Panasonic TC42PC2 - 42" PLASMA TV, Operating Instructions Manual

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Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Picture
Reset to defaults*
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
Picture mode
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
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Display range
Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Tint: -50 - +50
Color temp. Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)
x.v.Color
Auto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input
via the HDMI input of this TV.
(Off/Auto)
C.A.T.S. Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)
Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)
Aspect
adjustments
Screen format
Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 43)
H size
Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image.
(Size 1/Size 2)
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 46)
Zoom
adjustments
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”
Advanced picture
3D Y/C filter
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On)
Color matrix
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)
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SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition
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Only used with 480p video signal.
MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)
Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
3:2 pulldown Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)
Audio
Reset to defaults* Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Bass
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Treble
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Balance
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Advanced audio
Surround
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)
Volume leveler
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
TV speakers
Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)
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“Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)
Timer
Sleep, Timer 1-5
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 40)
Lock Locks the channels and programs. (p. 34)
Closed
caption
Closed caption
Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38)
In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.
* Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.
How to Use Menu Functions
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