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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-42PZ850AZ
Model No.
TH-50PZ850AZ
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.
English
TQBC2301
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- ■ Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated Digital TV tuner ■ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link” 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media • Maintenance ··············································· 5 • Quick Start Guide SD memory Card Accessories / Options ········· 6 • Basic Connection ·················· 8 • Identifying Controls ············ 11 Camcorder • Auto Tuning ···
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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 fi re.) • 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. (This may cause fi re
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Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma ■ When cleaning the TV , remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. covered by the warranty. • ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a Typical still images long period of time, remove the mains plug Programme number and other logos • Image displayed in “4:3” mode This TV
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper (2) Mains Lead Remote Control (2) N2QAYB000122 p. 10 p. 8 • R6 (AA) • CH VOL TV Operating Instructions Cleaning cloth Pedestal with Warranty p. 7 statement 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. Opti
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Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide • Attaching the pedestal ■ Securing the TV Warning Use the assembly screws to fasten securely. Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become • • damaged, and personal injury may result. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level • surface. Caution View from the bottom Do not use any other TV and displays. M5 × 25 mm Otherwise the TV may fall over and become
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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 Rear of the TV Aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fi xed. AC 220-240 V T o remove from the TV: 50 / 60 Hz •
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Basic Connection Quick Start Guide • Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Please refer to the diagram in example 1 • for mains lead connection. RCA cable AUDIO VIDEO RF cable RF OUT OUT OUT RF cable RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR Note VIERA Link connection p. 40 • If your recorder is not available for Digital TV p. 50 • Read the manual of the equipment too. • 9
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Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Please refer to the • diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection. RF cable Set top box RF cable RF IN HDMI AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT Fully wired HDMI RCA cable compliant cable RCA cable VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT OUT OUT IN IN DVD Recorder RF cable or VCR RF IN Using the clamper Rear of the TV Do not bund
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Basic Connection • Identifying Controls TV Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / • Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Digital TV Auto Tuning or Lift door to open Analogue TV Auto Tuning (p. 30) AUDIO 4 AV4 IN AV IN S VIDEO VIDEO L R Changes the Headphones AV4 terminals HDMI4 SD Card Power LED Standby: red input mode jack (p. 44) (p. 44) terminal (p. 44) slot (p. 39) • On: green Increases or decreases the
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Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) 1 You can now use the remote • control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) Start Auto Tuning 2 POWER INPUT Auto Tuning Auto Tuning will start to search for Digital TV Scan 21 69 Analogue TV Scan 1 120 • OPTION SD CARD TV programmes and st
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Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide • Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu Using the On Screen EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Displays ■ ON SCREEN
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Watching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 11) 1 • If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, • reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 34), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12). POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode GUIDE GUIDE EXIT Also possible to select the mode using the 2 • TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 11) Information banner RETURN appears whenever you select a programme 1 TEN
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture STTL Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display subtitles To change the language for Digital TV (if available) • “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 27) Display Information banner INFO Also appears when changing a programme • Event Programme Current time Category Example: 1 TEN Digital All Digital Services 10:30 am Select FAV List Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Software update Now Rating: PG Bad Signal 45 Digita
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Watching TV ■ Other useful functions OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly change To change • select Display the Subtitle Language (Digital TV mode) Volume Correction selectable Allows you to select the language in which Adjusts volume of individual programme or subtitles should appear (if available) input mode settings for MPX (Analogue TV mode) the current Sound Menu (p. 26) Video Selection (Digital TV mode) programme Allows you to select the image (if av
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions MULTI PIP View in multi window (p. 47) Remote control operations apply to the main screen. • Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP) DVD Y DVD AV1 AV1 G Focus PandP Swap Focus PinP Swap B Main screen Sub screen Colour bar AV1 Watch TV, DVD DVD, etc. Focus PandP Swap in multi window Operations in multi window MULTI PIP To exit multi window (return to the •
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V iewing 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. What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • ■ Using teletext conveniently Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX (Analogue TV or AV mode) View a favourite page stored Call up a STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P801”. page • Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. View in MULTI PIP • multi window MULTI PIP ■ To exit multi
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Viewing Teletext Some teletext services may be provided in MHEG. Below is the instruction for MHEG teletext. Switch to Teletext 1 17:51 28 Feb OPTION SD CARD EXIT How to use In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all 2 RETURN manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons. RY G B For example: When “select” or “go” is displayed
