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Panasonic VIERA TH-46PZ850U Operating Instructions Manual

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Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 46"/50" de Plasma
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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46"/50" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
(46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
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
Operating Instructions
TH-46PZ850U
TH-50PZ850U
ViV A
HD3D Sound
TQB2AA0785-2

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  • Page 1 (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...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ···························································· 5 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 ·······························...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 5: Notes

    WARNING/CAUTION If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally TV, unplug the power cord immediately. swallowed.

  • Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory

    Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Cable clamper Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000217 Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal Cleaning cloth How to assemble (p.7) TBLX0032 Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) (For viewing HD programming)
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Location Adjust the plasma panel to your (View from above) a: 17.9 ” (453 mm) desired angle. b: 20.2 ” (513 mm) c: 10˚ 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.

  • Page 9: Basic Connection

    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 www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 10 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If this source has higher resolution through interlace (e.g. DVD Recorder or progressive signal, connection can be done with or VCR) the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12) Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.
  • Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver You can enjoy high-definition Satellite programming by subscribing to DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12) To connect antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V...
  • Page 12 Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p.

  • Page 13: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Displays the Main menu. HDMI input 4 connector Chooses menu and submenu entries. SD CARD Changes the input mode Selects channels in SD card slot sequence Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Volume up/down POWER Plasma C.A.T.S.

  • Page 14: First Time Setup

    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”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button POWER (TV)
  • Page 15 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program All channels Analog only select Digital only Start scanning the channels Auto program Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set. Progress Number of analog channels Number of digital channels All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Press RETURN to quit.

  • Page 16: Watching Tv

    Watching TV 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 Note POWER If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 22) (TV) MENU Select a channel number...
  • Page 17 ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 54) Change aspect • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ■ FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune a favorite screen.

  • Page 18: Viewing From Sd Card

    Viewing from 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 card Remove the card Compliant card type Press in lightly (maximum capacity):...
  • Page 19 Select the movie to be listed Recording format (MPEG2/AVCHD) Movie Viewer Movie information Date and Time Duration 12/20/2007 10:26 00h16m35s 01/17/2008 14:25 01h45m35s Date and Time: select 03/07/2008 07:25 00h05m35s Date and time 04/24/2008 09:25 01h10m35s 06/10/2008 11:34 00h05m27s of recording are 08/19/2008 10:25 00h35m35s...
  • Page 20 Viewing from SD Card (Continued) Photo viewer Follow direction in Movie player (P. 18) Select the data to be viewed Thumbnail view SD CARD select Photo viewer Total Information Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368 Pana0365 view Date 01/01/2008 Pixel 1600x1200 Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372...
  • Page 21 To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ ■ To set up the slide show mode To adjust picture Display “Photo menu” Display “Photo menu” Select “Setup slide show” Select “picture” select select Photo menu Photo menu “Setup slide “Picture”...

  • Page 22: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 47) With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode...
  • Page 23 VIERA Link Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 32-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display menu Select “Setup”...

  • Page 24: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 48) Display the Input select menu Input select Component 1 Component 2...
  • Page 25 ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 28) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Reset Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 57) Sync On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.

  • Page 26: Viera Cast

    VIERA CAST Operate VIERA CAST You can access information services (TV content) from the Home screen via the Internet. You need broadband environment to use this service. Preparations VIERA CAST connections (p. 27) Network setting (p. 36) VIERA CAST setting (p. 38) Display the Home screen Select the item and press OK select...
  • Page 27 VIERA CAST connections Contact your Broadband service provider If you don’t have broadband service, please order the high-speed Internet service no less than 1.5 Mbps by your local broadband company. If you already have Internet high speed service, make sure that the connection speed is at least 1.5Mbps. Please note that dial-up Internet service cannot be used for the IPTV.

  • Page 28: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Menu Item Display menu Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Reset...
  • Page 29 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 34-35). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.34-35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) •...
  • Page 30 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Menu Item SD Card SD card Display menu Surf mode Language Clock...
  • Page 31 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Photo viewer] To view the still picture. (p. 20) SD card [Movie player] To view moving pictures recorded in MPEG 2 or AVCHD format. (p. 18) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 44) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Surf mode •...

  • Page 32: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync Input Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. Switching This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, Power on RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 33 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  • Page 34 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the of “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 32 Display VIERA Link menu Speaker control Menu VIERA Link MENU...
  • Page 35 (Continued) You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■ Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Select “Speaker output”...

  • Page 36: Network Setting

    Network Setting This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. Display menu Connection test Select “Setup” select Menu VIERA Link Picture set or next Audio Timer IP setting Lock • IP setting SD card mode • IP address Setup •...
  • Page 37 Check that the network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”. Select “Connection test” and press OK. *Press OK again to cancel the test. Succeeded: “Connection test” succeeded (It takes a while to cancel the test.) Failed: Check the broadband environment connection and settings and the network settings, and then select Network setting...

  • Page 38: Viera Cast

    VIERA CAST Setting Display menu Connection test Select “Setup” select Menu VIERA Link Picture set or next Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Proxy setting Select “VIERA CAST setting” • Proxy select Setup address • Proxy port VIERA Link setting Network setting VIERA CAST setting Advanced...
  • Page 39 Select “Connection test” and Press OK When a connection is made to the connection test site select VIERA CAST setting and a message is displayed that indicates a successful Proxy address connection Proxy port The settings are correct. Connection test When the connection is not successful An error message is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 40: Lock

    Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” next You will be asked to enter your Menu password each time you display VIERA Link the Lock menu. Picture select Audio Timer Lock...
  • Page 41 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel To lock/unlock all channels: Channel lock...

  • Page 42: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto automatically Select “Setup” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “Program channel” Setup next Surf mode Manual...
  • Page 43 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14) Auto program Select “Auto” All channels Program channel Analog only next select ANT in Cable Digital only Auto select Manual...

  • Page 44: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption Display menu Select “CC” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock ■ Press to exit from SD card a menu screen Setup The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information.

  • Page 45: Input Labels/Monitor Out

    Input Labels/Monitor Out Display menu and select “Setup” next Menu VIERA Link select Lock SD card Setup Select “External devices” next Setup Surf mode Language select Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention ■ Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out” Press to exit from a menu screen next...

  • Page 46: Using Timer

    Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 15) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 31) is set. Display menu Select “Timer”...

  • Page 47: Programming The Remote To Operate

    Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. •...

  • Page 48: Recommended Av Connections

    These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 49 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For more details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.

  • Page 50: Remote Control Operation/Code List

    Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the TV’s remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 47) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 51-52) Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.
  • Page 51 Vision 0883 General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Pace 0008, 0237, 1877 Sony 1006 Vortex View 0883 GoldStar 0144 Panasonic 0000, 0021, 0107, 0623 Sprucer 0021 Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899 Hamlin 0009, 0273 Paragon 0000 Starcom 0003 Cable/PVR Combination (C) (...
  • Page 52 PVR (V) ( 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Northgate 1972 Tagar Systems 1972 Systems Alienware 1972 Panasonic 0614, 0616, 1807, 1808, 1809 Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337 Captive Works 2167 Humax 0739, 1797, 1988 Philips 0618, 0739 Toshiba 1008, 1972, 1988, 1996...

  • Page 53: Ratings List For Lock

    Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 41) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.

  • Page 54: Technical Information

    Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
  • Page 55 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) SD Card warning messages...
  • Page 56 “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 32) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
  • Page 57 Pro setting Normal: Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Panel brightness: Selects the display panel brightness. (High: Vivid, Mid: Standard, Low: Studio ref) Contour emphasis: Adjusts the contour emphasis of the image. (On/Off) Gamma adjust: Gamma correction. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the image. (Normal/Mid/Full 1/Full 2) Black extension: Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.

  • Page 58: Care And Cleaning

    Technical Information (Continued) Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar Image retention “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications TH-46PZ850U TH-50PZ850U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Maximum 638 W 700 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 46 ” class (46.0 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) Visible screen size 40.1 ”...

  • Page 60: Faq

    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 Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 63, 64) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
  • Page 61 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

  • Page 62: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.

  • Page 63: Customer Services Directory (For U.s.a.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 64 If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.
  • Page 65 Note...
  • Page 66 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 L4W 2T3 CANADA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. © 2008 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. © 2008 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Printed in U.S.A. Impreso en EE.UU.

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