapsed time of current movie
To adjust picture and audio/
To use VIERA Link function
In
or
Display “Movie menu”
1
Select the item
2
Movie menu
VIERA Link
Picture Audio
Adjust or set
3
Picture 1/2
Reset
Picture mode
Picture Brightness
example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu VIERA Link (p. 28)
Vivid 0 0
select
ok
select Adjust or set
Other settings
To confirm or change the current audio status
In or
Display “current audio status”
1
Each press of SAP will change the audio mode.
2
( If the movie has multiple audio signals.)
It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Viewing from SD Card
stereo
(Current audio status)
19
Viewing from SD Card (Continued)
SD CARD
Photo viewer
Follow direction in Movie player (P. 18)
Select the data to be viewed
Thumbnail view
Photo viewer
Total Information
No.
Pana0365 Date 01/01/2008 Pixel
1600x1200
Accessing
Select
R YG B
Slide show
12
Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368
Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372
OK
Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376
RETURN
Navigation area
Accessing
select
view
Present status (While reading the data)
Accessing
Press to return to TV
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 images
Rotate Prev.
R YG B
Slide show
(to Slide show)
Next RETURN
Prev.
R YG B
Single
(to Single photo display)
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
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
Rotate Prev.
Next RETURN
R YG B
Slide show
Navigation area
Displays one at a time
To display/hide Navigation area
Pause Next
RETURN
20
Press to exit from
a menu screen
Press to return
to the previous screen
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