Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-58PZ700A Model No. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE English 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.
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Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-58PZ700A Declaration of Conformity No 4597, 28 February 2007...
/ mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to...
Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000122 Operating Instructions Installing remote’s batteries 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.
Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 31) Function select • Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Mains power Remote control signal receiver On / Off switch C.A.T.S.
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...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■...
Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE POWER MULTI PIP SURROUND SURROUND ■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Display / hide subtitles (if available) • subtitles This is the same as turning the teletext on and selecting P801. •...
■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information Programme DVB: Programme Start / Finish time Display Analogue: Programme information Status banner • Information of another channel • Information on next programme (DVB) • To watch the programme listed in the banner •...
Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.
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■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select the programme View details of the select programme (DVB mode) Select the programme now on the air Watch the programme Note • 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.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. POWER INPUT...
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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...
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.
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If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a • STTL favourite • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE POWER MUTI PIP SURROUND ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Only available items can be selected. VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 33) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR...
MPEG Audio Level HDMI1 / 3 Input Reset Sound Defaults Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33) “Speaker control” (p. 33) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
■ Menu list Menu Item DVB Favourites Edit Auto Tuning Analogue Programme Edit DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Display Off Timer Teletext Shipping Condition System Update Power Save Side Panel Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display...
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”...
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Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters (up to 4: FavList1 / FavList2 / FavList3 / FavList4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 11), TV Guide (p. 12) and then easily accessed. Select a service and add it to the list Favourites Edit All DVB Services TEN Digital...
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD...
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Edit the analogue programme position settings Select the channel to edit Analogue Programme Edit Prog. Chan. CH33 CH21 CH21 Edit Cursor CH60 CH21 Analogue Edit channels ■ To delete Analogue ■ To add Programme ■ Edit To move ■ ■ Delete To change the name of the broadcaster ■...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, 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...
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. 14) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
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. 34) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition 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 or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Viewing from SD Card Photo View: The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. Movie View: The moving pictures recorded by the digital video camera can be played back. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO...
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(Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards (p. 38) ■ To open Blue LED Card Open the cover • Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21). ■...
VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
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When it is stopped operating, input mode is not returned. You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected. • If you cannot access the menu, check the settings and the equipment (p.
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. 43). Camcorder / HDMI equipment AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO...
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc. Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data0−...
Technical Information CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 CH 5 CH 5A Rating Parental Guidance recommended The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11) Signal name 16:9 PAL 525/60 DVB-T M.NTSC NTSC 480i (60 Hz)
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VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue mode) When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
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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.) Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
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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). •...
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If 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.
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Problem • 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 some or no DVB channels are found Picture regularly breaks up on...
Licence Trademark Credits • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
Specifi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 680 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 147 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 1,284 mm (W) × 723 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] Speaker Woofer (Φ...
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.