Page 2 - Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal; Enjoy rich multimedia; Standard accessories
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Set top box Personal computer DVD player DVD Recorder Amplifier with Speaker Sy...
Page 3 - Quick Start; Contents; Be sure to Read; Technical; Inserting and removing remote’s
Basic Advanced Technical Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be sure to Read Safety Precautions ● ···································· 4 (Warning / Caution) Incorrect installation may cause battery ● leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries. ● Do no...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; If you find any; Warning
4 Safety Precautions 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 fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent ...
Page 5 - Do not display a still picture for a long time; Caution
Programme number and other logos ● ● Image displayed in “4:3” mode Video game ● Computer image ● To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 49) This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“ima...
Page 6 - Accessories / Options; Attaching the pedestal; Securing the TV
6 Accessories / Options Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ● Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays. Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may resu...
Page 7 - Optional accessories
Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options 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. Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK4P1RW ● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or insta...
Page 8 - Basic Connection; TV only; Connecting aerial
Mains lead (supplied) Push until both side tabs click Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed. To remove from the TV: ● Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Aerial RF cable AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P46U20P, TH-P50U20P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz) 8 Basic Connecti...
Page 9 - TV, DVD Recorder or VCR; Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
Basic Connection Quick Start Guide Mains lead (supplied) AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P46U20P, TH-P50U20P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz) 9 Rear of the TV Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
Page 10 - Identifying Controls; 9 Cursor buttons; Remote control
EXIT TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC MENU SURROUND TV PC AV OPTION RETURN MUTE RECALL R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT INPUT 1 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 19 16 2 45 3 23 10 Identifying Controls 19 Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● 16 Surround (p. 24) Swi...
Page 11 - Using the On Screen Displays; How to use remote control; TV
Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 11 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. Select EXITChangeRETURN Page up Page down Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music BassTrebleBalanceHeadphone Volume Off SurroundVolume CorrectionSpeaker Distanc...
Page 12 - Select your language; Auto Tuning starts; Select “Home”; Viewing environment mode; Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER INPUT PC SURROUND F.P. RECALL ASPECT OFF TIMER RETURN POWER 12 Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically.These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 2 Select your language set...
Page 13 - Basic; Watching TV; Turn power on; Select TV mode; Select a channel; Hold; Other useful functions; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Off Timer
Auto T uning W atching TV Basic MENU F.P. B PROGRAMME INDEX TEXT AV MUTE R G Y POWER PC SURROUND RETURN POWER HOLD OPTION OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT TV RECALL INPUT 13 Watching TV When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. ● 1 Turn power on POW...
Page 14 - Display the selectable settings for the current programme; Display information banner; II; Change OSD language
Other useful functions 14 Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Channel Colour Set Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 23) Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 25) MPX Selects multiplex sou...
Page 15 - atching TV; Display Aspect Selection list; Change aspect ratio; To change the mode using the ASPECT button only; Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode; While the list is displayed,
W atching TV Basic Other useful functions 15 ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16:9 Just 14:9 4:3 Full 4:3 Zoom1Zoom2Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the...
Page 16 - Viewing Teletext; To resume; To hide; Switch to Teletext; Select the page; or; INDEX
16 PROGRAMME OPTION MUTE POWER SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN RECALL MENU EXIT R G Y B INDEX HOLD TEXT F.P. Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four diff...
Page 17 - View in multi window; Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once; Store frequently viewed pages; Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar; To change stored pages; To view specific sub page; View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page; View sub page
V iewing T eletext Basic 17 Functions (Teletext mode) View in multi window FULL / TOP / BOTTOM Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ● Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (Expand the BOTTOM half) (TOP) (Expand the TOP half) Store frequently viewed pages Stor...
Page 18 - Watching External inputs; To return to TV; Display the input selection menu; Select the input mode of the connected equipment; View
INDEX HOLD TEXT OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT RETURN F.P. RECALL PC AV INPUT REC POWER PROGRAMME TV PC 18 Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment ● p. 42, 43 The Remo...
Page 19 - atching External inputs; Operating the equipment with the TV remote control
W atching External inputs Basic 19 POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operation Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward / S...
Page 20 - How to Use VIERA TOOLS; Follow the operation of each feature; Select a feature; Video “Video mode” (p. 34)
MENU PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN F.P. RECALL EXIT 20 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. To return to TV EXIT or 3 Follow the operation of each feature ...
Page 21 - Advanced; How to Use Menu Functions; Display the menu; Select the menu; Choose from among alternatives; Adjust using the slide bar; Go to the next screen; Enter characters by free input menu
How to Use VIERA T OOLS How to Use Menu Functions Advanced PROGRAMME G Y PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT R B RETURN 21 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and o...
Page 22 - Overview; Depending on the received signals, available items are varied.
(p. 23) Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal ContrastBrightnessColourSharpnessTintColour BalanceChannel Colour Set Normal 0 0 90 5050 0 Vivid Colour On Picture Menu 2/2 OffOffOn P-NR3D-COMB Advanced PC SettingsReset to Defaults Eco Mode On Panel AccessReset Main Menu PictureSoundSetup Picture Sound ...
Page 23 - Menu list; Advanced PC
How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 23 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, ...
Page 24 - Sound
24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals. ● Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music an...
Page 25 - PC Setup
How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), ● XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) Options change depending on s...
Page 26 - VIERA
26 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) ● VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p. 38). Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 38) Power off L...
Page 27 - Tuning and Editing Channels; You can retune all the TV channels when moving house.
How to Use Menu Functions T uning and Editing Channels Advanced RETURN R PROGRAMME PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT AV OPTION MUTE POWER POWER PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT B INPUT TV G Y 27 Tuning and Editing Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house. To return to ...
Page 28 - Set all TV channels automatically; Set channel manually
Tuning and Editing Channels 28 To return to TV ● F For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 11) Press repeatedly until “Auto Tuning” appears F Access “Auto Tuning” TV Start “Auto Tuning” TV Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automatically Manual Tuning Set channel manually Aut...
Page 29 - Select “Setup”; Set; Child Lock; Control channel audience; Select “Child Lock List”; To change the PIN number
T uning and Editing Channels Child Lock Advanced RETURN B INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV OPTION MUTE POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT R G Y Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.When the locked channel / input is selected, a ...
Page 30 - Select an input terminal and set
(maximum: ten characters) R G Y PROGRAMME B PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT RETURN 30 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that ...
Page 31 - Input Labels Shipping Condition (Reset settings); All tuning data will be erased; Shipping Condition; Reset Settings; Select “System Menu”; Check the message and reset; “Auto Tuning” will automatically start
Input Labels Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition 31 Shipping ...
Page 32 - To return to the; Using Media Player; Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER); To insert SD Card; Insert the SD Card; To switch to the other mode; Contents Select; To sort by folder, date recorded or month recorded (Photo mode)
Y INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV OPTION MUTE Y POWER INPUT SURROUND OFF TIMER F.P. RECALL MENU EXIT RETURN R G B RECALL ASPECT Photo Video Contents Select Media Player EXIT RETURN Select Access Music 32 Photo Mode: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera. Video Mode: Play back video recorded on a di...
Page 33 - Single view; Photo; Photo mode; Photo Setup; Setup for Photo mode
Using Media Player Advanced 33 Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card. 1/12 Folder name 23/10/2009 Number of files 3 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 t c e l e S s t n e t n o C w o h s e d il S Info EXIT View RETURN View Select Select Thumbnail images of all ph...
Page 34 - Playback from Title view; Video mode
34 Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) w e i v e l t i T o e d i V r e y a l P a i d e M Play Contents Select Info EXIT Access RETURN 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Select (Thumbnail - Title view) Error...
Page 35 - Operations during playback; Setup for Video mode; Audio output settings; To change the current sound status
Using Media Player Advanced 35 To change the aspect ratio ● (only for the 4:3 video content) ASPECT To the previous scene ● R To the next scene ● G Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop To operate the playback ● information banner (Playback) EXIT RETURN TitleDate & Time Trip101/12/2...
Page 36 - Music mode; Listening from SD Card; Operation during playback; “Music”; Menu; Music; To set the music as the background music during Photo mode; Music Setup; Setup for Music mode
36 Display the menu MENU Select “Music Setup” Set Main Menu PictureSound Photo SetupVideo Setup Music Setup Music mode Using Media Player Listening from SD Card Music mode supports MP3 file format. Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) To the previous music ● R To the next music ● G ...
Page 37 - Summary of features; Features; This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.; Connection; VIERA Link Functions; VIERA Link “
Using Media Player VIERA Link Functions Advanced 37 Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DIGA Recorder ∗ 1 DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player ∗ 1 HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera ∗ 1 Player theatre ∗ 2 Blu-ray Disc theatre ∗ 2 Amplifier ∗ 2 Channel download ∗ 4 – – –...
Page 38 - Standby Power Save
38 Features available This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with ● VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. For Player theatre / Blu-ra...
Page 39 - Features available; To operate Pause Live TV; To stop recording; Pause Live TV programme
VIERA Link Functions Advanced 39 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) INDEX HOLD TEXT AV R G Y B POWER PC MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT RETURN F.P. TV OPTION INPUT VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV RecVIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection StartRecorderHome Cinema select pause A...
Page 40 - The menu of the accessed equipment; Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control
40 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipm...
Page 41 - Display “VIERA Link Menu”; Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”; Home Cinema; Speaker Selection; Speaker control
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE 41 Advanced Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● Ima...
Page 42 - External Equipment; To listen with speakers; Headphones; To adjust volume; “Headphone Volume” in; equipment
42 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV1 INAV2 INAV3 IN MONITOR OUT 1 2 3 To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD player)To watch camcorder images (Video camera)To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top bo...
Page 43 - HDMI terminal; To watch satellite; To watch DVDs; HDMI equipment; “HDMI connection”
External Equipment 43 Advanced Hot Plug Detect 19DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power16 SDA14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock − 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 − ...
Page 44 - Technical Information; Channel Allocation
44 Technical Information Channel Plan Asia/W. Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 12 13 – – – – –...
Page 45 - pressing the; NICAM; position, using the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.; Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
Technical Information 45 Technical When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc...
Page 46 - HDMI connection
46 HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1...
Page 47 - COMPONENT; Signal name; Signal name; Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.; Input signal that can be displayed
Technical Information 47 Technical COMPONENT (Y, P B /C B , P R /C R ) , HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50p ∗ ∗ 750 (720) / 60p ∗ ∗ 750 (720) / 50p ∗ ∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗ ∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
Page 48 - SD Card
48 Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). ● Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. ● Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. ● Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). ● ...
Page 49 - First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.; Maintenance; Mains plug; FAQs
Technical Information Maintenance / F AQs 49 Technical First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean ...
Page 50 - Screen
50 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to ● remove noise) (p. 23). Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, ● fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the ● minimum? (p. 23) B...
Page 51 - FAQs Specifications; Specifications
FAQs Specifications 51 Technical Specifications TH-P46U20K TH-P46U20M TH-P46U20R TH-P46U20V TH-P46U20P TH-P50U20K TH-P50U20M TH-P50U20R TH-P50U20V TH-P50U20P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Ave...
Page 52 - Customer’s Record; Licence
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note the model number and the 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...
