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AUDIO

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COMPONENT

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VIDEO IN 1

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VIERA Link

TM

 Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 

of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 

(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.

Refer to page 34-37 for Setup Menu settings and additional 

control information.

  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 

HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off 

and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that 

the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) 

and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and 

Player theater playback operate.

Note

 HDMI 1 is recommended.

  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After 

connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 34-37).

 

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM 
theater, or Player theater

 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable

 For RAM theater and Player theater: 

  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program 

through the theater system.

 

Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

   When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

video amplifier and a compatible DVD 

recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 

connection as shown below.

 One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.

 Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

 

Setting of this unit after connection

   After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup 

menu. (p. 25, 34-35).

Note

 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 

respective operating instruction manuals.

 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 

unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

 About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.

HDMI cable

HDMI

(AV OUT)

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Home theater systems 

with VIERA Link 

function

or

or

HDMI

(AV IN)

AV amp with 

VIERA Link function

DVD recorder (DIGA) 

with VIERA Link 

function

HD Camcorder 

with VIERA Link 

function

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Digital Audio out

HDMI

(AV OUT)

DVD recorder (DIGA) 

with VIERA Link 

function

or

Back of the TV

or

HDMI

(AV OUT)

LUMIX 

with VIERA 

Link function

or

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-50PX14

Page 1: ...levisor y gu rdelas para consultarlas en el futuro Las im genes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos For assistance U S A Puerto Rico please call 1 877 95 VIERA 958 4372 or vis...

Page 2: ...s a trademark of Panasonic Corporation SDHC Logo is a trademark HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol a...

Page 3: ...ting and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications...

Page 4: ...signed 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...

Page 5: ...ything that might damage the power supply cord When disconnecting the power supply cord hold the plug not the cord Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is damaged Replace the cord or c...

Page 6: ...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 a...

Page 7: ...saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed p 53 Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4 3 mode SD Card...

Page 8: ...e to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break batter...

Page 9: ...m view 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 any other TV and displays Otherwise the TV...

Page 10: ...terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand Match colors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly Insert firmly Reference of connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until...

Page 11: ...l Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television S...

Page 12: ...er 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 p 14 VCR Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable...

Page 13: ...r VCR and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be d...

Page 14: ...ns please refer to p 33 B To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT IN 1 2 VIDEO AUDIO R PR PB Y L P P VIDEO AUDIO P P L R Y PB PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green blue red white red green blu...

Page 15: ...or removes the channel banner p 20 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 20 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 19 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 18 24 36 38 40 43 44 Use...

Page 16: ...me Use when using this TV in your home Home Use Store Demonstration select ok Please confirm your selection Home Use before pressing OK button If you select Store Demonstration by mistake in confirmat...

Page 17: ...y Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust the minute Auto channel setup Select ANT Cable setup First time setup Language Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels next select Select ANT in Cable AN...

Page 18: ...al channels only Confirm registered channels program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes Yes Yes l select Apply ok If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved The chann...

Page 19: ...the signal reception between cable TV and antenna p 17 41 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off Listen with SAP Secondary Audio Program Select Audio Mode...

Page 20: ...desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons see below Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU SUB MENU 2 Select Set favorite All Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal meter Set...

Page 21: ...cut icons 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 Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA TO...

Page 22: ...ewer Start Slideshow select next Slideshow Select the data to be viewed Accessing Slideshow R Y G B Next Prev Rotate RETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03 04 2009 Size 1600 1200 Photo viewer Total 50 Pana0001...

Page 23: ...2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults Select Adjust Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select Set set Set up Slideshow Fast On Slideshow sett...

Page 24: ...ER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice Select the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu di...

Page 25: ...sed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No No VIERA Link settings VIERA...

Page 26: ...e TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 45 Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video...

Page 27: ...rtially or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First...

Page 28: ...arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous...

Page 29: ...r On Selects image resolution of component connected devices HD SD SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only 480p signal accepted regular TV NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of...

Page 30: ...ults How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Sub menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to...

Page 31: ...ipment p 34 No Yes Stand by power save No Set Auto power stand by of HDMI connection equipment p 34 No Yes with reminder Yes no reminder Auto power stand by No Selects the default speakers p 34 TV The...

Page 32: ...that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers equ...

Page 33: ...dio cables If audio cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audio video amp...

Page 34: ...Link Picture Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No...

Page 35: ...in use TV is the default setting To set the Home Theater system as default speakers change the default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV i...

Page 36: ...n refer to p 32 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu select next VIERA Link or Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output...

Page 37: ...want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The num...

Page 38: ...ime you display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings RETURN Password Enter password If it is your first time ent...

Page 39: ...lock Mode MPAA U S TV C E L R C F L R next select MPAA U S movie ratings U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked...

Page 40: ...ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Reset to defaults Language All Channel surf mode next select Select the function Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal...

Page 41: ...Yes 3 Yes Channel select Press OK to tune to the channel Select Apply program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes el select Apply ok Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add...

Page 42: ...t the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Select Digit...

Page 43: ...Label Terminal example Terminals Component 1 2 HDMI 1 2 Video 1 2 PC Label BLANK SKIP VCR DVD CABLE SATELLITE DVR GAME AUX RECEIVER COMPUTER Blu ray CAMERA DVD REC HOME THTR MONITOR MEDIA CTR MEDIA EX...

Page 44: ...t Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Turns Off automatically Sleep Turns On Off automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Set the timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set...

Page 45: ...ww panasonic ca AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the TV Cable Box Cable TV or To watch DVDs Optical digital audio cable DVD Recorder VCR To listen to the TV through speakers or To watch camcorder images Camcord...

Page 46: ...ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for chil...

Page 47: ...aspect modes This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 20 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally t...

Page 48: ...JPG P1000003 JPG P1000004 JPG 100_PANA Created automatically 3 digit folder number 5 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit file number Usable characters 1 byte a to z A to Z...

Page 49: ...o HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal Audio settings can be made on the HDMI 1 in or HDMI 2 in menu screen p 28 Applicab...

Page 50: ...h 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 See pages 28 29 for more information Input signal that can be display...

Page 51: ...therwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC Pedestal...

Page 52: ...tal channels Check Signal meter p 41 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Are the batteries...

Page 53: ...few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no im...

Page 54: ...2 0 5 V rms VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms H...

Page 55: ...on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not suppli...

Page 56: ...day 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Bo...

Page 57: ...TIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTI...

Page 58: ...el espacio provisto a continuaci n y guardar este manual m s el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisici n para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustra...

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