Operating Instructions Plasma Television
Model No. TH-P42C10D TH-P42C10K TH-P42C10M TH-P42C10P TH-P42C10R TH-P42C10S TH-P42C10T TH-P50C10D TH-P50C10K TH-P50C10M TH-P50C10P TH-P50C10R TH-P50C10S TH-P50C10T
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
TQBC2456 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
2 Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read zzSafety Precautions...... 4 (Warning / Caution) zzNotes...... 5 Enjoy rich multimedia zzMaintenance...... 8
Quick Start Guide SD card zzAccessories / Options...... 6 zzIdentifying Controls...... 8
Camcorder zzBasic Connection...... 10 zzAuto Tuning...... 12 Quick Start Guide
Personal computer Basic Features Amplifier with DVD recorder Set top box zzWatching TV...... 14 Speaker system zzViewing Teletext...... 16
zzWatching Videos and DVDs...... 18 Basic VCR DVD player
Advanced Features zzHow to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)...... 20 zzEditing Channels...... 24 zzControl Channel Audience...... 25 zzTuning Channels...... 26 zzInput Labels...... 28 zzRestore Settings...... 29 zzVIERA Tools...... 30
zzDisplaying PC Screen on TV...... 31 Advanced zzViewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)...... 32 zzVIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”...... 34 zzExternal Equipment...... 40
Technical Features zzTechnical Information...... 42 zzFAQs...... 45 zzSpecifications...... 47 z zLicence...... 48 Technical
3 Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead zzInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire. zzEnsure that the mains plug is easily accessible. zzEnsure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. zzDo not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. This may cause electrical shock. zzDo not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. This may cause fire or electrical shock. zzDo not damage the mains lead. A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock. zzDo not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. zzDo not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. zzDo not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. zzDo not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. zzDo not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!
AC 220–240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42C10P, TH-P50C10P only: AC 110–240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)
zzMains plug types vary between countries.
Power source Do not place foreign objects inside zzThis TV is designed to operate on AC 220–240 V, the TV 50 / 60 Hz. (TH-P42C10P, TH-P50C10P only: AC zzDo not allow any objects to drop into the TV through 110–240 V, 50 / 60 Hz) the air vents. Fire or electrical shock may result.
Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself Do not place the TV on sloped or High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock. unstable surfaces zzHave the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your zzThe TV may fall off or tip over. local Panasonic dealer.
Use only the dedicated pedestals / Keep liquids away from the TV zzTo prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, mounting equipment z do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. zUsing an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may zzDo not place containers with water (flower vase, make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. z shelves above, etc. zUse approved pedestals (p. 7) / mounts (p. 6).
Do not expose to direct sunlight Do not allow children to handle SD and other sources of heat Card zzAvoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other zzAs with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type by young children. Please remove SD Card of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV. immediately after use. 4 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug zzCleaning 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 zzThis 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 zzTransporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10
10 10 7
(cm) zzWhen using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. zzIn case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it. Do not block the rear air vents zzBlocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones zzIrreversible damage can be caused. Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel. zzThis may cause damage resulting in injury. The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury caused 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 zzProgramme number and other logos zzImage displayed in “4:3” mode zzVideo game zzComputer image To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45)
Auto power standby function zzIf no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. Keep the TV away from these types of equipment zzElectronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound. zzEquipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment. 5 Accessories / Options
Standard accessories
Check that you have the accessories and items shown R
POWER INPUT PC TV AV Remote Control MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER Batteries for the Cleaning cloth Pedestal ASPECT EXIT
S D C A z R ¨ zN2QAYB000370 D Remote Control (2) ¨p. 7 OPTION RETURN
RGYB TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD zzR6 (AA)
MUTE RECALL
POWER PROGRAMME
REC
Mains Lead Æ p. 10 Operating Instructions
TH-P42C10D TH-P42C10M TH-P42C10R TH-P42C10T TH-P50C10D TH-P42C10P TH-P50C10R TH-P50C10T TH-P42C10S TH-P42C10K TH-P50C10M TH-P50C10P TH-P50C10S TH-P50C10K
Caution zzThis product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Optional accessories
Wall-hanging bracket Caution z zzTY-WK4P1RW zIn order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. zzCarefully read the instructions accompanying the pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over. zzHandle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
Installing remote’s batteries
Close 1 Pull open 2
Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Hook Caution zzIncorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. zzDo not mix old and new batteries. zzDo not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). zzDo not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. zzDo not burn or breakup batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 6 Do notusethepedestalifitbecomeswarpedorphysicallydamaged. right polestothebasesecurely. Use thefourassemblyscrews Assembling thepedestal z z z z z z z z z Two ormorepeoplearerequiredtoinstallandremovetheTV. Ensure thattheTVdoesnotfallover. During set-up,makesurethatallscrewsaresecurelytightened. Do notuseanyotherTVanddisplays. Do notdisassembleormodifythepedestal. D A z z z z z z z z z If youusethepedestalwhileitisphysicallydamaged,personalinjurymayresult.ContactyournearestPanasonic Make surethatthescrewsaresecurelytightened. “L” or“R”markisstampedonthebottomofpole. the threads. Forcing theassemblyscrewswrongwaywillstrip If twoormorepeoplearenotpresent,the TV maybedropped,andpersonalinjuryresult. injury mayresult. If the TV isknockedorchildrenclimbontothepedestalwith TV installed,the TV mayfalloverandpersonal enough tosupportthe TV, anditmightfalloverbecomedamaged,personalinjurymayresult. If insufficientcareistakentoensurescrewsareproperlytightenedduringassembly dealer immediately. Otherwise the TV mayfall overandbecomedamaged,personalinjurymayresult. Otherwise the TV mayfall overandbecomedamaged,personalinjurymayresult. Caution Warning R z z Base Assembly screw(4)(silver) D z z TH-P42C10T TH-P42C10R, TH-P42C10S, TH-P42C10M, TH-P42C10P, TH-P42C10D, TH-P42C10K, TBL3EX0002 XYN5+F18FN M5×18
A A tofastentheleftand L B Attaching thepedestal Front z Assembly screw(4)(black) z z THEL060N z TBL3EX0003 TH-P50C10T TH-P50C10R, TH-P50C10S, TH-P50C10M, TH-P50C10P, TH-P50C10D, TH-P50C10K, M5×25
Use theassemblyscrews Securing theTV z z z z Make surethatthescrewsaresecurelytightened. Carry outtheworkonahorizontalandlevelsurface. installation Hole forpedestal View fromthebottom C z Pole(2) B Arrow mark z R:TBL3EA3007 L:TBL3EA3008
, thepedestalwillnotbestrong B tofastensecurely.
L R D 7 Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display Panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry. Caution zzDo not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object. zzTake care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality. Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. Caution zzTake care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure. zzTake care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances. This may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint. zzDo not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Identifying Controls
TV
Function Select SD card slot zzVolume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 22 - 23)
Change the channel up/down. When a function is displayed, press up/down to PC terminal adjust the setting of the selected function. When in standby mode, switches TV on. AV4 terminals Change the input mode Headphone jack Remote control signal receiver zzDo not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.
Mains power On / Off switch Power LED zzSwitch On to turn on the TV zzStandby: red On: green zzWhen using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
8 Volume Up/Down Sound Mute Numeric buttons Favourite Page(p.17) Teletext (p.16) Option Menu(p.15) OK VIERA Link(p.34) VIERA TOOLS (p.30) Aspect (p.15) Main Menu(p.20) (p. 43) Stereo /BilingualSoundSelection Standby On/Off switch Identifying Controls z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z options Easy settingforviewingandsound to quicklychangechannel Press afterselectingchannelpositions Confirms selectionsandchoices Press toaccessVIERA LinkMenu equipment &SDcard Displays functionsofthelinked the desiredaspect button repeatedlyuntilyoureach Also possiblebypressingthis Aspect Selectionlist Changes aspectratiofrom Setup Menus Press toaccessPicture,Soundand Switches TV OnorOff standby Switches soundmuteOnorOff When inStandbymode,switches TV On Changes channelandteletextpages button Calls uptheteletextpagestoredinblue Switches toteletextmode
Remote Control OPTION ASPECT POWER POWER TEXT MUTE RG MENU PC F.P. PROGRAMME SURROUND INPUT INDE TV YB X RECALL
OFF
REC
HOL S
D AV
EXIT
RETURN
C TIME
A R D D R Input modeselection Exit Coloured buttons Return Cursor buttons SD Card(p.32) Surround (p.22) Off Timer (p.15) operations (p.19) VCR /DVDPanasonicequipment Channel Up/Down Channel Information(p.14) Index (p.17) Hold z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Returns tothepreviousmenu Makes selectionsandadjustments Switches toSDCardviewingmode Returns tothenormalviewingscreen Switches surroundingsoundsetting period oftime Turn the TV off automaticallyafterafixed Selection list(p.18) AV –switchesto AV inputmodefromInput TV –switchesto TV mode(p.14) PC –switchestoinputmode(p.31) Selects channelinsequence Displays channelinformation mode) Returns totheteletextindexpage(teletext mode) (p.16) Holds thecurrentteletextpage(teletext Freeze /unfreezepicture(p.14) operation ofvariousfunction Used fortheselection,navigationand
9 Maintenance Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
Connecting aerial TV only
AC 220–240 V, Aerial 50 / 60 Hz Rear of the TV (TH-P42C10P, TH-P50C10P only: AC 110–240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)
AV IN
Mains lead (supplied)
MONITOR AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN OUT COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEOVIDEO VIDEOVIDEO ANT RF cable
LLLL
AUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIO
RRRR
Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fixed.
zzTo remove from the TV: Press both tabs and pull on main connector to release
tabs
Note zzMains plug types vary between countries. zzDo not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. zzDo not place the RF cable under the TV. zzTo obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. zzIf a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV. zzYour local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required. zzAny matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer. zzVIERA Link connection Æ p. 34 zzRead the manual of the equipment too. 10 TV, DVDRecorderorVCR 50 /60Hz) AC 110–240 V, TH-P50C10P only: (TH-P42C10P, 50 /60Hz AC 220–240V, VIDEO OUT Mains lead(supplied) AUDIO OUT RCA cable Connecting DVDRecorder/VCR DVD RecorderorVCR MONI RR LL VIDEOV AUDIOA OUT TO R AV UDIOA IDEO 1 IN RR LL VIDEOV UDIOA AV 2 IN Rear ofthe TV COMPONENT AV IN UDIO IDEO AV RF OUT 3 IN RF IN S VIDEO ANT RF cable RF cable Aerial 11
Basic Connection Quick Start Guide Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes 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 1 zzYou can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)
Select your language 2 OSD Language 1 select English ภาษาไทย Chinese Tiếng Việt Indonesia Français 2 store
MENU Select your area EXIT 3 Channel Plan Asia/W.Europe CIS/E.Europe China Hong Kong select NZ/Indonesia CATV/Other RETURN zzSelect “Asia/W.Europe” for use in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, etc. Select “CIS/E.Europe” for CIS Countries, Viet Nam, etc.
zzIf you select “CATV/Other” and press Channel Plan - CATV/Other - the OK button, the sub menu is Indian CATV South Africa displayed. American System American CATV Japan Start Auto Tuning 4 zzAuto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them. The sorted channel order depends Auto Tuning upon the TV signal, the broadcasting 2 CH4 system and reception conditions. Scan 1 120 EXIT
RETURN
Select the viewing environment 5 Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop 1 select zz“Home” is the recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for 2 set optimal picture / power consumption. “Shop” is for in-store display. zzHome: “Viewing Mode” in “Picture Menu” is set as “Normal”. (p. 22) Shop: “Viewing Mode” in “Picture Menu” is Auto Tuning is complete set as “Dynamic”. (p. 22)
If you select “Shop” by mistake Return to the “Home” or “Shop” Select “Home” Selection menu RETURN Automatic Demo Please select your viewing environment. Auto Tuning is Off On Home Shop complete zzOnce you press the OK button in this menu, the TV is set to “Shop” mode. Please reset all 1 settings to set to “Home” mode. Æ “Shipping select Condition” (p. 29) 2 set 12 z z z z How touseremotecontrol ON SCREENHELP Instructionsbox Many featuresavailableonthis TV canbeaccessedviatheOn-ScreenDisplay z z z z To resetallsettings If tuninghasfailed with MainspowerOn/Off switch. To editchannels If youturnedthe TV Off duringStandbymode lasttime,the TV willbe inStandbymodewhenyouturnthe TV On Note On-screen operationguide (example: SoundMenu) RETURN MENU SoundMenu EXIT MPX Speaker DistancetoWall Volume Correction Surround Headphone Volume Balance Treble Bass Mode Select RETURN Change EXIT Exit themenusystemandreturntonormalviewing screen Return tothepreviousmenu Access themenu/storesettingsafteradjustmentshavebeenmadeoroptionsset Switch pageswhentherearetwoormore Move thecursor/adjustlevelsselectfromarangeofoptions Move thecursor/selectmenu Open theMainMenu
Æ “EditingChannels”(p.24) Æ “Tuning Channels”(p.26) Stereo Over 30cm Off Music Æ “ShippingCondition”(p.29) Page down Page up +4 +4 12 1/2 0 0 Using theOn-ScreenDisplays menu. 13
Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide Watching TV Turn power on POWER POWER zzMains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) INPUT 1 TV
MENU OFF TIMER
ASPECT EXIT Select TV mode 2 TV zzAlso possible to select the mode using the TV button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 8)
OPTION TV 1 BBC CH02 5.5MHz PAL 16:9 Information banner appears whenever you HOLD select a channel zzFor details Æ below Select a channel 3 up zzTo select the two or three-digit channel or number, e.g. 39 down Æ 3 Æ 9 (in a short time) RECALL zzIf one or two-digit channel number Æ Æ quickly changes the channel
Note zzWhen the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.
Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture
Display Information banner Display Information banner RECALL zzAlso appears when changing channels Input mode zzTo set display timeout ¨¨ TV TV “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 23) 1 BBC Channel position / name CH02 1 BBC EXIT 5.5MHz PAL CH02 Channel number zzTo hide Æ 16:9 5.5MHz PAL Sound carrier 16:9 Colour system * * Colour system is displayed only when it is set Aspect ratio to other than “Auto”. ¨¨ “Colour System” in “Manual Tuning” (p. 27) ¨¨“AV Colour System” in Setup Menu (p. 23) Teletext Sound mute On (varies depending on the broadcasters) Teletext service available , , , 1 - 90 Audio mode (p.43) Off Timer remaining time zzFor settings Æ p.15 14 Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current channel OPTION Check or change the current channel status instantly 2 Æ change 1 select change the settings Channel Colour Set MPX Sets colour depth Æ “Picture Menu” (p.22) ¨¨“Sound Menu” (p.22) Teletext Character Set Volume Correction Sets the teletext language Æ “Setup Menu” (p.23) Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Note zzAlso possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 22–23). Off Timer Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
OFF TIMER MENU Main Menu Setup Menu Off Timer Off or Picture Child Lock Tuning Menu Sound OSD Language Setup Display Settings Press repeatedly VIERA Link Settings to set the time System Menu Select “Setup” 1 select SelectOther Settings “Off Timer” and set 1 select 2 access the time 2 change
zzTo cancel Æ Set to “0”, set to “Off” or turn the TV off. zzTo display the remaining time Æ Display Information banner (p. 14) zzWhen the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen. Change aspect ratio
ASPECT Aspect Selection
Change the aspect ratio 16:9 Basic 14:9 Just 4:3 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3
Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Select Change EXIT Selection List select the mode RETURN ASPECT 2 store Aspect Selection list 1 select zzTo change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT
Æ Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode TV Watching
16:9 14:9 Directly displays the image at “16:9” without Displays the image at the standard “14:9” distortion (anamorphic). without distortion.
Just 4:3 Displays a “4:3” image full-screen. Stretching is Displays the image at the standard “4:3” only noticeable at the left and right edges. without distortion.
4:3 Full Zoom1 Displays a “4:3” image enlarged horizontally to Displays a “16:9” letterbox or “4:3” image fit the screen. without distortion. zzHD signal only Zoom2 Zoom3 Displays a “16:9” letterbox (anamorphic) image Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic) full-screen without distortion. image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement). Note zzOnly “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode. zzOnly “16:9” is available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game”. zzNot available in teletext mode. zzAspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. Aspect mode can be memorised separately for each input mode. 15 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. Switch to Teletext Sub page number 1 TEXT zzDisplays Index << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> Current Time / date MENU (content varies 17:51 28 Feb depending on the page EXIT number TELETEXT broadcasters) INFORMATION F.P. zzPressing this button while watching TV programme directly Colour bar accesses to the favourite page stored in “blue”. RGYB TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD 2 Select the page (up to page 899) or or or R G Y B (Corresponds to the colour bar) To adjust contrast Æ MENU (press three times) Æ As white bar is displayed
TEXT EXIT To return to TV Æ or
To change mode Æ “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 23) What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide. zzFast overview of the teletext information available zzEasy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject zzPage status information at the bottom of the screen R G Available page up / down Æ B To select among subject blocks Æ To select next subject within the subject block Æ Y (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 17)
Using teletext conveniently Hold HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD To resume Æ
Reveal hidden data MENU R Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers R Re-hide Æ 16 Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up a favourite page INDEX Return to the main index page F.P. View a favourite page stored zzCall up the page stored in “blue”. zzFactory setting is “P103”. View in multiwindow Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once zzOperations can be made only in Teletext screen. MENU zzSelect Picture and text On or Off (Press twice)
FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU G Æ Æ
(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)
Corresponding colour button press and hold (As page is displayed) The number changes to white To change stored pages Æ Enter new Basic Colour button page number you want to press and hold change View sub page View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at top of the screen
To view specific sub page Viewing Teletext Viewing MENU Enter the 4- B Æ digit number Æ Æ example: P6
0 0 0 6 zzSub pages: The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters. It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV. Watch TV while waiting for update View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available. MENU P108 Appears View the Y when Y updating is updated completed page
Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the channel.) zzThe news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).
17 Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. zzTo connect the equipment Æ p. 10–11 You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. Display the Input select menu INPUT TV AV 1 AV
Select the input mode of the connected equipment 2 2 Input Selection watch AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 1 select PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV
zzYou can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. zzYou can label or skip each input modes Æ “Input Labels” (p. 28) View 3 Displays the selected mode
POWER PROGRAMME
REC Note zzIf the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
To return to TV Æ TV
18 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on
Play Playback videocassette / DVD
Stop Stop the operations
Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward
Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward
Pause Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
PROGRAMME Channel Up / Down Select channel
REC Record 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. Basic POWER Press and hold during the following operations .
Enter the appropriate code Æ See table below Press
Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder / DVD Player 70 (default) Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre 71 VCR 72 VIERA Link compatible equipments Æ “VIERA Link Control” (p. 38) 73
Note zzConfirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. and DVDs Videos Watching zzThe codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced. zzSome operations may not be possible on some equipment models.
19 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Display the menu 1 MENU zzDisplays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal)
MENU Select the menu EXIT 2 Main Menu 2 access Picture Sound Setup 1 select
RETURN (example)
Select the item 3 Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast 60 Brightness 0 Colour 50 select Sharpness 50 Colour Balance Normal Channel Colour Set 0 Colour Management On P-NR Min (example) Adjust or select 4 Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast 60 1 change Brightness 0 Colour 50 2 store or access Sharpness 50 (Required by some Colour Balance Normal functions) Channel Colour Set 0 Colour Management On P-NR Min (example) To return to TV at any time EXIT Æ
To return to the previous screen Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings RETURN Number and positions of alternatives zzTo reset the picture settings only Æ ¨¨“Reset to Defaults” in Picture Menu Colour Balance Normal (p. 22) To change menu changed zzTo reset the sound settings only pages Adjust using the slide bar ¨¨“Reset to Defaults” in Sound Menu up Sharpness 50 (p. 22) Æ CH moved zzTo reset all settings down ¨¨“Shipping Condition” in Setup Menu Go to the next screen (p. 29) Tuning Menu Access
displays the next screen
20 Overview Enter charactersbyfreeinputmenu z z z z User input UV AB uv ab Name z z z z To deleteall characters To deletea character numeric buttonswithinonesecond. You can alsosetthecharacterbypressingOKbuttonorother one. The characterissetautomaticallyifyouleaveforonesecond. When youpressanumericbutton,thecharacterchanges oneby You can setcharactersbyusingnumericbuttons. Depending onthereceivedsignals,availableitemsarevaried. Characters tablefornumericbuttons WX wx CD cd YZ EF efgh yz Setup Sound Picture GH ( 0 )+- Main Menu 12345 I ij Buttons JK 4 3 2 5 1 kl .* LM mn _ N 6 OPQR opq 789 Æ . 1!:#+-*_() a bc2 A BC Æ d ef3DEF g hi4GHI Characters j kl5JKL rs !: R ST B # t Buttons 9 8 7 6 0 SetupMenu 2 1 SoundMenu PictureMenu PictureMenu SoundMenu Other Settings VIERA LinkSettings OSD Language Tuning Menu Child Lock System Menu Display Settings Off Timer Reset toDefault HDMI1 Input Reset toDefault 3D-COMB P-NR Tint Channel ColourSe x.v.Colour Colour Management Colour Balanc Sharpnes Colour Brightnes Contrast Viewing Mode MPX Speaker DistancetoWall Volume Correction Surround Headphone Volume Balanc Treble Bass Mode set select e s s w xyz9WX Y Z p qrs7P QRS m no6MNO e t uv8 T UV Characters s s Space 0 t
Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Off Stereo Over 30cm Off Music Off Normal Normal On Reset Digital Reset On Min Store RETURN (p. 23) (p. 22) (p. 22) +4 +4 12 50 50 60 0 0 0 1/2 0 0 1/2 2/2 2/2 Tuning Menu VIERA LinkSettings Other Settings System Menu Display Settings Shipping Condition Manual Tuning Auto Tuning Channel ListEdit Intelligent AutoStandby Standby PowerSave Power offLink Power onLink VIERA Link Refresh Rate Picture Overscan Colour Matri System Information Software Licence Power Save AV ColourSystem Side Panel Teletext CharacterSet Teletext Playing TimeDispla Banner DisplayTimeout Input Labels x y Access Access Access Access Access Access Access 100Hz On SD Off Access Off Access Off On On Off Auto High Access English TOP 3 seconds On (p. 23) (p. 34) (p. 23) (p. 23) (p. 23) 21
Advanced How to Use Menu Functions How to Use Menu Functions Menu List Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Game : Game playing time is displayed only when connecting a game equipment zzSet for each input signal Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit Tint your taste zzFor NTSC or Component / HDMI input signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm) Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels Channel Colour Set for each reception channel zzSelect the channel you want to adjust and set this function Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Picture (Off / On) Colour Management zzNot valid on PC signal Increases the colour gradations (Off / Auto) x.v.Colour This is effective when watching HD moving pictures from an external equipment. zzHDMI input mode only Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a P-NR picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) zzNot valid on PC signal Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On) 3D-COMB zzFor PAL or NTSC signal reception only zzNot valid on S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu to the default settings Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Mode zzSet for each input signal Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio) Surround V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects zzSwitching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 9). Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm) Speaker Distance zzOver 30cm: Recommended when the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm. Sound to Wall zzUp to 30cm: Recommended when the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm. Selects stereo / monaural (Stereo / Mono) (p. 43) zzNormally: Stereo MPX zzStereo signal cannot be received: Mono zzM1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted Select to fit the input signal(Digital / Analogue) (p. 43) Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI1 Input zzHDMI input mode only zzHDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only zzNo setting for HDMI2 available Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Menu to the default settings
22 z z Menu z z Only availableitemscanbe selected. A different menuwillbedisplayedwhilePC orSDCardisused.(p.31,33) Setup Settings Other Menu System Settings Link VIERA Settings Display OSD Language Menu Tuning Child Lock Off Timer Shipping Condition Refresh Rate Overscan Picture Power Save Colour Matrix AV ColourSystem System Information Software Licence Intelligent Auto Standby Standby PowerSave Power offLink Power onLink VIERA Link Playing Time Display Banner DisplayTimeout Input Labels Side Panel Teletext Character Set Teletext Manual Tuning Auto Tuning Channel ListEdit Item (50Hz /100Hz) Changes theimageprocessingofpanel(dependingon theinputsignal) Off :Displayedtheimageinoriginalsize. On :Enlargedtheimagetohideedgeofimage. Selects thescreenareadisplayingimage Reduces brightnessofpicturetoeconomiseonpowerconsumption HD (highdefinition) Select SDorHDtoadjustsuitablecolourparametersfor(standarddefinition) equipment connectedto AV2 COMPONENT orHDMI1/HDMI2terminals Available onlywith480por 576pinputsignalsinanaturalcolourfromdigital (Auto /PAL /SECAMM.NTSCNTSC) Selects optionalcoloursystembasedonvideosignalsin AV mode Displays thesysteminformationofthis TV Displays thesoftwarelicenceinformation Resets allsettings,forexample,whenmovinghouse(p.29) the powerconsumption Makes unwatchedorunusedconnectedequipmentgointoStandbymodereduce reduce theconsumption Controls thepowerconsumptioninStandbymodeofconnectedequipmentto Sets tousePoweroff Link function(Off/On) Sets tousePoweronLinkfunction Sets touseVIERA Linkfunctions(Off/On) Displays thelengthoftimeforplayinggameinevery30minutes 10 sec.in1-sec.increments Sets howlongtheinformationbanner(p.14)staysonscreenfrom0(Nodisplay)to Labels orskipseachinputterminals(p.28) Increases thebrightnessofsidepanel Select teletextlanguage Teletext displaymode Changes languageforon-screendisplays Sets thechannelsmanually(p.27) Sets allchannelsautomatically(p.27) Skips theunwantedchannelsoredits(p.24) Locks achannel/ AV inputtopreventaccessit(p.25) (p. 15) Sets thetime TV automaticallyturnsOff (Off/153045607590minutes) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z This functionisavailablewhen“Viewing Mode”issetto“Game”. (High definition)signals. This functioncanbememorisedseparatelyforSD(Standard definition)andHD This functionisavailablewhenaspectsetto“16:9”. HD: Inputsignalisahighdefinitionsystem Other functionsin“VIERA LinkSettings”areavailablewhen“VIERA Link”issetto“On”. Set to“100Hz”normally Set to“On”ifnoiseisgeneratedontheedgeofimage. SD: Inputsignalisanormal TV system The recommendedsettingis“High”topreventpanel“imageretention” Adjustments /Configurations(alternatives) (TOP (FASTEXT) /List) (Off /On(With reminder)/On(Noreminder)) (Off /On) (English /CISE.EuropePersian) (p.36) (Off /On) (Off /LowMidHigh) (p.34) (p.36) (Off /On) (p. 36) (p.16) (Off /On) (Off /On) (p.36)
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Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Editing Channels You can change channel names and positions or hide unwanted channels. Select TV mode INPUT 1 TV TV MENU Display the menu EXIT 2 MENU
Select “Setup” 3 Main Menu 2 access RETURN Picture Sound RGYB Setup 1 select
Select “Tuning Menu” 4 Setup Menu 2 access Off Timer Off Child Lock Tuning Menu Access OSD Language 1 select Display Settings VIERA Link Settings SelectSystem Men u“Channel List Edit” 5 TuningOther SettingsMenu 2 access Channel List Edit Access Auto Tuning Manual Tuning 1 select To return to TV EXIT Æ 6 Set
Skip unwanted channels Channel List Edit You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Select a channel and add / delete Channel List Editor 2 zz 1 BBC1 add / delete To retune each channel (Manual 2 ***** Tuning) (p. 27) 3 ***** R 4 ***** : add 5 ***** 1 select : delete (skip) Æ 6 ***** 7 *****
Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Edit You can change the channel name and channel position. zzIf a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. 1 Select a channel to edit
Channel List Editor Page up 1 BBC1 2 ***** CH 3 ***** 4 ***** Page down 5 ***** select 6 ***** 7 ***** 2 Edit To change the name B Edit channel name Set characters RETURN Name (max. 5 characters) displayed when ABCDEFGH I JKLMN OPQRST selecting channels UVWX YZ 0123456 789! :# zzFor details Æ p. 21 Select abcdefgh i jklmn opqrst “Rename” uvw xyz( )+- .*_ Store
To move channel G G position select Select new position Store 24 watch it. When thelockedchannel/inputisselected,amessageappears;byenteringPINnumber, youcan You canlockspecificchannels/ AV inputterminalsand controlwhowatchesthem. Control Channel Audience Æ To returntoTV Select “ChangePIN”in“Child Lock”andenteranewPINnumbertwice. To change thePINnumber 3 2 1 z EXIT z RG Setting “Shipping Condition”(p.29)erases thePINnumberandall settings.
Note Select thechannel/inputtobelocked Select “ChildLockList” Enter thePINnumber(4digits) Child LockList-TVandAV Child Lock-PINEntr Child Loc 80 72 70 14 7 1 Child LockLis Change PI PIN Please enternewPI MENU AV AV BBC Nw CBBC E4 THREE BBC Name 2 1 k i k N Y t Appears whenthechannel/input islocked EXIT y N Inpu External External TV TV TV TV TV TV * Access t AV AV TV TV TV TV TV TV Ty pe 1 4 3 2 Control channelaudience Lock Set Select “ChildLock” Select “Setup” Display themenu MENU SetupMenu Other Settings VIERA LinkSettings OSD Language Tuning Menu Child Lock System Menu Display Settings Off Timer Setup Sound Picture Main Menu 2 2 1 1 set access select select Access Off z z z z z z z z Make anoteofthePINnumberincaseyouforgetit. Enter thePINnumbertwiceatfirstsetting. z z z z To jumptothenextblock ofchannels To cancelalllocks To lockall To cancel ¨ ¨ Select thelockedchannel/input Child Lock Æ G Æ Y 1 2 1 2 select access select access Æ Æ R 25 Editing Channels Advanced Control Channel Audience Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting. Select TV mode 1 TV
INPUT TV Display the menu MENU 2 MENU EXIT
Select “Setup” 3 Main Menu 2 access Picture Sound Setup 1 select
Select “Tuning Menu” 4 Setup Menu 2 access Off Timer Off Child Lock Tuning Menu Access OSD Language 1 select Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings
Select a function 5 Tuning Menu 2 access Channel List Edit Auto Tuning Access Manual Tuning AccessAccess 1 select
To return to TV EXIT Set Æ 6
26 For Auto Tuning, usingthebuttonsonsidepanelofTV Select achannelposition Set channelmanuallyafter Auto Tuning. Manual Tuning Use tomakesmalladjustmentsthetuningofanindividualchannel(affected byweatherconditions,etc.) Fine Tuning Start “AutoTuning” Automatically retuneallchannelsreceivedinthearea. z z z z z z Manual Tuning Start AutoTuning All tuningdatawillbeerased Colour System Sound System Fine Tuning 1 BBC1 M Auto Tuning z z z z z z Set SoundSystemandColourSystem,thenperformthisfunction. If tuninghasnotbeendonecompletely process areaddedtothelist.(p.24) Search beginsintheorderfromlowerchannelstohigherchannels.Channelsreceivedduringthis When theoperationiscompleted,channelatposition“1”willbedisplayed. All theprevioustuningsettingsareerased. If aVCRisconnectedonlywiththeRFcable,selectchannelposition“0”. Normally setColourSystem“Auto”. a n u a l
T u n i n g 1 RETURN EXIT Auto 5.5MHz Set allchannelsautomatically Set channelsmanually CH33 CH33 1 2 1 3 z 2 0 Settings aremadeautomatically Select achannel z Auto Tuning To returnto TV
S 2 c a n EXIT Start“Auto Tuning” Access “Auto Tuning” Pressrepeatedlyuntil“Auto Tuning” appears Æ “Manual Tuning” (below) Æ 1 Search andstore CH4 Manual Tuning 1 2 (p.8) 0 Auto Tuning
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Advanced Tuning Channels 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. zzTo select the input mode Æ p. 18 Display the menu 1 MENU
MENU Select “Setup” Main Menu 2 access EXIT 2 Picture Sound Setup 1 select
RETURN Select “Display Settings” 3 Setup Menu 2 access Off Timer Off Child Lock Tuning Menu OSD Language 1 select Display Settings Access VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings
Select “Input Labels” 4 Display Settings 2 access Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set English Side Panel High Input Labels Access 1 select Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
Select an input terminal and set 5 Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2 2 set AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 1 select PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 To return to TV HDMI2 HDMI2 EXIT Æ The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 18) or banner. zzIf “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.
User input You can name each input terminals freely. User input Set characters Name (max. 10 characters) RETURN 1 select ABCDEFGH I JKLMN OPQRST UVWX YZ 0 123456 789 !:# zzFor details Æ p. 21 2 access abcdefgh ijklmn opqrst uvwxyz( )+- .*_ Select “User input” Store
28 All settings(channels,picture,soundquality, etc.)arereset. Resets the TV toitsoriginalcondition,i.e.nochannelstunedin. Restore Settings Æ To returntoTV To retune TVchannelsonly, e.g.aftermovinghouse 2 1 EXIT
¨ z Follow theon-screeninstructions Check themessageandreset Confirm ¨ z All tuningdatawillbeerased MENU “Auto Tuning” will automaticallystartwhenMainspowerOn/Off switchisnextturnedOn.(p.12) Shipping Condition “Auto Tuning” (p. 27) Are yousure? Are yousure? EXIT RETURN EXIT 1 5 4 3 2 Restore Settings Set Select “ShippingCondition” Select “SystemMenu” Select “Setup” Display themenu MENU System Menu SetupMenu Shipping Conditio System Information Software Licenc Other Settings VIERA LinkSettings OSD Language Tuning Menu Child Lock System Menu Display Settings Off Timer Setup Sound Picture Main Menu e n Access Access Off Shipping Condition 1 2 1 2 1 2 select access select access select access 29 Input Labels Advanced Restore Settings VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card.
1 Display VIERA Tools Menu
EXIT 2 Select a feature 1 select
2 access
Follow the operation of each feature 3 VIERA Link Control (p. 38) The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control. When multiple devices are connected, an indicator VIERA Link Control appears below the icon so that one device can be selected.
Pause Live TV (p. 37) A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later. Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec (p. 37) What is on TV can be recorded immediately. Direct TV Rec To return to TV EXIT Speaker Control (p. 39) Æ or Theatre speaker can be set. Speaker Selection
SD card slideshow (p. 33) Photo slideshow will start. Slideshow
SD card photo view (p. 32) Photo folders are displayed. Photos
30 You canalsolistentoPCsoundwiththeaudiocableconnected. The screenofthePCconnectedto TV canbedisplayedonthe TV. Displaying PCScreenonTV PC menusetting z z Menu z z Other items To connectPC Setup Picture PC PC Setup Settings PC Advanced INPUT TV Æ p.22and23 Æ p.40 Item (changed asdesired) Defaults Reset to Gamma W/B LowB W/B LowR W/B HighB Defaults Reset to W/B HighR Sync Clock Phase V-pos H-pos Clock Resolution Input 1 To returntoTV Æ TV Select PCmode z z PC Press theOKbuttontoresetdefaultPicturesettings (S Curve/2.02.22.5) White balanceofdarkbluearea White balanceofdarkredarea White balanceofbrightbluearea Press theOKbuttontoreset to thedefaultSetupsettings z z z z White balanceofbrightredarea PC syncsignaltype Eliminates flickeranddistortion Adjusts verticalposition Adjusts horizontalposition Set totheminimumlevelifnoiseoccurs Switches toawideview z z Corresponding signals If “H-freq.”or“V-freq.” isshowninred,thesignalsmaynotbesupported. z z z z Options changedependingonsignals XGA (1,024×768/1,2801,366pixels) On Green:SynconsyncfromyourPC H &V:HorizontalandVertical syncfromyourPC(Mostcommonformat) Adjust afterClockadjustment VGA (640×480/852pixels), Adjustments /Configurations(options) (H &V/OnGreen) Æ p.44
z z Set totheminimumlevelifnoiseoccurs
2 1 repeatedly adjusted 1 and 2 31 VIERA Tools Advanced Displaying PC Screen on TV Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. zzDuring the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. zz“Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. It is shown with asterisks when the file has no record of the date. zzFor details on SD Cards Æ p. 44
To Insert SD Card To Remove SD Card
Label Press the surface centre of the card Push until a click is heard
Photo View 1 Insert the SD Card Access “Photo View” access 2 SD Card Photo View
POWER INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Select a folder to display the thumbnail EXIT 3 Photo View Mode 1 Folder view select
S 1/23 D C Folder name A 100_PANA 100_PANA 101_PANA 102_PANA 200_PANA R Number of pictures D 38 pictures 3 pictures 14 pictures 20 pictures 38 pictures 2 thumbnail OPTION RETURN Select 201_PANA ROOM Fruit Nature EXIT 7 pictures 1 picture 18 pictures 14 pictures zzThe files which are not in a folder will be Select RETURN R G Y B View collected to the folder named “/”. All pictures zzTo display all the photos Æ p. 33 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD (Folder View) Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed 4 Selected Error display photo (images that could not be loaded, etc.)
Photo View Mode 1 Folder view select 100_PANA 1/38 p1010001 p1010002 p1010003 p1010004 File name p1010001 MUTE SURROUNDRECALL Date 2008/10/23 Pixel 2 1600 x 1200 p1010005 p1010006 p1010007 p1010008 single view
Select EXIT zzSlideshow Æ p. 33 Select RETURN p1010009 p1010010 p1010011 p1010012 z Æ View zTo sort by date or month recorded p. 33 Slideshow Sort by Month Sort by Date To return to TV Selected photo (Thumbnail)
S information is displayed D C EXIT A R
D Æ or Displayed one at a time To return to the zzTo display / hide the operation guide Æ RECALL previous screen To the previous photo RETURN Single view Rotate Rotate 90° (counter-clockwise) EXIT Æ Select List To the next photo Rotate Rotate 90° (clockwise) Slideshow RETURN Operation guide (Single View) zzTo return to thumbnail Æ 32 Slideshow settings Start Slideshow z Display thelistofgroupssortedbysamedateor the samemonth. To sortbydateormonthrecorded Display thethumbnailofallphotosinSDCard. To displayallthephotos z Menu Photo ViewMode Photo ViewMode Number ofpictures Folder nam Pixel Date File nam z z View View Slideshow isdonewithinthethumbnail. The groupofthephotoswithoutrecorddateis shown as“Unknown”. Select Select Folder view Folder view Note 100_PANA menu Display the Select thephotoforfirstview MENU 1600 x1200 2008/10/23 100_PANA S 38 pictures p1010001 l i e RETURN Select EXIT RETURN Select EXIT d Viewing e s e h o w 1/23 1/38 Setup Repeat Interval 201_PANA 100_PANA 38 picture p1010009 p1010005 p1010001 All pictures 7 pictures s Select “Viewing Setup” Item (operate instep 101_PANA z p1010010 p1010006 p1010002 3 picture 1 picture ROOM z Viewing Setup Other items S (operate inPhotoView Mode) s o r t Sound Picture
b y
M Main Menu o n 102_PANA 18 picture 14 picture t p101001 p101000 p101000 h (Folder view) (Thumbnail) Fruit 1 7 3 s s S o r 200_PAN 14 pictures 20 pictures t
p1010012 p1010008 p1010004 b y
Nature D Slideshow repeat Select slideshowinterval a t e Æ p.22–23 A 4 ) G G G B Y 2 1
Start Slideshow access select Slideshow Photo ViewMode Photo ViewMode Photo ViewMode Number ofpictures Number ofpictures Date Month Adjustments /Configurations(alternatives) Pixel Date File nam (Off /On) Sort byMont Sort byDate View View Select Select View Select All pictures 100_PANA 100_PANA 1600 x1200 2008/10/23 18 pictures 2008/10/23 Slidesho 5 pictures p1010001 R RETURN Select EXIT RETURN Select EXIT e 2008 Oc RETURN Select EXIT 1/175 1/10 wF h 1/3 t (5 /1015306090120seconds) 2008/11/10 2008/10/23 18 pictures All pictures All pictures 5 pictures p1010009 p1010005 p1010001 2008 Oct Select theitemsandset 1 pictur older view Viewing Setu Interval Repeat e (Thumbnail - All pictures) z z z z 2008/11/20 2008/10/25 15 pictures 10 pictures To returntoSingleview To pause 8 pictures 2008 Nov p1010010 p1010006 p1010002 p Sort byMont (Sort byMonth) 2008/11/25 2008/10/26 5 pictures 5 pictures 2008 Dec p1010011 p1010007 p1010003 hS (Sort byDate) 1 pictur 5 second On e Æ s ort byDate 2008/12/02 2008/11/08 2 pictures 3 pictures p1010012 p1010008 p1010004 1 of2 Æ G 2 2 1 1 2 1 thumbnailofthe thumbnailofthe select select singleview select selected group selected group 2 1 set select 33
Advanced Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” * * Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically. These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
zzSome functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. zzVIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. zzPlease refer to individual manuals for the equipments. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
VIERA Link features and connections VIERA Link Connected equipment with DVD Player / HD Video DIGA Player Blu-ray Disc VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc Camera / Amplifier*2 Recorder*1 theatre*2 theatre*2 Features Player*1 LUMIX Camera*1
Channel download *4
Easy playback *7 *7
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption *5 *5 *5 in standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment *3 *3 *3 *8 *3 *8 *3
Pause Live TV programme *4 *6
Direct TV Recording *4
Control the menu of the connected *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control *1: HDMI Connection only *2: HDMI and Audio out connections *3: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function *4: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function *5: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4” function *6: available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD *7: while playing back a disc *8: except for watching a disc
34 Connection z z z z z z To use Amplifier: To usePlayertheatre/Blu-rayDisctheatre: To useDIGA Recorder/DVDPlayerBlu-rayDiscHDVideo Camera/LUMIXCamera: function Camera withVIERA Link HD Video Camera/LUMIX HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI cable RCA cable RCA cable VIERA Linkfunction Camera /LUMIXwith Blu-ray DiscPlayer/HDVideo DIGA Recorder/DVDPlayer Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA function with VIERA Link Blu-ray Disctheatre Player theatre/ HDMI cable Speaker system Speaker system Link function Amplifier withVIERA 35
Advanced VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Note zzThis function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. zzFor DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. zzFor Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable and/or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. zzUse fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
Preparations zzConnect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. zzSet up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. zzFor optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder. zzSet VIERA Link On in Setup Menu Æ “VIERA Link Settings” (p. 23) zzSet up the TV Æ After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 18), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly. This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur: • for the first time / • when adding or reconnecting equipment / • when changing setup
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 Æ “Power on Link” (p. 23) When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off link Set Power off Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function Æ “Power off Link” (p. 23) When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. zzThis function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function. Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function Æ “Standby Power Save” (p. 23) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized. When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased to make startup time early. zzThis function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set to higher consumption. Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu to use this function Æ “Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 23) When the TV is on, the connected equipments not in use go into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. zzIf you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this function.
36 Features available(UsingVIERA LinkMenu) Access andpausetheliveTVprogramme Recording thecurrentprogrammeinDIGA Recorderimmediately. Live TV programmewillberecordedonHDDoftheconnectedDIGA Recorder. You canpausethelive TV programmeandresumelater. z z z z z POWER POWER z z z z z ASPECT If youconnectseveralrecordersincludingothermanufacturers’ recordersatthesametime,pleaseconnectDIGA This functionisavailablewithDIGA RecorderwhichhasHDD. If youcannotoperate,checkthesettingsandequipment Recorder tothe TV’s lowerHDMIterminalnumber. If youcannotoperate,checkthesettingsandequipment Recorder whichhasHDDtothe TV’s lowerHDMIterminalnumber. If youconnectseveralrecordersincludingothermanufacturers’ recordersatthesametime,pleaseconnectDIGA ASPECT TEXT TEXT MUTE MUTE R R MENU MENU Direct TVRecording-Whatyouseeisrecord STTL STTL G G INDEX INDEX TV Y Y INPUT INPUT SURROUN SURROUND OFF OFF HOLD HOLD AV AV EXIT EXIT TIMER RETUR TIMER B RETURN B D N Pause LiveTVprogramme Select “Stop”in“Direct TV Rec”andstop To stoprecording 2 1 TV picturewillbepaused. 2 1 To operatePauseLiveTV z z VIERA LinkMen VIERA LinkMen VIERA LinkMen z z Speaker Selectio Speaker Selectio VIERA LinkContro Direct TVRec Pause LiveTV Speaker Selectio Speaker Selectio VIERA LinkContro Direct TVRec Pause LiveTV Speaker Selectio Speaker Selectio VIERA LinkContro Direct TVRec Pause LiveTV Live TV programmeisrecordedonHDDfromwhereitwaspaused. Follow theoperationguidetooperatePauseLive TV function.
Select “DirectTVRec”andstartrecording Display “VIERA LinkMenu” Select “PauseLiveTV”andpause Display “VIERA LinkMenu” u u u n n n n n n l l l Stop search forward playback pause search backward Home Cinem Home Cinem Recorder Stop Start Home Cinem Home Cinem Recorder Start Start Home Cinem Home Cinem Recorder Start Start a a a a a a Æ “VIERA Linkfeaturesandconnections”(p. 34) Æ “VIERA Linkfeaturesandconnections”(p.34) To returntoLiveTV Æ (stop playbackofPauseLive TV /cancelpause) z z Pause LiveTV Pause LiveTV recorded programme willbedeletedfrom HDD. If youstopplaybackorcancel pause,the TV Æ Yes Select “Yes” Stop PauseLiveTV? 2 2 2 1 1 1 stop start pause select select select 2 1 Direct TVRec stop select No 37
Advanced VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. zzIf you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Æ “VIERA Link features and connections” (p. 34) zzFor details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Access and operate the menu of the equipment 1 Display “VIERA Link Menu”
2 Select “VIERA Link Control” EXIT VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start SpeakerVIERA Link Selectio Contron l HomeRecorder Cinema select Speaker Selection Home Cinema
OPTION RETURN 3 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed. RGYB Select the type of the equipment and access. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start 1 select SpeakerVIERA Link Selectio Contron l HomeRecorder Cinema 2 Speaker Selection Home Cinema access Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Other zz“Home Cinema” means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre. zz“Other” means Tuner set top box.
The menu of the accessed equipment (Input mode will be changed automatically) 4 Operate the connected equipment 1. Set the remote control code for TV (p. 19) 2. Follow the operation guide OPTION To display the operation guide Æ Store / set / access Æ
RETURN Move the cursor / select the menu Æ Return to the previous menu Æ
EXIT Move the cursor / access / adjust Æ Exit the menu Æ R G Y B When the key words are displayed on colour bar Æ Note zzSome operations may not be available for some equipment. If so, use its own remote control.
If several recorders or players are connected If you access the invalid equipment You can connect up to two recorders or players at When the equipment with “HDAVI Control” function the same time. is connected
VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start Direct TV Rec Start SpeakerVIERA Link Selectio Controln HomeRecorder2 Cinema SpeakerVIERA Link Selectio Contron l HomeRecorder Cinema Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder1-2 / Player1-2 Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder1-2 / Player1-2 The number is given from the TV’s lower HDMI Type of the connected equipment is displayed. You terminal connected to the same type of equipment. can access the menu of the equipment. But you For example, when two recorders are connected to cannot operate it. Use its own remote control to HDMI1 and HDMI2, one connected to HDMI1 is operate the equipment. displayed as Recorder1 and the other as Recorder2. 38 Features available(UsingVIERA LinkMenu) z z z z z Access andcontrolthespeakervolume You cancontrolthetheatrespeakerwiththis TV remotecontrolbypointingatthe TV’s signalreceiver. z z z z z z To confirmthis TV’s versionofHDAVI Control This standardiscompatiblewithconventionalHDAVI equipment. “HDAVI Control4”istheneweststandard(currentasofDecember, 2008)forHDAVI Control compatibleequipment. Read themanualofequipment. Easy playbackmaybeavailablebyusingtheremote controlforPlayertheatre,Blu-rayDisctheatreor Image orsoundmaynotbeavailableforthefirstfew secondswhenInputmodeisswitched. This functionmaynotworkproperlydependingonthe connectedequipment. Note z If youcannotoperate,checkthesettingsandequipment MUT E 3 2 1 z z an HDMIcablefromtheDIGA Recordertothe Amplifier (p.35). To enjoythesoundfromDIGA Recorderinmulti-channelsound,connect
Note Set to“HomeCinema”or“TV” Select “SpeakerSelection” Display “VIERA LinkMenu” TV speakersareactive. TV equipment. it isinStandbymodeandthesoundfromtheatrespeakersconnectedto Player theatre,Blu-rayDisctheatreor Amplifier willbeautomaticallyturnedonif Home Cinema z z z z VIERA LinkMenu Speaker control Speaker Selectio VIERA LinkContro Direct TVRec Pause LiveTV z z z z Mute Volume up/down When theequipmentisturnedoff, TV speakerswillbeactive. The soundof TV speakersismute. Æ VOL Æ n of theequipment.) (Volume slidebarwillbedisplayedwhenadjustingthevolume MUTE l Home Cinema Recorder Start Start Æ “SystemInformation”(p.23) Speaker Selection Æ “VIERA Linkfeaturesandconnections”(p. 34) set select Amplifier. 39
Advanced VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” 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. 47).
Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers
RCA cable Amplifier with speaker system
(VIDEO)
(AUDIO)
PC Headphones Conversion adapter (if necessary) To adjust volume ¨¨“Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 22) (Viewing)
(Listening) Computer
(M3 stereo mini plug)
Types of connectable equipment to each terminal AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN AV4 IN MONITOR OUT Terminal (Side panel of TV) Recording / Playback (equipment) 1 2 To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) To watch DVDs (DVD player) To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games (Game equipment) To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link : Recommended Connection 40 : Recommended Connection To watchDVDs(DVDplayer) (VCR /DVDrecorder) To record/playbackvideocassettesDVDs To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watchsatellitebroadcasts (Settopbox) To playgames(Gameequipment) VIERA Link To useamplifierwithspeaker system (equipment) Recording /Playback Types of connectable equipmenttoeachterminal Terminal AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN (Side panel AV4 IN of TV) MONITOR OUT To watchsatellite Set topbox compliant cable Fully wiredHDMI broadcasts 1 compliant cable Fully wiredHDMI 2 (Listening) (Viewing) z z z z Connect theSVIDEOor terminalwhenusing using AV2 INterminals. Connect theCOMPONENT orVIDEO terminal when AV3 INterminals Chrominance earth TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1Shield TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0- TMDS ClockShield CEC SCL DDC/CEC Ground Hot PlugDetect Chrominance in (S VIDEO) To record/playback (AUDIO) S VIDEO4pinterminal DVD Recorder/VCR
¨ 11 13 15 17 19 HDMI equipment To watchDVDs 1 5 7 3 9 Game equipment HDMI terminal ¨ “HDMI Connection”(p.34) DVD Player Camcorder / DVD Recorder Luminance earth Luminance in 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 TMDS Data2Shield TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0Shield TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- (in cablebutN,C,ondevice) Reserved SDA +5V Power RF cable or 41
Advanced External Equipment Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia / W.Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel 0 – – – – – – – – – – 1 – 1 1 – 1 1 1 – 1 1 2 2 2 2 – 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 – 3 4 – 4 5 – S’1 6 – S’2 7 – S’3 – S1 11 11 11 – 11 S2 11 12 12 12 12 – – S3 12 12 13 – – 13 – – S4 13 13 13 14 – – – – – 14 15 – – – – – 16 – – – – – – – – – – 19 – – – – S10 – 20 – – – – 5 – 21 21 21 21 21 6 21 22 23 24 12 28 S11
57 57 S40 58 – S41 59 – 21 – 62 62 62 – 62 62 24 62 62 62 62 63 63 63 – 63 63 25 63 63 63 C13 – 69 69 69 – 69 69 31 69 69 70 – – – – – 32 – – – – – – – – – 73 – – – – – – – 74 S’1 S’1 – S’1 S’1 S’1 – 75 S’2 – – S’2 S’2 S’2 – 76 S’3 – – S’3 S’3 S’3 – 77 – – – – – – – 78 – – – – – – – 79 – – – – – 41 – – 80 S1 S1 – S1 S1 42 S1 – 81 S2 S2 Z1 S2 S2 S2 – – 89 S10 S10 Z9 S10 S10 51 S10 – 90 S11 S11 Z10 S11 S11 52 – – 91 S12 S12 Z11 S12 S12 – – 92 S13 S13 Z12 S13 S13 – – 93 S14 S14 Z13 S14 S14 S14 – 94 S15 S15 Z14 S15 S15 S15 – 95 S16 S16 Z15 S16 S16 S16 – 96 S17 S17 Z16 S17 S17 S17 – 97 S18 S18 Z17 S18 S18 S18 – 98 S19 S19 Z18 S19 S19 S19 – 99 S20 S20 Z19 S20 S20 61 S20 – 99 C49 100 S21 S21 Z20 S21 S21 62 S21 – 100 – – – 107 69 – – 70 – – 117 Z37 – – – 118 – – – – – – – – 120 S41 S41 – S41 S41 – S41 – – – – – – – – – – – 125 – – – – – – – – 125 – 42 About connections,see“ExternalEquipment”(p.40). can beconnectedtotheHDMIterminalusingancompliant(fullywired)cable. HDMI-compatible equipment(*1)withanHDMIorDVIoutputterminal,suchasasettopbox,DVDplayergameequipment, the TV andtheequipment. HDMI (high-definitionmultimediainterface)allowsyoutoenjoyhigh-definitiondigitalimagesandhigh-qualitysoundbyconnecting A PCmaybeconnectedtothis TV sothatthePCscreenisdisplayedandsoundheardfrom TV. A2 (German)...... Usedin Australia, Malaysiaetc. NICAM ...... UsedinNewZealand,Singapore,HongKongetc. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z D-sub 15-pinconnectorsignal Max. displayresolution For detailsoftheapplicablePCsignals,seebelow. When usingPC,setthecolourdisplayqualityofPCtohighestposition. Some PCmodelscannotbeconnectedtothis TV. A PCadapterisnotnecessaryfortheDOS/V-compliant D-sub15-pinconnector. 1,024 signallinescouldresultinincorrectdisplayoftheimage). For detailsoftheapplicableHDMIsignals,seep.44. 480i, 480p,576i,576p,720p,1080iand1080p.Matchtheoutputsettingofdigitalequipment. The HDMIinputterminalcanbeusedwithonlythefollowingimagesignals: VIDEO toreceiveanaloguesignals. An equipmenthavingnodigitaloutputterminalmaybeconnectedtotheinputofeitherCOMPONENT, SVIDEOor These HDMIconnectorsarecompatiblewithHDCP (High-BandwidthDigitalContentProtection)copyrightprotection. These HDMIconnectorsare“type A”. If theconnectedequipmenthasanaspectadjustmentfunction,setratioto“16:9”. Use withaPCisnotguaranteed.OnlyHDMIvideoformatsindicatedinthetable(p.44)areapplicable. HDMI2 terminalisfordigitalaudiosignalonly. Applicable audiosignalsamplingfrequencies(2chL.PCM):48kHz,44.132kHz Audio settingscanbemadeonthe“HDMI1Input”menuscreen.(p.22) terminals). When theDVItoHDMIadaptercableisused,connectaudioinputterminal(HDMI1:use AV2 IN AUDIO If theexternalequipmenthasonlyaDVIoutput,connecttoHDMI1terminalviaHDMIadaptercable(*2). DUAL, also knownas DUAL MONO orasBILINGUAL isnotcurrently transmittedin somecountries. bilingual sound selectionbutton. When thereceiving conditionsdeteriorate,listening willbeeasierifthemode issettotheMONOposition, usingthestereo/ Even whenthe contentsofthereceivingsignal undergochanges,selection modeiskeptintact. recommended youswitchfrom STEREOtoMONO. If thestereosignalispooror the receivingconditionsarenotoptimumorifSTEREO:MONO automaticswitchingoccurs,itis HDMI istheworld’s firstcompletedigitalconsumer AV interfacecomplyingwithanon-compressionstandard. PC signalsthatcanbeinputted:Horizontalscanningfrequency31to69kHz;vertical59 86Hz(morethan Type ofbroadcast Type ofbroadcast Note Aspect Mode Indicator Mode Indicator Mode Indicator Audio Signal Bilingual SoundSelection When youreceivethestereo/bilingualsoundsystem, outputmodescanbeselectedbypressingthe 16:9 4:3 Pin No. Model No. 1 2 5 4 3 No Indicator() No Indicator() Regular broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) (Standard Audio) STEREO NC (notconnected) TH-P42C10D, TH-P42C10K,TH-P42C10M,TH-P42C10P, GND (Ground) Signal Name Stereo /BilingualSoundSelection button. TH-P42C10R, TH-P42C10S,TH-P42C10T G R B 1,024 ×768pixels 768 ×pixels Regular +NICAMMONO HDMI connection BILINGUAL orDUAL MONO: PC connection MAIN Pin No. 6 7 : 9 8 (MAIN () MAIN () /SUB (*2): Enquireatyourlocaldigitalequipmentretailershop. (*1): The HDMIlogoisdisplayedonHDMI-compliantequipment. ) NC (notconnected) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) Signal Name
TH-P50C10D, TH-P50C10K,TH-P50C10M,TH-P50C10P, NICAM STEREO STEREO SUB TH-P50C10R, TH-P50C10S,TH-P50C10T () () Pin No. ; < ? > = 1,024 ×768pixels 1,366 ×768pixels NICAM DUAL MONO NC (notconnected) NC (notconnected) NC (notconnected) (MAIN Signal Name ^ MONO ) HD VD /SUB Stereo /
^ ) 43
Technical Technical Information Technical Information SD card Cautions in handling SD Card zzDo not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). zzDo not touch the pins on the back of the card. zzDo not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. zzInsert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). zzElectrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. zzBack 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 Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF standards Data format – Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max. number of files – 9,999 Image resolution – 160 × 120 to 10,000,000 zzCompliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter) zzIf miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. zzCheck the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ *DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note zzFormat the card with the recording equipment. zzThe picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. zzDisplay may take some time when there are many files and folders. zzThis function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP). zzA data modified with a PC may not be displayed. zzImages imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2. zzPartly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. zzAll “.JPG” extension data in the card will be read in Photo View Mode. zzThe folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. zzDo not use two-byte characters or other special codes. zzThe card may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. On screen messages Message Meaning / Action zzThe file is broken or unreadable. Cannot read file u zzThe TV does not support the format. Please confirm the SD card is OK u zzThe inserted SD card has a problem. No SD card inserted u zzInsert an SD Card. No valid file to play u zzThe card has no data. Over 9999 pictures found (max. is 9999) u zzMaximum valid number of photos is 9,999.
Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI PC (D-sub 15P) * Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name Horizontal Vertical Signal name COMPONENT HDMI frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i * * 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07 525 (480) / 60p * * 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00 625 (576) / 50i * * 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32 625 (576) / 50p * * 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00 750 (720) / 60p * * 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06 750 (720) / 50p * * 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89 1,125 (1,080) / 60i * * 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00 1,125 (1,080) / 50i * * 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07 1,125 (1,080) / 60p * 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03 1,125 (1,080) / 50p * 1, 024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00 1,125 (1,080) / 24p * 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02 1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.70 60.00 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04 Macintosh13″ (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67 Macintosh16″ (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55 Macintosh21″ (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06 Note zzSignals other than above may not be displayed properly. zzThe above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. zzApplicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing. zzPC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. 44 If theproblemstillpersists,pleasecontactyourlocalPanasonicdealerforassistance. Before requestingserviceorassistance,pleasefollowthesesimpleguidestoresolvetheproblem. FAQs is producedis nor image soundNeither (noise)images orshadow spots White appears message error An z z z z z z z z z z z z z z authorised ServiceCentre. If theproblempersists,contact Follow themessage’s instructions. Check PictureMenu(p.22)andvolume. Is the TV turnedOn? outlet? Is themainsleadpluggedintosocket Is the TV in“AV mode”? connection oftheaerial. Check theposition,direction,and
appears work and message an error Link” not does function “VIERA Contrast reduced is Permanently liton spots screen z z z z z z z z user operationforafewminutes: Contrast isloweredinthefollowingconditionswithout any unlit. This isnotamalfunction. may resultinsomepixelswhicharepermanentlylitor Due toproductionprocessinvolvedinthistechnology on. (p.34) Turn theconnectedequipmentonandthenswitch TV Confirm theconnection. • • • • • Thumbnail orstillpictureinSDCardmode displayed menu selected invalidprogramme selected lockedprogramme no signalin AV mode 45 Technical Information Technical FAQs FAQs
Problem Actions
u zzSet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) Chaotic image, noisy zzCheck nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
u zzIs “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be displayed (p. 22) Screen
Blurry or distorted image u zzReset channels. (p. 27) (no sound or low volume)
u zzTurn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on Unusual image is displayed again.
u zzIs “Sound mute” active? (p. 9) No sound is produced zzIs the volume set to the minimum? Sound
Sound level is low u zzSound signal reception may be deteriorated. or sound is distorted zzSet “MPX” (p. 22) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.
zzSet the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. u zzCheck the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 22) Sound is unusual If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. HDMI Pictures from external equipment are zzIs the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 40) u zzTurn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again. unusual when the equipment is zzCheck an input signal from the equipment. (p. 44) connected via HDMI zzUse an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
zzOff Timer function is activated. TV goes into u zzThe TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 mins. after broadcasting “Standby mode” ends. Other
The remote control u zzAre the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) does not work zzHas the TV been switched On?
46 Specifications z z Dimensions (W×HD) Band name Receiving Systems/ PC signals Mass Operating Conditions Aerial -Rear (Regular TV) Receiving Channels Power Source z z Pedestal: ST-42RF1WG /ST-50RF1WG (Forsafetyapproval) Design andSpecifications aresubjectto changewithoutnotice. Mass andDimensionsshown areapproximate. Note Display Power Connection Terminals Sound panel Consumption Input AV2 Input AV1 Headphones Audio Output Speaker Number ofpixels Visible screensize Aspect Ratio Standby condition Average use Others Output Monitor Input AV4 Input AV3 Card slot PC Input VIDEO AUDIO L -R AUDIO L -R AUDIO L -R COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L -R AUDIO L -R VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO HDMI1 /2Input SD Cardslot×1 HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB15PIN RCA PIN Type ×1 RCA PIN Type ×2 P Y RCA PIN Type ×1 RCA PIN Type ×2 RCA PIN Type ×1 RCA PIN Type ×2 M3 (3.5mm)stereominiJack×1 20 W(10+10W),10% THD 160 mm×402pcs,6Ω [3,072 ×768dots] 786,432 (1,024(W)×768(H)) 921 mm(W)×518(H) 106 cm(diagonal) 16:9 0.7 W 285 W Vertical scanningfrequency59–86Hz Horizontal scanningfrequency31–69kHz SXGA VGA, SVGA,XGA RCA PIN Type ×1 RCA PIN Type ×2 Mini DIN4-pin RCA PIN Type ×1 RCA PIN Type ×2 2 1 1 1 0 2 VHF BAND 1,029 mm×661100 (TVonly) 1,029 mm×709327 (WithPedestal) TYPE A Connectors 26 kgNet(TVonly) 28 kgNet(WithPedestal) Humidity :20%–80RH(non-condensing) Temperature VHF /UHF 50 /60Hz AC 220–240V, – – – – – – B 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 13 (NTSCMUSA) 12 (NTSCMJapan) 12 (PAL/SECAM D) 9 (PAL BN.Z.) 12 (PAL B AUST.) 12 (PAL/SECAM B,K1) /C 17 Systems TH-P42C10M TH-P42C10R TH-P42C10K TH-P42C10D B TH-P42C10S TH-P42C10T PAL I PAL B,G,H SECAM K1 SECAM D,K SECAM B,G PAL D,K 3.58/4.5 MHz) NTSC M(NTSC , P ...... R /C (compressed) R :0°C–40 Recorders Cassette Tape Playback fromVideo transmissions and Reception ofbroadcast 50 /60Hz AC 110–240 V, Function TH-P42C10P 14 13 13 28 21 UHF BAND – – – – – 69 (NTSCMUSA) 62 (NTSCMJapan) 57 (PAL D,K) 69 (PAL B AUST.) 69 (PAL G,H,I/SECAM G, K,K1) HD, VD/TTL Level2.0–5.0V[p-p](highimpedance) R, G,B/0.7V[p-p](75Ω) 1.0 V[p-p](75Ω) 0.5 V[rms](highimpedance) 1.0 V[p-p](75Ω) 0.5 V[rms] 1.0 V[p-p](75Ω) 0.5 V[rms] 1.0 V[p-p](75Ω) 0.5 V[rms] Y:1.0 V[p-p](75Ω)C:0.286 1.0 V[p-p](75Ω) 0.5 V[rms] ±0.35 V[p-p] 1.0 V[p-p](includingsynchronisation) z z This TV supports“HDAVI Control4”function. 16 17 15 14 13 12 10 11 9 8 [4,098 ×768dots] 1,049,088 (1,366(W)×768(H)) 1,106 mm(W)×622(H) 127 cm(diagonal) 0.5 W 385 W 1,218 mm×769100 (TVonly) 1,218 mm×822387 (WithPedestal) 34 kgNet(TVonly) 36 kgNet(WithPedestal) 50 /60Hz AC 220–240V, NTSC 3.58/5.5MHz NTSC 4.43/6.5MHz NTSC 4.43/6.0MHz NTSC 4.43/5.5MHz PAL 60Hz/6.5MHz PAL 60Hz/6.0MHz PAL 60Hz/5.5MHz NTSC 3.58/6.5MHz NTSC 3.58/6.0MHz SECAM I 17 Systems TH-P50C10M TH-P50C10R TH-P50C10K TH-P50C10D TH-P50C10S TH-P50C10T VCR’s orDVD Playback fromSpecial or DVD Players andSpecialVCR’s Playback fromSpecialDisc S1 CATV 5A, 9A (AUST.) 1 C13 Z1 S21 – 390 W 50 /60Hz AC 110–240 V, – 125 (USA CATV) – – Z37 (CHINA) – S20 (OSCAR) S41 (HYPER) C49 (JAPAN) TH-P50C10P Function 47 FAQs Technical Specifications Licence zzVGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. zzS-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. zzSDHC Logo is a trademark. zzHDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. zzHDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. zzMacintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.
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