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Model No. TC-P50ST30H Operating Instructions 50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 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 TQB2AC0040-1 Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner 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 VCR Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Notice for Digital terrestrial broadcasting functions • Any functions related to Digital broadcasting will work in the areas where the digital terrestrial broadcasting services are received. Consult your local Panasonic Dealer with coverage areas. • This TV has the capability for Digital broadcasting specifications. But future Digital broadcasting 2 services cannot be guaranteed. Licence Contents DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. Be Sure to Read Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Safety Precautions ·····································4 Dolby Laboratories. (Warning / Caution) DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are Notes ··························································5 trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Quick Start Guide HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Accessories / Options ·································6 trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United Basic Connection········································9 States and other countries. Identifying Controls ···································10 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Auto Tuning ··············································12 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Basic Features Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Using “VIERA Connect” ····························16 Corporation. Watching TV ·············································17 “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) ···········21 This product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,193,000 Watching External Inputs ··························22 until 28 August, 2011. Viewing 3D images ···································24 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················30 S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video How to Use the Menu Functions ··············31 Electronics Standard Association. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Advanced Features Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other Tuning and Editing Channels ···················40 countries. Child Lock ·················································44 This product is licensed under the AVC patent Input Labels ··············································45 portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·········46 use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) Updating the TV Software ························47 decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer Using Media Player ··································48 engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity Using Network Services ···························58 and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall VIERA Link Functions ·······························68 be implied for any other use. Additional information External Equipment ··································72 may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// www.mpegla.com. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. Technical Technical Information································75 Maintenance ·············································81 FAQs·························································82 Specifications ···········································85 3 Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Safety Precautions Safety Precautions • • Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. • Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. • Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. • Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. AC 110 - 120 V, If you find any 60 Hz abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! Power source Do not insert foreign objects into the TV • This TV is designed to operate on: • Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV • AC 110 - 120 V, 60 Hz through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.) Do not remove covers and Do not place the TV on sloped or NEVER modify the TV yourself unstable surfaces • Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are • The TV may fall off or tip over. accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) • Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. Do not expose to rain or excessive Use only the dedicated pedestals / moisture mounting equipment • To prevent damage which might result in • Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to be exposed to dripping or splashing water and perform setup. objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must • Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging not be placed on top of or above the TV. brackets (p. 8). Do not expose to direct sunlight and Do not allow children to handle SD Card other sources of heat • As with any small object, SD Cards can be • Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and swallowed by young children. Please remove other sources of heat. SD Card immediately after use and store out of To prevent the spread reach of children. of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times 4 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug • This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. Transport only in upright position • Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10 • When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. Safety Precautions | Notes 10 10 7 • If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual. (cm) Do not block the rear air vents • Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel • This may cause damage resulting in injury. The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling. Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. Typical still images • Programme number and other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • Video game • Computer image To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 82) Auto power standby function • The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: • no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode • [Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 19) • no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 39) Keep the TV away from these types of equipment • Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound. • Equipment