Model No. Número de modelo Scan, watch and discover how to get the most out of your TV TC-P42X5 TC-P50X5 Escanee, observe y descubra como obtener el máximo de su TV http://rd.pnaqr.com/TC-P00X5/2/1/ 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.
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Contents SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD3C, LLC. Please read before using the unit “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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. WARNING: 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.
● 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.
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.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check if you have all of the items shown below. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000706 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) Power cord AA Battery Ferrite core for HDMI cable (2) for USB cable (1) How to assemble (p. 8) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the Optional accessories installation manual.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly. Accessories A Assembly screws (4 of each) Pole R A L Pole XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B Front ■Set-up Base THEL080N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 (R) TBLA3679 Tighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely.
Power cord connection To attach To remove Installing the remote’s batteries Open Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -). not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such • Do as alkaline and manganese batteries). not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) • Do batteries. Do not burn or break batteries. Attaching Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the provided ferrite core to the HDMI cable/USB cable (not supplied) to reduce interference or electrical noise.
Connections Connection Panels DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of the TV SD card slot B C USB connector A Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 (Power cord connection) Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.
AV cable connection Best To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable AV Equipment L Connect to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 31) R AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Y red green green PB COMPONENT blue blue VIDEO OUT red red white white AUDIO R OUT red e.g.
Identifying Controls 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) Selects channels in sequence C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) POWER button • An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it.
First Time Setup The setup screen will be displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time and after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Turn the TV on with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or Note If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check: 1. Antenna’s position – or 2. Availability of Cable service Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to the TV’s A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture.
Watching TV (Remote) SLEEP (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 16) INPU T or INPU T Turn power on Select a channel number OK To directly enter a digital channel number OPTION up When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. or down • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control.
Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 29) • 480i, 480p: FULL/4:3/JUST/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/4:3/JUST/ZOOM/H-FULL Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appear on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavoidable. 2.
Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period. ■ Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears. Note SLEEP Sleep: 15 Minutes • Off/15/30/60/90 (minutes) • It is also possible to set the time from “Sleep Timer” in the “Setup” menu (p. 28). • To cancel, set to “Off” or turn off the TV. • When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed on screen.
Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
Viewing Contents Insert Media (SD card or USB flash memory) Display Media player S USB D/ Select Drive and Contents (Display connected drive) Media player Media player select Drive select select Media select OK EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card OK Photos Music Videos Select the data (Photos/Music/Videos) Viewing of data differs depending on data storage conditions.
Photos view [Photos thumbnail] Media player [Features] View Select EXIT RETURN Slideshow OPTION ● Slideshow ● View select ● Drive select ● Media select All photos Photos SD Card Info Slideshow settings View Select Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status Slideshow Single view Single view Guide and Banner Navigation Guide Slideshow Single view Rotate EXIT Single view Rotate Prev.
Slideshow settings Display the “Slideshow settings” screen Select the items and set select Slideshow settings Transition effect Dissolve Photo size Normal Display interval 5 second.
Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Media player [Features] ● Play folder ● Drive select ● Media select ● Aspect change Titles/Folders view Videos Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2010_4 2010_7 2010_9 Play Select Play Folder EXIT RETURN OPTION SD Card Info Video options Drive select Media select [Videos playback screen] SD Movie.mp4 00:00.10 Movie banner 00:00.03 Drive type (SD/USB) SD Movie.mp4 00:00.10 00:00.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Manual program Display the menu MENU Select “TV” ANT in Picture Antenna next Auto program Audio Manual program Lock TV MTS Stereo Audio Language English Preferred audio type Main Audio select TV OK / Select Exit Select “ANT in”, then select “Antenna” or “Cable” ANT in Picture Antenna Auto program Audio select Manual program Lock TV MTS Stereo Audio Language English Preferred audio type Main Audio select Setup / Select TV Back Select “Manual program” ANT in Picture An
Input Labels You can label the terminal with the type of equipment connected to it. This makes selecting input easier (Input select (p. 16)). You can also skip any unused terminal with this feature.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input MENU signal. Menu structure Picture Reset to defaults Vivid Contrast Lock TV Setup 100 Brightness 60 Color 60 Tint 0 Sharpness 70 Color temp. Cool C.A.T.S.
Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Standard Cinema Game Custom (Photo) Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. C.A.T.S. Cool/Normal/ Warm Off/On Video NR Color mgmt. Off/On Off/On Item Description Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Picture mode”. Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Item Description Bass Treble Balance Surround TV speakers Increases or decreases the bass response. Resets Bass, Treble, Balance, Surround, TV speakers, SPDIF Type and Audio Input adjustments to factory default settings. Increases or decreases the treble response. Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Off/On On/Off Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo.
Setup Settings Language Timer set Anti image retention (Prevent Image retention) Other function settings Items Item Description English/Español/ Selects the screen menu language. Français Sets the period after which the TV will turn off automatically. Sleep Timer Off/15/30/60/90 (minutes) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO No signal for 10 Stay on/Power SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes.
Technical Information 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. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17/X ■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) Not Rated. All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed.
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. Data format information Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory) Media Photo Videos Music Compatible format • JPEG files (.jpg) (DCF and EXIF standards) Image resolution 15,360 × 8,640 pixels • SD-Video files (.mod) • AVCHD files (.mts) • MP4 files (.mp4/.
Cautions when handling SD Cards operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) mm 2.1 32 mm ● Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. ● Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). ● Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ● Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution ● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. ● When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
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, lintfree cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water), and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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 Picture 34 Answers How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.
Questions Answers Sound Why is there a clicking, ticking or buzzing sound coming from the TV unit? When TV power is turned on or shut off, there are electrical components that make a click sound. This is normal operation. Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause thermal expansion and contraction that can produce sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
Specifications TC-P42X5 Display Panel Power Source Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) Panel System TC-P50X5 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 212 W / 0.3 W 265 W / 0.3 W 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 ” (928 mm × 522 mm × 1,065 mm) 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.
Index A B C E F H I L M T Support Information R S U USB ....................................................................... 17 V Viewing contents .................................................... 18 W Warranty ............................................................38,40 Watching TV, DVD, Blu-ray, etc. ........................14,16 Index Specifications O P Accessories ............................................................. 7 Antenna ..............................................
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.
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.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
Limited Warranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY 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 either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
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TC-P42X5 42" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Source Power Consumption 39.7" (1,007 mm) x 25.9" (657 mm) x 9.1" (231 mm) (Including pedestal) 39.7" (1,007 mm) x 24.3" (615 mm) x 3.2" (81 mm) (TV Set only) 38.5 lb. (17.5 kg) (Including pedestal) 35.3 lb. (16.0 kg) (TV Set only) AC 120 V, 60 Hz 212 W (Rated power) 0.3 W (Standby power) DIMENSIONS JACKS Top View Side Panel Front View Side ViewBack 3.2 (81) 39.7 (1007) 24.3 (615) 2.
TC-P50X5 50" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Source Power Consumption 46.6" (1,184 mm) x 29.8" (757 mm) x 10.5" (266 mm) (Including pedestal) 46.6" (1,184 mm) x 28.2" (716 mm) x 3.2" (81 mm) (TV Set only) 49.6 lb. (22.5 kg) (Including pedestal) 46.3 lb. (21.0 kg) (TV Set only) AC 120 V, 60 Hz 265 W (Rated power) 0.3 W (Standby power) DIMENSIONS JACKS Top View Side Panel Front View Side ViewBack 3.2 (81) 46.6 (1184) 28.2 (716) 2.
USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. Sólo Estados Unidos: La disposición puede estar regulada en su comunidad debido a consideraciones ambientales. Para información sobre la disposición o reciclaje, por favor visite la página web de Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental o llame al 1-888-769-0149.
