Panasonic 50" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50u50 Owners Manual

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Basic
  Using Media player
 Videos view
[Videos thumbnail]Titles/Folders view
Videos
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2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1
Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1
Media select
Play Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
OPTION
[Features]
 
●Play  
 
●Drive select  
 
●Media select  
[Videos playback screen]
Forward
•  Forward/Reverse
Five levels of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, 
x100) are available.
Play/Pause
Stop
ReverseRETURN
 
●Subtitles are not supported 
in MKV file.
00:00.10
00:00.0301/04/2010  15:34
SD
00:00.10
00:00.0301/04/2010  15:34
SD
RETURN
Drive type (SD/USB)
Date and time or 
File name Elapsed time of current movie
Movie banner
Navigation area
 
●To display/hide Guide and Banner  
 Music view
[Music thumbnail]Folders
My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3
Media player           Music
Media select
Play Folder Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
OPTION
[Features]
 
●Play folder  
 
●Drive select  
 
●Media select  
[Music playback screen]
AAAAAA
BBBBBBB
XXXXXXX
00:00.05 / 00:00.49
RETURN
Artist name
Album name
Song name
Elapsed time of current song
RETURN
Navigation area
Forward •  Forward/Reverse
Five levels of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x30, x70, x100) 
are available.
 
●To display/hide Guide and Banner  
Play/Pause
Stop
Reverse
Video/Music options
Displayed menu will differ depending on contents.
 Select “Video/Music options” in “Options menu”
next
Options menu
Video options
(e.g. Video options)
 
■Repeat playbackSet play repeat function
Video: (On/Off)
Music: (Off/Repeat Folder/One song)
selectOn
Video options
Repeat playback
(e.g. Video options) 
						

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Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic produc\
ts.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, 
etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
VersionOperations (See p. 24-26, for more information)
HDAVI Control or later
•  Automatic Input Switching
•  Power on link
•  Power off link
•  Default speakers
•  Speaker control
HDAVI Control 2 or later
•  VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
•  Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only)
HDAVI Control 3 or later
•  Provides setting information (Language, time, etc.)
•  Automatic lip-sync function
HDAVI Control 4 or later
•  Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode)
HDAVI Control 5
•  Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound si\
gnals to 
be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device.
 
■When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup \
after the connection, 
turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to H\
DMI1 or HDMI 2 (p. 16), 
and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and i\
ndustry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with 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.
 
■HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4\
 ft/5.0 m)
 *  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment.
 VIERA LinkTM  “HDAVI ControlTM” 
						

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 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Advanced
 VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function)
 
■Terminal overview
Back of the TV
 
■Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA)
Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link functionHDMI cable
 
■Connecting Home theater system/AV ampHDMI 2 is recommended.
No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5” with an 
HDMI cable. Audio will be supported via ARC (Audio Return Channel) (p. 22)
Home theater systems 
with VIERA Link function
AV amp with 
VIERA Link functionBlu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder 
(DIGA) with VIERA Link function
HDMI cable
Optical cable
 
●One AV amp and one Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated \
with this unit.
 
■Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital cameraPress INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the camcorder to th\
is input. After connection, 
confirm the HDAVI control functions. (p. 24-26)
HD Camcorder 
with VIERA Link  function
HDMI / mini HDMI cable
LUMIX 
with VIERA Link  function
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 c\
orrectly recognize the connected equipment) and 
check that the connected equipment playback operates.
Note
 
●Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific \
to each model. Please refer to their respective manuals. 
●When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\
t 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.)
 
●Some devices use Mini-HDMI terminal.  HDMI (type A) to Mini-HDMI (type C) cable or adapter should be used. 
						

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 VIERA Link settings and Available features
To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”.
Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 
Please check the list (p. 22)
Select “VIERA Link settings”
Menu
PictureSetup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup 1/2
Input labelsAnti image retention
VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link settings Channel surf mode
ClockLanguage
ANT/Cable setupAll select
 next
Set “VIERA Link” to “On”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select and make other settings
Menu
Picture
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select 
						

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 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Advanced
Automatic Input Switching
When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to 
the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
•  For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theat\
er system.
 Power on link
Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever VIERA Link compatible 
equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
 Power off link
When “Yes” is selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically 
turned off.
•  A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode.
•  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Energy saving mode
Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode* 
automatically under these conditions.
•  Power off link:(Yes), The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)”
* Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment.
Unselected device energy save
Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use under these 
conditions.
•  The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only)
[ Example of timing for operation ]
•  When the input is switched from the HDMI.
 Default speakers
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default sp\
eakers setting 
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home t\
heater whenever the TV is powered on.
Automatic lip-sync function
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.
TV provided setting information
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Hom\
e 
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable.
Transmittable dataRecorder Home theater Player
 On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
 Panel Aspect Ratio(16:9 fixed)○○○
 Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting)○--- ---
Note
 
●There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from equipment that has an HDMI CEC 
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the spec\
ification for 
each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 
●For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment. 
						

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 VIERA Link menu and Available features
Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 
Please check the list (p. 22)
Display the VIERA Link menu
 select
 next
Menu
PictureSetup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup 1/2
Input labelsAnti image retention
VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link settings Channel surf mode
ClockLanguage
ANT/Cable setupAll
Select the item and set the settings
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
select
 
• Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no 
compatible equipment is connected (must be HDAVI 
Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has not initiated 
a connection with the TV.  In that case, switch the 
equipment’s power Off and On while the TV is On.
For further details, see “VIERA Link” on page 24.
Speaker control
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio 
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
 select
 changeRecorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 
■Home theater: Adjustment for the 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.
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your TV 
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/LUMIX/
Others)
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
 
●If there is more than one equipment item, a number 
after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g. 
Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) 
 
●The number of equipment items that can be connected 
is three for recorders, and a total of three for Home 
theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Others.
Note
 
●There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
  Operate the equipment with the TV remote 
control, pointing it at the TV
 
●To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment.
Available TV remote control buttons: Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Back to TV
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. 
						

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Editing and  Setting Channels
 Auto program (Set automatically)
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” 
Or select “Not used”.
 Select “Auto program”
 next
 select
Audio
Timer
MenuPictureCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter
 Select a  scanning mode
 OK
 select
Audio
Timer
MenuPictureAuto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only
 
●After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see p. 28 ). 
●All previously saved channels are erased.
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception conditions.
 
ANT/Cable setup and operation
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Setup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup 1/2
Input labelsAnti image retention
VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link settings Channel surf mode
ClockLanguage
ANT/Cable setupAll next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu
Picture
Setup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Setup 1/2
Input labelsAnti image retention
VIERA Link menu
VIERA Link settings Channel surf mode
ClockLanguage
ANT/Cable setupAll next
 select
 Editing and Setting Channels
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Advanced 
						

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Manual program ( Set manually)
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 “Channel surf mode”
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEditCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
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3 ...
...
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4 ...
...
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5 ...
...
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6Y
Channel select
 next
 Select the item to edit
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
...
Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page• Caption:
  Changes the station  identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  Favorite List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
  Edit
 
●Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN@  D A
SelectDelete
abc → ABC
or
 change
 set
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available) 
 
●Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-1123
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 
●AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)” 
 Move the cursor to a channel number
Manual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply”
 select
 OK
l programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye sel
To cancel the Edit
Manual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
ChannelChanges will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No select
 next
 OK  (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select  “Yes”
 Signal meter (Check signal strength)
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.
--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
Tune manually
MenuPicture
Setup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Signal intensity 
or change 
channel
 OK
 
●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 p. 27). 
●Available only for digital antenna channels. 
						

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 How to Use Menu Functions Editing and Setting Channels
 How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so\
 that you can enjoy watching TV 
best suited for you.
Display the menu
RETURNCustomize label
Menu
PictureSetup
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Change Select
Input labels
Comp./Video HDMI 2
HDMI 1
Menu structure
Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.
Menu items
Press OK to proceed to the next 
screen if available.
Help informationThe explanations of the menu item are 
displayed here.
Operation guide
(example: Input labels)
 
●Shows the functions that can be 
adjusted.
 
●Some functions will be disabled 
depending on the type of input 
signal.
Select the menu 
●Please refer to Help information for details in the menu items. 
●Please refer to Operation guide to operate the menu.
* Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
* “Reset to default” (except one in “Setup”) will be graye\
d out if there is no change.
Picture   Adjust the image or picture qualityPicture mode/Contrast/Brightness/Color/Tint/Sharpness/Color temp./Color mgmt./C.A.T.S./Video NR/Aspect 
adjustments/HDMI settings/Advanced picture
Audio Adjust  Audio qualityBass/Treble/Balance/Advanced audio (A.I.sound/Surround/Bass boost/Volume leveler/TV speakers/HDMI*in)/
DTV language and SAP settings
Timer  Automatically turn On/Off at date and timeSleep (Off timer) /Timer1-5 (Turn On/Off at the set date) 
*  If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure “Auto\
 power on” is set to “No”. (See below, “Setup”)
Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\
ctionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\
enu.
Mode (Lock Off/All/Custom) /Channel/Game/Program/Change password
* When “Mode” is set to “Custom”, set “Channel”,”Ga\
me” and ”Program” respectively.
Closed Caption  Display Closed caption (CC)The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio.
Mode(On/Off/CC on mute)/Analog/Digital/Digital setting* The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcas\
ter.
Setup  Other function settings•  Channel surf mode   Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
•  Language   Selects the screen menu language.
•  Clock   Adjusts the TV’s date and time. (Needed for timer function)
•  ANT/Cable setup   Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
•  Input labels   Customize TV inputs with the names of your connected devices for easier input sele\
ctions.
•  Anti Image retention  Prevents residual images.
•  VIERA Link menu  Displays VIERA Link menu.
•  VIERA Link Settings   
Sets automatic power on and input switching plus energy savings for conn\
ected HDMI devices.•  ECO/energy saving   Activates energy saving features with automatic power off.
•  Keyboard type   Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV.
•  Advanced setup   Adjusts detailed items concerning the TV setting.
    (Auto power on/Image viewer auto play)
•  First time setup   Launches First time setup wizard. Repeats the initial step-by-step TV setup.
•  About   Displays TV’s firmware version and software license.
•  Reset to defaults   Clears all TV settings and memory to factory defaults.
Menu
Picture
Setup
Audio
Closed 
Caption
Timer Lock
Advanced 
						

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 Ratings List for parental control
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry.
NR Not Rated.G All children and General Audience.
PG Parental Guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.
R Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is 
suggested for children under 17.
NC-17/X No one 17 or under allowed.
 
■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
E Exempt programming.
C All children.
C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming.
PG Parental Guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.
 
■CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
TV-NR Not Rated.
TV-Y All children.
TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. TV-G General Audience.
TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned, parental 
guidance is suggested for children under 14.
TV-MA Mature Audience  only.
 
■U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-Based RatingsE Exempt programming.
G General programming.
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.
 
■CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
FV Fantasy Violence.
D Suggestive Dialogue.L Strong Language.
S Sexual situations.
V Violence.
Contents-Based Ratings
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 poss\
ibly 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 Serv\
ice 
Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
 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. 15) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
 
●FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) 
●JUST: Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. \
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast) 
●H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. 
●4:3: Standard (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may oc\
cur from displaying it for a long time.) 
●ZOOM: Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Let\
ter Box) 
●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
 
●Zoom adjustments
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. V-position:  Vertical position adjustment    V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
 
 
●To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)
 Technical Information