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, Channel 4 and external 
inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
 select 
 set
On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
Program
lock
■ To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
Program lock
Mode
Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
On
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
 set
 select
  Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
 next
 select
MPAA:  U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV:  U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
  
 Select the rating to be lockedselect
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate for 
children under 13
RRestricted:  Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 39)
■ To disable recording of the locked 
program
  Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
Off
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
 set
 select
Change 
password
■ To change the password
   In , select “Change password” and 
press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
LockMode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Change password
Enter new password.
0
9
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Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.  (Available 
only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
 When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will 
also be blocked. 
						

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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
automatically
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check 
signal 
strength■To reset the settings of setup menu
 
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK 
						

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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 changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel 
list manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/
Analog only) in “Surf mode”(p. 25)
 Edit
 Caption
Caption select
Caption
Caption detail
---
ApplyCancel
 select
 change
 set/next
  Caption  
Select the station identifier
  Caption detail  
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
 Favorite
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
26-1 - - -
 select
 next
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move cursor to channel number
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ......
Ye s3 ......
Ye s
Cannnel select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply”
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
... .
Ye s
 select “Apply”
 ok
 Select “Edit”
EditCannnelCaption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ......
Ye s3 ......
Ye s
4 ......
Ye s
5 ......
Ye s
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to be edited
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ......
Ye s
Select
OK
RETURNPrev. pageRNext pageGBY
3 ......
Ye s
4 ......
Ye s
5 ......
Ye s
6 ......
Ye s
7 ......
Ye s
8 ......
Ye s
9 ......
Ye s
Cannnel
CaptionFavorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to previous page
 select the item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite 
List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the Edit
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2 ......
Ye s3 ......
Ye s
4 ......
Ye s
5 ......
Ye s
Cannnel select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?
Ye sNo ok
  (returns to “Program 
channel”)
 select “Yes”
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Signal  meter
Signal  strength
1-1
Channel
Current
Peak level30%
45%Signal intensity 
 change 
channel
 ok
or
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” 
(see above).
 Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 30) is activated and “Program channel” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. 
						

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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 bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information
(Appears over entire screen)
Digital(The Digital Closed Caption 
menu lets you configure the way 
you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
 “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 
4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and set
 
Digital setting
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore opacity
Background
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Back opacity
Outline
Automatic
Automatic
 select
 set
 Size:  Text size
 Font:  Text font
 Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
 Foreground:  Color of text
 Fore opacity:  Opacity of text
 Background:  Color of text box
 Back opacity:  Opacity of text box
 Outline:  Outline color of text
  (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
■ To reset the settings
  Select “CC reset” and press OK
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “CC”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 next
 select 
						

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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 1-2/Video 1-2
 Label:   SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/
RECEIVER/[BLANK]
*  If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input.
 Each selected labels will be displayed on “Input select” screen. 
(p. 20)
Monitor out
Stop output 
of the 
picture and 
audio
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in 
this menu. (p. 25)
■ Select the terminal and set “Off”
Monitor out
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 2
On
On
On
OnOn
Video 1Off
 select
 set
 Select “Off” to stop output of picture and 
audio. (Video 1/Video 2)
 Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/
HDMI 2 cannot output video signals 
regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is 
connected to HDMI or COMPONENT 
terminals, no video signals can be passed 
through PROG OUT terminal.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu and select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
 next
 select
Select “External devices”
Setup 1/2
AllSurf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
 next
 select
Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”
External devices
Input labels
Monitor out
 next
 select 
						

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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. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
Display menu
Select “Timer”
Menu
Audio
Lock
SD card
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 next
 select
Select the timer to set
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
 select
 next
Set the timer
■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
 
Sleep
Sleep60set
 0/30/60/90  (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
  Select the item and set
 
Timer 1
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
Set
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
On 310 - 1
 select
 set
or
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set 
						

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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:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
Note
 The picture and audio input signals connected to a 
terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 35) cannot be 
output from “PROG OUT” terminals.
  However, audio output can be obtained from “DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT” terminal.
 To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the 
“Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with 
loop-connection. (p. 24, 35)
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to 
HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, no video signals can 
be passed through PROG OUT terminal.
 When receiving digital channel signals, all digital 
formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video 
to be output through the PROG OUT terminals.
 * Please see p. 22-23 for setup when using an external 
analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.
AC 120 V
60 Hz
AC Cord
(Connect after 
all the other 
connections are 
complete.)
Back of the TV
Cable BoxCable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
  DVD Player/Set Top Box
Optical digital 
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder / 
VCR
■ To listen to the 
TV through 
speakersAmplifier
OPTICAL IN
or or
or
A HDMI cable
Front of the TV
Connect with 
A or B 
B HDMI-DVI
Conversion cable 
+ Audio  cable*
■  To watch camcorder 
images
  Camcorder 
VCR 
DVD Player
or 
						

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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 with HDAVI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On 
again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit 
can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check 
that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater 
playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 20) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. 
After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 26-29).
■ Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM 
theater, or Player theater
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable
 For RAM theater and Player theater: 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program 
through the theater system.
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder (DIGA) AV amp
  When using an “VIERA Link” audio-
video amplifier and a compatible DVD 
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.
 One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
 Refer to the diagram above when connecting a DVD recorder/player and an AV amp to your Viera Television.
■ Setting of this unit after connection
  After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link setting”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 21, 24-25).
Note
 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.
 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
 About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment. 
HDMI cable
AUDIO
INHDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Home Theater Systems with 
VIERA Link functionoror
HDMI
(AV OUT)
AV amp with VIERA 
Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link function HD Camcorder 
with VIERA Link functionHDMI
(AV IN) Digital Audio 
out
HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link functionor Back of the TVor 
						

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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 STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RRESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
XADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-based
GroupAge-based
RatingsPossible Content
SelectionsDescription
NR
(Not Rated)
TV-NR• Viewable
• BlockedNot Rated.
Youth
TV-Y• Viewable
• BlockedAll children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• BlockedDirected to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
Guidance
TV-G• Viewable
• BlockedGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•   Any combination of D,
L, S, VParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
TV-14• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of D,
L, S, VParents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA• L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of L,
S, VMature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
EExempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CProgramming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
GGeneral programming, suitable for all audiences.
PGParental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
EExempt - Exempt programming.
GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and 
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather 
						

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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 digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format. 
 If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output 
monitor.
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the 
format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
 FULL JUST
FULL JUST 
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
 H-FILL 4:3
H-FILL 
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOM
Note
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom  adjust
  Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 
 Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 22-23)
 
 V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
     





 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)