Panasonic TXP50C2B Operations Instructions Page 1

TQB0E0908Model No.TX-P37C2BTX-P42C2BTX-P50C2BOperating InstructionsPlasma TelevisionEnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.Please read

HDMI AVRF OUTRF IN10Aerial input terminalAerial input terminal Basic ConnectionExternal equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.Pleas

Basic Connection ●Quick Start GuideRF OUTRF INRF OUTRF INAV 2 AV 1HDMIHDMIRecorder/AV11Aerial input terminalExample 3Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and

DIRECT TV RECASPECTNINPUTTV AVOPTIONTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDPROGRAMMERETURNTVEXITjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def12 Auto SetupSearch and store TV channels autom

Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide13How to input Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits)Owner IDPlease enter new PINPIN * * * *jklghimnotuvpqrswxyzab

DIRECT TV RECNAVTEXTINDEXPROGRAMMERETURNTVEXITINPUTTVOPTIONSTTLHOLDMENUASPECTjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc defLAST VIEW14Watching TVVolume1Turn power on(Pre

Watching TV ●Basic15HoldFreeze / unfreeze picture HOLDDisplay Information banner1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35RadioCoronation StreetNowFor info pressSelect f

16Watching TVDisplay subtitlesDVB mode Display / hide subtitles (if available)To change the language for DVB (if available)● “Preferred Subtitles” (p.

Watching TV ●Basic17Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programmeCheck or change the current programme status insta

DIRECT TV RECASPECTTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDMENUNAVEXITOPTIONRETURNTVINPUT18Using TV GuideTV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen li

Using TV Guide ●Basic19Other useful functions Timer Programming (DVB mode)Timer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an ex

2FeaturesDVB-T tuner built-in Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcastsEasily select the programme or set Timer Pr

20Using TV GuideView details of the programme (DVB mode)Select the programme View detailsWed 28 Oct 200910:46Wed 28 Oct 2009DIY SOSBBC ONE20:00 - 20:3

Viewing Teletext ●Using TV Guide ●BasicEXITDIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDMENUNAVTVTEXTTVINPUTjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def21Viewing Te

DIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONPROGRAMMENAVRETURNTEXTTVINPUTSTTLINDEX HOLDEXITMENUjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def22Viewing TeletextAnalogue teletextAnalogue tel

Viewing Teletext ●Basic23INDEXReturn to the main index pageINDEXSubtitlesView a favourite page storedSTTLFactory setting is “P888” (subtitle service)

EXITDIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONRETURNTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDMENUNTVPROGRAMMEINPUTTV AVPROGRAMMERECjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def24Connect the external equipmen

Watching External inputs ●Basic25Screen displayTerminalAV1 AV2COMPONENTHDMI1 HDMI2Manual input (default setting in “Input Labels”)AV1AV1-S-VideoAV1-RG

DIRECT TV RECNAVTEXTINDEXPROGRAMMERETURNMENUINPUTTVASPECTOPTIONSTTLHOLDTVEXIT26How to Use VIERA TOOLSYou can access some special features easily by us

How to Use Menu Functions ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●BasicDIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDINPUTTV AVRECTVEXITRETURNNMENU27How to Use

28How to Use Menu FunctionsMenu list MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureViewing ModeBasic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cin

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic29MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundModeSelects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)The

3100Hz Double Scan100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TV that reduces large area flicker.0.001 msec Panel Response TimeExtremely fast response tim

30How to Use Menu FunctionsMenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupTimer ProgrammingSets a timer to remind watching or record forthco

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic31MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupAnalogue Tuning MenuChannel ListSkips the unwanted Analogue

32MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupSystem MenuShipping ConditionResets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 46)Own

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic33How to operate ● p. 27Overview (Picture, Sound)Main MenuPictureSoundSetupAvailable in AnalogueAvailable in DVBAva

34Overview (Setup)Main MenuPictureSoundSetupSetup MenuOff Timer OffLink SettingsChild LockDVB Tuning MenuAnalogue Tuning MenuDisplay SettingsSystem

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic35Link SettingsVIERA Link OnAV1 outStandby Power SaveIntelligent Auto StandbyQ-Link DownloadTVOnOn (No reminder)Access

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appearsF Access “Auto Setup”TV

Retuning from Setup Menu ●AdvancedFor Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appea

DIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDNAVTVEXITRETURNINPUTTVjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc defMENU381Select DVBTV2Display the menuMENU3Select “

Tuning and Editing Channels ●Advanced39List favourite DVB channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to

4Safety PrecautionsWarningMains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:This TV

EXITRETURNINPUTTVMENUjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def401Select AnalogueTV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select4Selec

Tuning and Editing Channels ●AdvancedSkip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel ListYou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The

NoteCheck that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.●Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed unt

Timer Programming ●Advanced43Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Reminder or Ext Re

DIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONRETURNTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDNINPUTTV AVEXITMENUjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def44Child Lock1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setu

Input Labels ●Child Lock ●AdvancedDIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDNINPUTTV AVTVEXITRETURNMENU45Input Labels1Display the menuMENU2S

DIRECT TV RECASPECTOPTIONRETURNTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDNINPUTTV AVTVMENUEXIT1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access s

Owner ID ●Shipping Condition ●AdvancedRETURNEXITMENUjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def47Owner IDInput owner ID Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits)Owner

TVEXITMENUINPUTTV48Using Common Interface1Select DVBTV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select4Select ”System Menu

Updating the TV Software ●Using Common Interface ●AdvancedEXITMENU49Updating the TV Software1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundS

5WarningTake care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:Do not remove covers and never modi

EXITRETURNMENUSD CARD50To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen RETURNPhoto modePhoto mode : Still pictures recorded by digi

Using Media Player ●Advanced51Photo SetupChoose the settings for Photo mode.Display the menuMENUSelect “Photo Setup” Select the items and setMain Menu

TVEXITOPTIONRETURNMENUASPECTSD CARD52To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen RETURNVideo modeUsing Media PlayerViewing from

Using Media Player ●Advanced53Sound SettingsYou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.To confirm

54Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 56)VIERA Link (HDAV

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced55VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipmentFeaturesPlayer theatre with VIERA Link f

56Q-LinkPreparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:●“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMA

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced57VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HD

58Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV RecRecording the current programme on a DIGA Reco

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced59Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TVYou can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later

6Accessories / OptionsStandard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control □N2QAYB000487●

60Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control V

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced61Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)NoteThese functions may not work properly depending on the

62External EquipmentThese diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.For other connections, consult th

External Equipment ●Advanced63DVD RecorderHDMI equipmentFully wired HDMI compliant cableTerrestrial aerialRF cableDVD Recorder / VCRTo record / playba

64Technical InformationAuto AspectThe optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16)Aspect Control Signa

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.65SD CardIf the SD Card does not meet SD standards, it may cause the TV to malfunction.24 mm32 mm2.1 mmCautions in ha

66Technical InformationCharacters table for numeric buttonsYou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.Press the numeric bu

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.67HDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interf

68FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If the problem still persists, please contact

Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.69Problem ActionsScreenChaotic image, noisySet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 28)●Check nearb

Accessories / Options ●Quick Start Guide7Attaching the pedestalTo help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the

70Problem ActionsHDMISound is unusualSet the sound setting of the connected equipment to ●“2ch L.PCM”.Check the “HDMI1 / 2 Input” setting in the Sound

On screen messages ●Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.71Message Meaning / ActionAll tuning data will be erased “Shipping Condition” will erase all

72Message Meaning / ActionPIN incorrect! The PIN number you entered is wrong.●Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices.Communication erro

Maintenance ●●GlossaryOn screen messages ●FAQs, etc.73First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.Display panel, Cabinet, PedestalRegular car

74A Accessories ······································································· 6 Analogue Tuning Menu ······································

Specifications ●Index ●●LicenceFAQs, etc.75SpecificationsGEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu

TVEXITDIRECT TV RECOPTIONRETURNTEXTPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDMENUNASPECTINPUTTV AVRECSD CARDLAST VIEWjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzabc def8Remote ControlCursor but

Identifying Controls ●Quick Start GuideCommonInterfaceFTVAV9Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following