Panasonic TC-P50S1

TM
Quick Start Guide
(See page 8-18)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 8-18)
Operating Instructions
42”/46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P42S1
TC-P46S1
TC-P50S1
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Panasonic TC-P50S1 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	TC-P50S1
Category	Plasma TV
Language	English

Summary

Operating Instructions

Quick Start Guide

Guide for initial setup and basic operations.

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

General guidelines for safe product use.

Handling Power and Setup

Guidelines for power cord, setup, and potential issues.

Attaching the Pedestal

Assembling the Pedestal

Step-by-step guide for attaching the TV stand.

Pedestal Setup

Instructions for correctly positioning and securing the pedestal.

Connection References

Reference of Connection Terminals

Visual guide to various input/output terminals.

Basic Connection

Connecting Antenna and Cable Box

Instructions for setting up antenna and cable TV.

Connecting DVD Recorder or VCR

Guide for connecting recording devices.

AV Cable Connections

HDMI Connections

How to connect using HDMI for high-definition video/audio.

Component Connections

How to connect using Component Video cables.

Identifying Controls

TV Controls and Indicators

Locating and understanding TV buttons and lights.

Remote Control Layout

Explanation of the remote control buttons and functions.

First Time Setup

Initial Power On

Steps to turn on the TV for the first time.

Language and Environment Setup

Selecting language and viewing environment.

Auto Channel Setup

Scanning for available TV channels.

Watching TV

Channel Selection

How to change channels.

Using VIERA TOOLS

Displaying VIERA TOOLS

Accessing the VIERA TOOLS menu.

Viewing from an SD Card

Inserting the SD Card

How to insert and recognize an SD card.

Selecting and Viewing Photos

Browsing and displaying images from an SD card.

Watching Videos and DVDs

Input Selection

Choosing the source device for video playback.

Operating External Equipment

VIERA Link Setting

Displaying the VIERA Link Menu

Configuring VIERA Link

Setting up and enabling VIERA Link features.

How to Use Menu Functions

Accessing the Menu

Adjustments and Configurations

VIERA Link Control and Speaker Output

Picture and Audio Settings

VIERA Link HDAVI Control

HDAVI Control Operations

Overview of functions enabled by HDAVI Control.

Displaying VIERA Link Menu

Controlling Connected Equipment

VIERA Link Connections

Connecting VIERA Link Devices

Setting Up VIERA Link

Enabling and configuring VIERA Link after connection.

VIERA Link HDAVI Control (Continued)

Automatic Input Switching and Playback

Lock

Displaying the Lock Menu

Setting Passwords and Lock Modes

Configuring lock settings and passwords.

Editing and Setting Channels

ANTCable Setup

Auto Program and Scanning

Closed Caption

Displaying Closed Caption Menu

Using Timer

Displaying Timer Menu

Setting OnOff and Sleep Timers

Configuring automatic power on/off and sleep functions.

Recommended AV Connections

Ratings List for Lock

U.S. Ratings and Canadian Ratings

Technical Information (Continued)

VIERA Link HDAVI Control Information

Details on HDMI and VIERA Link compatibility.

Digital Audio Out and Picture Mode

Care and Cleaning

Display Panel Care

Troubleshooting (FA)

Image Issues (Noise, Distortion)

Solutions for visual problems.

Remote Control and Recording Issues

Screen Issues

Sound Issues

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

Limited Warranty Coverage

Details on warranty period and service.

Warranty Limits and Exclusions

Limited Warranty (for Canada)

Warranty Service and Limitations

Canada-specific warranty terms and contact info.

Setup Instructions

Connecting HD Device

How to connect high-definition equipment.

Input Selection

Child Safety

Safety Tips for Flat Panel Displays