Panasonic th-50pe8 Operation Manual

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

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

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Quick Start Guide

50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Guía de inicio rápido

Televisión de alta definición de 720p y

clase 50” de Plasma

(49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-50PE8U

Contents

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

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

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating
Instructions on the CD-ROM.
To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you
need a computer equipped with a CD-ROM drive, and
Adobe® Reader® (Version 7.0 or later is recommended)
installed on your computer.

Depending on the operating system or settings on your
computer, the Operating Instructions may not start automatically.
In this case, open the PDF file under /MANUAL/PDF manually
to view the instructions.

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ······················································ 2
Notes ··········································································· 3
Accessories/Optional Accessory ································· 4
Basic Connection ························································ 6
Identifying Controls ··················································· 10
First Time Setup ·························································11
How to Use Menu Functions ····································· 13
FAQ ··········································································· 16

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

Customer Services Directory

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ····································· 19

Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··································20

Para obtener instrucciones más detalladas, consulte las
instrucciones de manejo contenidas en el CD-ROM.
Para ver las instrucciones de manejo contenidas en el CD­ROM, se necesita un ordenador equipado con una unidad
de CD-ROM, y que tenga instalado Adobe® Reader® (se
recomienda la versión 7.0 o posterior).

Dependiendo del sistema operativo o de las configuraciones del ordenador,
las instrucciones de manejo pueden no iniciarse automáticamente.
En tal caso, abra manualmente el archivo PDF en /MANUAL/
PDF para visualizar las instrucciones.

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English

Español

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.

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.

TQB2AA0805

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle

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.

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.).

DO NOT OPEN

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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

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.

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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.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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

email: [e-mail]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TH-50PE8U
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION

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

Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.

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.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional
accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may
cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by
Panasonic Corporation.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U
TY-WK42PR4W

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the

television. If two people are not present, the television may
be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Transport only in upright position!

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or

downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

TY-WK42PV4W

AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which

could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket
plate is loose, they should not be used.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cord. When
disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on,
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the
power cord. Doing so may cause damage to the power cord
which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cord is
suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

If problems occur during use

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 cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause

fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated
at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any
unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its
high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,
disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an

Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
made.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can

cause 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 floor surface.

When using 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.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety
precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.

Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity

which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the
cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

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.
Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.
(Young children should be made particularly aware of this
caution.)

If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,

injury may result.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
cord plug is inserted into the wall outlet.

CAUTION

Notes

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.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

•

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

•

SD Card photo  • Video game  • Computer image

•

4 : 3

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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To prevent “Image retention”,
the screen saver is
automatically activated after
a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are
performed.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown. (Accessories)

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000221

Pedestal

TBLX0037

Hook

Open

Batteries for the
Remote Control

Cable
clamper

Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)

Installing the remote’s batteries

Close

Note the
correct polarity
(+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

•

• Do not mix different battery types (such as

• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

Attaching the pedestal to TV

AC cord

leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage
to the remote control.

Do not mix old and new batteries.
alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Assembling the pedestal■Set-up

■

Fix securely with assembly

screws A. (Total 4 screws)

Tighten screws firmly.

A

Pole

R

L

Base

Pole

Carry out work on a horizontal

and level surface.

Tighten screws firmly.

B

Front

Pole

Base

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 with any other TV or displays.

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.

Bottom view

Arrow
mark

Rear side

Hole for pedestal
installation

Pole

Fix securely with

assembly screws B.
(Total 4 screws)

Accessories

Assembly screws
(4 of each)

A

M5 x 18
(Silver)

Poles (2)

L

Base (1)

B

R

M5 x 25
(Black)



or R is

L

printed at
the bottom
of the poles.

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U
TY-WK42PV4W

Note

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 the

plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely
sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping
over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3U

subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause
its panel to crack.

TY-WK42PR4W

Cable Binding and AC cord InstructionsAC cord connection

To attach To remove

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

Cable Binding Instructions

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord

together (could cause distorted image).

Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as

necessary.

When using the optional accessories, follow their

assembly manuals to fix cables.

To attach

Cable clamper

To bundle

hooks

Insert

hole

Set

Press both tabs and
pull the AC cord plug
away from the TV.

To remove

Snaps

Keep pushing
both sides until
they snap

To loosen

Keep pushing

knob

the knob

5

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

or

VHF/UHF Antenna

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

•

Conventional broadcasting
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

•

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television

(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting,
multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Back of the TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

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(If no Cable Box)
or

ANT OUTANT IN

Cable Box

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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

Cable Box/Cable

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their

•

programming.
If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-

•

definition cable service.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or
Component Video cable.
To view high-definition programming select the correct video input.

•

www.panasonic.ca

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

TO
AUDIO
AMP

COMPONENT
IN

VIDEO
IN

1

2

AUDIO

PROG

OUT

R

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

R

R

L

L

L

R

L

HDMI 1

AV IN

HDMI 2

Example 2

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

TV

AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder
or VCR)

VHF/UHF Antenna

DVD Recorder

If the source has a higher resolution signal
(480p/720p/1080i/1080p), connection can be made
with the use of a Component Video or HDMI cable.

VCR

Connection can be made with the use of an RF
cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

AC Cord

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

(with TV tuner)

ANT OUTANT IN

A

B

1

D

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO

C

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

- D on p. 9.

A

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