Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ80 User manual

SPRING 2009VIERA FLAT SCREEN TVs
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02–03 Z1 PLASMA: Illumination and Innovation
04–05 The Power of Viera
06–07 FreeSat
08–09 NeoPDP: Outstanding Contrast | Sharper Pictures | Increased Energy Efficiency
10–11 All-round Excellence
12–13 Eco World
14–15 Slimline and Timeless Design
16–17 Networking
18–19 Superior Pictures
EDITORIAL
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20–21 Plasma TV Range
22–23 Z1 Plasma
24–25 V10 and G15 Plasma
26–27 G10, S10 and X10 Plasma
28–29 LCD TV Range
30–31 V10 and G15 LCD
32–33 G10 and S10 LCD
34–35 X15 and X10 LCD
PLASMA & LCD TV RANGE
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36–37 Glossary of Symbols
38–45 Specifications
TECHNOLOGY & SPECIFICATION
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Content

Break free from the limitations of conventional TVs by entering a new era
in superior TV viewing and use. The entire range of VIERA flat screen TVs
combines precise engineering with expert craftsmanship that delivers
a new vibrant visual experience.
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Illumination & Innovation
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If you desire stunning High Definition films, brilliant images and
true picture fast-action movies, sports and gaming – there is a VIERA TV
for you. Together with next-generation connectivity options and access to
selected Internet content, VIERA is leading the way in home entertainment.
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VIERA NeoPDP is a breakthrough in
Plasma technology, featuring a range
of innovations that bring every detail
to life. With incredibly smooth, fast
moving images, deep blacks and low
energy consumption – thanks to increased
luminance efficiency – NeoPDP is truly
one of a kind.
Breakthrough Brilliance:
The power of VIERA NeoPDP
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Over 145 of the most popular channels and many more being added
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From movies and sport to entertainment and children’s
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VIERA NeoPDP is an entirely new kind of Plasma television. Featuring cutting-edge
600Hz Sub-field Drive and Intelligent Frame Creation Pro technology, NeoPDP delivers
super-fast motion with breathtaking details that will forever change the way you watch TV.
The power behind NeoPDP

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SHARPER PICTURES
To ensure that sporting events, action films and gaming
picture quality is smooth and without judder, VIERA NeoPDP
employs 600Hz Sub-field Drive with Intelligent Frame Creation Pro.
Based on 600Hz technology, the internal processor creates
600 Sub-fields, then an intelligent algorithm selects the best ones to
optimise the flow of motion on the screen.
INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Since offering eco-friendly products is important to Panasonic,
we have developed new materials for the VIERA NeoPDP range
which enable the televisions to deliver twice the luminance efficiency
of previous models. The result: less power consumption without
compromising on image quality.
OUTSTANDING CONTRAST
VIERA NeoPDP TVs boast an ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio
of over 2,000,000:1 thanks to a newly developed discharge gas.
That means blacks are purer and whites brighter – for more vibrant
and lifelike pictures with every film or TV programme.

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The unique Panasonic V-real 4 and V-real PRO 4
picture enhancement technologies ensure
superb quality with lifelike details even for
fast-moving scenes.
VIERA TVs are slim and lightweight
for wall hanging and they
perfectly complement any interior
with their timeless, stylish design.
Experience crystal-clear sound with supe-
rior bass performance thanks to unique
Panasonic V-Audio ProSurround and
V-Audio Surround sound technologies.
Enjoy effortless connectivity options
as well as a variety of other
convenient features that enable fast,
easy operation of any VIERA TV and
compatible Panasonic products.
You can rest assured knowing that Panasonic has taken great care to develop long-lasting,
energy-saving Plasma and LCD TVs that reduce the impact on the environment.
SUPERIOR
PICTURE
BRILLIANT
SOUND
OUTSTANDING
DESIGN
SMART
NETWORKING
ECO-FRIENDLY
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Panasonic is committed to offering you an excellent viewing and home
entertainment experience. That is why every VIERA television has been
engineered to provide superior picture quality, smart networking options,
a timeless and stylish design as well as powerful sound – while reducing
environmental impact with eco-friendly features.
All-round Excellence

Panasonic aims to reduce CO2 emissions, waste and chemical use as much as possible
throughout a product’s entire lifecycle, to minimise its environmental impact.
Environmentally Friendly
BUILT TO LAST
Thanks to the Tough Panel on all VIERA Plasma TVs*, concerns about
serious screen damage are a thing of the past. The front sheet of
glass on the TV will resist impacts of up to four joules, which is
particularly reassuring for families with small children and gamers
who use motion controllers.
LEAD-FREE PLASMA TVs
Panasonic is the first manufacturer in the world to develop an
alternative to lead, enabling us to eliminate this harmful substance
from our VIERA Plasma models. This reduces the impact on the
environment when recycling or disposing of our Plasma TVs.
LONG-LIFE DESIGN FOR LESS WASTE
VIERA Plasma TVs are designed to provide a panel life of up to
100,000 hours, giving you up to 35 years of superb entertainment.
A panel life time of up to 60,000 hours can be achieved by our
VIERA LCD TVs.
*except Z1 Series
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ECO WORLD
* According to the VDE measurement 2008,
based on the 42 inch VIERA Plasma TV TH-42PZ80.
LESS POWER CONSUMPTION
Standard on most VIERA TVs, Eco Mode uses a photo sensor
to measure the ambient light in the room, then adjusts the
panel’s brightness accordingly. As a result, a VIERA TV uses up to
55% less power* in darkly lit conditions.
ENERGY-SAVING ECO LINK
Panasonic’s advanced VIERA Link function has been developed to
include environmentally friendly functions for the new 2009 VIERA TV
models. For example, the energy-saving Eco Link can put all connected
Panasonic devices into sleep mode when they are not in use.
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No matter which VIERA Plasma or LCD TV catches your eye, you are assured
a timeless, elegant television with design details that will never go out of style.
SLIM DESIGN
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Timeless Design
SCULPTED TO PERFECTION From the ultra-slim, lightweight Z1 to V10 series models featuring our unique
one-sheet-of-glass design, Panasonic has taken great care to create products of the highest quality. Not only have we placed special
importance on using valuable materials such as aluminium with a modern hairline finish – every detail of the features, housing
design and placement of the buttons has also been carefully considered. The latest VIERA Z1 models even offer wireless connectivity,
eliminating the need for messy HDMI wires. The result is a stylish TV that perfectly blends in to any home interior and AV system.
UNIQUE “FLOATING” IMPRESSION The Panasonic unique one-sheet-of-glass design available on our 42“ and 50“
V10 NeoPDP models makes the screen completely flat – giving the impression that the television is literally ‘floating’ in the air
or on your wall.
SUPER-SLIM STYLE With an ultra-thinness of only 1 Inch*(24.7 mm), the Z1 VIERA Plasma takes impeccable style to a
whole new level. It combines a lightweight design, which is perfect for hanging on the wall, with an elegant brushed-aluminium
bezel to make a sophisticated aesthetic statement.
*(54” model only)
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Because your TV viewing experience should be as comfortable and easy as possible,
all Panasonic VIERA TVs come with a range o
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convenient networking options.
Smart Networking
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE Now selecting your input of choice has just gotten easier. Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the
VIERA TV remote control and the VIERA Tools interface is displayed, offering direct access to main functions like Photo Slideshow, Movie Playback
from SD card and many more.
DIRECT INTERNET ACCESS With VIERA CAST, you have virtual one-click access to YouTube™, Eurosport™ and Google Picasa™ Web
Albums directly from your compatible VIERA TV. Enjoy millions of YouTube™ and Eurosport™ videos in full widescreen playback – or comfortably
share your favourite photos on Picasa™ Web Albums with family and friends without having to crowd around a PC 1).
ONE REMOTE, TOTAL CONTROL VIERA Link gives you control over your entire compatible Panasonic AV components, when connected
via HDMI, from a single remote. Easily control your Panasonic compatible products, like the Panasonic Blu-ray player, and even have instant
access to your Panasonic HD camcorder or LUMIX digital camera – all using the VIERA TV’s remote control and user-friendly interface.
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NETWORKING
NO WIRES NEEDED Enjoy greater freedom thanks to wireless HD technology. Wireless HD lets you stream uncompressed Full
HD content and 5.1 channel surround sound directly to the Panasonic compatible VIERA Z1 Plasma TV – without the clutter and
hassle of cables.
EASY IMAGE VIEWING A Full HD VIERA TV is the ideal way to enjoy larger-than-life pictures and videos2) recorded
with your Panasonic HD camcorder or LUMIX digital camera. That is why VIERA features the VIERA Image Viewer function.
Simply slot in the SD Card – your photos and home movies
2) will appear on the television as lifelike as the moment
you captured them.
For added convenience, VIERA offers the DLNA connectivity standard (Digital Living Network Alliance). That means you can connect a
PC to your VIERA TV via an Ethernet cable and effortlessly play back DivX3) movies on the large VIERA flat screen TV.
1) VIERA CAST provides access to exclusive content and does not enable you to browse the Internet.
2) Not applicable on all VIERA TVs. 3) DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license. 17

PICTURE
TRUE IMAGE ENHANCEMENT All VIERA TVs are equipped with the Panasonic
award-winning V-real picture enhancement technology. It perfectly optimises the performance
of the television panel to render smooth, crystal-clear motion without compromising on delicate
colours with rich gradation. Our 2009 freesat Full HD models feature advanced V-real PRO 4,
while our HD ready TVs boast V-real 4 technology.
SMOOTHER ACTION For the smoothest on-screen motion, our high-end VIERA Full
HD Plasma TVs employ 600Hz or 400Hz Sub-field Drive with Intelligent Frame Creation Pro.
By using an intelligent algorithm within the picture processing based on motion detection,
the best combination of frames is created to deliver ultra crisp sports, film and game action.
Our VIERA LCD models use 100Hz Intelligent Frame Creation for the same smoothing effect.
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Without V-real PRO 4 With V-real PRO 4