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Serial Number
M0710-0
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
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Panasonic Corporation 2010
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number M0710-0 Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 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.
- Page 3 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Amplifier with Personal...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non- commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode Be sure to Read video in compliance with the AVC Standard ● (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video Safety Precautions ····································... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Using an unapproved pedestal or other Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking at your local Panasonic dealer. injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Do not expose to rain or excessive ●... - Page 6 Caution ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug ●...
- Page 7 Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while 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. ●...
- Page 8 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging...
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Page 9: Basic Connection
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. - Page 10 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial AC 110 - 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) RCA cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable...
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Page 11: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Remote control 5 VIERA Link (p. 46) ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu 6 OK POWER ● Confirms selections and choices ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme MENU SURROUND SD CARD 7 Option Menu (p. 15) INFO ●... - Page 12 3 Power LED ● Standby: red / On: green ● When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. 4 Function Select ● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass (“Music”...
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Page 13: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode. - Page 14 ∗ Viewing environment mode Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 23). Shop : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). “Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic”...
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Page 15: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on POWER ● POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11). MENU SURROUND SD CARD INFO EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode ● Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV. - Page 16 Other useful functions Display information banner INFO Display information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Channel position and name Current time Example (Digital TV mode) 1 Globo HD 20:35 All Digital Channels Programme Select favourites event6 20:00 - 20:55 For info press Subtitle Programme Start / Finish time...
- Page 17 Watching TV Other useful functions Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection store Aspect Selection 16:9 Just 16:9 4:3 Full Zoom1 Just Zoom2 select Zoom3 Select EXIT Change RETURN 4:3 Full...
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Page 18: Using Tv Guide (Digital Tv Mode)
Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) Using TV Guide enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the current and future programmes over the next seven days depending on broadcasters. POWER View TV Guide Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. -
Page 19: Watching External Inputs
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 9, 48 and p. 49 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. - Page 20 Start recording How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 46), select the code “73”.
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Page 21: How To Use Viera Tools
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature POWER MENU SURROUND SD CARD INFO EXIT Select a feature OPTION RETURN select access ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL VIERA Link Control LAST Follow the operation of each feature... -
Page 22: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER Display the menu ● MENU Displays the functions that can be set MENU SURROUND SD CARD (varies according to the input signal) INFO EXIT Select the menu... - Page 23 Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Auto Tuning Access Picture (p. 23 and p. 24) Manual Tuning Access Update Channel List Access Picture Menu New Channel Message Viewing Mode Normal Signal Condition Access Contrast...
- Page 24 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
- Page 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On) ● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ● Press any buttons to turn the screen on. Panel ● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound without watching the TV screen.
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Page 26: Child Lock
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 51). HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Digital : HDMI cable connection Input Analogue : HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection ● HDMI input mode only Press the OK button to reset settings of the present Mode, Balance, Reset to Defaults Headphone Volume and Surround in the Sound Menu to the default. - Page 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High) Side Panel ● The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”. Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 33) Banner Display Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p.
- Page 28 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) AV Colour Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV mode System (Auto / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC) Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to AV1 component or HDMI1 / HDMI2 / Colour HDMI3 terminals.
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Page 29: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV ● The selected mode is displayed on the screen (p. 14). POWER Display the menu MENU SURROUND SD CARD INFO EXIT... - Page 30 Digital TV Tuning Menu List favourite channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 17). Select a channel to list Add it to the Favourites list Digital TV Favourites Editor...
- Page 31 Tuning and Editing Channels Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Set all Digital TV channels automatically Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Automatically retune Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning Analogue Scan Scan CH 2 all Digital TV channels This will take about 3 minutes.
- Page 32 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels Channel List Select a channel and reveal / hide You can hide unwanted reveal / hide channels. The hidden Analogue TV Channel List : reveal BBC1 channels cannot be ***** : hide (skip) displayed except in this *****...
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Page 33: Child Lock
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu POWER MENU MENU SURROUND... -
Page 34: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 18 POWER Display the menu MENU MENU SURROUND SD CARD... -
Page 35: Shipping Condition (Reset Settings)
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). POWER MENU SURROUND SD CARD Display the menu INFO EXIT MENU Select “Setup” OPTION RETURN access Main Menu Picture... -
Page 36: Updating The Tv Software
Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. EXIT ●... -
Page 37: Using Media Player
If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. ● Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ ● USB Flash Memory format : FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT ∗DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). - Page 38 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player (Photo mode) will be done automatically. p. 38 ● It is assumed the SD Card contains photos. If not, press the blue button to activate the “Contents Select”...
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Page 39: Using Media Player
Using Media Player Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. Insert the SD Card or access to “Photo” mode (p. 37) Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnail images of all photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory are displayed. - Page 40 Photo Setup Setup for Photo mode Display Photo Setup Menu Main Menu Back Ground Music Type1 the menu Picture access Frame Colour Effect Sound MENU change Transition Effect Fade Photo Setup select select Screen Mode Normal Video Setup Interval Normal Repeat Music Setup Drive Select...
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Page 41: Using Media Player
Using Media Player Video mode Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats. Access to “Video” mode (p. 37) Film icon will be displayed if the file does not support thumbnail view. Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory are displayed. -
Page 42: Audio Output Settings
Operations during playback ● ● To change the aspect ratio To display / hide the operation (only for the 4:3 video content) guide and information banner ASPECT INFO EXIT ● RETURN To operate the playback ● RETURN To return to thumbnail Rewind Pause / Playback Title... -
Page 43: Using Media Player
Using Media Player Music mode Music mode supports MP3 file format. Access to “Music” mode (p. 37) ● Media Player Folder view Music INFO To display the information of the highlighted folder or music Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Folder6 Folder7 ●... -
Page 44: Viera Link Functions
VIERA Link “ Control ” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 45 HDMI cable, and also connect either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
- Page 46 Features available Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. Power on link Set Power on Link “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 26) When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on.
- Page 47 VIERA Link Functions Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
- Page 48 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker Selection Speaker control Access and control the speaker volume You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
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Page 49: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 55). Aerial To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Satellite... -
Page 50: Hdmi Terminal
Rear of the TV Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / (M3 stereo mini plug) Game equipment (Viewing) (Listening) Headphones HDMI equipment To adjust volume “HDMI connection” “Headphone Volume” in (p. 44 and p. 51) the Sound Menu (p. 24) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder... -
Page 51: Technical ● Technical Information
24 mm ● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) ● About SD Card format and maximum capacity p. - Page 52 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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Page 53: Licence
● HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “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. -
Page 54: Maintenance
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and “VIERA Link”... - Page 55 Check “Digital TV Signal Condition” (p. 30). Interference or If “Signal Quality” is displayed in red, check aerial. If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. frozen / disappearing ● Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then image in Digital TV turn it On again.
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Page 56: Specifications
Specifications Power Source AC 110 - 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Rating 330 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 127 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 1,105 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] 160 mm ×...
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