Panasonic 50" Class 1080p Led Lcd Tv Tc 50a500 Owners Manual

Model No.
TC-50A400U
Owner’s Manual
50” Class 1080p LED LCD TV
(49.5 inches measured diagonally)
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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain 
them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for 
illustrative purposes only.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ······························ 4
Setting Up the TV ································ 8
Connecting the TV ······························ 10
First Time Setup ································· 12
Operating the TV ································ 13
Watching External Inputs ····················· 15
Favorite Channels ······························ 15
Using Media Player····························· 16
Using the Menu Functions ···················· 18
Auto Program...

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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) 
the software licensed under the GNU General Public 
License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0) and/or,
(2) open sourced software other than the software 
licensed under the GPL.
The software categorized as (1) - (2) are distributed 
in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY 
WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of 
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and 
conditions thereof shown in...

Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable 
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead within a 
triangle is intended to tell the user that parts 
inside the product are a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle 
is intended to tell the user that important 
operating and...

Safety Precautions
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CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER 
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19)  An outside antenna system should not be located...

Safety Precautions
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FCC and IC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio...

Safety Precautions
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as   • ALWAYS make sure that the wall or ceiling where 
you are mounting the television is appropriate. Some 
mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls and 
ceilings with steel studs or cinder block construction. If 
you are unsure, contact a professional installer.
  • Televisions can be heavy. A minimum of two people is 
required for a wall or ceiling mount...

Setting Up the TV
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Setting Up the TV
Supplied accessories
Check that all the following items have been 
included with your TV
 Remote Control
  ●N2QAYB000820
 Batteries (2)
  ●AA Battery
  ●Installation  (p. 8)
 Power cord
  ●Connection  (p. 10)
  
Pedestal  ●Assembly screws
(M5 × 15) × 4
(M4 × 12) × 4
  ●Bracket
  ●Base
 Owner’s Manual
 Quick start guide
 Child safety sheet
 Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
 
Installing the remote’s batteries
Note the correct 
polarity (+ or...

Setting Up the TV
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1 Assemble the pedestal
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Attach the TV to the pedestal
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  Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way 
when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the 
TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws  from the TV.
2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screws  from the bracket.
  Wall mounting the TV (optional)
Please contact a professional...

Connecting the TV
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Connecting the TV
Terminals
Rear of the TV
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4
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1 HDMI 1 - 2
2 AV IN
3 ANTENNA/CABLE IN
4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
5 USB port
  Connections
 
Antenna or cable and power cord connection
Cable TV Power cord 
(supplied)VHF/UHF Antenna
or
Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into 
place.
Important: 
  ●Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet 
first.
  ●The included power cord is for use with this unit 
only.
VHF/UHF Antenna
  ●NTSC (National Television System...