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TC-P50U20P
Plasma Television
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.
English
TQB4TC0019

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  • Page 1 TC-P50U20P Plasma Television 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. English TQB4TC0019...
  • Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Amplifier with Personal Speaker System computer DVD Recorder DVD player Set top box Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non- commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode Be sure to Read video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video ●...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic may result.) dealer to perform setup. ●...
  • Page 5 Caution ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug ●...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options

    Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●...
  • Page 7 Optional accessories 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. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV Screw for fixing the TV onto the...

  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the main lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the main plug at the socket outlet first. Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV...
  • Page 9 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial AC 110 - 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) RCA cable RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR...

  • Page 10: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote control 5 VIERA Link (p. 35) ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu 6 OK ● POWER Confirms selections and choices ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme MENU SURROUND SOUND 7 Option Menu (p. 14) ●...
  • Page 11 3 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. 21) 4 Power LED ● Standby: red On: green ● When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode.

  • Page 13: Basic Features ● Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on POWER ● POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11). MENU SURROUND SOUND INFO EXIT Select TV mode OPTION RETURN Select a channel ● To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39 ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER...
  • Page 14 Watching TV Other useful functions Display information banner INFO Display information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Example Channel position and name 1 BBC 23:35 All Analogue Channels CH 02 5.5Hz Prompt Street Channel Status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On ●...
  • Page 15 Other useful functions Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Selects Audio Mode for watching TV. Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. ● Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) Display the previously viewed channel or input mode Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily LAST Press again to return to the present view...

  • Page 16: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 40, 41 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. POWER Display the input selection menu MENU...
  • Page 17 Start recording 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. 35), select the code “73”.
  • Page 18 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature POWER MENU SURROUND SOUND INFO EXIT Select a feature OPTION RETURN select access ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL VIERA Link Control LAST Follow the operation of each feature...
  • Page 19 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER Display the menu ● MENU Displays the functions that can be set MENU SURROUND SOUND (varies according to the input signal) EXIT INFO Select the menu...
  • Page 20 Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture (p. 21) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Channel Colour Set Tuning Menu Vivid Colour Channel List Edit Access Auto Tuning Access Picture Menu Manual Tuning Access Eco Mode P-NR...
  • Page 21 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
  • Page 22 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) ● The selected mode affects all input signals. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. ●...
  • Page 23 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Switches to a wide view ● Input VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) ● Options change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs.
  • Page 24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) VIERA Link ● VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p. 35). Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 37) Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions (Off / On) (p.

  • Page 25: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house. Select TV mode POWER MENU SURROUND SOUND INFO EXIT Display the menu MENU OPTION RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL Picture Sound select Setup...
  • Page 26 Tuning and Editing Channels Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name) Channel List Edit Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide You can hide unwanted Channel List Editor : reveal BBC1 channels. The hidden ***** : hide (skip) channels cannot be ***** select...

  • Page 27: Child Lock

    Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu POWER MENU MENU SURROUND SOUND...

  • Page 28: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 16 POWER Display the menu MENU MENU SURROUND SOUND INFO...

  • Page 29: Shipping Condition (Reset Settings)

    Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). POWER MENU SURROUND SOUND Display the menu EXIT INFO MENU Select “Setup” OPTION RETURN access Main Menu Picture Sound...

  • Page 30: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo Mode: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera. Video Mode: Play back video recorded on a digital video camera. Music Mode: Play back music recorded on a digital recorder. When these functions are used, the audio signal is output from audio output terminals, but video signals are not output.
  • Page 31 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card. Insert the SD Card, and then select “Photo” mode (p. 30) Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card are displayed. ●...
  • Page 32 Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Video mode Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats. Access to “Video” mode (p. 30) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card are displayed.
  • Page 33 Sound Settings You can enjoy multi-channel sound by connecting an amplifier to the HDMI (ARC). To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) Display the Option menu ● OPTION It may take several seconds for the changes Option Menu...
  • Page 34 Using Media Player Listening from SD Card Music mode Music mode supports MP3 file format. Insert the SD Card, and then select “Music” mode (p. 30) ● Media Player Music Folder view To display the information of the INFO highlighted folder or music Folder1 Folder2 Folder3...

  • Page 35: Viera Link Functions

    VIERA Link “ Control ” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 36 HDMI cable and/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: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
  • Page 37 Features available Channel download Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder. Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. Power on link Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link”...

  • Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
  • Page 39 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker Selection Speaker control Access and control the speaker volume You can control the theatre speaker with 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”...

  • Page 40: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 49). Rear of the TV Camcorder / Game equipment Side of the TV...
  • Page 41 Aerial To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player Satellite dish To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite cable Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 36, 43) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable...

  • Page 42: Technical ● Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation Sys select CATV CH DISPLAY RECEIVE CHANNEL – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 43 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 44 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗...
  • Page 45 ● 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.) Data format for Card browsing ●...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).

  • Page 47: Faqs

    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 the aerial.
  • Page 48 FAQs Problem Actions ● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise) (p. 21). Chaotic image, noisy ● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the No image can be displayed minimum? (p.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications TC-P50U20P Power Source AC 110 - 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 330 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 127 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 1,105 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) ×...

  • Page 50: Licence

    ● HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 51 MEMO...
  • Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. l a i Web Site: http://panasonic.net Printed in Thailand Panasonic Corporation 2010 TQB4TC0019...

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