Panasonic TC-P42X60, TC-P50X60 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de usuario

Televisión de alta definición de 720p 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), please call:

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Model No. Número de modelo

TC-P42X60 TC-P50X60

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(U.S. customers only)

English

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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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.

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas
para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este
manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.	TQB2AA0705

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 the "License" menu on this product.

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic Corporation will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.

Contact Information:[e-mail]

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. http://www.unipf.jp/dl/DTV13UM/

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

■Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

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To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a

few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed.

Typical still images

●Channel number and other logos

●Image displayed in 4:3 mode

●Photo ●Video game

■Set up

●Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections).

●Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.

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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 under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Contents

	Please read before using the unit
	• Safety Precautions······························· 4
	Getting started			Getting
	•	Accessories/Optional Accessory·········· 8
	•	Connections ········································11		started
	•	Identifying Controls ···························· 13
	•	First Time Setup································· 15
	Basic Features
	•	Watching TV······································· 16
	•	Watching content from external devices ··· 19		Basic
	•	Using Media player ···························· 20
	Advanced Features
				Advanced
	•	How to Use Menu Functions·············· 21
	Support Information
				Support
	•	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ··· 32
	•	Technical Information ························· 26
	•	Care and Cleaning ····························· 31
	• Specifications····································· 34			Information
	•	Limited Warranty (for Canada)··········· 38
	•	Index ·················································· 35
	•	Limited Warranty
	•	(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)······· 36
		Customer Services Directory
		(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ·············· 37

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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 servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

WARNING: To 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

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

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WARNING/CAUTION (TV set)

WARNING

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed.

Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/ sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

■Set up

This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal injury or death, follow these warnings:

●Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability.

The following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.

•Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW

●Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the installation and set-up.

Two or more people are required to install or remove the television.

●Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block constructions.

Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket.

●Do not route the TV’s power cord inside the wall.

The power cord was not designed for in-wall mounting.

Doing so can lead to fire hazard.

●Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or unstable surface.

The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.

●Do not support the Plasma TV on a nonspecified pedestal.

●Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

●Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV

●Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over or knocked down.

●Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be tripped over or pulled by curious children.

●Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur, which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

●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 problem persists, have the TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician.

●To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

■AC Power Supply Cord

To prevent fire or electric shock:

●The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it will go into the wall socket.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which could cause a fire.

●The included power cord is for use with this unit only.

●Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

●Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

●Do not do anything that might damage the power supply cord.

●When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

●Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is damaged.

Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center.

●Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug adapters to connect your TV’s plug to the wall outlet.

Doing so will defeat the TV plug’s safety feature, which can lead to a shock hazard. If the wall outlet does not accommodate a 3-prong plug, have a qualified electrician replace your outlet and check the associated wiring.

■Handling the power supply cord

●Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

●Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.

●Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

•An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

●Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

●Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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●Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.)

•Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet.

•Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord near a high-temperature object.

•Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

•Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord.

•Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.

●If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV evaluated by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage.

●If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.

CAUTION

●Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

●Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

●When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation.

■When Moving the Plasma TV

●Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

●To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

●Transport only in upright position.

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

●Using a dry cloth, clean any dust from the power supply cord and plug regularly.

Build-up of dust on the power cord plug can

increase humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause a fire.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power supply cord is connected to the wall outlet.

●Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

●The TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more people. Support as shown below to avoid injury by the TV from tipping or falling.

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES

WARNING

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 industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines:

TUNE INTO SAFETY:

•One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.

•Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

•Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.

•Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on “larger than life” flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

•Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

•Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about professional installation.

•Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.

•A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy.

Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. See page 5.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media viewing for children younger than two years. For more details, see www.aap.org.

FCC 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Some recommended user provided interface cables may require usage of the attached ferrite core kit(s), refer to interface cable connection instructions for details. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party:	Panasonic Corporation of North America
	One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source:	Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
	1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
email:	[e-mail]

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check if you have all of the items shown below.

Remote Control	Batteries (2)	Power cord
N2QAYB000820	AA Battery

					Ferrite core
Owner’s Manual	Pedestal				for HDMI cable (2)

Quick start guide

Child safety

Product Registration Card

(U.S.A.)

Assembly (p. 9)

Optional Accessory

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the optional accessories installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket
●TY-WK4P1RW	Rear of the TV

Screw for attaching the TV to the wallhanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

	(View from the side)
a
b	M8

a: 15.7” (400 mm)
b: 11.8” (300 mm)
The angle of wall-hanging	Holes for wall-hanging
bracket can be adjusted in		Depth of screw:
“zero tilting (vertical)” and	bracket installation	minimum 0.67” (17.0 mm),
“5, 10 or 15-degree tilting”		maximum 1.38” (35.0 mm)
for this TV.

Warning

●In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

●Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

●Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

●Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

●When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.

●For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

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Attaching the pedestal to TV

■Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly.

A

Pole

R

L Pole

Base

Front

■Set-up

Tighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely.

Bottom view

Rear side

	Arrow	B
	mark

Accessories

Assembly screws (4 of each)

A

size (M5 × 18)

B

size (M5 × 30)

Poles (2)

L R

Hole for pedestal

installation

Pole

Pole Base

Fix securely with assembly

	screws B (Total 4 screws).
Work on a flat surface

L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

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. Remove the assembly screws B from the TV.

Lift the TV from the pedestal.

Remove the assembly screws A from the pole.

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.

Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any methods other than the specified procedure. (above)

Otherwise, the TV and/or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Accessory Accessories/Optional

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Power cord connection

To attach

To remove

Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.

Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull.

Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Close

Hook

Note the correct polarity

(+ or -).

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 rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

Attaching Ferrite Core

Be sure to attach the provided ferrite core to the HDMI cable (not supplied) to reduce interference or electrical noise.

Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to connector on the TV side as shown.

Close the ferrite core until it clicks.

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Connections

Connection Panels

DIGITAL		AUDIO OUT				Back of the TV

B C

	USB
A	connector

Antenna or Cable connection

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* See page 10	Back of the TV		VHF/UHF Antenna
(Power cord
connection)
			Cable TV or
Power Cord		VHF/UHF Antenna
Connect after all other
connections have been		• NTSC (National Television System Committee): Analog television system
made.		ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standarddefinition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and interactive television.

Cable

●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

●A high-definition connection can be made using an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12)

Note

●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV.

●When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.

●For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help

www.panasonic.ca

Accessories/Optional	Connections
Accessory

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AV cable connection

Best	To use HDMI terminals
			HDMI
			AV OUT
		HDMI-DVI	DVI OUT
	Connect to Audio
		Conversion cable	L
	input terminal
			AUDIO OUT
	HDMI connection		R
	(p. 29)

To use COMPONENT terminals

			Y
	red	green	green	COMPONENT
			PB
Good	blue	blue	blue	VIDEO OUT
			PR
	green	red	red
			L	AUDIO
	white	white	white
				OUT
			R
	red	red	red

To use COMPOSITE terminals

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

AV Equipment

Basic

(Not HD)

yellow	yellow	yellow
		L COMPOSITE	e.g. DVD Recorder
	white	white OUT
			or
		R
white	red	red	e.g. VCR
red

●The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection. When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection, the Yellow connector (Video) should be inserted into Green connection. (Watching content from external devices (p. 19))

Audio Return Channel (HDMI 2 terminal):

Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device.

Audio connection

	Audio equipment
	DIGITAL
Optical cable	AUDIO IN
	e.g. Amplifier

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