Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ850A Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ850A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ850A Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
English

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

TH-58PZ850A
Model No.
TH-65PZ850A
TQBC2307-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. English Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-58PZ850A Model No. TH-65PZ850A TQBC2307-1...
  • Page 2 Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link” Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-58PZ850A Declaration of Conformity No. 5222, 10 December 2007 TH-65PZ850A Declaration of Conformity No. 5223, 10 December 2007...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options SD memory Card • Basic Connection •...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to handle SD Card •...
  • Page 5 Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a suffi ciently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: •...
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) • TY-WK42PV4W (TH-58PZ850A) Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Page 7: Securing The Tv

    Attaching the pedestal (TH-58PZ850A) 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.
  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Connecting aerial TV only...
  • Page 9 Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Mains lead (supplied) • Please refer to the diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection. RCA cable AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR Note •...
  • Page 10 Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV RCA cable [TH-58PZ850A] Attach the clamper hole Insert the clamper in a hole •...
  • Page 11: Identifying Controls

    • Displays programme information Programme Up / Down • Selects programme in sequence • When in Standby mode, switches TV On VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 21) Multi window (p. 16) • Displays two windows at once Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p.
  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) Select your state Select State / Territory New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory...
  • Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE Volume POWER MULTI PIP SURROUND SURROUND Note • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture...
  • Page 15 Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Event Example: 1 TEN Digital Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p.
  • Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect Selection list • To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT 16:9 Change aspect ratio Zoom2 • Only “16:9”...
  • Page 17: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
  • Page 18: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 19 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX Display subtitles Call up STTL subtitles Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi window Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar...
  • Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP...
  • Page 21: Vcr Dvd Player

    Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby POWER...
  • Page 22: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT EXIT RETURN To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN To change menu pages down Display the menu...
  • Page 23 Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 39) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast...
  • Page 24: Menu List

    How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management Digital Cinema Colour P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Mode Bass Treble Balance...
  • Page 25 Menu list Menu Item DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Analogue Service List Auto Tuning DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Display Intelligent Frame Creation Off Timer Teletext Shipping Condition System Update Power Save Side Panel Picture Overscan...
  • Page 26: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE POWER MUTI PIP SURROUND To return to TV EXIT (DVB mode) If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu Select “Setup”...
  • Page 27: Start

    Download new software to TV. • For details If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off. Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off” System Update Auto Update Search in Standby Update...
  • Page 28: Editing Programmes

    Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN To return to TV EXIT Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only.
  • Page 29 Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed.
  • Page 30: Tuning Programmes

    Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE To return to TV EXIT For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the front of the TV (p.
  • Page 31 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Set all DVB Auto Tuning or Analogue All digital tuning data will be erased programmes automatically EXIT...
  • Page 32: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Restore Settings Shipping Condition...
  • Page 33: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode p. 20 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN To return to TV...
  • Page 34: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. • To connect PC p. 42 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN To return to TV...
  • Page 35: Hdmi Functions

    HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 36: Viewing From Sd Card

    Viewing from SD Card Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN INFO To sort by date or month recorded (Sort by Month / Sort by Date) Display the thumbnail grouped by the same date or the same month...
  • Page 37: (Photos And Movies)

    (Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards To insert Card Push until a Label surface click is heard • During the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. But the sound in Movie View can be output from AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
  • Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 39: Direct Tv Rec

    Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
  • Page 40 VIERA Link “ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
  • Page 41 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
  • Page 42: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 50). (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO (M3 stereo...
  • Page 43 (Listening) (Viewing) Conversion adapter (if necessary) MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO (Listening) (Viewing) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Computer Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground 17 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2...
  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 ~ CH 5 S 2 ~ S 5 CH 5A Rating Parental Guidance recommended Updating the software system (DVB mode) Update system software to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi...
  • Page 45: Sd Card

    • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
  • Page 46 Technical Information A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
  • Page 47: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 48 FAQs Problem Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI • Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder After DVB Auto Tuning only...
  • Page 49: Licence

    TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video...
  • Page 50: Specifi Cations

    Note • Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. • Pedestal: ST-58R4-WG (For safety approval) TH-58PZ850A AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 670 W 0.4 W 16:9 147 cm (diagonal) 1284 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 51: Warranty

    Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
  • Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ Panasonic Corporation 2008 Serial Number...

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