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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!

SD Card

Camcorder

Set top box

Personal 
computer 

DVD player

DVD Recorder

Amplifier with

Speaker System 

VCR

2

Enjoy rich multimedia

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or 

 

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swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

EXIT

ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

CH

REC

MENU

SURROUND

TV

AV

OPTION

RETURN

MUTE

R

G

Y

B

POWER

POWER

SAP

INFO

LAST

SD CARD

PC

 Remote Control

N2QAYB000498

 

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  Batteries for the 

Remote Control (2)

R6 (AA)

 

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  Operating Instructions

Check that you have the accessories and items shown 

Standard accessories

  Pedestal

 p. 6

  Mains Lead

   p. 8

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-P50S20H

Page 1: ... and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 M0710 0 Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... Plasma HDTV 49 9 inches measured diagonally English 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: ...eaker System VCR 2 Enjoy rich multimedia This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children EXIT ASPECT P NR OFF TIMER STILL CH REC MENU SURROUND TV AV OPTION RETURN MUTE R G Y B POWER POWER SAP INFO LAST SD CARD PC Remote Control N2QAYB000498 Batteries for the Remo...

Page 4: ...es How to Use VIERA TOOLS 20 How to Use Menu Functions 21 Tuning and Editing Channels 28 Child Lock 32 Input Labels 33 Shipping Condition Reset settings 34 Updating the TV Software 35 Using Media Player 36 VIERA Link Functions 43 External Equipment 48 Technical Technical Information 50 Licence 52 Maintenance 53 FAQs 53 Specifications 55 Inserting and removing remote s batteries Note the correct po...

Page 5: ...aces The TV may fall off or tip over Use only the dedicated pedestals mounting equipment Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Pl...

Page 6: ...e volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused The TV is heavy Handle the TV by 2 or more people Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode Off Timer is active p 14 no operation...

Page 7: ...e TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Attaching the pedestal Assembly screw 4 silver Assembly screw 4 black Pole 2 Base R L M5 18 M...

Page 8: ...ully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket To prevent fall and injury remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW Please contact your nearest Pana...

Page 9: ...the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the C...

Page 10: ...Quick Start Guide Basic Connection AC 110 120 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead supplied RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR 9 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR ...

Page 11: ...e p 18 15 Media Player p 36 Switches to SD Card and USB device viewing listening mode 23 Off Timer p 14 Sets the time the TV automatically turns off 20 Return Returns to the previous menu page 22 STILL Still picture p 14 18 GUIDE p 17 Displays TV Guide 1 Standby On Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby 4 VIERA TOOLS p 20 Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily 8 Aspect p 16 Chan...

Page 12: ...als 10 Headphones jack 9 HDMI3 terminal 1 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 2 C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 23 3 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has recei...

Page 13: ... for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions Auto Tuning starts Auto Tuning Digital TV and Analogue This will take about 6 minutes 2 H C Digital TV Scan 69 16 y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C H C 10 service 7 10 service 8 16 10 service 5 16 10 DIGITAL 07 2 69 Digital TV 11 Analogue TV 0 Searching 2 H...

Page 14: ... mode to explain main features of this TV for in store display Viewing Mode is set as Dynamic p 23 To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected Shop To change viewing environment mode later on reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition Shipping Condition p 34 Automatic Demo Off On RETURN Shop You have selected shop mode RETURN Please select your viewing environment Home ...

Page 15: ...ect Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV Mains power On Off switch should be On p 11 Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV p 11 watch select a channel watch select watch select To select from the Channel List Off Timer Also possible to set the time from Off Timer in the Setup Menu p 25 To cancel Set to 0 or turn the TV off To ...

Page 16: ...alogue Channels 23 35 Example Analogue TV mode Channel Status Display information banner Also appears when changing a channel 1 Globo HD event6 SAP Subtitle 45 20 00 20 55 Now All Digital Channels 20 35 Select favourites For info press Channel position and name Programme Start Finish time Programme Current time Example Digital TV mode To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the programme li...

Page 17: ... language Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings Child Lock ANT in Access Off Timer Off You can change language for on screen displays MENU Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select access select access OSD Language Access Language select access OSD Language English Português Español set select 16 9 Just Directly displays the image at ...

Page 18: ...Select the programme select Press again to return to TV Guide INFO TV Guide Landscape 10 03 2010 Wed 10 27 All Digital Channels 10 03 2010 Wed 11 00 12 30 In Memory of Lydia Shum R S 1 Home Home 11 00 Time 11 30 12 00 12 30 13 00 World Jade Pearl 1 2 3 4 View Select channel Select programme Info Change display mode RETURN 24 hours Favourites EXIT ETV China In Memory of Lydia Shum R S Market Update...

Page 19: ...ote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 33 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed 16 9 PC 640X480 60Hz 16 9 The selected mode is displayed on the screen If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 Example AV2 Example PC Yo...

Page 20: ... the below buttons of this TV remote control 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 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type of...

Page 21: ... function To return to TV EXIT or 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control select access 1 VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 46 When two or more compatible equipments are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access 2 Photo Photo mode p 38 3 Video Video mode p 40 4 Music Musi...

Page 22: ...faults in the Sound Menu p 25 To reset all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu p 34 Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Sharpness 50 Moved Digital TV Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen To delete a character R To delete all characters ...

Page 23: ...Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Access Access Access On Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Sound Setup Manual Tuning Channel List Access Auto Tuning Access Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu p 25 Intelligent Frame Creation 16 9 Overscan H Size DVI Input Setting Normal Off 24p Smooth Film Off On Normal Other S...

Page 24: ... Tint The picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal Component or HDMI input Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Not valid when the viewing mode is set to True Cinema Channel Colour Set Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each reception channel Analogue TV mode only Select the...

Page 25: ...y This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button If you want to enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency If you want to enhance the treble sound raise the level of the higher frequency To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings select the Reset to Defaults by using cursor but...

Page 26: ... horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On Green Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the PC Setup settings to the default Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Child Lock Locks a channel AV input to prevent access to it p 32 ANT in Select Antenna input type Cable Antenna All tuning data will ...

Page 27: ... available when VIERA Link is set to On p 44 Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions Off On p 45 Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions Off On p 45 Standby Power Save Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the power consumption Off On p 45 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On and Power off Link is set to On Inte...

Page 28: ...to Off when Viewing Mode is set to Game or in the mode of PC input or photo Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 4 hours Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode Power...

Page 29: ... Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings ANT in Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu access select For details p 31 For details p 29 and p 30 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel L...

Page 30: ...played except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Digital TV Channel List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE reveal hide select reveal hide skip To reveal all channels Y To retune each channel Manual Tuning R p 30 Select a channel and reveal hide Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels ...

Page 31: ... e N Type e m a N l e n n a h C o N Digital TV 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 0 y t i l a u Q l a n g i S 10 Frequency 474 00 CH21 MHz Update Channel List Update channels automatically You can add new channels delete duplicated channels update channel name and position automatically to Channel List Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock etc D...

Page 32: ...ttings are erased When the operation is completed the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning see below 1 BBC1 CH33 Analogue TV Manual Tuning Fine Tuning CH33 Manual Tuning 2 69 CH33 Colour System CH57 Auto Select a channel position Select a channel Search and stor...

Page 33: ...ion p 34 erases the PIN number and all settings Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter PIN for access PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access select access select lock Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Child Lock List Select the channel input to be locked Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it To cancel Select the locked channel input...

Page 34: ...tup Menu ANT in Digital TV Tuning Menu Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings Off Timer Off Child Lock Access The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 18 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select change access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Side Panel High Access 3 seconds ...

Page 35: ...ure sound settings etc Shipping Condition Reset settings To return to TV EXIT 3 Select System Menu Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off ANT in Access Child Lock Other Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Licence System Informat...

Page 36: ...ailable The automatic updating is performed at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM every morning under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On Select System Update Search Now 35 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 a...

Page 37: ...rd Ver 1 2 MPEG 2 PS format and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio format that is either MPEG 1 Layer 2 format or Dolby Digital format A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly Music Data format MP3 mp3 SD Card format SDXC Card exFAT SDHC Card SD Card FAT16 or FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB requirin...

Page 38: ...ted 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 screen and select the other mode To switch to the other mode see below You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two devices are connected Change the device Select Drive Select Select the icon you want ...

Page 39: ...music Photo Setup p 39 To display the information of the highlighted photo Thumbnail All photos Error display images that could not be loaded etc 1 48 File name p1010001 JPG Date 23 10 2009 Pixel 1600X1200 file number total file number Single view Display one photo at a time Select the photo that you want to view select single view Rotate Slideshow Select Single view Single view EXIT RETURN Operat...

Page 40: ...vided into 9 sections in a tiled design Collage Photos are displayed in random positions and random scale Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos Off Sepia Gray scale Transition Effect Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next photo slides and appears fr...

Page 41: ...8 Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Video Select SD Card Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats Access to Video mode p 37 Thumbnail Scene view When a scene is highlighted preview starts if the scene supports previewing To turn preview off Video Setup p 41 Video mode Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory are displayed When a title...

Page 42: ...nd Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm SPDIF Selection Auto 0 11 0 0 0 select set Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF Standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digi...

Page 43: ...ect Music Folder6 Folder7 Folder8 SD Card Folder view music Contents Select Info EXIT Play RETURN Media Player Select Music 01 Music1 02 Music2 03 Music3 04 Music4 05 Music5 06 Music6 07 Music7 08 Music8 09 Music9 10 Music10 11 Music11 12 Music12 13 Music13 14 Music14 15 Music15 16 Music16 17 Music17 18 Music18 19 Music19 20 Music20 21 Music21 SD Card Playback starts Thumbnail Folder view To displ...

Page 44: ...added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link ControlTM Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player 1 HD Video Camera LU...

Page 45: ...ction connect to HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable For Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre Amplifier connect to HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an 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...

Page 46: ...pment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On Off state to reduce the consumption When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized When the TV is turned on the connected equipment is still in Standby mode but the power consumption is incr...

Page 47: ...atre or Recorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment If you access non VIERA Link equipment Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment If so use its own remote control select Recorder1 3 Player1 3 VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder2 Home Cine...

Page 48: ...h 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 p 43 and p 44 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digi...

Page 49: ...ons p 55 To listen with speakers To record playback Viewing Viewing Listening Listening PC Conversion adapter if necessary Computer To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD Player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Listening Satellite dish Satellite cable Viewing Aerial Amplifier with speaker system RCA cable or or Opti...

Page 50: ...mmended Connection 1 applicable if your amplifier has ARC Audio Return Channel function Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 9 TMDS Data0 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 3 TMDS Data2 1 18 5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved in cable but N C on device 12 TMDS Clock 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal HD...

Page 51: ...ject the card to a high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card 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 A...

Page 52: ... 3 Input in the Sound Menu p 25 If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT or VIDEO to receive analogue ...

Page 53: ... Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 60 00 750 720 60p 45 00 60 00 1 125 1 080 60p 67 50 60 00 Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity Technical Information Lic...

Page 54: ...ug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock 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 connection of ...

Page 55: ...compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Digital TV Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the Digital TV signals may be relatively low in some cases despite good reception of Analogue TV channels Unable to receive signals with a high performance aerial Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR or use a splitter TV VCR Individual aerial Individual aerial Aerial Input terminal...

Page 56: ...Conditions Temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω ...

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