Panasonic 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-C50FD18 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
(Continued)
You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
 ■Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
  The sound of the TV is muted.
 
   When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
 
   Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
■ TV:  The TV speakers are on.
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your 
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link Control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
SUBMENUDisplay the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys is 
displayed on screen
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote control, pointing it at the TV. 
 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
 Select “Record now”  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to  stop recording
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
  set
 For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder 
might be required. For details, read the manual of the 
recorder.  Recording will not stop automatically when the program 
is finished. 
						

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a  locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your 
password each time you display 
the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating\
 settings.
Create password
Enter password.
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 If it is your first time entering the 
password, enter the password 
twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
 set
 select
Off:   Unlocks all the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
All:   Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
Custom:  Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
Select the item 
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Change password
select
 “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” 
will grey out unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”.
Set
set 
						

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Advanced
 Lock
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Channel 
lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Custom
3
4
-
Channel 4
 select 
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external 
inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
 select 
 set
On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
Program
lock
■ To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
Program lock
Mode
Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
On
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
 set
 select
  Select the rating category you wish  to follow
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
 next
 select
MPAA:  U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV:  U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
  
 Select the rating to be lockedselect
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
NR No rating G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate for 
children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 41)
■ To disable recording of the locked 
program
  Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
Off
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
 set
 select
Change 
password
■ To change the password
   In , select “Change password” and 
press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
LockMode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Change password
Enter new password.
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Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available.  (Available 
only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
 When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked. 
						

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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
select
Select “Program channel”
Setup
1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
Reset
 next
 select
Select the function
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
 next
 select
Set
Auto
Set
automatically
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check 
signal 
strength■To reset the settings of setup menu
 
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”
    Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15)
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
 next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 15)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Settings are made automatically 
 After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.(see below 
).
 All previously saved channels are erased.
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from channel list 
manually. 
You can select channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Surf mode”(p. 27)
 Edit
  Caption
Caption select
Caption
Caption detail
---
ApplyCancel
 select
 change
 set/next
  Caption  
Select the station identifier
  Caption detail  
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
 Favorite
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
26-1 - - -
 select
 next
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move cursor to channel number
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ...
...
Ye s3...
...
Ye s
Cannnel select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply”
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
...
.
Ye s
 select “Apply”
 ok
 Select “Edit”
EditCannnelCaptionFavorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ...
...
Ye s3...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to be edited
Go back to previous page
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ...
...
Ye s
Select
OK
RETURNPrev. pageRNext pageGBY
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
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Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Cannnel
CaptionFavorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
 select the item to edit (Caption/Favorite/
Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite  List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the Edit
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ...
...
Ye s3...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Cannnel select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?
Ye sNo ok
  (returns to “Program  channel”)
 select “Yes”
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.
Signal  meter
Signal  strength
1-1
Channel
Current
Peak level 30%
45%Signal intensity 
 change 
channel
 ok
or
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”  (see above).
 Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Program channel” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. 
						

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Closed Caption 
CC
Display
Closed 
Caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. 
The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p.42)
■ Select the item and set
 
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
Primary On
 select
 set
ModeSelect “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog
(Choose the Closed Caption 
service of Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed Caption 
menu lets you configure the way 
you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
 “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service  4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”depend on the broadcaster.
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and set
 
Digital setting
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore opacity
Background
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Back opacity
Outline
Automatic
Automatic
 select
 set
 Size:  Text size
 Font:  Text font
 Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
 Foreground:  Color of text
 Fore opacity:  Opacity of text
 Background:  Color of text box
 Back opacity:  Opacity of text box
 Outline:  Outline color of text
  (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
■ To reset the settings
  Select “CC reset” and press OK
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “CC”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
 select 
						

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Monitor Out
 Closed Caption
Input Labels/Monitor Out
Input labels
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during 
input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 20 
)
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Custom3
4
-
-
Input labels
Component 1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
CustomComponent 2
-Video 1
Video 2
GAME
GAME
-PC
 select
 setVideo 1VCR
Label Terminal
[example]
 Terminals:    Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2/PC
 Label:   SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/ RECEIVER/[BLANK]
  For the PC terminal, only “SKIP” is available.
*  If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input.
 Each selected labels will be displayed on “Input select” screen.  (p. 20)
Monitor out
Stop output 
of the 
picture and 
audio
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in 
this menu. (p. 27)
■ Select the terminal and set “Off”
Monitor out
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 2
On
On
On
On
On On
Video 1Off
 select
 set
 Select “Off” to stop output of picture and 
audio. (Video 1/Video 2)
 Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals 
regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is  connected to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC 
terminals, no video signals can be passed 
through PROG OUT terminal.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu and select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
 next
 select
Select “External devices”
Setup 1/2
AllSurf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
 next
 select
Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”
External devices
Input labels
Monitor out
 next
 select 
						

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Using Timer
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5~
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
 The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14)
 The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set.\
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
 The  TV  automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
Display menu
Select “Timer”
Menu
Audio
Lock
SD card
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
 select
Select the timer to set
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
 select
 next
Set the timer
■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
 
Sleep
Sleep60set
 0/30/60/90  (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
  Select the item and set
 
Timer 1
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
Set
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM On
310 - 1
 select
 set
or
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set 
						

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Advanced
 Recommended AV Connections
 Using TimerAUDIOIN
PC
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN
1
1 2
VIDEOS VIDEO
AUDIO
PROG
OUT
RPRPBYHDMI 1 HDMI 2
PRPBYR
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AUDIOA
3
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications. 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
Note
 The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 37) cannot be 
output from “PROG OUT” terminals.
  However, audio output can be obtained from “DIGITAL  AUDIO OUT” terminal.
 To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the “Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with 
loop-connection. (p. 26, 37)
 When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals 
can be passed through PROG OUT terminal.
 When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video 
to be output through the PROG OUT terminals.
 * Please see p. 24-25 for setup when using an external  analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.
AC 120 V 60 Hz
AC Cord
(Connect after all the other 
connections are complete.)
Back of the TV
Cable BoxCable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
Optical digital 
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder / 
VCR
■ To listen to the TV 
through speakers
or■ To watch 
camcorder 
images
CamcorderVCR DVD 
Player
   (For HDMI 
connection,
HDMI compatible 
equipment only. 
For connection 
using HDMI-
DVI Conversion 
cable, see HDMI 
1 or HDMI 2 
connection on 
this page.)Audio 
cable or
■ To watch digital video image
DVD Player/Set 
Top Box DVD Player or Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible machines only)
Connect with A or B
A 
HDMI cable
B 
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion 
cable + 
Audio cable*
or
Amplifier
OPTICAL  IN Conversion 
adapter (if 
necessary)
Computer
RGB PC cable
AUDIO cable 
(stereo mini)
■ PC
or
or
Front of the TV 
						

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AUDIOIN
PCAUDIO IN
PC
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN
1
1 2
VIDEOS VIDEO
AUDIO
PROG
OUT
RPRPBYHDMI 1 HDMI 2
PRPBYR
RL
L
L
R L
AUDIO
VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
•  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On 
again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit 
can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check 
that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater 
playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (\
p. 20) initially before connecting to  HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31).
■ Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM 
theater, or Player theater
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable
 For RAM theater and Player theater: 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program  through the theater system.
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
  When using an “VIERA Link” audio-
video amplifier and a compatible DVD 
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.
 One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
 Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).
■ Setting of this unit after connection
  After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link setting”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 21, 26-27).
Note
 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific \
to each model. Please refer to their  respective operating instruction manuals.
 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\
t using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
 About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.
HDMI cable
AUDIO
IN HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Home theater systems 
with VIERA Link function oror
HDMI
(AV IN)
AV amp with VIERA 
Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link function
HD Camcorder 
with VIERA Link 
function HDMI
(AV OUT)
Digital Audio  out
HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link function or
Back of the TV
or