Panasonic TC-P42UT50 manual

Owner ’s Manual 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma (41,9/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www .panasonic.com/help For assistance (Canada),[...]

2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeT ype Project, (5) th[...]

3 VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Son[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: T o reduce the risk o[...]

5 ● In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this product, it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly . Have an electrician verify that the TV’ s outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician. ● T o prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or othe[...]

6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The [...]

7 FCC and IC ST A TEMENT 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 e[...]

8 Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000704 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery Power cord Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Quick start guide Owner ’s Manual Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Child safety Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) Optional Accessories Plea[...]

9 Accessories Assembly screws XYN4+F10FNK (Black) size (M4 x 10) (5) XYN5+F16FN (silver) size (M5 x 16) (7) Bracket (1) TBL5ZA3238 Neck (1) TXFBL5Z0069 Cover (1) TXFBL5Z0071 Cover is in the same bag with Owner ’s Manual Base (1) TBL5ZX0292 (for 42”) TBL5ZX0294 (for 50”) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Insert the protr[...]

10 Installing the remote’ s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use recharg[...]

11 B C A Connections Connection Panels Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting[...]

12 A V cable connection Audio connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment Connect to Audio input terminal T o use COMPONENT terminals L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green bl[...]

13 Identifying Controls Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned of f. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries (Press and hold down for MENU function) V olume [...]

14 or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Setup the following items ● Select your language ● Select your country ● Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”) If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be displayed. T o display the “Set viewing mode” screen again and s[...]

15 Precautions for Viewing 3D Images Cautions During V iewing Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cellular phones or personal transceivers) near the 3D Eyewear . Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction. If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz) are used, the light within the room[...]

16 Using eHELP (Built-in Manual) eHELP (built-in manual) helps you understand how to easily operate the TV features. Display eHELP [T op page] select next When you enter eHELP again after exit, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on. Y ou can select “TOP P AGE” or “LAST P AGE”. select next Select the desired page fro[...]

17 Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) 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 , after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft,[...]

18 Specifications TC-P42UT50 TC-P50UT50 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) 303 W / 0.2 W 338 W / 0.2 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 42 ” class (41.9 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 36.5 ” × 20.5 ” × 41.9 ?[...]

19 Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materia[...]

20 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) 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[...]

21 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option[...]

TC-P42UT50 42" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the Plasma T elevision fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma T elevision itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for[...]

TC-P50UT50 50" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the Plasma T elevision fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma T elevision itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.[...]