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

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Advanced
 Ratings List for Lock
 Recommended AV Connections
Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 33)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where
rating does not apply.
GGENERAL AUDIENCES. All  ages  admitted.
PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13PARENTS STRONGLY...

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Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
 For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; 
characters might be cut off).  
 The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On 
using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.  
 If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC 
may overlap on the TV.
 If a...

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
Message Meaning
Is SD card in? The card is not inserted.
No file The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** 
standards
Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files: 9,999
Image resolution: 160...

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Technical Information (Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”  
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28)
 This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode...

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
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Side Bar
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause 
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side 
bars.
See pages 26-27 for more information
 The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using   
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar
4:3
Screen...

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SUBMENU
FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. 
For details (p. 51, 52)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: 
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
 Check the position, direction,
and connection of the antenna.
Interference or 
frozen digital...

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FAQs, etc.
 Frequently Asked Questions
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
 Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)
 Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)
 Is the volume set to the minimum?
 Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24)
 Change “SAP” settings. (p. 16)
 Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” settings. (p. 24)
 Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
 Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
 Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to
“Linear PCM.”
 If digital sound...

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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, lint-
free cloth.
 If the surface is particularly dirty, 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. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the...

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FAQs, etc.
 Specifications
 Care and Cleaning
TH-C42FD18 TH-C50FD18
Power SourceAC 120 V, 60 HzPower
Consumption
Maximum573 W 690 W
Standby condition0.2 W 0.2 W
Plasma Display 
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”(1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm)
2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))...

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Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 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 with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
product....