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 CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RRESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
XADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-basedGroup Age-based
Ratings Possible Content
Selections Description
NR
(Not Rated)
TV-NR• Viewable
• Blocked Not Rated.
Youth
TV-Y• Viewable
• Blocked All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• BlockedDirected to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children unde\
r
the age of 7.
Guidance
TV-G• Viewable
• Blocked General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of D,
L, S, VParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
TV-14• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of D,
L, S, V
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA• L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of L,
S, VMature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
EExempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
ther information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CProgramming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
r. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
GGeneral programming, suitable for all audiences.
PGParental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
ren.
14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
wers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-t\
eens and early teens.
18+18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
nce or scenes of extreme violence.
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
EExempt - Exempt programming.
GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
lence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
r a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
ins either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
ins frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
f extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
programs (non rated, not applicable and  none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocki\
ng “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
pes of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
hers)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
 Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather 
						

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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 digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will \
also be output in analog format. 
 If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the 
format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
 FULL JUST
FULL JUST 
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
 H-FILL 4:3
H-FILL 
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOM
Note
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom  adjust
  Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 
 Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 24-25)
 
 V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
         
 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK) 
						

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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 x 120 to 10,000,000
 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system):  A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
 ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Caution
 A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
Note
 Folder structure viewed in PC
 
DCIM
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG
100_P ANA 
Created automatically
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
 Usable characters:  1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”
 The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information \
on the following website.
  http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)
Cannot display image due to 
incorrect ID data.
 There is a problem with your TV decoder. If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for  assistance. 
 
Refer to page 51 (Customer Services Directory), page 50, 52 (Limited \
Warranty)
Cannot display image on SD card. There is a problem with the data.
  Check the data inside the SD card.
GalleryPlayer warning messages
SD Card warning messages
 Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damag\
e card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damage\
d). Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may d\
amage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated o\
r damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration o\
r damage of recorded data.)
Cautions in handling SD Card:
Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card
You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or download\
ed to an SD card. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded 
SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download to your com\
puter that can be saved on an SD card for display on 
your television.
GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer, Inc.   
						

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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 Input\
 mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipm\
ent. If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIG\
A to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM 
is available for the terminal with the smaller number.
 If you connect equipment that has more than “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
 “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
  This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-d\
efinition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting 
the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, su\
ch as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
 HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI ter\
minal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to t\
he audio input terminal.
 Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” o\
r “HDMI 3 in” menu screen. (p. 24) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):  48 kHz, 44.1 kH\
z, 32 kHz
  (*1):  The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. 
  (*2):  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
 Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspec\
t ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input \
terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or 
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
 The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signal\
s:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.Match the output setting of the digital device.
 For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 chann\
el) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. 
Caution
 Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protec\
tion function may operate and disable optical output. External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
See pages 39-40 for more information
Picture mode
 Vivid:            Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
it room.
 Standard:        Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. Cinema:         For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like pi\
cture. Game:     For playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if “GAME” is selected from Inp\
ut label setting (p. 37)
 Custom  (Photo):    Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Note
 Picture mode will be automatically set to “Standard” if you change\
 the Input label from “GAME” to other labels. Picture mode will be automatically set to “Game” if you change fro\
m an Input label other than “GAME” to “GAME” label. 
						

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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
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention
Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar:    To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from left \
to right on a black screen. Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen. You will return to previous screen if no key operation has not been perfo\
rmed for 15 minutes.
See pages 26-27 for more information
[Scrolling bar]
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and  PC
horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC
525 (480) / 60i 15.7359.94
**
525 (480) /60p 31.4759.94**
750 (720) /60p 45.0059.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.7559.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.4359.94*
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.5060.00*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 26.9723.98*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 27.0024.00*
640 × 400 @70 31.4770.08*
640 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.0066.67*
640 × 480 @75 37.5075.00*
852 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
800 × 600 @60  37.8860.32*
800 × 600 @75  46.8875.00*
800 × 600 @85 53.6785.08*
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7374.55*
1,024 × 768 @60 48.3660.00*
1,024 × 768 @70 56.4870.07*
1,024 × 768 @75 60.0275.03*
1,024 × 768 @85 68.6885.00*
Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 68.6875.06*
1,280 × 1,024 @60  63.9860.02*
1,366 × 768 @60  48.3660.00*
Note
 Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
PC Input Terminals Connection
 Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning\
 frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency 
of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 l\
ines.)
 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible\
 to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
 Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
RGND (Ground)NC (not connected)
GGND (Ground)NC
BGND (Ground)HD/SYNC
NC (not connected)NC (not connected)VD
GND (Ground)GND (Ground)NCPin Layout for PC Input Terminal 
						

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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 
channels
(intermittent sound)
 Change the direction of antenna for digital channels.
 Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.
The remote control does 
not work
 Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
 Are the batteries new?
Pictures from external 
equipment are distorted 
when the unit is 
connected via HDMI
 Is the HDMI cable connected properly?(p. 39, 40)
 Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again.
 Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 45)
 Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
Recording does not 
start immediately
 Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder. 
						

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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 connection has a problem,
select analog sound connection.
ProblemActions
“Press any key to return” 
moves on the screen
Screen
One spot remains dark
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Only spots are displayed 
instead of images
Neither image nor
sound is produced
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry \
out the 
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your\
 local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model 
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
 The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
 •  The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for 
a certain time in SD mode.
 
• “Image retention” (p. 5)
 A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally
be missing in plasma displays.
(Not a faulty symptom)
 Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
 Check Picture menu (p. 24)
 Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12)
 Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20)
 Check the channel settings. (p. 34)
 Check the antenna cables.
 Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
 Is the TV unit turned On?
 Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume.
 Check the AV cable connections. (p. 9-12)
 Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20)
Black Box appears Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)
Sound
Whirling sound is 
heard The sound is from built-in cooling fan 
(not a sign of faulty operation).
TV set
Parts of the TV set 
become hot. Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and 
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not 
pose any problems in terms of performance or quality. 
						

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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 
display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type unt\
il 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 a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the clot\
h 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. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with article\
s m ade 
from rubber or PVC.
Pedestal
 Cleaning
  Wipe 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 wi\
pe 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.) 
						

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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 (H))
[5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Audio Output
20 W [10 W + 10 W ] (10 % THD )
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
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 Terminals
VIDEO IN 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1    1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
S-VIDEO:  Mini DIN 4-pin           Y:  1.0 V [p-p] (75  Ω)        C:  0.286 V [p-p] (75  Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT
INPUT 1-2 Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:    ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-3 TYPE A Connector × 3
•  This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
PC D-SUB 15PIN:  R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
    HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance)
AUDIO L-R:  Stereo Mini Jack (Ф3.5 mm) × 1
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
AV PROG OUT VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1    1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
AUDIO L-R:   RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms] 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER
CLOSED CAPTION  V-Chip     
Photo viewer    HDAVI Control 3
Dimensions
( W × H × D )
Including pedestal 40.2 ” × 28.7 ” × 12.9 ” 
(1,020 mm × 727 mm × 327 mm) 47.7 ” × 33.3 ” × 15.3 ” 
(1,210 mm × 844 mm × 387 mm)
TV Set only 40.2 ” × 26.8 ” × 3.7 ” 
(1,020 mm × 679 mm × 92.5 mm) 47.7 ” × 31.2 ” × 3.7 ” 
(1,210 mm × 790.5 mm × 92.5 mm)
Mass  Including pedestal
68.3 lb. (31.0 ) 87.1 lb. (39.5 )
TV Set only 63.9 lb. (29.0 
) 82.7 lb. (37.5 )
Specifications
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate.
40.2 ” (1,020 mm)3.7 ” (92.5 mm)
12.9 ” (327 mm)
26.8 ” (679 mm) 28.7 ” (727 mm)
18.0 ” 
(456 mm)
47.7 ” (1,210 mm) 3.7 ” (92.5 mm)
15.3 ” (387 mm)
31.2 ” (790.5 mm)33.3 ” (844 mm)
18.0 ”
(456 mm)
[TH-C42FD18] [TH-C50FD18] 
						

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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 
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
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 and 
only covers product purchased as new. 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 call 1-877-95-VIERA\
 (1-877-958-4372).
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-7\
50-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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 \
product, 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 picture tube 
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, let\
terbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, 
or 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 supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug 
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installatio\
n, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer 
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modi\
fication, or commercial use (such as in a 
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, servic\
e 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 re\
move or re-install an installed 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 Li\
mited 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.
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)
Panasonic Color Television Limited Warranty
CATEGORIES ALL PARTS EXCEPT
GLASS PANEL OR CRT LABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRT GLASS PANEL 
OR
CRT LABOR SERVICE
PLASMA DISPLAY
1 (ONE) YEAR1 (ONE) YEARGLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO) 
YEARS 1 (ONE) YEAR ON-SITE OR CARRY-IN
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985