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

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use 
more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set 
“VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link setting”
Setup 2/2
VIERA Link...

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Menu Item
VIERA Link
Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
Picture
Reset
Picture mode
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp.
Color mgmt.
x.v.Color
Zoom adjust
Advanced pictureVideo NR
3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
MPEG NR
Black level
Audio
Reset
Bass
Treble
Balance
Advanced audio
AI sound
Surround
Bass boost
Audio leveler
Speaker output
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5
Lock
SD
CardSD card
CCCC
■ Menu list
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
[Record now/Stop recording]
Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 28-29).
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.28-29)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28-29)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible...

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Menu Item
Setup
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices 
Input labels
Monitor out
Anti image retention
Pixel orbiter
Time
Side bar
Scrolling bar
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
Advanced setup
Auto power on
No signal shut-off
No action shut-off
Play SD card automatically
About
Reset
Menu Item
Setup 
SUB MENUSurf mode
Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter
How to Use Menu Functions 
■ Menu list
■ Sub menu list Various menus allow you to...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button 
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17)Surf modeAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 14)Language
Adjusts the clock (p. 14)Clock
Sets channels (p. 32)Program channel
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 35)
[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI...

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VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one 
button on one remote.
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM 
theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
When “Set” is selected (p. 25), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever 
VIERA...

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VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
” 
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 26
SUBMENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set or next
Select
Record now
Stop...

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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...

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching 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...