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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PZ81B Model No. TH-46PZ81B TH-50PZ81B 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. U.K. Standard English... - Page 2 Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement ■ Receives freesat - free digital satellite broadcasts in the UK freesat is a brand new free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Editing Programmes ································· 40 This produces smoother movie playback. • Shipping Condition ···································· 42 • Owner ID ··················································· 43 V-AUDIO Utilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital • Input Labels ·············································· 44 Amplifi cation technology. • Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 45 •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp (TH-42PZ81B) / 10 amp (TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B) fuse is fi tted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps (TH-42PZ81B) / 10 amps (TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B) and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. -
Page 5: Notes
fi xtures may make the TV unstable, and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with risking injury. Be sure to ask your local a dry cloth. Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals / mounts Caution •... -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional accessories Some items may not be available locally. Regarding the purchase of Optional accessories, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging LAN cable kit •... -
Page 7: Securing The Tv
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •... - Page 8 Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle. • TH-42PZ81B a: 521 mm / b: 425 mm / c: 15° • TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B a: 513 mm / b: 453 mm / c: 10°...
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Page 9: Identifying Controls
(p. 15) • Displays programme information Programme Up / Down Volume Up / Down • Selects programme in sequence VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Direct TV Recording (p. 51 and p. 53) • operations (p. 25) Records programme immediately in... -
Page 10: 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 dish or aerial TV only... - Page 11 Example 2 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable TV box TV, DVD Recorder or VCR TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable Rear of the TV Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz...
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Page 12: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer or freesat registered dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) •... - Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU 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 Using the...
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Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) Select the mode (freesat, DVB, Analogue or INPUT Other Sat.) OPTION SD CARD watch TV Selection freesat EXIT select Analogue Displayed if Other Satellite... -
Page 15: Other Useful Functions
■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display • To change the language for DVB (if available) subtitles “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31) Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme “All freesat Services”... - Page 16 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Turn the TV off automatically after a fi xed period Display the Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time menu access MENU Setup Menu Main Menu Timer Programming VIERA Link DVB Profile Edit Picture Off Timer DVB Service List...
- Page 17 ■ Other useful functions • Check or change the current To change OPTION programme status instantly change select Multi Audio / AD (freesat mode) Subtitle Language Allows you to select between alternative (freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode) language or Audio Description for sound Allows you to select the language in which Display the tracks (if available)
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Page 18: Using Tv Guide
Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). • When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown. -
Page 19: View Tv Guide
■ DVB or Analogue mode • This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB or Analogue mode. • The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the event information and the recommended group in the Prog.Type list. •... - Page 20 Using TV Guide ■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select the current Select “View” event or programme Watch the Eastender 19:30- 20:00 select programme • View Timer Programming select Timer Programming access watch see below (TV screen) ■...
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Page 21: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) • The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TXT” in the information banner. Information banner (p. 15) 1 BBC ONE Wales 20:35 Profile 1 Coronation Street... - Page 22 Viewing Teletext Analogue teletext 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. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
- Page 23 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX View subtitles • Subtitles Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode). Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI WINDOW multi...
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Page 24: Watching External Inputs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 11 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or •... - Page 25 VIERA Link VIERA Link VIERA Link VIERA Link 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...
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Page 26: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) INPUT Select the menu OPTION SD CARD access EXIT... - Page 27 ■ Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance Normal Changed ■ Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness Moved ■ Go to the next screen Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen ■ Enter characters using alpha / numeric keys You can input information using alpha / numeric keys.
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Page 28: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 53 - 55) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. -
Page 29: Volume Correction
■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Select two different sound settings (Music / Speech) In each Sound Mode setting, Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your Mode particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output... - Page 30 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Timer Programming Records forthcoming programmes (p. 46) freesat Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite freesat programmes (p. 40) freesat Service List Skips the unwanted freesat programmes (p. 41) DVB Profi...
- Page 31 ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the image smooth (Off / On) • Intelligent Frame It is effective when viewing 24p input signal with this function set to “On”. •...
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Page 32: Viera Link
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview • How to operate (p. 26) VIERA Link Menu Main Menu Pause Live TV Access The menu of the accessed Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment VIERA Link Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. - Page 33 Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Po s. Na me D ate S tar t m in. BB C 1 6/8 FR 1 8 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 1 2 0 <TIMER> BB C1 7/8 SA 2 1 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 Holiday News Guide...
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Page 34: Advanced Settings (Freesat)
Advanced Settings (freesat) Advanced Settings provide access to various freesat features. Select freesat p. 14 INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “freesat Setup” access Setup Menu Timer Programming freesat Favourites Edit... - Page 35 Selects a programme and checks the freesat signal condition. • Check To change the programme freesat signal A good Signal Strength is not an indication of Satellite Signal Condition suitable signal for freesat reception. Please Satellite Programme 101 BBC 1 Scotland Signal Signal Quality use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:...
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Page 36: Advanced Settings (Dvb / Other Sat.)
Advanced Settings Other Sat. Advanced Settings provide access to various advanced DVB or Other Satellite features. • Some of Other Sat. functions may work to differing specifi cations (depending on the broadcasters). Select freesat, DVB or Other Sat. INPUT p. 14 OPTION SD CARD EXIT Display the menu... -
Page 37: Signal Condition
Any receivable digital compliant satellite programmes can be tuned. ■ Auto Setup Other Sat. programmes are retuned and all the previous Other Sat. tuning settings will be erased. Available satellite services will be searched and listed in the “Select Services to Keep” list. The tuning will be completed by selecting the services you wish to keep from the list and storing them. -
Page 38: Tuning Programmes (Dvb / Analogue)
Tuning Programmes Analogue You can retune DVB or Analogue programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue p. 14 INPUT Display the menu OPTION SD CARD MENU EXIT RETURN Select “Setup”... -
Page 39: Manual Search
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. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 41) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Auto Setup - Digital Scan... -
Page 40: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists, skip unwanted programmes and control programme audience, etc. Select freesat, DVB, Analogue or Other Sat. p. 14 INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound... -
Page 41: Service List
Skip You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this unwanted function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. • programmes • “freesat Service List” lists all the tuned freesat programmes in freesat mode. • “DVB Service List”... -
Page 42: Shipping Condition
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture... -
Page 43: Owner Id
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in “Auto Setup” (p. 12), and input it later, start from If you input the Owner ID in “Auto Setup”... -
Page 44: 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. 24 Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT... -
Page 45: 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. 56 Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT... -
Page 46: Recording Controls
Recording Controls Timer Programming from Menu The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct programme (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming. - Page 47 Start making Repeat the operations as below, the settings and set items in the order of • select also be entered the item with numeric buttons. FS: freesat Timer recording D: DVB Records according to the time setting A: Analogue S: Other Sat.
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Page 48: 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. Insert the SD Card Select “Photo View” or “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View select Movie View... -
Page 49: (Photos And Movies)
(Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards p. 59 ■ ■ To insert To remove Card Label surface Press the centre of the card Push until a 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 50: Link Functions
Q-Link function Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be • utilized. Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. part number: ■ • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) VIERA Link •... - Page 51 Q-Link ■ Preparations • Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: • “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” • Q-Link connection p. 50 • Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. •...
- Page 52 ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ 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, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
- Page 53 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has “HDAVI Control 3” function. • • Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. •...
- Page 54 Link Functions Q-Link 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 55 • 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.
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Page 56: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 67). Satellite dish HDMI 3 Satellite cable (Viewing) - Page 57 Terrestrial aerial Headphones ■ To adjust volume “Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 29) ( M3 stereo mini plug) cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / To record / playback (AUDIO) Game equipment (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) DVD Recorder / SCART...
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Page 58: Technical Information
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 16) ■ Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. - Page 59 • 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 ∗...
- Page 60 Technical Information SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information ■ ■ AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
- Page 61 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
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Page 62: 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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 68) White spots or shadow images (noise) •... - Page 63 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check image in freesat, DVB or aerial or dish. Other Sat. mode If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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Page 64: On Screen Messages
• Please check aerial or local Please follow the message. DVB service availability. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup • No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely (p. 36). - Page 65 Message Meaning / Action • Other Satellite Service list is full No more Other Satellite services can be added. • PIN incorrect ! The PIN number you entered is wrong. • Please check settings and connections Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 52). on HDMI devices.
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Page 66: Glossary
Glossary ■ ■ ■ NTSC SCART Digital Video Broadcasting National Television System 21 pin connection used for video, ■ Committee audio and switching signals (Also One of the television signals known as Euro SCART and Digital Versatile Disc ■ used in USA, etc. Peritel) ■... -
Page 67: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-42PZ81B TH-46PZ81B TH-50PZ81B Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 395 W 480 W 505 W 0.4 W (Without monitor out recording) Standby condition 35 W (With monitor out recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) - Page 68 • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...