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

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
Message Meaning
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 files 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...

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Technical Information (Continued)
VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”  
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 26)
 This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode...

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FAQs, etc.
 Care and Cleaning
 Technical Information
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 panel 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 excess...

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SUBMENU
FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. 
For details (p. 48, 49)
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...

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FAQs, etc.
 Frequently Asked Questions
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
 Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 37)
 Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)
 Is the volume set to the minimum?
 Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 22)
 Change “SAP” settings. (p. 16)
 Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 22)
 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...

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TH-C42HD18 TH-C50HD18
Power SourceAC 120 V, 60 HzPower
Consumption
Maximum385 W 497 W
Standby condition0.3 W 0.2 W
Plasma Display 
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio16:9
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)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))
[3,072 × 768 dots]1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768...

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FAQs, etc.
 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)
 Specifications
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 referred 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...

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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; 
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web 
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,...

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FAQs, etc.
 Limited Warranty (for Canada)
 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to 
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized 
Panasonic service...

Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial 
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your 
purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number      Serial Number      
Anotación del cliente
El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos...