Panasonic TC-L50EM5 manual

Owner ’s Manual 50” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (49.5 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 50” de LCD (49,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) TQB2AC01 15-1 Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic. Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas par[...]

2 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, (2) the software developed by the FreeT ype Project, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, V ersion 2 (GPL v2) and/or , (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under[...]

3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This produc[...]

4 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P ART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO[...]

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

6 FCC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 [...]

7 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 consumer electronics indu[...]

8 Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter ● N2QA YB000806 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) ● AA Battery Pedestal Power cord How to assemble (p. 9) Owner ’s Manual Child safety Quick Start Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory [...]

9 Getting started ● Accessories/Optional Accessory Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal ● Fix securely with assembly screws . (T otal 4 screws) ● T ighten screws firmly . Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) ● XSS5+16FJK size (M5 x 16) ● XYN4+F15FJK size (M4 x 15) Bracket (1) ● TBL5ZA33201 Base (1) ● TBL5ZX04901[...]

10 Installing the remote’ s batteries Pull 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 us[...]

11 Getting started ● Connections ● Accessories/Optional Accessory Connections Connection Panels Back of the TV PC terminal DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT USB terminal , ● For , , connections, please refer to p. 12. Antenna or Cable connection Back of the TV Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna or Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) V[...]

12 A V cable connection Picture Quality Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R 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 T o use COMPONENT input terminals L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red red red white white red green g[...]

13 Getting started ● Identifying Controls ● Connections Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Light sensor for C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) Power indicator ( ON: red, OFF: no light) Remote control sensor range is about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set Changes the input mode Choose[...]

14 First T ime Setup OK or T urn the TV On with the [POWER] button or (Remote) (TV) Configure your viewing mode Select your language EXIT Exit Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français Step 1 of 5 Select Next Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélectìon de la langue Select OK Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home [...]

15 Getting started ● First T ime Setup OK ANT/Cable setup Select signal type (“Over-the-Air”) Select Next ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Back How does the TV receive its programming content? Cable service(No Box) Over-the-Air Return Select OK Select “Auto program” and start scanning EXIT Exit Select Auto program Skip Step 4 of 5 Back Start s[...]

16 W atching TV OK SLEEP I N P U T OPTION T urn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note ● Please select correct input I N P U T (p. 19) Select a channel number up down or ■ T o directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number . • Also available side [CH][...]

17 Basic ● W atching TV Displaying information ■ Displays or hides information. Shows the channel banner when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input. 14-1 ABC-HD Antenna 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM SAP TV -G CC1 480i SD The News 480i Station identifier Channel Program Program duration SAP indication Rating level Favorite channel Closed Caption Sig[...]

18 Call up a Favorite channel ■ F A VORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the “Favorite List” screen. Select the desired channel with the up/down cursor . Favorite List 14-1 A TSC-1 2-22 A TSC-03 Select W atch T o set Favorite channels While viewing the channel that you want to set: Favorite List 14-1 A TSC-1 2-22 A T[...]

19 Basic ● W atching content from external devices ● W atching TV OK I N P U T With the connected equipment turned On Display the input selection screen I N P U T Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 PC Comp./Video Select OK OK Exit (example) Select Enter Or , press the [INPUT] button repeatedly to cycle through the ava[...]

20 Using Media player Y ou can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory . Basic features for Media player ■ A vailable contents and features OPTION Photos Music Videos OPTION USB EXIT Select RETURN Media player Photos All photos Slideshow View Select Media select Drive select Info Slideshow settings View View Select[...]

21 Basic ● Using Media player Viewing Contents OK OPTION M E N U U S B ■ Press to exit from Media player screen ■ Press to return to thumbnail view Insert a USB flash memory Display Media player Select the contents Media player Photos Media select USB EXIT Select RETURN Access Videos Music Select OK Select the data (Photos/Music/Videos) How t[...]

22 Photos view Photos thumbnail OPTION USB EXIT Select RETURN Media player Photos All photos Slideshow View Select Media select Drive select Info Slideshow settings View Features ● Start Slideshow ● View select ● Drive select ● Media select Photos playback screen Next Prev. Rotate RETURN Stop Single view Stop EXIT Single view Select Rotate [...]

23 Basic ● Using Media player Slideshow settings Display the “Slideshow settings” screen OPTION Select the items and set Slideshow settings Transition effect Dissolve Display interval Photo size Normal 5 seconds Repeat Off Background music Off Select Change Settings Item Description T ransition effect Selects the transition effect shown betwe[...]

24 Music view Music thumbnail View Select OPTION USB EXIT Select RETURN Media player Music Folders Play Folder Media select Drive select Info Music options Play My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Features ● Play folder ● Drive select ● Media select Music playback screen AAAAAA BBBBBBB XXXXXXX 00:00.05 / 00:00.49 RETURN EXIT Navigation area RETU[...]

25 Basic ● Using Media player Videos playback screen RETURN EXIT The Movie.mp4 00:00.10 00:00.03 USB Video banner Drive type (USB) The Movie.mp4 00:00.10 00:00.03 USB File name Elapsed time of current movie Navigation area ● Subtitles are not supported. ● T o display/hide Guide and Banner RETURN EXIT Reverse Forward Play/Pause Stop • Forwar[...]

26 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Auto program OK M E N U Display the menu M E N U Select “TV” Picture Audio TV OK Exit Select / OK ANT in Antenna Stereo Lock TV Setup MTS Audio Language Auto program Manual program English Preferred audio type Main Audio[...]

27 Advanced ● Editing and Setting Channels Manual program OK M E N U Display the menu M E N U Select “TV” Picture Audio TV OK Exit Select / OK ANT in Antenna Stereo Lock TV Setup MTS Audio Language Auto program Manual program English Preferred audio type Main Audio Select Next Select “ANT in”, then select “Antenna” or “Cable” Pict[...]

28 Input Labels Y ou can label the terminal with the type of equipment connected to it. This makes selecting the correct input easier (Input select p. 19). Y ou can also skip any unused terminal with this feature. OK M E N U Display the menu M E N U Select “Setup” Picture Audio Setup OK Exit Select / OK Lock TV Setup Language English Timer set [...]

29 Advanced ● How to Use Menu Functions ● Input Labels How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make changes to video, audio, and other settings to help you enjoy a TV viewing experience best suited for you. OK M E N U Display the menu M E N U ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled dependi[...]

30 Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings. Press the [OK] button to proceed. Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions[...]

31 Advanced ● How to Use Menu Functions Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets “Bass”, “T reble”, “Balance”, “Surround” and “TV speakers” adjustments to factory default settings. Press the [OK] button to proceed. Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. T reble Increa[...]

32 TV settings T uning, setting audio mode & language Settings Items Item Description ANT in Cable/Antenna See p. 26-27 for more detail. Auto program Manual Program MTS Stereo/ SAP/ Mono Selects the Audio mode for watching TV (p. 16) Audio Language English/ Español/ Français Selects the language for TV programs Preferred audio type Main Audio[...]

33 Advanced ● How to Use Menu Functions Settings Items Item Description • 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 the Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 38) • The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster . Cl[...]

34 Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . ■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RA TINGS (U.S. TV Ratings) Age-based Group Age-based Ratings Possible Content Selections Description NR (Not Rated) TV-NR ● V iewable ● Blocked Not Rated. Y ou[...]

35 Support Information ● Ratings List for parental control ■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RA TINGS (C. E. L. R.) E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual co[...]

36 T echnical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMA T) Press the [FORMA T] button repeatedly 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) ● JUST ● ZOOM JUST ZOOM Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the s[...]

37 Support Information ● T echnical Information H size ● Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1 Size 2 ● The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise. ● Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1 Size 2 ● The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise. See page 30 for more information. Data format information ● Compatible Dat[...]

38 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI[...]

39 Support Information ● T echnical Information PC Input T erminals ● Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name R GND (Ground) NC (not connected) G GND (Ground) NC B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD Pin Layout for PC Input T ermi[...]

40 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 , soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap (1 par[...]

41 Support Information ● Specifications ● Care and Cleaning Specifications TC-L50EM5 Power Source AC 1 10 - 127 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) 99 W / 0.25 W Display Panel Panel System LCD panel (LED backlight) Screen size 50 ” class (49.5 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 43.1 ” × 24.2 ” × 49.5 ?[...]

42 Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) Questions Answers Picture How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable[...]

43 Support Information ● Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers Sound Why is there no sound coming from the TV? ● Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. ● Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the [SAP] button on the remote control. (p. 16) ● If the TV is connected to a Home Theater v[...]

44 Index A Accessories ............................................................. 8 ANT/Cable ....................................................... 26, 27 Antenna ..................................................................1 1 Audio ...................................................................... 31 B Blinking LED .................[...]

45 Support Information ● Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ● Index Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic LCD T elevisions Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properl[...]

46 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[...]

47 Support Information ● Limited W arranty (for Canada) ● Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) 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 workm[...]

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.[...]

TC-L50EM5 50" LCD HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View Note: T o make sure that the LCD TV fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the LCD TV itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet des[...]