Model No. Número de modelo TC-P50U50 Scan, watch and discover how to get the most out of your TV Escanee, observe y descubra como obtener el máximo de su TV http://rd.pnaqr.com/TC-P00U50/2/1/ Owner’s Manual 50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (49.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 50” de Plasma (49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www.panasonic.
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 software developed by the FreeType Project, (5) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL and the LGPL.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Contents Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD3C, LLC. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved.
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. WARNING: 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.
● 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.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other 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.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000706 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) Power cord AA Battery for USB cable (1) How to assemble (p. 8) 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 Rear of the TV a a: 15.7” (400 mm) b: 11.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly. Accessories A Assembly screws (4 of each) Pole R A L XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) Pole B Front THEL080N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Base ■Set-up Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 (R) TBLA3679 Tighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely.
Power cord connection To attach To remove Attaching Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the provided ferrite core to the HDMI cable/USB cable (not supplied) to reduce interference or electrical noise. Close the ferrite core until it clicks. (example: USB connecter) Installing the remote’s batteries Open Close Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
Connections Connection Panels Back of the TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT USB connector A SD card slot B C Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 (Power cord connection) Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.
AV cable connection Best To use HDMI terminals HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable AV Equipment L R AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 23 To use COMPONENT terminals Y red green green Getting started Connect to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 32) PB COMPONENT Good green blue blue VIDEO OUT PR red red L white red white white AUDIO R OUT red AV Equipment e.g.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries (Press and hold down for MENU function) Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) POWER button Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set • An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it.
First Time Setup The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time, after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and the “Auto power on” is set to “No”. (Press MENU --> Setup --> Advanced setup --> Auto power on) Turn the TV on with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or First Time Setup Identifying Controls If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be displayed.
Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 16) or Select a channel number To directly enter a digital channel number up When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. or down • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. example: CH15-1: Note If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check: 1.
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 portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2.
Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period. ■ Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears. Note SLEEP 30 • Off/15/30/60/90 (minutes) • It is also possible to set the time from “Sleep Timer” in the “Timer” menu (p. 29). • To cancel, set to “Off” or turn off the TV. • To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14) • When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed on screen.
Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
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 Media player select Drive select select Media select OK OK OK OK Select Select RETURN RETURN Photos Videos Music SD memory card SD memory card Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music) How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.
Photos view [Photos thumbnail] Media p layer [Features] Photos Select OPTION Slideshow All photos SD memory card OK RETURN Sort ● Slideshow setting ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select Info Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status Slideshow Single view ● To display/hide Single view Guide and Banner Navigation Guide Slideshow Single view Rotate Prev. Rotate Prev. Next RETURN Stop Prev.
Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” Media Player settings Photo Slideshow All photos Start Slideshow Frame Off Photo effect Off Transition effect Photo size Off Off Display interval Normal Repeat playback On RETURN Select SD memory card OK RETURN Sort Off Photo effect Off Info Drive select Media select (example) OK Off Photo size Select OPTION Slideshow Frame Transition effect Soundtrack settings Change select Start Slideshow Nor
Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Media p layer [Features] Videos ● Play ● Drive select ● Media select Titles/Folders view Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 2009_9 Select SD memory card OK OPTION Info RETURN Play Drive select Media select [Videos playback screen] SD 01/04/2010 15:34 00:00.10 00:00.03 Movie banner Drive type (SD/USB) SD 01/04/2010 15:34 00:00.10 00:00.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 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 Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV HDMI cable Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 2 is recommended.
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.
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 automatically switch to the theater system. Power on link Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
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” Edit ● Caption Edit CH caption Channel Select Apply 2 ... Yes 3 ... ... Yes 4 ... ... Yes Favorite Add 5 ... ... select next Caption Select or edit the station identifier.
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 Menu structure Menu Picture Audio Input labels HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video Timer depending on the type of input signal. Menu items Press OK to proceed to the next screen if available. Lock Closed Caption Setup Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Technical Information Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17/X ■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) Not Rated. All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed. ■ U.S.
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.
Cautions when handling SD Cards operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) mm 2.1 32 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 subject the card to high pressure or impact.
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 operate and disable optical output. ● When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
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, lintfree cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water), and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
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. (see cover) Questions Answers Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed? Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is turned on (front red LED light should be on, not blinking).
Questions Sound Other 36 Answers 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 the SAP button on the remote control. (p. 14) If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p.
Specifications TC-P50U50 Display Panel Power Source Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) Panel System AC 120 V, 60 Hz 332 W / 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Screen size 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.
Index A B C E F H I L M O P R S T U V 38 Accessories ............................................................. 7 Ant/Cable ............................................................... 27 Antenna ................................................................. 10 Auto Program ......................................................... 27 Battery ..................................................................... 9 Cable .................................................................
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.
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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 below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
TC-P50U50 50" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Source Power Consumption 46.6" (1,184 mm) x 29.8" (757 mm) x 10.5" (266 mm) (Including pedestal) 46.6" (1,184 mm) x 28.2" (716 mm) x 3.3" (82 mm) (TV Set only) 51.8 lb. (23.5 kg) (Including pedestal) 49.6 lb. (22.5 kg) (TV Set only) AC 120 V, 60 Hz 332 W (Rated power) 0.2 W (Standby power) DIMENSIONS JACKS Top View Side Panel Front View Side ViewBack 46.6 (1184) 3.3 (82) 28.2 (716) 2.
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. Sólo Estados Unidos: La disposición puede estar regulada en su comunidad debido a consideraciones ambientales. Para información sobre la disposición o reciclaje, por favor visite la página web de Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental o llame al 1-888-769-0149.
