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 setting
Advanced Setup
About
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Select “On”
(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 26-29) 
Note
 If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment 
(non- “VIERA Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For the details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the 
operating manuals for the equipment. 
						

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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 to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select the menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 select
 next
Select the item
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select 
						

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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 directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 28)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.Reset
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42)Picture modeVivid
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
    Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:   0 - 100
    Tint:     -50 - +50Picture+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
Auto:   Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI 
input of this TV. (Off/Auto) x.v.ColorAuto
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 40)Zoom adjust
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)Video NROff
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filterOn
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.Color matrixSD
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Reset
Increases or decreases the bass response.Bass0
Increases or decreases the treble response.Tr e b l e0
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)AI soundOn
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)SurroundOff
Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (On/Off)
• This setting will not function if “off” is set in “Speaker output”.Bass boostOff
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler0
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
• “AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selectedSpeaker outputOn
The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)HDMI1 inDigital
HDMI2 inDigital
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36)Sleep60
Locks the channels and programs (p. 30)
Displays SD card data (p. 18-19)
SD card
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 34)CC 
						

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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 make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 next
 select
Select the item
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
 next
 select
SUBMENU
Display Sub
Menu
SUBMENU
Select the item
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select
 set
 or
 next 
						

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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 2/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 35) (On/Off)
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force)
• Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
• Force:    Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in the “Time” menu.
Pixel orbiterAutomatic
Sets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Force” setting. (1/2/3/4)Time4
Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 43)Side barBright
Press “OK” to start horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 43)Scrolling bar
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 26) (On/Off)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.VIERA LinkOn
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set)
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. 
(p. 36)Auto power onNo
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel.
• “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No signal shut-offSet
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key 
continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.
• “No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No action shut-offNo
Set “On” to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off)Play SD card automaticallyOn
Displays TV version and software license.About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 32)Reset
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 17)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 34) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 33)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 33)
(Continued) 
						

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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 with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
 Automatic Input Switching (p. 27)
 Power on link (p. 27)
 Power off link (p. 27)
 Default speakers (p. 27)
 One-touch theater playback (p. 27)
 Speaker control (p. 29)
The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 29)
 Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)
 Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)
 Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an 
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function 
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment 
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. 
■ 
 For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing 
the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is 
displayed correctly.
■ HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
  RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m), 
RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * 
For more detail on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.  
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Follow direction  -  in “VIERA LinkTM 
Setting” (p. 21)
Select settings
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Set
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
Theater
change
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Automatic 
lip-sync 
function
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”) 
						

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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 Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. 
When “Set” is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers 
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
 Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.         
Transmittable dataRecorderHome 
theater Player
  On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(169
fixed)○○○
  Closed caption 
informationMode
○--- ---
CC type ○--- ---
Digital setting○--- ---
  Channel 
informationInput signal 
○--- ---
Channel list ○--- ---
Caption information ○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece 
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For the detail on external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
    
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting 
 Channel 
information).      
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.         
						

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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 recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Home theater
change
Set
Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
Control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2” 
or “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Direct TV 
Recording 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”) 
						

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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 “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
■ TV:  The TV speakers are on.
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your 
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link Control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
SUBMENUDisplay the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys is 
displayed on screen
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote 
control, pointing it at the TV. 
 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment.
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
 Select “Record now” Select “Stop recording”, when you want to 
stop recording
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
   For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder 
might be required. For details, read the manual of the 
recorder.   Recording will not stop automatically when the 
program is finished. 
						

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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
 select
You will be asked to enter your 
password each time you display 
the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
Create password
Enter password.
0
9
- ----
 If it is your first time entering the 
password, enter the password 
twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
 set
 select
Off:  Unlocks all the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
All:  Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game” and “Program”.
Custom:   Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
Select the item 
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Change password
select
 “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” 
will grey out unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”
.
Set
set