Panasonic 42inch/50inch Class 720p Plasma HDTV TH-C50HD18 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Basic Connection  (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)
To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR
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Example 3Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
DVD Recorder
or 
VCRSatellite 
Receiver TVVHF/UHF Antenna
You can enjoy high-definition 
programming by...

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High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
   When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.
 For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
SD CARD
-
SUBMENU
Identifying Controls
POWER buttonSwing up the door at “▲”.
Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.Volume up/down
Power indicator (on:  red, off:  no light)Selects channels in 
sequence
Note
 The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
Viewing from SD card (p. 18)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Displays Main...

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First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 24-25) is set to “No”.
or
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Note
 To change setting 
(Language/Clock/
Auto program) later, 
go to Menu screen 
(p. 24)
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote) (TV)
Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode)
Please select your...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 First Time  Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 set
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select 
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto programProgress
Number of...

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Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Turn power on
(TV)
or
Note
 If the mode is not TV, press  and select TV. 
(p. 20)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
example:  CH15-1: 
   
(TV)
Listen
with SAP...

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Viewing
 Watching TV
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
SUBMENU
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
2Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select 
 “Set favorite”
 ok
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
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•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to 
change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
3 select 
 ok
Press ▲▼to highlight a position on 
the list. 
Then, press OK to save the 
displayed channel in that position....

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Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
Photo viewer
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”
 “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted 
for the first time.
SD card setting
Play SD card automatically
Play SD card now
On
Play SD card...

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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
SD
Card
 Insert the card Remove the card
 
  Press in lightly on SD 
Card, then release.
 Compliant card type 
(maximum capacity): 
SDHC Card (16 GB), 
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD 
Card (1 GB) (requiring 
miniSD Card adapter)
 For cautions and details 
on SD Cards (p. 41)
Label
surface
Push until a
click is heard
To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)
■To set up the slide show mode
 In 
 or 
1Display “Photo menu”
2Select “Setup slide show”
Photo menu...

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Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen.
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access. 
■ To return to TV
   
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input select
2
3
4
5
7TV
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 2
6Video 1
1
AUX
GAME
(example)
or
 select
 enter
Press corresponding 
NUMBER button on the 
remote control to select the 
input of...