Panasonic Viera TH-C46FD18 - User Manual

Operating Instructions
46” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(46.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 46” de Plasma
(46,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-C46FD18
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. TQB2AA0803
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
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:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Viera TH-C46FD18 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	Viera TH-C46FD18
Category	Plasma TV
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe operation and handling of the device.

Setup and Operation Warnings

Setup and Power Cord Safety

Instructions for setting up the TV and safe handling of the power cord.

Accessories and Optional Items

Included Accessories Check

List of items included with the TV and a guide to verify they are present.

Basic Connections

Antenna and AV Equipment Setup

Guide to connecting antennas, DVD recorders, VCRs, and other AV equipment to the TV.

Identifying Controls

TV Controls and Indicators

Overview of the TV's physical controls, indicators, and input connectors.

Remote Control Functions

Detailed explanation of the remote control buttons and their functions for operating the TV.

Initial Setup

First Time Setup Wizard

Guide for the initial setup, including language selection and clock adjustment.

Automatic Channel Setup

Channel Scanning Process

Steps to perform an automatic scan to find and set up available TV channels.

Watching TV

Basic Viewing and Channel Selection

How to turn on the TV, select channels directly, and basic viewing operations.

Viewing from SD Card

Photo Viewer Setup

Steps to insert an SD card and access the photo viewer for displaying images.

Watching Videos and DVDs

Selecting Input Sources

Guide to selecting external video sources like DVD players, VCRs, or game consoles via the Input Select menu.

VIERA Link Setup

Configuring VIERA Link Settings

How to enable and set up VIERA Link for integrated control of compatible devices.

Displaying PC Screen

Connecting and Selecting PC Input

Steps to connect a PC and select it as the input source to display the computer screen.

Using Menu Functions

Navigating TV Menus

How to access and navigate through the various menu options for picture, sound, and other settings.

Advanced Picture and Sound Settings

Advanced Picture Adjustments

Detailed adjustments for picture quality including color, sharpness, and noise reduction.

Channel and Program Locking

Setting Up Channel Lock

How to lock specific channels or programs to prevent viewing objectionable content.

Editing and Setting Channels

Manual Channel Editing

Steps for manually editing, adding, or skipping channels in the channel list.

Closed Caption Settings

Enabling Closed Caption

How to turn on and configure closed captioning for digital and analog broadcasts.

Using the Timer Functions

Setting Sleep Timer

How to set the sleep timer to automatically turn off the TV after a specified period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Troubleshooting Display Issues

Common display problems like noise, frozen images, or dark spots and their solutions.

Troubleshooting Sound and Remote Issues

Solutions for sound problems, recording issues, and remote control malfunctions.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Display Panel

Specific instructions for gently cleaning the TV's sensitive display panel surface.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Detailed list of the TV's electrical, physical, and performance specifications.

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)

Warranty Coverage Details

Information on what is covered under the limited warranty, including parts, labor, and service types.

Customer Services Directory

Contacting Panasonic Support

Information on how to contact Panasonic for product assistance, parts, and accessories.