Panasonic TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish) Quick Setup Manual

42/50" class 1080p plasma hdtv

Hide thumbs Also See for TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish):

Manual de instrucciones (52 pages)

Operating instructions manual (28 pages)

Service manual (111 pages)

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Summary of Contents for Panasonic TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish)

Page 1 The images shown Espa_ol Gracias por su decision Lea estas instrucciones el futuro. Las im&genes VlEr_LJ_K _ "s_ this Panasonic product. before operating your set and retain them for future in this manual are for illustrative purposes de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Page 2 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. an amin excitement VIEI'_ Li_k'° VlERA Link TMis a trademark Panasonic Corporation. HDAVl Control is a trademark Panasonic Corporation. I_I_ SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Page 3 This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "Home Use" setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved. Any modifications to the "Home Use" setting or other factory default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Do not support instructions. pedestal. • Do not place the Plasma be used as steps, The following • Do not climb or allow by Panasonic Corporation. • Place or install pushed, • Route tripped The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is...
Page 5 • Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized In the unlikely event that you receive...
Page 6 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the address provided below, for a charge of 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/LGPL.
Page 7: Notes
• increase the separation between the equipment • Connect the equipment into an outlet • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow when connecting to peripheral devices.
Page 8 Transmitter (2) ¢ AA Battery [] Pedestal ® TBLX0134 (TC-P42U2) ® TBLX0135 (TC-P50U2) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Rear of the TV...
Page 9 ® Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes ® If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During...
Page 10 Accessories/0ptional Reference of connection Antenna terminal ... :-_ ® Firmly tighten by hand. Accessory (Continued attach insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Pin terminals blue green _'__ g r_,:: Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly.
Page 11: Basic Connection
@ For more details on 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 | I i[i |__TI (N il iI_.!
Page 12 Basic Connection use HDMI terminals ® Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ® The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. ® For "VIERA Link To use COMPONENT To use COMPOSITE ®...
Page 13: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Front of the TV --_- Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in _ front of the TV set Power indicator red, off: no light) POWER --C.A.T.S. sensor button Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) (p. 26) ®...
Page 14: First Time Setup
First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed inserted into a wall outlet only when the TV is turned and when "Auto power on" (p. 27) is set to "No". Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) Configure your viewing mode Select your...
Page 15 Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable Select Select "Not used" when no wire is connected ® Typical when a Cable/Satellite ® Prevents accidental _2_ Select "Start" Start scanning the channels (Availablechannels are automatically set.) Complete Completion completed. • Press to return to the previous screen RETURN •...
Page 16 First Time Setup ® About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound (Continued) Select the Input labels (Label inputs) Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step. Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA...
Page 17: Turn Power On
Watching TV Basic connection (p. 11-12) Turn power on @ If the mode isnotTV, press _ Select a channel number (Remote) • To directly example: @ Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of "ANT/Cable setup" to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna.
Page 18 Watching TV • Other Useful Functions • Select • Switches • Press SUB MENU to show the sub menu screen. (p. 27) • Displays or removes the channel banner. • FORMAT FAVORITE (Continued) (Operate after @) the Audio Mode for watching @ Digital mode Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Page 19 • Set the Favorite Feature Display the SUB MENU. MENU Select "Set favorite" Set the displayed channel IFJ_D Delete a favorite channel • Use the Favorite Display "Favorite channels" FAVORITE Select the channel Set a Favorite channel select the list number (to save the channel without pressing...
Page 20: Using Viera Tools
Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT • Press to return to the previous screen RETURN menu items.
Page 21 If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to the TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 28-33. Before using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Display Select "Setup"...
Page 22: Viewingwith Vieraimageviewer
Viewingwith VIERAIMAGEVIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VlERA SD card slot. (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) •...
Page 23 ® Insert the card ® Remove the card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. Label surface_ Press in Ik on SD Card, then release. Push click is heard • To sort by Folder, month or date _1_ Select the sort type Select the directory.
Page 24: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have an applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. You can select the external • To return to TV INPUT &r_ ,,_,, El equipment to access. With the connected equipment Display the Input select menu...
Page 25: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings watching TV best suited for you. Display Menu structure Select the menu Select the item • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT • Press to return Adjust to the previous screen...
Page 26 How to Use Menu Functions • Menu list Menu Item Reset to defaults* Picture mode Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color C.A.T.S. Video Screen format HD size H size Zoom adjustments 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG Black level 3:2 pulldown Reset...
Page 27 (Continued) • Menu list Menu Item Sets the mode to select Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital ¢ Favorite: Language Selects Clock Adjusts ANT/Cable setup Sets channels. Input labels Selects Prevents Automatic: Pixel orbiter Periodic: Time (minutes) Sets the time for the "Pixel orbiter-Periodic" 4:3 side bars Changes...
Page 28 Panasonic's RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.O m), RP-CDHS50 * For more details on the external equipment's with Panasonic products which have the "HDAVI Control" function. Automatic Input Switching (p. 31) Power on link (p. 31 ) Power off link (p.
Page 29 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) ® For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. If connection...
Page 30 VIERA Link TM"HDAVI • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT • Press to return to the previous screen RErURN Display the menu Select "Setup" Select "VIERA Link settings" Select "VIERA Link" Select "On" (default is On) Select settings Control TM''* select - @7next...
Page 31 "TV" to "Theater". Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
Page 32 VIERA Link TM"HDAVI You can enjoy more convenient operation with the "HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu. For more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 28 • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT •...
Page 33 (Continued) You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio • output. Control the theater speakers with the TV's remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select "Speaker output"...
Page 34: Display The Menu
Lock You can lock specified channels • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT (.. Caution ® Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) ® When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed...
Page 35 • To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock. Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select "Mode" and set to "Custom" _2_Select a channel to lock, Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Page 36: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT Display the menu Select "Setup" Select "ANT/Cable setup" Select the function To reset the settings of the setup Select "Reset to defaults"...
Page 37 Automatically searches and adds a vailable Select "ANT in" ÷ Select "Cable" or "Antenna" Or select "Not used" (p. 15). _2_Select "Auto program" Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually.
Page 38: Closed Caption
Closed Caption • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting • Select ® The settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the broadcaster.
Page 39: Input Labels
Input Labels Display Select "Setup" Select "Input • Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the input selection. • Select the terminal Terminal [example] the menu labels"...
Page 40: Using Timer
Using Timer The TV can automatically ® The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 16) ® The "Sleep" timer and "On ! Off timer" will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 27) is set. •...
Page 41: Recommended Av Connections
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Front of the TV • To watch camcorder images...
Page 42: Ratings List For Lock
Ratings List for Lock "V-chip" technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 35) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT where rating does not apply. GENERALAUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY RESTRICTED.
Page 43: Technical Information
Technical Information ® For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, characters might be cut off). ® The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
Page 44 @ Do not subject the card to high pressure @ Insert the card in the correct @ Electrical interference, static electricity @ Back up the recorded data at regular operation of the unit. (Panasonic Still images recorded with digital still cameras standards Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling:...
Page 45 (Continued) HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment @ This function may not work normally depending @ The equipment can be operated by other remote @ Image or sound may not be available @ Image or sound may not be available...
Page 46 Technical Information ® Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1 ® Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) See page 26 for more information Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended "image retention" to remain on either or both sides of the display To reduce the risk of such "Image bars.
Page 47: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning @ If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove display panel, then wipe it evenly...
Page 48 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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. details (p. 52, 53) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.
Page 49 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W x H x Diagonal) (No. of pixels) VIDEO IN 1-2 Including pedestal TVSet 0niy i_!;i;:!_iiiiiii Including pedestal TV Set only (2NND ® Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. AC120V, 60Hz 298 W...
Page 51: Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DIVISION PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH One Panasonic Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") starts with the date of original purchase ("Limited Warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
Page 52: Customer Services Directory
9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday • For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Page 53 This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
Page 54 Modelo Panasonic Consumer Electronics Division of Panasonic Corporation One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. tt 2010 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. tt 2010 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Company, of North America Reservados.

This manual is also suitable for:

Viera tc-p42u2 Viera tc-p50u2

Panasonic TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish) Quick Setup Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Panasonic TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish)

Summary of Contents for Panasonic TC-P50U2 Quick Setup Guide (English, Spanish)

This manual is also suitable for:

Table of Contents