Panasonic TC-L50B6 - Manual

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Safety Precautions

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.

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.

The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to tell the user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in the papers with the
appliance.

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.

Secure Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it
from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There
should be at least 10 cm of space around the TV. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Important Safety Instructions

1)

Read these instructions.

2)

Keep these instructions.

3)

Heed all warnings.

4)

Follow all instructions.

5)

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)

Clean only with dry cloth.

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8)

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
your home consult your television dealer or local power company.

16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet

slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid

of any kind on the LCD TV.

18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment,

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER
(NEC) NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE

19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.

20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.
c.

If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.

d.

If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by

a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal

operation.

e.

If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.

f.

When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance
- this indicates a need for service.

21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer

that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or

other hazards.

22)

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE
LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS,
ETC.) ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE,
ETC.).

23)

WARNING: 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.

24)

WARNING:

To prevent the spread of fire, keep

candles or other open flames away

from this product at all times.

25)

WARNING:

A warning that batteries (battery pack

or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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.

Model No.

Operating Instructions

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Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

•

(AA)

Operating

Instructions

Pedestal

Check that you have the accessories and

items shown

Standard accessories

Assembly screws
(

4 of each

)

Power cord

For 32” TV

For 39” 50” TV

For 32” TV

For 39” 50” TV

Remote Control

N2QAYB000820

MEDIA

PLAYER CC

SAP

OPTION

B

A

B

A

™

26)

CAUTION:

The Power switch on this unit will not completely

shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as
the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it
from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure
the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily

unplugged from AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire

hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC
outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example,
when on vacation).

27)

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE

THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

28)

CAUTION:

USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN

INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.

29)

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

NOTE:

z

This equipment is designed to operate in North America
and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC
house current are exactly the same as in North America.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow

the attached installation instructions and use only

shielded interface cables when connecting to computer

or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications

not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North

America could void the user’s authority to operate this

device.

Models: TC-L32B6/TC-32LB64/

TC-L39B6/TC-L50B6

Responsible
Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact
Source:

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of
North America
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

email:

[email protected]

Attaching the pedestal to TV



Set-up

z

Fix securely with assembly screws

A

. (Total 4 screws)

z

Tighten screws firmly.

z

Tighten assembly screws

B

(total 4 screws) loosely at

first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely.

32”

Neck

Front

Base

A

Rear side

Base

Neck

Arrow

mark

Arrow

mark

Foam mat or thick

soft cloth

Hole for pedestal

installation

39” and 50” TV

Bracket

Front

Base

A

Protrusion of Neck (Bottom)

Rear side

Base

Bracket

Hole for pedestal

installation

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

z

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and
personal injury may result.

Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.

z

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and
personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically
damaged.

z

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged,
personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic
Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

z

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly
tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong
enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become
damaged, and personal injury may result.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket (not supplied)

Use the screws that are threaded into the stand-mounting inserts
on the back of your LCD TV to secure it to a Wall Mounting kit.

It is safe to use long screws for this product.
When using long screws, the two bottom screws may loosen, but
the top two will remain tightly in place to secure the mounted TV.

Wall Mounting Inserts

VESA standard

interface

32”

200 x 100 mm

39”

200 x 200 mm

50”

400 x 400 mm

Mounting screws
measurements:

M4 x 4

(

only for 32”

)

M6 x 4

(for 39” and 50”)

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the
recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please
refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

(View from the side)

M4

Depth of screw:
32” Minimum: 0.39” (10.0 mm)

32” Maximum: 0.63” (16.0 mm)

(View from the side)

M6

Depth of screw:
39” Minimum: 0.47” (12.0 mm)

50” Minimum: 0.63” (16.0 mm)

50” Maximum: 1.18” (30.0 mm)

39” Maximum: 0.87” (22.0 mm)

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

z

Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a
Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a
professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.

z

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary
set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury
and product damage.

z

Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights,
floodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so
may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

z

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there
are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

z

When using an angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that
there is sufficient space for the connecting cables so that they do not
press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.

z

For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-
mounted locations.

Connection Panels

5

4

3

2

1

Back of the TV

1 USB port
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
3 ANTENNA / CABLE IN
4 Video IN / COMPONENT IN
5 HDMI 1 - 2

Note:

z

When using a Cable box, external equipment and
video cables shown in this manual are not supplied
with the TV.

z

For additional assistance, visit us at:
www.panasonic.com/help
www.panasonic.ca

AV cable connection

Picture Quality

Best

Good

Basic

(Not

HD)

A

L

R

L

R

HDMI

AV OUT

HDMI-DVI

Conversion cable

DVI OUT

AUDIO OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

AV Equipment

AV Equipment

B

L

R

Y

P

B

P

R

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

white

red

green

blue

red

red

white

white

red

green

blue

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc

player

AV Equipment

C

To use VIDEO input terminals

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

COMPOSITE

VIDEO OUT

white

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

or

e.g. DVD Recorder

AV Equipment

e.g. VCR

red

yellow

To use COMPONENT input terminals

To use HDMI terminals

red

blue
green

Audio connection

z

Listen to your TV through your stereo

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

e.g. Amplifier

Optical cable

Stereo System

Audio ARC connection

z

Listen to your TV through your HDMI AMP

HDMI cable

HDMI

TV OUT

Amplifier with

Speaker system

CHILD SAFETY:

It Makes A Difference How and Where

You Use Your Flat Panel Display

Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new
product, please keep these safety tips in mind:

THE ISSUE

•

The home theater entertainment
experience is a growing trend
and larger flat panel displays
are popular purchases.
However, flat panel displays
are not always supported on
the proper stands or installed
according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

•

Flat panel displays that are improperly situated on
dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests
or carts may fall over and cause injury.

THIS MANUFACTURER CARES!

•

The consumer electronics industry is committed to
making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

TUNE INTO SAFETY

•

One size does NOT fit all.
Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for the safe
installation and use of your flat
panel display.

•

Carefully read and understand
all enclosed instructions for
proper use of this product.

•

Don’t allow children to climb on
or play with furniture and television sets.

•

Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily
be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•

Remember that children can become excited while
watching a program, especially on a “larger than life” flat
panel display. Care should be taken to place or install
the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or
knocked down.

•

Care should be taken to route all cords and cables
connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be
pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING:

IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT

YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

•

Use a mount that has been recommended by the display
manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory
(such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•

Follow all instructions supplied by the display and mount
manufacturers.

•

If you have any doubts about your ability to safely
install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about
professional installation.

•

Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the
display is appropriate.
Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to
walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If
you are unsure, contact a professional installer.

•

A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat
panel displays can be heavy.

The American Academy of
Pediatrics discourages media
viewing for children younger
than 2 years. For more details,
see www.aap.org

USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your

community due to Environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please visit

Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/

environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.

Safety Precautions .............................................. 2
Note to CATV System Installer ............................ 2
Secure Ventilation ............................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
FCC STATEMENT ................................................ 3
CHILD SAFETY ................................................... 3
Attaching the pedestal to TV ............................... 4
Connection Panels .............................................. 5
AV cable connection ........................................... 5
Audio connection ................................................ 6
Audio ARC connection........................................ 6
Using Controls on the TV .................................... 6
Indicators on the TV ............................................ 6
Power cord connection ....................................... 6
Installing the remote’s batteries .......................... 6
Remote control .................................................... 7
First Time Setup .................................................. 7
Watching TV ........................................................ 8
Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)...8
Closed Caption (CC) .......................................... 8
Displaying information ........................................ 8
Display the “Options menu” ................................ 8
Call up a Favorite channel .................................. 8
Password setting/entering .................................. 8
Set the “Sleep timer” ........................................... 8
How to Use Menu Functions ............................... 9
Using Media player ............................................11
Supported file format in Media Player ................13
Specifications ....................................................13
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) .....14
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ...........................14
Customer Services Directory
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ..............................15
Accessory Purchases
(United States and Puerto Rico) ........................15

Using Controls on the TV

1

2

3

4

1 Changes the input mode

z

Chooses menu and submenu entries, and returns (Press and
hold down for MENU function)

2 Channel up/down
3 Volume up/down
4 Power button

Indicators on the TV

1

2

1 Remote control signal receiver

z

Remote control sensor range is about 23 feet (7 meters) in
front of the TV set

2 Power LED

z

ON:

red

z

OFF:

no light

Note:

z

The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even
when turned off.

z

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control
sensor and remote control.

Power cord connection

Insert the power cord plug
(included) firmly into place.

●

When disconnecting the power

cord, be absolutely sure to

disconnect the power cord plug

from the wall outlet first.

●

The included power cord is for

use with this unit only.

Installing the remote’s batteries

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity

(+ or -).

Close

Caution:

z

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and
corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

z

Do not mix old and new batteries.

z

Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries).

z

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

z

Do not burn or break batteries.

Remote control

MEDIA

PLAYER CC

SAP

OPTION

3
4

6
7

8

11

9

10

2

5

13

15

12

14

18

17

16

20

21

1

19

1無

POWER -

Switches TV On or Off.

2無

MEDIA PLAYER -

Viewing media contents from a USB.

3無

MENU -

Press to display the menu screen .

4無

INFO -

Displays TV status information as well as

program details.

5無

SLEEP -

Accesses the sleep timer.

6無

OPTION -

Displays Options menu for special functions

(when available)

7無

COLOR KEY -

Red/Green/Yellow/Blue key for various function.

8無

Volume Up / Down (VOL+ / - ) -

Press to decrease or

increase the audio volume.

9無

MUTE -

Turns off/on the sound.

10無

Channel Numbers -

Directly tune channels.

11無

-

Use for digital channels.

12無

CC -

Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off.

13無

SAP -

Select the Audio mode for watching TV. (SAP :

Secondary Audio Programming).

14無

INPUT -

Select input sources “ANT/Cable in”, ”HDMI 1”,

”HDMI 2”, ”Component”, ”Video” by pressing INPUT button
on Remote Control.

15無

EXIT -

Exit from the menu screen.

16無

FAVORITE -

Accesses the favorite channels.

17無

OK /

-

Selects/OK/Change.

18無

RETURN -

Press to return to previous menu.

19無

Channel Up / Down (CH

V

/

V

) -

Press to switch to the

last or next channel.

20無

FORMAT -

To cycle through the aspect ratio modes.

21無

LAST -

Switches to previously viewed channel or input.

First Time Setup

First time setup screen is only displayed automatically after
the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and the TV is
turned on for the first time.



Turn the TV On with the “POWER” button



Select your language

English/Español/Français



Set viewing mode

1無

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “

Home use

”)

2無

Please confirm your selection (

Home use

) before pressing

the

OK

button.

z

If you select “ Store demonstration” by mistake in “Set viewing

mode”, confirmation screen will be displayed.

• Select “No” and return to previous screen “Set viewing

mode”.

• If you select “Yes”, screen enters the store

demonstration mode.

z

To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown

above and select “

Home use

”, perform “

Reset to defaults

”

in the “

Setup

” menu.

• If you perform “Reset to defaults”, please do not unplug

the AC Cord while the TV is being reset.



ANT/Cable setup (Auto channel setup)

1無

Select signal type “Over-the-Air” or “Cable service”.

2無

Select “

Auto program

” and start scanning, the channel

scanning starts.



Finished First time setup.

Congratulations! Setup is complete.

To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other
source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the

INPUT

button and select the appropriate input.

Note:

z

If you turn the TV off before completing “First time setup”, the
initial setup will not launch again the next time you power on
the unit.

z

You can repeat “First time setup” by selecting “Reset to
defaults” in the “Setup” menu.

z

After “First time setup”, you can also change “Language”
and “ANT/Cable setting” from the “Setup” and “TV” menus
respectively.

z

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC):

Conventional broadcasting

Digital (ATSC):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-

definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound
audio and interactive television.

Contents

This product incorporates some kinds of open source
software. The software is distributed in the hope that it
will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without
even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer
to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the
"License" menu on this product.

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance
of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and
we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation
and/or performance from usage of such other maker ’s
peripheral devices.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Support models: TC-L32B6/TC-32LB64

Energy Star is a joint program of the
US Environmental Protection Agency
and the U.S. Department of Energy. It
is administered in Canada by Natural
Resources Canada (NRC) through
the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE).
This program is helping to protect
the environment and save money
through energy efficient products and
practices. This product qualifies for
ENERGY STAR in the “Home Use”
setting and this is the setting in which
energy savings will be achieved. Any
modifications to the “Home Use” setting
or other factory default settings could
result in greater energy consumption
beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR
qualifications.