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Quick Start Guide

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Guía de inicio rápido

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TQB2AA0793

Operating Instructions

50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Television de alta definición de 720p y clase 50” de Plasma

(49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-M50HD18

English

Español

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.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

1-888-VIEW-PTV

(843-9788)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

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Summary of Contents for Viera TH-M50HD18

Page 1: ...for illustrative purposes only Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos For assistance U S A please call 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 or visit us at www panasonic com contactinfo For assistance Puerto Rico please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic com For assist...

Page 2: ...trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC VIERA Link is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Turn your own living room into a movie theater Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement ...

Page 3: ...s Monitor Out 35 Using Timer 36 Recommended AV Connections 37 Ratings List for Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty for U S A 47 Customer Services Directory for U S A 48 Limited Warranty for Canada 49 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Please read before using the unit Accessories Optional ...

Page 4: ...STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed 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 accordance with the instructio...

Page 5: ...normal odor is detected from the Plasma TV unplug the power cord immediately Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center Servicing of the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV if th...

Page 6: ...ulting in damage 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 batteries Optional Accessory Note In order to maintain the TV s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall hanging brackets Caref...

Page 7: ...om 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 may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged personal injur...

Page 8: ...To remove To loosen Keep pushing both sides till they snap Snaps Set hooks knob Keep pushing the knob Cable clamper Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together could cause distorted image Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary When using the optional accessories follow their assembly manuals to fix cables Reference of connection Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove Ins...

Page 9: ...tee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television If no Cable Box Cable Box Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming If using a Cable Box set the TV...

Page 10: ...f this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable p 12 VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video S Video cable p 12 VHF UHF Antenna TV AV Equipment e g DVD Recorder or VCR Back of the TV AC Cord AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF UHF Antenna AV Equipment e g DVD Recorder or VCR with TV t...

Page 11: ...VCR and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition satellite service Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable p 12 Note For details of external equipment connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR...

Page 12: ...T terminals COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 1 2 R PR PB Y PR PB Y R L L L R Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red white red green blue red e g Blu ray Disc player AV Equipment Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals see below C To use S VIDEO terminals TO VIDEO IN 1 PROG PR PB Y R R L L TO PROG PR PB Y R L PR PR L R S VIDEO S VIDEO w...

Page 13: ...ys Sub Menu p 16 24 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 18 28 Channel up down Changes aspect ratio p 17 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 17 Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes VIERA Link menu p 28 29 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing p 16 Exits from menu screen Selects OK Change Returns to previous menu Volume up down Displays or removes the chann...

Page 14: ... select ok This setting will be skipped next time If you select Store First time setup will not be displayed In case you select Store by mistake unplug the TV and plug it again Then set to Home next time This selection screen is displayed when Store is selected Select your language First time setup Language Auto program Clock next Language English Language English Español Français select Go back t...

Page 15: ... scanning the channels Available channels analog digital are automatically set All channels Scans digital and analog channels Analog only Scans Analog channels only Digital only Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel program Yes Yes Yes select Apply ok If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved The channel will be sa...

Page 16: ... Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode Each press of SAP will change the audio mode Stereo SAP Mono Display the SUB MENU Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen p 24 This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode S...

Page 17: ... or Antenna in ANT in of Program channel to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna p 15 33 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off Favorite Feature Change aspect ratio Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes p 40 480i 480p FULL JUST 4 3 ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 ZOOM Call up a favorite channel FAVORITE Channel nu...

Page 18: ...k SD card or Select the data to be viewed Note Depending on the JPEG format Information contents may not be displayed correctly Refer to p 41 Data format for SD card browsing for details View Slide show R Y G B Next Rotate Prev RETURN Displays one at a time Navigation area Rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise To next photo Rotate 90 degrees clockwise To previous photo To display hide Navigation are...

Page 19: ...etup slide show ok 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp time Repeat 5 On Select Adjust Disp time You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode 1 10 15 20 30 45 60 120 sec Repeat Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off Note For large image sizes the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set To stop in mid cycle Press To adjust picture I...

Page 20: ...he input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears Video 2 GAME Terminal example Label The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed To label each of the input please refer to p 35 Note The input label will be displayed on Input select screen if Input label is set on p 35 For front input terminals ...

Page 21: ...tup Menu VIERA Link Lock Setup SD card CC select next Select VIERA Link setting Setup 2 2 VIERA Link setting Advanced Setup About select next Select VIERA Link VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers On Set Set TV select Select On default is On change Now you can set each VIERA Link function according to your preference p 26 27 Note If no HDMI equipment is conne...

Page 22: ...u Functions 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 exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Displays the functions that can be set varies depending on the input signal Select the menu Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link select next Sele...

Page 23: ...n Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture On Off 3D Y C filter 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 specific digital signals of DVD STB etc On Off MPEG NR Off Selects Dark or Light Valid only for external input signals...

Page 24: ... 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 exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Displays the functions that can be set varies depending on the input signal Select Setup Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Sele...

Page 25: ...when the cable box or a connected device is turned On No Set The Sleep timer On Off timer and First time setup will not function if Auto power on is set p 36 Auto power on No To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for more than 10 minutes Set No Note Not in use when setting Auto power on On Off Timer Lock SD Mode or Digital channel No signal ...

Page 26: ... 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 equipment supporting the VIERA Link function For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to ...

Page 27: ...tions is performed automatically Home Theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment Recorder Home theater Player that has HDAVI Control 3 function connected to a TV with HDMI cable Transmittable da...

Page 28: ...to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link or Select the item Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Recorder select set or next Select Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Home theater change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the TV s remote control for HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Co...

Page 29: ...Link Control Select the equipment you want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder Available TV s remote control buttons Move the cursor Select Set Access Return to the previous menu SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Recorder select change You can...

Page 30: ...ou 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 Create password Enter password 0 9 If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Channel Game Program Off Off Off Off Change password set select Off Unlocks all the lock settings of C...

Page 31: ...s 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 select Example of MPAA U S movie ratings NR No rating G General Audience All ages admitted PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Inappropriate for children under 13 R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one...

Page 32: ...gram channel Setup 1 2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention Reset next select Select the function Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually Signal meter Check signal strength To reset the settings of setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu and press OK Input your 4 digit password with...

Page 33: ...OK to tune to the channel Select Apply Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel program Yes select Apply ok Select Edit Edit Cannnel Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes select next Select the item to be edited Edit Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2 Yes Select OK RETURN Prev page R Next page G B Y 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes 6 Yes 7 Yes 8 Yes 9 Yes Cannnel Capti...

Page 34: ...ct 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 Digital setting and press OK Select the item and set Digital setting Size Font Style Foreground Fore opacity Background Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Back opacity Outline Aut...

Page 35: ...out Stop output of the picture and audio To prevent howling and image oscillation stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu p 25 Select the terminal and set Off Monitor out Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 2 On On On On On Video 1 Off select set Select Off to stop output of picture and audio Video 1 Video 2 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 cannot output video si...

Page 36: ...a key is pressed Display menu Select Timer Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Set the timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Sleep Sleep 60 set 0 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Timer 1 Channel Da...

Page 37: ...UDIO OUT terminal To prevent howling and image oscillation set the Monitor out setting when connecting the VCR with loop connection p 24 35 When equipment STB DVD etc is connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals no video signals can be passed through PROG OUT terminal When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the PROG ...

Page 38: ...s not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA AV amp When using an 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 Refer to the diagram above when connecting a DVD recorder player and an AV a...

Page 39: ...ogue with sexual content CANADIAN 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 children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or se...

Page 40: ...ts you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 17 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges Recommended for anamorphic picture Stretches to justify the 4 3 image to the four corners of the screen Recommended for normal TV broadcast H FILL 4 3 H FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4 3 image horiz...

Page 41: ...e following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This site is in English only Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data There is a problem with your TV decoder If this message appears please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance Refer to page 48 Customer Services Directory page 47 49 Limited Warranty Cannot display image on SD card There is a problem with the data Check the da...

Page 42: ...ble audio signal sampling frequencies L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI compliant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Caution Use with a PC is not assumed All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type ...

Page 43: ... clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth Do not use products such as solvents thinner or household wax for cleaning as they can damage the surface coating If using a chemically treated cloth follow the instructions supplied with the cloth Do not attach sticky tape or labels as they can make the surface ...

Page 44: ...n digital channels intermittent sound Change the direction of antenna for digital channels Check Signal meter p 33 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 6 Are the batteries new Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properl...

Page 45: ...rmine the symptoms then carry out the 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 The function to prevent Image retention is activated Not a faulty symptom The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in SD mode Image retention p 5 A pixel...

Page 46: ...DIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT INPUT 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 HDMI 1 2 TYPE A Connector 2 This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function Card slot SD CARD slot 1 AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic FEATURES 3D Y C FILTER CLOSED C...

Page 47: ...ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use...

Page 48: ...TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases 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 You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84...

Page 49: ... 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions ma...

Page 50: ...ual más el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisición para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda y también para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía Modelo Número de serie Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U S A Panason...

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