Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC-P50U1 Panasonic
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TM Quick Start Guide (See page 8-18) Gu ía de inicio rápido (vea la página 8-18) Operating Instructions 42”/46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
3 Viewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide This product qualifies for ENERGY ST AR in the “Home” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved.
4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions.
5 W ARNING Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.
6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not al ways supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendat ions. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speaker s, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death.
7 Do not display a still picture for a long time 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 .
8 Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000321 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0088 (TC-P42U1) TBLX0089 (TC-P46U1, TC-P50U1) Product Registration Card (U.
9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 25 (Black) Poles (2) L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A .
10 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly . Insert firmly . Reference of connection T o attach T o remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.
11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory T o connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT IN VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L H VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L H Basic Connection Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV .
12 T o connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 12 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L R P R P B Y L R L HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L B D A .
13 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) T o connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN .
14 High-Definition Standard-Definition Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR.
15 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (A V cable connections) Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for example, p.
16 First T ime 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.
17 Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note T o change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program/Input labels) later , go to Menu screen (p.
18 ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-q.
19 Quick Start Guide Viewing W atching TV First Time Setup W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 1 1-14) T o watch TV and other functions T urn power on (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV , press and select TV .
20 W atching TV W atching TV (Continued) ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall ■ Displays or removes the channel banner . 15-2 12:30 PM 30 THE NEWS CC SAP T V - G 1080i S t .
21 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS W atching TV Using VIERA T OOLS VIERA T OOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly .
22 V iewing from an SD Card Y ou 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 .
23 Viewing Viewing from SD Card SD Card Insert the card Remove the card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p.
24 W atching V ideos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access.
25 Viewing Watching V ideos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has the “HDA VI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 30-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below .
26 Menu Item VIERA Link VIERA Link control Speaker output Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Contrast, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp.
27 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In A V mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p.
28 Menu Item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter Menu Item Setup Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Input labels Anti Image reten.
29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 20) Changes the station identifier .
30 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDA VI Control” function.
31 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 12 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L R P R P B Y L R L HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R P R P .
32 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for “HDA VI Control 4” (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for “HD.
33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) 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.
34 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Y ou can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDA VI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu.
35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) Y ou 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.
36 Lock Y ou 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 .
37 Advanced Lock ■ T o select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Channel lock 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.
38 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 .
39 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna Or select “Not used”. (p. 17) Select “Auto program” Sl Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p.
40 Closed Caption Closed Caption Display Closed Caption The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.
41 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Input Labels Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
42 Using T imer The TV can automatically turn On/Of f at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 17) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) is set.
43 Advanced Recommended A V Connections Using T imer COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 12 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R P R P B Y L R P R P B Y L R L HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R P R P P B Y L Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
44 Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 37) ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS.
45 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Ratings List for Lock T echnical Information Closed Caption (CC) 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).
46 T echnical Information Message Meaning SD card slot is empty . The card is not inserted. No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
47 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information (Continued) VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
48 T echnical Information (Continued) 4:3 side bars 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. T o reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.
49 F AQs, etc. Care and Cleaning T echnical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
50 FA Q 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 .
51 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions 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).
52 TC-P42U1 TC-P46U1 TC-P50U1 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 293 W 332 W 388 W Standby condition 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.
53 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Specifications Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly .
54 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) 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 .
55 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.
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