Panasonic 50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50gt50 Owners Manual

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Connections
Connection Panels
VHF/UHF Antenna•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and inte\
ractive television.
  Antenna or Cable connection
 Cable 
●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. 
●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to en\
joy HD programming. 
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI o\
r Component Video cable. (p. 12)
Note
 
●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in thi\
s manual are not supplied with the TV. 
●When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the \
power cord plug from the wall outlet first. 
●For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com/help
www.panasonic.ca
Power Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections have 
been made.)Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
SD card 
slot 
Back of the TV
USB1/2/3 
terminal
Ethernet
connector
 
●For , ,  connections, please refer to 
p. 12
PC 
terminal 
						

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  AV cable connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use  HDMI terminals
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Component/AV 
adapter (not in use)
white white
red red
 To use  COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
white
red red
blue
green/
yellow
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
playerAV Equipment
white
red
red
blue
green
Component/AV  
adapter
 To use  COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow white red
yellow
white
red or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
Component/AV  
adapter
white
red
green/
yellow
(not in use)
white
redyellow
Note
 
●In some cases, it is not possible to connect depending on the type of ca\
ble or equipment. 
●The Green/Yellow terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) 
connection. When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection, the Yellow connector (Video) should be 
inserted into Green/Yellow connection.
  Input select:  
Comp.
Videoselect
   (For more details, please refer to eHELP (p. 17). ) 
						

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  Audio connection
DIGITAL 
AUDIO INe.g. Amplifier Audio equipmentOptical cable
  PC / Computer connection (VGA)
PC OUT Computer
RGB PC cable Audio cable
Connect cable which matches the 
audio out terminal on the computer
Audio OUT
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
white whitered red
Component/AV adapter
(not in 
use)
  Cable Binding Instructions
To attachhole
Insert
To bundle
To remove
To loosen Keep pushing 
both sides till 
they snap Snaps
Set
hooks knobKeep pushing 
the knob
Cable clamper
 
●Do not bundle the Antenna cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). 
●Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. 
●When using the options, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables. 
						

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Identifying Controls
Note
 
●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. 
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
 Remote control
Front of the TV Back of the TV
Volume up/down
 Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light) Selects channels 
in sequence
Remote control sensor within about 23 feet 
(7 meters) in front of the TV set
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast 
Automatic Tracking System) 
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Displays 3D settings. (p. 16)
Select source to watch
Displays or removes the information banner
Displays Main Menu
Displays Option Menu for special 
functions (when available)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
Sound Mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom 
Volume up/down
Switches to previously viewed 
channel or input
External equipment operations  Closed caption On/Off
Lights the buttons for 5 seconds 
Press again to turn off the button lights 
Selects Secondary Audio  Programming
Exits from Menu screen
Displays VIERA Connect Home screen
Displays VIERA TOOLS menu 
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Operates the Favorite channel list function
Viewing from external media (SD/USB)
Channel up/down, when viewing from ANT/
Cable source
Numeric keypad to select any channel or 
press to enter alphanumeric input in menus
Use for digital channels
Displays eHELP (built-in manual) (p. 17)
•  An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while 
using it.
POWER button
Changes the input mode 
Chooses Menu and 
Submenu entries
(Press and hold down for 
MENU function) 
						

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First Time Setup
The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time, after the power cord 
is inserted into a wall outlet and the “Auto power on” is set to “\
No”. 
(Press MENU 
--> Setup --> Advanced setup -->Auto power on )
or
Turn the TV on with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home Use”)
If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation scree\
n will be 
displayed.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again and select “Home \
Use”, do one of 
the following:•  Press and hold down the rear POWER button for at least five seconds.
•  Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug in again.
 
●ANT/Cable setup
Select and set the settings according to your ANT/Cable environment.  
Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen, to start the scanning process. 
After scanning is finished completely, press OK to continue.
 
●Label the inputs for easy identification
To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. 
 
●Configure Network settings
Select the Network type and select the setting mode. 
If you select “Wireless (WiFi)”, start “Wireless network sett\
ings” 
Select “Automatic” or set “Manual” setting, start connection\
 test. 
When you complete “Network settings” successfully, the completion screen will be 
displayed. 
 
●Adjust the Clock
Select the clock mode and set other settings. 
When “Auto” is selected, clock will be set automatically according\
 to Time zone 
and DST. 
Complete First time setup
Completion screen is displayed.
You can repeat the First time setup   • Press  MENU --
> Setup  --
> First time setup 
To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, 
gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input.  
						

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Precautions for Viewing 3D Images
 Cautions During Viewing   Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cell\
ular phones or personal transceivers) near the 
3D Eyewear.  Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.
  If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz)\
 are used, the light within the room may appear 
to flicker. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
  Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly. 3D images will not appear correctly if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside d\
own or back-to-front.
 For comfortable viewing  View from at least the recommended distance (3 times the effective height of the screen), 
  Recommended Distance:  
  For a 50-inch television, 6.23’ (1.9 m) or more. For a 55-inch television, 6.89’ (2.1 m) or more.
 
 When the top and bottom area of the screen are blackened, such as when p\
laying movies, view the screen at a distance 
3 times further than the height of the actual image. (That makes the vi\
ewing distance closer than above recommended 
distance.)
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if your skin feels unusual.
  In rare cases, the paint or materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause a\
n allergic reaction.
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience any redness, pai\
n, or itching on the nose or temples.
  Prolonged use may cause such symptoms due to excess pressure, which may \
result in the user feeling unwell.
  Use the 3D Eyewear where there is no interference from other devices wit\
h Bluetooth® signals.
Viewing 3D images
The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:  •  A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is c\
onnected via HDMI cable.
•  3D TV broadcast (program)
•  3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.
•  3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cabl\
e.
Optional Accessories (p. 8)
* For more detail on usage of 3D Eyewear (Power button, Accessories and how to register etc.), please refer to operating 
manuals for the purchased 3D Eyewear. 3D experience differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear.
Using the 3D Eyewear Turn on the 3D Eyewear Make sure that registration is finished completely.  Put on the 3D Eyewear
Viewing 3D imagesWhen the HDMI receives information in which 3D mode is detected, 3D imag\
es are automatically displayed 
according to the signal.
If the 3D images are not displayed correctly, or if the images cause discomfort, the images can be adjusted by 
“3D format select” or “3D settings”.
 
●Change the view 3D ⇔
2D, 3D settings
After Use Turn off the 3D Eyewear. After using the 3D Eyewear, store it in the case.
Change the view 3D⇔ 2D
 
■Simply switches 3D  ⇔
 2D images (Auto mode)
(example)
3D format select
3D
2D
 select
 OK
 
●  Switches to Manual mode 
Viewing 3D images on TV 
						

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Using eHELP (Built-in Manual)
Display eHELP[Top page]
When you enter eHELP again after exit, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on.
You can select “TOP PAGE” or “LAST PAGE”.
 
●The eHELP icon is also available through VIERA TOOLS.
 select
 next
Select the desired page from the menu
Categories MenusSub menus Desired page
 select
 next
 select
 next
select
Change the menus using  ▲/ ▼
 To return to the previous menu/layer
 To exit eHELP
Operate eHELP
MenuPicture
Audio
Timer Lock
Setup
Network
Setup 1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
Bluetooth settings
Anti image retention Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
3D settings
“Go to Menu” is available depending on the situation or condition.\
Display the Menu related to the explanation page after exiting eHELP.
eHELP (built-in manual) helps you understand how to easily operate the TV features by pressing the HELP 
button.      
						

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
free cloth.
  If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, m\
ild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water), and th\
en wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth 
to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry\
 cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
  Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other\
 hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the \
quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.  If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cl\
oth dry. Use this cloth to  wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
  Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with \
the surface of the Plasma TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
  Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, a\
nd thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. 
  Do not let articles made from rubber or PVC be in contact with the TV for long periods of time.
Pedestal
 CleaningWipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly di\
rty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small 
amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry \
cloth.
Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating.\
 
(If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied \
with the cloth.)
  Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the\
 pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
Power cord plug
Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust\
 can lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral dev\
ices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim 
any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from u\
sage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
Questions Answers
Why doesn’t the Remote 
Control work?
 Check that the batteries are fresh, are of the same type and are 
installed with the correct polarity (+ & -).
 To operate other devices, such as changing channels when using 
Cable or Satellite boxes or operating non-Panasonic Blu-ray 
players, use the remote supplied with the device.
Why is there no picture or just 
a blue, black or snowy screen 
being displayed?
 Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is turned on (front 
red LED light should be on, not blinking).
 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source. Ensure all connections are correct and secure.  When using external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD 
player, check that the device is on and functioning correctly.
  Press MENU on the TV’s remote control. If the menu is displayed, 
then the TV is working; recheck above steps.
Why is the screen blank and the 
power indicator blinking? The TV has gone into shutdown mode to protect itself. Try unplugging it for a 
few minutes and connecting it again. If there was a temporary power surg\
e 
on the AC line it may now be OK. If the  blinking returns, call 1-877-95-VIERA 
(U.S.A.) or 1-866-330-0014 (Canada).
How do I display eHELP (built-in Manual) ?   Press HELP on the TV’s remote control to display eHELP. (p. 17)  
						

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Specifications
TC-P50GT50TC-P55GT50
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
(Rated power / Standby power)429 W / 0.2 W 440 W / 0.2 W
Display PanelPanel SystemPlasma Display panel
Screen size 50 ” class 
(49.9 inches measured diagonally) 55 ” class
(55.1 inches measured diagonally)
W × H × Diagonal 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm) 48.0 ” × 27.0 ” × 55.1 ”
(1,221 mm × 686 mm × 1,401 mm)
Number of pixels 1920 × 1080
Speaker Output 18 W [4 W + 4 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature: 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)        Humidity:\
 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection
Terminals
VIDEO IN RCA PIN (VIDEO, AUDIO-L, AUDIO-R)
COMPONENT IN RCA PIN (Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L, AUDIO-R)
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 TYPE A Connector (supports “HDAVI Control 5” function)
USB 1/2/3 USB2.0 Type A connector
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
PC IN D-SUB 15PIN (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA)
OTHERS SD CARD slot, ETHERNET (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
DimensionsIncluding pedestal
(W × H × D)46.1 ” × 29.7 ” × 13.2 ”
(1,170 mm × 754 mm × 335 mm) 50.6 ” × 32.3 ” × 14.1 ”
(1,285 mm × 818 mm × 357 mm)
TV Set only
(W × H × D) 46.1 ” × 27.7 ” × 1.6 ” (1.9 “)
(1,170 mm × 704 mm × 41 mm (47 mm)) 50.6 ” × 30.3 ” × 1.6 ” (1.9 “)
(1,285 mm × 769 mm × 41 mm (47 mm))
Mass  Including pedestal
59.6 lb. (27.0 ) NET 71.7 lb. (32.5 ) NET
TV Set only 50.8 lb. (23.0 
) NET 62.9 lb. (28.5 ) NET
Wireless LAN
Standard Compliance and
Frequency Range *1,*2
IEEE 802.11a/n :
    5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz, 5.47 GHz - 5.85 GHz
IEEE 802.11b/g/n :
    2.400 GHz - 2.4835 GHz 
Access ModeInfrastructure mode
SecurityWPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
WEP (64bit/128bit)
*
1 The frequency and channel differ depending on the country.
*2 802.11b/g/n CH1 ~ CH11 only use for United States and Canada.
 Bluetooth 
Standard Compliance Bluetooth® 3.0
Frequency Range2.402GHz~2.480GHz
  Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate. 
						

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 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Plasma TelevisionLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing 
Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of\
 the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product wit\
h 
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished e\
quivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase 
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
PLASMA TV CATEGORIES PARTSLABORSERVICE
Up to 42” (diagonal) 1 (ONE) YEAR1 (ONE) YEAR Carry-In
46” (diagonal) and larger On-Site
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, 
there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the \
Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable 
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced 
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product 
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is requir\
ed for Limited Warranty 
service.
On-Site or Carry-in Service
For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico cal\
l 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and\
 
does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It \
is possible that certain on-site repairs will not be 
completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the pro\
duct, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for shop 
diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO\
T COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or r\
etained images on the glass panel resulting 
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded \
standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, 
or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not suppl\
ied by the warrantor, or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, mi\
sapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper mainten\
ance, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts 
of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE 
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE 
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an in\
stalled unit if applicable, or travel to and from the 
servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential damages, or limitations on how long an 
implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rig\
hts which vary from state to state. If 
a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service 
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the \
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE 
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.