Page 2 - Do not display a still picture for a long time; Typical still images; Set up
2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,(3) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group,(4) the soft...
Page 3 - Basic Features; Please read before using the unit; Getting started; Contents
3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. 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. SDXC Logo is a trademark of S...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
4 Safety Precautions WARNING: To 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO...
Page 5 - AC Power Supply Cord; To prevent fire or electric shock:; Handling the power supply cord
5 ● In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this product, it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician. ● To prevent...
Page 6 - CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES; WARNING; FCC STATEMENT
6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and...
Page 7 - Accessories/Optional Accessory; Power cord; Accessories; Quick start guide; Optional Accessory; Warning; Pedestal
7 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000706 Batteries for theRemote ControlTransmitter (2) AA Battery Power cord Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Quick start guide Owner’s Manual Product Registrati...
Page 8 - Attaching the pedestal to TV; Assembling the pedestal
8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B THEL080N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 (R) TBLA3679 L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) TBL5ZX0337 Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly...
Page 9 - To attach; Attaching Ferrite Core; Close the ferrite core until it clicks.; Installing the remote’s batteries; Caution
9 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Power cord connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull. Attaching Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the provided ferrite core to the HDMI cable/USB cable ...
Page 10 - Connections; Connection Panels; Antenna or Cable connection; Cable; Back of the TV
10 Connections Connection Panels Power Cord(Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition...
Page 12 - Identifying Controls; Note; TV controls/indicators
12 Front of the TV Back of the TV Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set C.A.T.S. sensorPlasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Power indicator(on: red, off: no light) • An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it. Change...
Page 13 - Turn the TV on with the POWER button; Setup the following items; Complete First time setup; First Time Setup; MENU
13 Getting started First T ime Setup Identifying Controls or Turn the TV on with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Setup the following items ● Select your language ● Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”) If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be ...
Page 14 - Watching TV; Turn power on; To directly enter a digital channel; Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming); Select the Audio mode for watching TV; Closed caption; Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off; Displaying Information
14 Watching TV Turn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 16) Select a channel number up down or • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. To directly enter a digital channel ...
Page 15 - Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture; Display the Options menu; Call up a favorite channel
15 Basic Watching TV Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 30) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appear on either side of the image) or por...
Page 16 - Watching content from external devices; With the connected equipment turned On; Display the Input select menu; Set Sleep Timer; Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears.
16 Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video GAME Not used (example) Input label select enter or HDMI 1 GAME Terminal (example) Label Set ANT/Cable in (...
Page 17 - Using Media player; Basic features for Media player; Available contents and features; Videos; Music; Media information; Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memory
17 Basic Using Media player W atching content from external devices Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Option menu Photos --> p. 19-20Videos --> p. ...
Page 18 - Viewing Contents; Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory); Select file; View or Play
18 Viewing Contents Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Setup > Advanced setup > Image viewer auto play Display Media player Select Drive and Media (Display connected drive) Media player SD memory card Drive select OK RETURN Select select OK Media player Photos Video...
Page 19 - Sort; Display “Sort select” menu and select item; Displayed each view; Photo options; Display “Options menu” and select item
19 Basic Using Media player Photos view [Photos thumbnail] s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l p a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort OPTION [Features] ● Slideshow setting ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select [Photos playback screen] Next Rotate RETU...
Page 20 - Slideshow; Settings
20 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort OPTION Select Change RETURN Off Off Off Normal Off Normal On Slideshow settings Frame Start Slideshow Photo effect Transition effe...
Page 21 - Music view; Select “Video/Music options” in “Options menu”; Repeat playback; Video options
21 Basic Using Media player Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Titles/Folders view Videos r e y a l p a i d e M 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Media select Play Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN OPTION [Features] ● ...
Page 22 - HDMI cable; VIERA Link; “HDAVI Control
22 Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder DIGA, HD Ca...
Page 23 - “HDA; Advanced; Terminal overview; Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital camera
23 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA) Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV am...
Page 24 - VIERA Link settings and Available features; Select “VIERA Link settings”; Set “VIERA Link” to “On”; Select and make other settings
24 VIERA Link settings and Available features To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”.Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Select “VIERA Link s...
Page 25 - Transmittable data
25 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.• For a Home theater system the speakers auto...
Page 26 - VIERA Link menu and Available features; Display the VIERA Link menu; Select the item and set the settings; Speaker control; Mute; VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control; Operate the equipment with the TV remote; Back to TV
26 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 22) Display the VIERA Link menu select next Menu Picture Setup Audio Closed Caption Timer Lock Setup 1/2 Input labels Anti image retention VIERA L...
Page 27 - Select “ANT in”; Select “Auto program”; Select a scanning mode; ANT/Cable setup and operation; Select “Setup”; Select “ANT/Cable setup”; Editing and Setting Channels
27 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Select “Auto program” next select Audio Timer Menu Picture Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Ma...
Page 28 - Favorite; Add
28 Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display.Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode” Select “Edit” Manual prog...
Page 29 - How to Use Menu Functions; Display the menu; Menu structure; Help information; Select the menu
29 How to Use Menu Functions Editing and Setting Channels How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu RETURN Customize label Menu Picture Setup Select or enter the name of the...
Page 30 - Ratings List for parental control; Technical Information
30 Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. NR Not Rated. G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restrict...
Page 31 - Compatible Data format for Media player ( SD card/ USB flash memory); echnical
31 Support Information H size ● Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1 Size 2 ● The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise. ● Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1 Size 2 ● The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise. Data format information Compatible Data format for Media play...
Page 32 - Cautions when handling SD Cards; SD Card/USB flash memory warning messages; Message; HDMI connection
32 Cautions when handling SD Cards 2.1 mm 32 mm 24 mm ● Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. ● Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). ● Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ● Do not subjec...
Page 33 - Input signal that can be displayed
33 Support Information DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution ● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may ...
Page 34 - Care and Cleaning; First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.; Display panel
34 Care and Cleaning 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, after cleaning up the du...
Page 35 - Frequently
35 Support Information Questions Answers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance....
Page 36 - Other; Questions; Sound
36 Other Questions Answers Sound Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing th...
Page 37 - Support Information; Specifications
37 Support Information Specifications TC-P50U50 Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption(Rated power / Standby power) 332 W / 0.2 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”(1,105 mm × 622 ...
Page 38 - Index
38 Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 Ant/Cable ............................................................... 27Antenna ................................................................. 10Auto Program ...................................................
Page 39 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Plasma Television; Limited Warranty Coverage; Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions; Limited W
39 Support Information Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma Television Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If you...
Page 40 - Customer Services Directory; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico); Panasonic National Parts Center
40 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 ...
Page 41 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; 770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3; PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS; WARRANTY SERVICE; For product operation and information assistance,; IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
41 Support Information Limited Warranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated ...
Page 43 - USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to
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 ...
