Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PY800AZ TH-50PY800AZ 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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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder •• •• Quick Start Guide SD memory Card Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 Identifying Controls ·············· 9 Basic Connection ················ 10 Auto Tuning ··························· 12 Pers
Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead •• •• •• Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.
Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time ■When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. • ■When the TV is not going to be used for a This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • Batteries for the Remote Control (2) OK N2QAYB000226 1 2 4 5 7 8 Check that you have the accessories and items shown 3 6 9 0 • Clamper (2) Cleaning cloth p. 8 R6 (AA) VOL TV Mains Lead Pedestal p. 7 p. 11 Operating Instructions • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Attaching the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. • Caution • • • • • Assembly screw (4) (silver) XYN5+F18FN • THEL060N Pole (2) • L:TBLA3615 R:TBLA3614 M5 × 18 •• TBLX0047 (TH-42PY800AZ) TBLX0048 (TH-50PY800AZ) R M5 × 25 ■Assembling the pedestal Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
Accessories / Options Using the clamper Rear of the TV • •• ■ Attach the clamper hole Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.
Identifying Controls TV Function select / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / •Volume Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 27) AUDIO 3 AV4 IN AV IN S VIDEO VIDEO Changes the input mode Headphones jack (p. 38) R AV4 terminals (p. 38) HDMI3 terminal (p. 38) SD Card slot Quick Start Guide Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function.
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 first.
Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Quick Start Guide Aerial Push until both side tabs click • Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.
Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On 2 Select your language (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) OSD Language English Chinese Français select POWER store INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU 3 Select your area Channel Plan China Hong Kong Asia/M.
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Watching TV Turn power on 1 POWER •• POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 29), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12). OK MENU RETURN R G Y B Information banner appears whenever you select a programme For details p. 15 1 BBS CH05 5.
■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • RECALL Also appears when changing a programme Programme Example: Event 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL Coronation Street 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Information banner • • • Sound mute On Teletext service available , I, II , Audio mode (p. 41) 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p.
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. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
Stop automatic updating HOLD INDEX Call up a favourite page View in multi window (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX View a favourite page stored •• F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU • • (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10 and p. 11 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. • 1 Display the Input select menu 2 Select the input mode connected to the equipment INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F.P.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu 2 Select the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC SURROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup (example: Picture Menu) Select the item 3 Picture Menu 0 VCR CH TEXT F.P.
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema Sound The menu of the accessed equipment (p. 35) Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Standard 60 50 50 50 Standard How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) On Picture Menu x.v.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 35 - 37) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
■Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC4.43 / NTSC3.
Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. INPUT ASPECT EXIT 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU OK MENU RETURN R G Y B OPTION DIRECT TV REC VIERA Link 1 2 3 Picture 4 5 6 Setup 7 8 9 0 TEXT F.P.
You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete add / delete Service List Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** :add :delete (skip) select • To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) R (p.
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT EXIT ASPECT OK MENU RETURN R G Y access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture B select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Setup 3 CH TEXT F.P.
Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 28) has been set, it must be entered. • Select the Channel Selection method (Position / Direct) ■ Position Example Programme Number Channel Display Received Programme 1 2 2 2 4 4 3 6 6 4 8 8 5 10 10 6 12 12 7 14 14 8 16 16 9 18 18 10 20 20 When Channel Selection is on Position, and Auto Tuning is performed, the TV memorises the programmes tuned in order from Programme Number 1.
Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) POWER 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN R G SD CARD Y access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture B select Sound OPTION Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 RECALL MUTE CH TEXT F.P.
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link select Sound 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VCR TEXT F.P.
Input Labels For easier identification 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. 18 • 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR TEXT F.P.
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. 38 • INPUT ASPECT 1 Select the external input 2 Select “PC” EXIT OK MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 select •• Corresponding signals p. 42 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.
Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. 1 POWER Insert the SD Card 2 Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) 3 Select the photo to be viewed • OK All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. INPUT GUIDE EXIT OK MENU RETURN R G Y Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
(Photos) •■ For details on SD Cards p. 41 ■ To remove To insert SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press the centre of the card Slide show ■ Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show G Slide show is done within the same group if started from the view of the group.
VIERA Link “ ControlTM”∗ ∗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 cable allow you to interface them automatically. These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”. • • Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.
■ 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 “Preparations” (p.
VIERA Link “ ControlTM” ■ 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” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p.
■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • • This function is available with the Amplifier or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control” function. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (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 specifications (p. 46).
To record / playback RF cable or DVD Recorder / VCR PC (Listening) (Viewing) Conversion adapter (if necessary) Computer • Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder To watch satellite broadcasts (Listening) (Viewing) External Equipment HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Set top box To watch DVDs Advanced RCA cable DVD player Optical digital audio cable MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Chrominance earth HDMI terminal
Technical Information Programme Allocation Channel Plan CH DISPLAY China 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – 1 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hong Kong Asia/M.East NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV CIS / E.
HDMI connection 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 or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 38).
Technical Information 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). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
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. Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 22) and volume. Confirm the connection.
FAQs Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • •• Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 22) Check Colour System. (p. 27) Check AV Colour System. (p. 23) (no sound or low volume) • Reset programme. (p. 27) Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
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Specifications Power Source TH-42PY800AZ AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz TH-50PY800AZ Power Display Sound Consumption panel Power rating 475 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) 160 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 6 Ω 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD M3 (3.
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Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
