Panasonic 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-C42FD18 Operating Instructions

TQB2AA0778
Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV 
(41.6/49.9  inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma 
(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-C42FD18
TH-C50FD18
English
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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar...

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GalleryPlayer Logo are 
trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.
HDAVI Control™
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd\
.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
This device...

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start 
Guide
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
EZ Sync™
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 Watching TV ··············································· 16
  Viewing from SD Card ······························· 18
  Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 20
  Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 22
  How to Use Menu Functions...

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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
1)    Read these instructions.
2)    Keep these instructions.
3)    Heed all warnings.
4)    Follow all instructions.
5)    Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)    Clean only with dry cloth.
7)     
Do not block any ventilation...

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Notes
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally 
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including 
packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent 
them from being played with by young children, creating 
the potential risk of suffocation.
 Set upDo not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.  The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
  If water spills onto the...

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Remote Control
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000221
Cable clampers (2) Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cordAntenna Adapter
 F-Type for 5C-2V
Pedestal
 TBLX0036
(TH-C42FD18)
 TBLX0037
(TH-C50FD18)
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide 
(For viewing HD programming)
Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Hook
 
 
Note the correct...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
M5 x 18 (Silver)
B
M5 x 25 (Black)
Poles (2)
LR


L or R is printed at the 
bottom of the poles.
  Base (1)
Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
  Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
 
 Tighten screws firmly.
 
A
L
R
Pole
Front Pole
Base
■Set-up
  Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
 
 Tighten screws firmly.
 
B
 Fix securely with assembly screws B. 
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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)
AC cord connection
To attachhole
Insert
To bundle
To remove
To loosenKeep pushing 
both sides till 
they snap Snaps
Set
hooksknobKeep pushing 
the knob Cable clamper
 Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord 
together (could cause distorted image).
 Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as 
necessary.
 When using the options, follow the option’s 
assembly manual to fix cables.
Cable Binding Instructions
Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal
green blue...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory
To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box
ANT OUTANT IN
S VIDEO
PB Y
PBY
AUDIO
IN
PC
HDMI 1 HDMI 2AV IN
Basic Connection
Note
  Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
 For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
 When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from...

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To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN
1
1 2
VIDEOS VIDEO
AUDIO
PROG
OUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
RL
L
L
RL
AUDIO
IN
PC
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
AUDIO
B
D
A
C
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
DVD Recorder
If this source has higher resolution through interlace 
or progressive signal, connection can be done with 
the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of...