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

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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) information. (p. 40)
■ Select the item and set
 
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
PrimaryOn
 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...

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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
Custom
3
4
-
Input labels
Component 1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
CustomComponent 2
-Video 1
Video 2GAME
 select
 setVideo 1
VCR
Label Terminal
[example]
 Terminals:    Comp. 1-2/HDMI...

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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. 25) 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....

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Advanced
 Recommended AV Connections
 Using Timer
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN1
2AUDIO
PROG
OUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
RL
L
L
R
L
HDMI 1AV  I N
HDMI 2
AUDIO VIDEO
S VIDEO
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:...

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HDMI 1AV IN
HDMI 2
AUDIO VIDEO
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENTIN
VIDEO
IN1
2AUDIO
PROG
OUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
RL
L
L
R
L
S VIDEO
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
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 26-29 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
•  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible...

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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
 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. 31)
■ 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...

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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 the 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...