Operating Instructions High Definition Plasma Television Manual de instrucciones Televisor de plasma de alta definición Model No. Número de modelo TH-42PZ77U TH-50PZ77U Quick Start Guide (See page 6) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement EZ Sync™ SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HDAVI Control™ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Contents Please read before using the unit Enjoy rich multimedia •• Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes···························································· 5 Camcorder VCR •• •• •• Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8 Before Connection ······················ 10 Basic Connection ·························11 Identifying Controls ···················· 17 First Time Setup ·························· 18 Enjoy your TV! DVD player
Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 TV, unplug the power cord immediately. ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. fire or permanent damage to the unit.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000100 AC cord Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) • Antenna Adapter • Cable clamper (2) F-Type for 5C-2V AA Battery Pedestal • • TBL2AX00161 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PZ77U) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Pole ( ) • a Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Pole ( ) Front Fix with A A Accessories b Pole Front Assembly screw (4 of each) A M5 x 16 Align the stamped marks. Align the stamped marks. B M5 x 30 Pole (2) ■Set-up • a Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. b Bottom view Rear side B Hole for pedestal installation Pole Arrow mark • Pole Label Fix securely with assembly screws B .
To Prevent TV from Falling Over The Plasma TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc. We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the Plasma TV from falling over in such an event. The information in this section is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the Plasma TV falling over during an earthquake, etc. However, no measure can guarantee protection against all earthquakes.
Securing to a wall • Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
Before Connection Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) ■Watching TV •• VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting or ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ surround-sound audio and interactive television.
Basic Connection Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) TV VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV or AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection Back of the TV Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In 1 AV IN Quick Start Guide To connect antenna terminals 2 (If no Cable Box) or ANT OUT ANT IN •• If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.
Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV VHF/UHF Antenna AV Equipment (e.g.
■To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment 1 HDMI AV OUT 2 Y Y green green PB PB blue PR L PR L red blue red green PB AUDIO R e.g. DVD Recorder L white red white AUDIO red red Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals PR L L L AV Equipment yellow yellow yellow L white R IDEO red red INPUT INPUT 2 1 red or e.g. VCR ■To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO OUT AV Equipment e.g.
Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord Back of the TV R Antenna terminal L HDMI 1 AUDIO IN Y Y S VIDEO PB PR L PR L L L L R RR R R TO AUDIO AMP VIDEO VIDEO PB 1 AV IN 2 AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT PROG OUT INPUT 1 2 2 1 ANTENNA Cable In DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI 2 AUDIO IN To use S VIDEO ter
■To use COMPOSITE terminals DVD Recorder or yellow yellow L red white red white R COMPOSITE OUT Satellite Receiver Quick Start Guide red white yellow yellow L red ■To use S VIDEO terminals DVD Recorder S VIDEO IN or L L AUDIO IN • • S VIDEO OUT white white white white R R red red red Satellite Receiver AUDIO OUT red The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable.
Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the TV HDMI AV IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO 1 AV IN HDMI AV OUT 2 Home Theater (AV amp) or AUDIO IN Home theater (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] •• • Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) Note It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (p.
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) • Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Displays Main Menu (p.
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. 28-29) is set to “No”. or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) 2 (Remote) Select your language First time setup next Language Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go back to previous screen.
4 Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Picture set Program channel Cable ANT in Auto select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select “Auto” Program channel next Cable ANT in Auto select Auto program ok All channels Analog only select Digital only Start scanning the channels Auto program Scanning digital channel progress Quit menu screen First Time Setup Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) ■
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 2 Turn power on Select a channel number up or down SUB MENU • ■ To directly input the digital channel Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) number - When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.
■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 47) Change aspect ratio • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ■ FAVORITE Call up a favorite channel • • Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p.
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.) the SD Card 1 Insert • For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48) • • Insert the card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
4 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo Rotate Prev. • Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y To display/hide Navigation area Displays one at a time Navigation area To change the view (Slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ To watch photos in Slide show mode In or JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK select “JPEG setup” JPEG setup 5 Disp. time On Repeat Viewing ok RETURN Disp.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some 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. 39) 1 2 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.
EZ SyncTM If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, refer to “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31. 1 2 Display EZ Sync menu Select the equipment select Home theater enter HD camcorder Speaker output Viewing DVD recorder TV Operate You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote control. Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching. For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.
How to Use Menu Functions 1 Display menu ■ Menu list Menu EZ Sync Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD camcorder, Speaker output Normal • 2 Picture mode Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Select the menu Color temp. select Menu Color mgmt.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No) Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49) Picture mode Adjusts color, brightness, etc.
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 in the way best suited for you.
(Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35) Surf mode Selects the screen menu language (p. 18) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Clock Sets channels (p. 34) Program channel All Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36) [Comp. 1/Comp.
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. 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 Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. • You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select “Lock” next Menu EZ Sync Picture You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. select Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. • Create password Enter password.
■ 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. Channel lock Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. select Channel lock Mode Custom Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - • To lock/unlock all channels: Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels set Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT in” Select scanning mode (p. 19) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) Auto program Select “Auto” Program channel next Cable ANT in ok All channels Analog only select Digital only Auto select Manual •• Signal meter Settings are made automatically After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5 ). All previously saved channels are erased.
Input Labels/Monitor Out/ 1 2 Display menu Input labels Display labels of external devices Select “Setup” next Menu EZ Sync select Picture Audio Monitor out Timer Stop output of the picture and audio Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select “External devices” or “CC” Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All select Language Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 External devices ■ Press to exit from next Input labels menu screen Monitor out 5 36 (External devices) Select “Input labels” or “Monitor
Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment select Input labels Comp. 1 Custom Comp. 2 Custom HDMI 1 3 4 Video 1 - Video 2 - Video 3 - Label Terminal Terminals: Comp.
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. 18) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 28) is set.
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. 1 2 Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment + Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. Select the equipment 4 Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote control code (p. 43-45) 5 Operate the equipment with the remote control (p.
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for each piece of equipment (p. 51). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Back of the TV Cable TV AC 120 V 60 Hz or AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.
EZ SyncTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGADVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 43-45) • • 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.
■ Remote Control Code List Cable Converter ( Brand A-Mark ABC Accuphase Acorn Action Active Americast Archer BCC Bell South British Telecom Century Clearmaster ClearMax Cool Box Coolmax Director Fosgate GE General Instrument ) Code 0008, 0144 0003, 0008, 0237 0003 0237 0237 0237 0899 0237 0276 0899 0003 0008 0883 0883 0883 0883 0476 0276 0144 0003, 0012, 0276, 0476, 0810 Brand Gibralter GMI GoldStar Hamlin Hitachi Insight Jerrold Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech Nova Vision Novaplex NSC Pace Panason
Remote Control Operation/Code List (Continued) ■ Remote Control Code List VCR ( ) Brand Electrohome Electrophonic Emerald Emerex Emerson Brand Magnin Marantz Marta Matsui Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex Code 0240 0035, 0038, 0081 0037 0037, 0209 0035, 0162, 0081 1972 0035 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 0162, 0047, 0048, 0209, 0240, 0278, 0479, 1237 Brand Quasar Radix Randex RCA 0037 0037 0000, 0035, 0042, 0045, 0048, 0060, 0240, 0807, 0880, 1035, 1060 Metz MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Midland Mind M
DBS/PVR Combination (V) ( Brand Hughes Network Systems PVR (V) ( Code 0739 0739 Brand Code Brand Code 1972 1972 1972 1972 0739 1972 1972 1972 Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush iBUYPOWER Linksys Media Center PC Microsoft Mind Niveus Media 0739 Northgate Panasonic Philips RCA ReplayTV Samsung Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9 Systemax 1972 0616 0618, 0739 0880 0614, 0616 0739 0614, 0616 0636, 1972 1972 1972 Tagar Systems Tivo Toshiba Touch Viewsonic Voodoo ZT Group 1972 0618, 0636, 0739 1008, 1972, 1996 19
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
Technical Information • •• Closed Caption (CC) For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.) The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, Closed Caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the connected equipment. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
Technical Information (Continued) Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Data format: Max.
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) 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. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Maintenance First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
Specifications TH-42PZ77U TH-50PZ77U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Plasma Display Consumption panel Maximum 580 W 695 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) 42 ” (Diagonal) 50 ” (Diagonal) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ” (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm) (No.
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. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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). Problem “Press any key to return” moves on the screen Actions • The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in SD mode. “Image retention” (p.
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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Limited Warranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour. LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.
Note Limited Warranty (for Canada) FAQs, etc.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. 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 Anotación del cliente El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior.
