Panasonic TH-58PZ850U Quick Start Manual

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TH-58PZ850U

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Page 1: Operating Instructions
(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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. patents: 5510752, 5736897. (Image: TH-58PZ850U) VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enjoy rich multimedia Set Top Box 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (TH-58PZ850U), TY-WK65PV7 (TH-65PZ850U) • Pedestal TY-ST65R4-WG (TH-65PZ850U) Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory
Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000217 AC cord Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (TH-58PZ850U) Open Hook Accessories Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Pedestal TBLX0080 (TH-58PZ850U) How to assemble (p.7)
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 [TH-58PZ850U] [TH-65PZ850U] 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. Reference of connection Antenna terminal Firmly tighten by hand.
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 VHF/UHF Antenna •...
Page 10 Basic Connection Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) To connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner) VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV AUDIO...
Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver DVD Recorder To connect antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna ANT IN ANT IN Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Note For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna...
Page 12: Av Cable Connections
Basic Connection To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For “VIERA Link To use COMPONENT terminals AUDIO COMPONENT Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) To use S VIDEO terminals AUDIO PONENT...
Page 13: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Front of the TV C.A.T.S. sensor POWER Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast button Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
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”. ■...
Page 15 Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Auto program Progress Number of analog channels Number of digital channels Press RETURN to quit. program Caption 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”...
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) Turn power on MENU Select a channel number ■ Other Useful Functions ■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Page 17 ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Note 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.
Page 18: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card You can view movies and 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.) SD CARD Card ■ Press to return to TV ■...
Page 19 Select the movie to be listed Recording format (MPEG2/AVCHD) Movie Viewer Date and Time 12/20/2007 01/17/2008 03/07/2008 04/24/2008 06/10/2008 08/19/2008 10/02/2008 10/13/2008 12/01/2008 Select RETURN View Date & Time 06/10/2007 11:34 Duration 00h05m27s Pause Play Search RETURN Stop Skip Skip Movie Banner Date and Time 06/10/2007...
Page 20 Viewing from SD Card SD CARD ■ Press to return to TV ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Photo viewer Follow direction in Movie player Select the data to be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer Total...
Page 21 To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ To set up the slide show mode Display “Photo menu” Select “Setup slide show” Photo menu Picture Setup slide show Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp. time Repeat You can set how many seconds each Disp.
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. You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipment. (p. 47) ■...
Page 23: Display Menu
VIERA Link 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” Menu Item Reset Resets PC adjust Sync Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is Dot clock blurred. Adjusts the horizontal position. H-position Adjusts the vertical position.
Page 26: Viera Cast
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) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
Page 27 VIERA CAST connections Contact your Broadband service provider If you don’t have broadband service, please order 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 other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu...
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 other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen MENU...
Page 31 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Photo viewer] To view the still picture. (p. 20) [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) •...
Page 32: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, 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 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 MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
Page 35 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. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
Page 36: Network Setting
Network Setting This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “Network setting”...
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. (It takes a while to cancel the test.) Network setting Connection test Succeeded IP setting mode Manual IP address...
Page 38: Viera Cast
VIERA CAST ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Setting Display menu Select “Setup” Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “VIERA CAST setting” Setup VIERA Link setting Network setting VIERA CAST setting Advanced...
Page 39 Select “Connection test” and Press OK VIERA CAST setting Proxy address Proxy port Connection test Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use. ■ Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser.
Page 40: Lock
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note...
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 Channel lock 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. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “Program channel”...
Page 43 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14) Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from channel list manually.
Page 44: Closed Caption
Closed Caption ■ Press to exit from a menu screen 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. (p.54) ■ Select the item and set Mode Analog...
Page 45: Input Labels/Monitor Out
Input Labels/Monitor Out Display menu and select “Setup” Select “External devices” Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention ■ Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out” Press to exit from a menu screen External devices Input labels Monitor out Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
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. ■...
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 to return to the TV mode Caution •...
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 Front of the TV ■...
Page 49 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 for the equipment. VIERA Link...
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 0019 Multitech Coolmax 0883 Myrio Digeo 1187 Director 0476 Optimus General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Pace GoldStar 0144 Panasonic Hamlin 0009, 0273 Paragon Cable/PVR Combination (C) ( Americast 0899 Jerrold Amino 1822 Motorola Digeo 1187 Myrio General Instrument 0810...
Page 52 Aspire Digital 1168 Broksonic 1419 Citizen 2116 Coby 1086 CyberHome 1129, 1502 Electrohome 2116 Blu-ray Disc (Y) ( 0741 Panasonic 1641, 2061, 2062 HD-DVD (Y) ( 0741 HTiB (Y) ( Aiwa 0641 Audiovox 0790 0790 Koss 0651 Oritron 0651 Brand...
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 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.) Message...
Page 56 Technical Information 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 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 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “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
(1,445 mm × 898 mm × 109 mm) Including pedestal 137.4 lb. (62.3 TV Set only 128.6 lb. (58.3 [TH-58PZ850U] Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-58PZ850U 792 W 0.2 W 65 ”...
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 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 North America 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. Serial Number Número de serie Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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