Panasonic TH-50PZ850U User Manual

Operating Instructions

46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV

(46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 46”/50” de Plasma

(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

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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.

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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: [e-mail]

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.

12

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

6

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

9

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

11

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

12

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.

13

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.

15

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

---

---

---

---

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.

17

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