Panasonic 42"50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42ut50 Owners Manual

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BC
A
 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), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and inte\
ractive television.
Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
*  See page 10 
(Power cord 
connection)
  Antenna or Cable connection
 Cable 
●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. 
●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to en\
joy HD programming. 
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI o\
r Component Video cable. (p. 12)
Note
 
●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in thi\
s manual are not supplied with the TV. 
●When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the \
power cord plug from the wall outlet first. 
●For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com/help
www.panasonic.ca
Back of the TV
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET connector
SD card 
slot USB 
connector 
						

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  AV cable connection
  Audio connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use  HDMI terminals
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Connect to Audio 
input terminal 
 To use  COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
blue
red
white
red green blue red
whitered
green
blue
red e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
playerAV Equipment
 To use  COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
red yellow
white red
yellow
white
red or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN e.g. Amplifier
Audio equipment
 
●The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection.
When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection, the Yellow connector (Video) should be inserted into Green 
connection. 
Comp.
Videoselect
(For more details, please refer to eHELP (p. 16). )
Optical cable 
						

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Identifying Controls
Note
 
●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. 
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV Back of the TVChanges the input mode
Chooses Menu and 
Submenu entries
(Press and hold down for 
MENU function)
Volume up/down
Remote control sensor 
within about 23 feet (7 meters) in 
front of the TV set Selects channels 
in sequence
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
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Select source to watch 
Displays Main Menu 
Displays Options Menu for special functions 
(when available) 
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
 Volume up/down
 Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom 
 Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input
External equipment operations Closed Caption On/Off 
Selects Secondary Audio Programming 
 Exits from menu screen
Displays 3D settings (p. 15)
Displays VIERA Connect Home screen 
Displays VIERA TOOLS menu 
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from 
ANT/Cable source
Displays or removes the information 
banner 
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function 
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
or press to enter alphanumeric input in 
menus 
Use for digital channels. 
•  An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it.\
 
						

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or
Turn the TV on with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your  language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”)
If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be 
displayed.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again and select “Home \
Use”, do one of 
the following:•  Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.
•  Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug in again.
 
●ANT/Cable setup
Select and set the settings according to your ANT/Cable environment.  
Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen, to start the scanning process.
After scanning is finished completely, press OK to continue.
 
●Label the inputs for easy identification
To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When this is done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. 
 
●Configure Network settings
Select the Network type and select the setting mode. 
If you select “Wireless (WiFi)”, start “Wireless network sett\
ings”.
Select “Automatic” or set “Manual” setting, start connection\
 test. 
When you complete “Network settings” successfully, the completion screen will be 
displayed. 
 
●Adjust the Clock
Select the clock mode and set other settings. 
When “Auto” is selected, clock will be set automatically according\
 to Time zone and 
DST. 
Complete First time setup
Completion screen is displayed.
You can repeat the First time setup   • Press  MENU --
> Setup  --
> First time setup 
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. 
 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 ) 
						

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Precautions for Viewing 3D Images
 Cautions During Viewing   Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cell\
ular phones or personal transceivers) near the 
3D Eyewear.  Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.
  If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz)\
 are used, the light within the room may appear 
to flicker. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
  Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly. 3D images will not appear correctly if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside d\
own or back-to-front.
 For comfortable viewing  View from at least the recommended distance (3 times the effective height of the screen), 
 Recommended Distance: 
  For a 42-inch television, 5.25’ (1.6 m) or more. 
  For a 50-inch television, 6.23’ (1.9 m) or more.
  For a 55-inch television, 6.89’ (2.1 m) or more.
 
 When the top and bottom area of the screen are blackened, such as when p\
laying movies, view the screen at a distance 
3 times further than the height of the actual image. (That makes the vi\
ewing distance closer than above recommended 
distance.)
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if your skin feels unusual.
  In rare cases, the paint or materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause a\
n allergic reaction.
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience any redness, pai\
n, or itching on the nose or temples.
  Prolonged use may cause such symptoms due to excess pressure, which may \
result in the user feeling unwell.
  Use the 3D Eyewear where there is no interference from other devices wit\
h Bluetooth® signals.
Viewing 3D images
The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:  •  A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is c\
onnected via HDMI cable.
•  3D TV broadcast (program)
•  3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.
•  3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cabl\
e.
Optional Accessories (p. 8)
* For more detail on usage of 3D Eyewear (POWER button, Accessories and how to register, etc.), please refer to 
operating manuals for the purchased 3D Eyewear. 3D experience differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear.
Using the 3D Eyewear Turn on the 3D Eyewear Make sure that registration is finished completely.  Put on the 3D Eyewear
Viewing 3D imagesWhen the HDMI receives information in which 3D mode is detected, 3D imag\
es are automatically displayed 
according to the signal.
If the 3D images are not displayed correctly, or if the images cause discomfort, the images can be adjusted by 
“3D format select” or “3D settings”.
 
●Change the view 3D ⇔
2D, 3D settings
After Use Turn off the 3D Eyewear. After using the 3D Eyewear, store it in the case.
Change the view 3D⇔ 2D
 
■Simply switches 3D  ⇔
 2D images (Auto mode)
(example)
3D format select
3D
2D
 select
 OK
 
●  Switches to Manual mode 
Viewing 3D images on TV 
						

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Using eHELP (Built-in Manual)
eHELP (built-in manual) helps you understand how to easily operate the TV features.
Display eHELP[Top page]
 select
 next
When you enter eHELP again after exit, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on.
You can select “TOP PAGE” or “LAST PAGE”.
 select
 next
Select the desired page from the menu
CategoriesMenusSub menus Desired page
 select
 next
 select
 next
select
Change the menus using  ▲/ ▼
 To return to the previous menu/layer
 To exit eHELP
Operate eHELP
“Go to Menu” is available depending on the situation or condition.\
Display the Menu related to the explanation page after exiting eHELP.MenuPicture
Audio
Timer Lock
Setup
Network
Setup 1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
Anti image retention
Closed Caption Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
3D settings      
						

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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 pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
free cloth.
  If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, m\
ild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water), and th\
en wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth 
to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry\
 cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
  Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other\
 hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the \
quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.  If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cl\
oth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
  Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with \
the surface of the Plasma TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
  Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, a\
nd thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. 
  Do not let articles made from rubber or PVC be in contact with the TV for long periods of time.
Pedestal
 CleaningWipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly di\
rty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small 
amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry \
cloth.
Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating.\
 
(If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied \
with the cloth.)
  Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the\
 pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
Power cord plug
Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust\
 can lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral dev\
ices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim 
any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from u\
sage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
Questions Answers
Why doesn’t the Remote 
Control work?
 Check that the batteries are fresh, are of the same type and are 
installed with the correct polarity (+ & -).
 To operate other devices, such as changing channels when using 
Cable, or Satellite boxes, or operating non-Panasonic Blu-ray 
players, use the remote supplied with the device.
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).
 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source. Ensure all connections are correct and secure.  When using external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD 
player, check that the device is on and functioning correctly.
  Press MENU on the TV’s remote control. If the menu is displayed, 
then the TV is working; recheck above steps.
Why is the screen blank and the 
power indicator blinking? The TV has gone into shutdown mode to protect itself. Try unplugging it for a 
few minutes and connecting it again. If there was a temporary power surg\
e 
on the AC line it may now be OK. If the  blinking returns, call 1-877-95-VIERA 
(U.S.A.) or 1-866-330-0014 (Canada).
How do I display eHELP (built-in Manual) ?   Press VIERA TOOLS on the TV’s remote control and select 
eHELP icon to display eHELP. (p. 16)  
						

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 Specifications
TC-P42UT50TC-P50UT50 TC-P55UT50
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
(Rated power / Standby power)303 W / 0.2 W 338 W / 0.2 W413 W / 0.2 W
Display PanelPanel SystemPlasma Display panel
Screen size 42 ” class 
(41.9 inches measured diagonally)50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)55 ” class(55.1 inches measured diagonally)
W × H × Diagonal36.5 ” × 20.5 ” × 41.9 ”(929 mm × 522 mm × 1,066 mm)43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”(1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm)48.0 ” × 27.0 ” × 55.1 ”(1,221 mm × 686 mm × 1,401 mm)
Number of pixels
1,920 × 1,080 
Speaker Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature: 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)        Humidity:\
 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection
TerminalsVIDEO IN RCA PIN (VIDEO, AUDIO-L, AUDIO-R)
COMPONENT IN RCA PIN (Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L, AUDIO-R)
HDMI IN 1/2 TYPE A Connector (supports “HDAVI Control 5” function)
USB 1/2 USB2.0 Type A connector
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
OTHERS SD CARD slot, ETHERNET (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
DimensionsIncluding pedestal
(W × H × D)39.8 ” × 26.1 ” × 12.6 ”(1,009 mm x 663 mm × 320 mm)46.7 ” × 30.1 ” × 13.2 ”(1,186 mm x 764 mm × 335 mm)51.3 ” × 32.7 ” × 14.1 ”(1,301 mm × 830 mm × 357 mm)
TV Set only
(W × H × D)39.8 ” × 24.3 ” × 3.3 ”
(1,009 mm x 616 mm × 84 mm) 46.7 ” × 28.2 ” × 3.3 ”
(1,186 mm x 717 mm × 84 mm)51.3 ” × 30.8 ” × 3.3 ”
(1,301 mm × 781 mm × 84 mm)
Mass  Including pedestal
45.2 lb. (20.5 ) NET 57.3 lb. (26.0 ) NET 72.8 lb (33.0  ) NET
TV Set only 38.6 lb. (17.5 
) NET
50.7 lb. (23.0 ) NET62.9 lb (28.5  ) NET
 Bluetooth 
Standard Compliance Bluetooth® 3.0
Frequency Range2.402GHz~2.480GHz  
  Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate. 
						

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 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Plasma TelevisionLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing 
Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of\
 the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product wit\
h 
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished e\
quivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase 
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
PLASMA TV CATEGORIES PARTSLABORSERVICE
Up to 42” (diagonal) 1 (ONE) YEAR1 (ONE) YEAR Carry-In
46” (diagonal) and larger On-Site
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, 
there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the \
Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable 
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced 
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product 
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is requir\
ed for Limited Warranty 
service.
On-Site or Carry-in Service
For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico cal\
l 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and\
 
does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It \
is possible that certain on-site repairs will not be 
completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the pro\
duct, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for shop 
diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO\
T COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or r\
etained images on the glass panel resulting 
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded \
standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, 
or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not suppl\
ied by the warrantor, or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, mi\
sapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper mainten\
ance, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts 
of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE 
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE 
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an in\
stalled unit if applicable, or travel to and from the 
servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential damages, or limitations on how long an 
implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rig\
hts which vary from state to state. If 
a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service 
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the \
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE 
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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 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 by visitin\
g our Web 
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
 
■For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by \
visiting our Web 
Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to: 
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9\
 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
 
■For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277