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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
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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.com/help
For assistanc
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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. For the software categorized as (5), please refer to the applicable lice
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Getting started Basic Advanced Support Information VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents 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. Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- Safety Precautions··········································4 3C, LLC. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Getting started Co
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is CAUTION intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. user that important operating No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. and servicing inst
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In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this ● CAUTION product, it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly. Do not cover the ventilation holes. ● Have an electrician verify that the TV’s outlet is properly Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can wired. If the symptom persists, have the TV serviced by a cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV. qualified authorized technician. Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, ● ● T
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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. However, there is no guarante
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Power cord Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000706 Transmitter (2) AA Battery Ferrite core for HDMI cable (2) for USB cable (1) Owner’s Manual Pedestal Quick start guide Child safety Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p. 8) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optiona
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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 Pole size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B Front THEL080N Base size (M5 × 30) (Black) ■ Set-up Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 Tighten assembly screws (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them B (R) TBLA3679 firmly to fix securely. L R Bottom view Rear side Arrow L R B or is printed at the ma
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Getting started Power cord connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the Keep pushing both sides until they snap tabs on both sides click and pull. into place. 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. Attach the ferrite core as close as Close the ferrite core until it clicks. possible to connector on the TV side as shown. (example: USB
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Connections Connection Panels DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of the TV USB connector A SD card slot B C Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna (Power cord connection) or Cable TV Power Cord VHF/UHF Antenna (Connect after all the • NTSC (National Television System Committee): other connections have ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): been made.) Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDT
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Connections Getting started AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT HDMI-DVI AV Equipment Connect to Audio input Conversion cable L terminal AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc HDMI connection R player (p. 32) ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 23 To use COMPONENT terminals Y red green green PB COMPONENT Good VIDEO OUT blue blue blue AV Equipment PR red green red e.g. Blu-ray Disc L player AUDIO white white white O
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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 • An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it. within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set No
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First Time Setup Getting started Identifying Controls First T ime 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 Setup the following items Select your language ● Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”) ● If you sel
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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 up number When tuning to a digital channel, press or the button to enter the minor number down in a compound channel number. • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV. example: CH15-1: [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. Note If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, the
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Watching TV Basic 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. Connected devices, such as Cable/Sat
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Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period. ■ Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears. SLEEP Note • 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. 30 • To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14) • Off/15/30/60/90 (minutes) • When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed on screen. W atching content from external
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Using Media player Basic Watching 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 Photos Videos Music Media player Photos All photos Media player Videos Titles/Folders view Media player Music Folders Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Natu
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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 select Drive 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. Select Title/Folder Select file Med
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Using Media player Basic Photos view [Photos thumbnail] [Features] Media player Photos All photos ● Slideshow setting ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select Select OK SD memory card Info OPTION RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status ● To display/hide Single view Slideshow Single view Guide and Banner Navigation Guide Slideshow Single view Rotate Rotate Prev. Prev. Next Next RETURN RETURN Prev. Next RETURN Stop Stop Stop Sort Di
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Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow settings Slideshow settings select Start Slideshow Frame Off Start Slideshow Photo effect Off Frame Off Transition effect Off Photo size Normal Photo effect Off Off Burst playback Display interval Normal OK Transition effect Off Repeat playback On Photo size Normal Soundtrack settings Select Change RETURN Burst playback Off Select OK SD memory card Info OPTION RET
