Panasonic TC-58LE64, TC-50LE64 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

50"/58" Class 1080p LCD HDTV

(49.5/57.5 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de usuario

Televisión de alta definición de
1080p y clase 50"/58" de LCD

(49,5/57,5 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

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Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-50LE64
TC-58LE64

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manual electrónico

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.

TQB2AA0728

This product incorporates the following software:

(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3)

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result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR
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Contents

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ····································· 4

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Accessories/Optional Accessories ·············8

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Connections ············································· 11

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Identifying Controls ··································15

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First Time Setup ······································· 17

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Operations ··············································· 18

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Using eHELP (Built-in Manual) ················19

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ········· 20

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Care and Cleaning ·································· 21

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Specifications ··········································· 22

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Limited Warranty

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(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ············· 23
Customer Services Directory

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(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ····················24
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ················· 25

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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.

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable
operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
There should be at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space around the TV. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

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 power-supply 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) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local power company.

16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the LCD TV.

DO NOT OPEN

Note to CATV System Installer

Secure Ventilation

Important Safety Instructions (TV set)

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.

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18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television
equipment, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. In the
U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical
Code provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.

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.

20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.
c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper

e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED.

24) WARNING: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from

25) WARNING:

26) WARNING:

27) WARNING: Keep this TV away at least 9 inches (22 cm) from the location where a cardiac

28) CAUTION: The Power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the

29) CAUTION:

30) CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.

31) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal operation.

APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.)
ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.).

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.

this product at all times.
Do not place this TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical devices.

Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the medical devices and cause
accidents due to the malfunction.
Do not use this TV near any automatic control devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms.
Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the automatic control devices and cause
accidents due to the malfunction.

pacemaker is implanted.

Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.

power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power.
Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily
unplugged from AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should
also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example,
when on vacation).
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER
(NEC) NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

NOTE: This equipment is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting

system and AC house current are exactly the same as in North America.

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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 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device.

FCC and Industry Canada (IC) RF Exposure Warning:

• This TV is provided with one USB port on rear enclosure for exclusive dedicated use for insertion

of the following optional transmitter: Wireless LAN Adapter with FCC ID: H8N-WLU5150 / IC ID:
1353A-WLU5150.

• Other transmitters shall not be used, unless specifically recommended when they become available.

Other transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this TV and may not comply
with FCC and IC RF exposure requirements.

• The above described transmitter complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment for mobile use with minimum 8 inches (20 cm) spacing requirement
between transmitters and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during
wireless modes of operation.

<Only for wireless LAN if capable of transmission in the 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency band>
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC and
IC require this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users
of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or
damage this product.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America

email: [e-mail]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and all applicable IC RSS standards.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

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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 8.

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

■About built-in wireless LAN

To use the built-in wireless LAN, using an access point is recommended.

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To use the built-in wireless LAN in the access point mode, up to 7 devices are connectable. But the

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transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or connected equipments.
Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID*1) for which you do

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not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them
may be regarded as illegal access.
Check that the Access point supports WPS*2.

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(If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.)
Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security settings.

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For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the Access point.
We recommend using 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and

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Access point.
Communication is also possible with 11a, 11b, and 11g, but the communication speed may be
slower.
If the wireless system of the Access point is changed, devices that could connect by wireless LAN

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may no longer be able to connect.
Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

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Keep the TV away from the following devices as much as possible:

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Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. Otherwise, the
TV failures such as malfunction may occur due to the radio wave interference.
When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating for the protection

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of the devices. In this case, turn the TV Off with power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
*1 SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.
*2 WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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Accessories/Optional Accessories

Accessories

Check that all the following items have been included with your TV

Remote Control

N2QAYB000828

Batteries (2)

AA Battery

Assembly

(p. 9)

(image)

Power cord Pedestal

Owner’s Manual
Quick start guide

Child safety

Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

Optional Accessories

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

Communication Camera

TY-CC20W

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Wall-hanging bracket

(for 58")
a: 15.7 " (400 mm)
b: 15.7 " (400 mm)
(for 50")
a: 15.7 " (400 mm)
b: 7.9" (200 mm)

Warning

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) that

typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.
Incorrect wall-hanging bracket or incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product

damage.
Panasonic disclaims liability for any damage or injury arising from incorrect wall-hanging bracket, incorrect

fitting or otherwise failure to follow the above instructions.

• This camera can be used in the video communication tool.

• For details, read the manual for the Communication Camera.

Please contact a professional installer to purchase the recommended UL
qualified wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall­hanging bracket installation manual.

Back of the TV

a

b

Holes for wall-hanging bracket
installation

Screws for attaching the TV to the wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:
(for 50")
Minimum: 0.71 ” (18.0 mm)
Maximum: 0.78 ” (20.0 mm)

M6

(for 58")
Minimum: 0.60 ” (15.0 mm)

(View from the side)

Maximum: 0.66 ” (17.0 mm)

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