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Panasonic 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-C50FD18 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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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...")
41 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 t\
he 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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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 t\
he 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...")
42 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 t\ he 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
MessageMeaning
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 fi\
les 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
MessageMeaning
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 fi\
les 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...")
43 FAQs, etc. Technical Information MessageMeaning 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 fi\ les 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 auto\
matically. (p. 28)
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\
. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\
n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\
layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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Technical Information (Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 28)
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\
. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\
n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\
layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...")
44 Technical Information (Continued) VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\ matically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\ . The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\ n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\ layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
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11
2
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 pictur\
e. Using
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
1
678
39
45
10 15
14
13
12
11
2
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 pictur\
e. Using
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar...")
45 FAQs, etc. Technical Information 1 678 39 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 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 pictur\ e. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below). Side Bar...
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-
SUBMENU
FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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-
SUBMENU
FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r 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...")
46 - SUBMENU FA Q Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\ es to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\ r 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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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...")
47 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 pane\
l 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 ex\
cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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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 pane\
l 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 ex\
cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the...")
48 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, 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 ex\ cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the...
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49 FAQs, etc. Specifications Care and Cleaning TH-C42FD18TH-C50FD18 Power SourceAC 120 V, 60 HzPower Consumption Maximum573 W 690 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panelDrive methodAC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 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...
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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 referr\
ed 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 p\
arts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71589/w300_th-c42fd18_en_om_d-49.png "Page 50
50
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 referr\
ed 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 p\
arts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished...")
50 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 referr\ ed 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 p\ arts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished...