Panasonic TCP42UT50X User Manual Download

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Watching TV

For best picture

Picture mode

Change picture mode to suite your settings and taste

1. Select

Picture mode

MENU

Menu

Picture

Picture mode

Select desired menu using

from menu bar and press

2. Adjust using

Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture

Picture mode type

Vivid:

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing

in a well-lit room.

Standard:

Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued

room lighting.

Cinema:

For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft,

film-like picture.

Game:

For playing video games.

Custom:

Customizes each item according to your taste.

Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

Summary of Contents for TCP42UT50X

Page 1: ...UT50X series M0212 0...

Page 2: ...11 Initial setting 12 Select channels 13 Favorite channels Set 14 Favorite channels Display 15 Closed caption 16 SAP 17 Other 18 Connecting and viewing 1 19 Connecting and viewing 2 20 HDMI connectio...

Page 3: ...D settings 2 35 Display PC screen 36 PC adjustments 1 37 PC adjustments 2 38 Input signal 39 Network connections 1 40 Network connections 2 41 Network connections 3 42 Network connections 4 43 Setting...

Page 4: ...ormation 56 Network connections 1 57 Network connections 2 58 Network connections 3 59 Network connections 4 60 Setting menu 61 Connection test 62 Network connection 63 Wireless network settings 64 IP...

Page 5: ...76 Viewing Videos 77 Video view 78 Options menu 79 Playing Music 80 Music view 81 Options menu 82 Compatible Data format 1 83 Compatible Data format 2 84 Compatible Data format 3 85 Notice 86 Informat...

Page 6: ...ideshow settings 96 Soundtrack settings 97 Viewing Videos 98 Video view 99 Options menu 100 Playing Music 101 Music view 102 Options menu 103 Compatible Data format 1 104 Compatible Data format 2 105...

Page 7: ...119 Closed caption 1 120 Closed caption 2 121 Closed caption notice 122 Basic feature 123 Connecting note 1 124 Connecting note 2 125 VIERA Link connections 1 126 VIERA Link connections 2 127 VIERA L...

Page 8: ...ustments 1 143 PC adjustments 2 144 HDMI settings 145 Advanced picture 1 146 Advanced picture 2 147 Setting menu 148 Basic settings 149 Advanced audio 150 DTV language and SAP settings 151 DIGITAL AUD...

Page 9: ...ratings 2 166 Parental control ratings 3 167 Setting menu 168 3D settings 1 169 3D settings 2 170 ANT Cable setup 1 171 ANT Cable setup 2 172 Anti Image retention 173 Closed caption 1 174 Closed capt...

Page 10: ...7 Sound none 188 Sound Unusual 189 Networking 190 Software update 191 3D Viewing 192 3D Format 193 Other 194 Menu Gray out 195 Reset to default 196 Display panel 197 Cabinet 198 Pedestal Power cord 19...

Page 11: ...box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable Antenna Cable in then set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 Note that the picture will not be in HD CC SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or S...

Page 12: ...ogram 1 Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in 2 Select Auto program and select scan mode All channels Analog only Digital only 3 Start scanning If at the end of the scanning no channels...

Page 13: ...Select desired channel or CH buttons are also available on the TV Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use When turning to a digital channel press the button to en...

Page 14: ...or use the number buttons Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu Set favorite Select the list number using and or directly to s...

Page 15: ...reen Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box To display a Favorite channel FAVORITE Favorite ch...

Page 16: ...TV s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box s CC function For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting set the aspect to FULL If viewing with H FILL JUST ZOOM or 4 3 characters might be c...

Page 17: ...dio mode for watching TV SAP Digital mode Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in Audio menu Menu Audi...

Page 18: ...tion Picture mode Aspect ratio Sleep timer remaining time Clock 2 Options menu This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions OPTION Channel surf mode Specify favorites or type of channels to...

Page 19: ...t the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal Note which terminal the device is connected to HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Component or Video Component and Composite Video in terminals...

Page 20: ...on or press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through the available inputs If you are unsure which input to select wait 2 seconds between each selection Component and Composite Video IN terminals are shared Y...

Page 21: ...compliant fully wired cable HDMI is the world s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non compression standard If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the H...

Page 22: ...s are type A The HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection Devices with no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal...

Page 23: ...or optimal viewing on your display Component and HDMI HDMI only Input signal Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 525 480 60i 15 73 59 94 525 480 60p 31 47 59 94 750 720 60p 45 00 59 94 1 12...

Page 24: ...DMI will provide the best HD picture 2 Picture mode type Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well lit room Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions with s...

Page 25: ...lly dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered C A T S features a built in delay when the lighting conditions change The adjustment happens gradually If you prefer a consisten...

Page 26: ...ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the picture are trimmed Some content such as film based movies are available in extra...

Page 27: ...e edges of the image are cut off 4 3 Standard Note that Image retention of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time ZOOM Enlarges the 4 3 image to the entire screen Recommended for Le...

Page 28: ...ect desired menu using from menu bar and press 2 Adjust Adjust using Settings Description Reset to defaults Resets Bass Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings Bass Increases or dec...

Page 29: ...nhances bass sound and provides powerful sound Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs TV speakers Off On Enables the TV s built in speakers Switches to Off when u...

Page 30: ...3D About 2D 3D You can watch content in simulated 3D from photo and all video sources except the PC input This function converts standard 2D images and displays them in 3D For this reason the 3D image...

Page 31: ...receives a 3D signal it also tries to detect the 3D mode format 3D images are automatically displayed according to the signal If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomfor...

Page 32: ...tch 3D or 2D using and press Change 3D format Manual mode 1 Display 3D format select Manual 3D format select Manual 2 Select 3D format 3D Cycle through the 3D format Native Frame sequential 3D Frame s...

Page 33: ...esired menu using and adjust the settings with The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from person to person If a signal received from an external device is different from the...

Page 34: ...Also detects 3D signal by identifying similar image in side by side or top and bottom 3D formats Note Choose 3D mode manually when auto detection is not available 3D signal notification Off On On Disp...

Page 35: ...g left right parallax Set to On to adjust Effect 3 to 3 Left Right swap Normal Swapped Change this to Swapped when the phases are reversed When there is an unusual sense of depth Diagonal line filter...

Page 36: ...PC terminal of this TV with PC cable To listen to the PC sound connect an audio cable between the computer and the TV 2 Select Input and display 1 Display Input select menu With the connected equipmen...

Page 37: ...nc signals are input from the HD VD connector On green Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be...

Page 38: ...he Clock phase so that a clear picture appears It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals Input resolution Switches to wide display and selects the appropriate screen...

Page 39: ...tal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz However the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1 200 lines Input signal Horizontal frequ...

Page 40: ...service make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following Required speed effective at least 1 5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality respectively Dial up Internet service cannot be us...

Page 41: ...t to connect the TV you could also use a Wireless LAN and Access point to connect the TV to the Internet TV Wireless LAN Adapter USB Wireless LAN Adapter Access point Hub Router Modem DLNA Certified m...

Page 42: ...k Network connections 3 B Wired connection Directly connected If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV you can just connect the TV directly to the Cable DSL Ethernet mo...

Page 43: ...ment and want to connect the TV you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet with LAN straight cable TV ETHERNET LAN cable Hub Router Modem DLNA Certified media server for example PC etc...

Page 44: ...oadband environment 1 Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu Network Select Network using from menu bar and press 2 Select the options and set Connection test Network connection Wireless networ...

Page 45: ...ress It takes a while to cancel the test Displayed Connection test screen Check mark appears at front of each check item s box when check has been finished successfully Complete Connection test Succes...

Page 46: ...Internet services VIERA Connect Network settings Network connection Network connection Select Network connection using Select Network type Ethernet cable Wireless WiFi with 46...

Page 47: ...sing a connection button WPS PIN Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the access point Manual settings Manually set SSID security type and encryption type to match the settings of the acces...

Page 48: ...d automatically If you are using a Broadband router IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal circumstances If you are not sure check with the person who installed the equipment or che...

Page 49: ...and press Select Proxy setting using and press Select the item and press Enter address or port number and press Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target se...

Page 50: ...his name will be displayed on the screen of the other Network compatible equipment Select VIERA network name using and press Enter name and press Enabling DLNA remote control Select DLNA remote contro...

Page 51: ...ernet services VIERA Connect Network settings Network link 2 Enabling Network remote control network device such as a smartphone Select Network remote control using and switches Disable or Enable with...

Page 52: ...Network settings Software update Software update Select Software update using and press Press OK to start the Software update screen Software update Follow directions on the screen Make sure to set Cl...

Page 53: ...net services VIERA Connect Network settings New software notice New software notice Displays new software update information when TV is turned on Select New software notice using Switches Off or On wi...

Page 54: ...Network settings Network status Network status Displayed Current settings and status screen Select Network status using and press Display Network status screen Displayed items differ depending on the...

Page 55: ...use this service Please confirm Network connections and Network settings before use this function Depending on the usage conditions it may take a while to download all the data Internet services avai...

Page 56: ...e DLNA Certified media server for example PC with Windows 7 installed etc connected to your home network and enjoy the contents on the TV screen Media server Store photos videos or music into the DLNA...

Page 57: ...make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following Required speed effective at least 1 5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality respectively Dial up Internet service cannot be used for...

Page 58: ...nnect the TV you could also use a Wireless LAN and Access point to connect the TV to the Internet TV Wireless LAN Adapter USB Wireless LAN Adapter Access point Hub Router Modem DLNA Certified media se...

Page 59: ...rk connections 3 B Wired connection Directly connected If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV you can just connect the TV directly to the Cable DSL Ethernet modem wit...

Page 60: ...d want to connect the TV you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet with LAN straight cable TV ETHERNET LAN cable Hub Router Modem DLNA Certified media server for example PC etc To use...

Page 61: ...environment 1 Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu Network Select Network using from menu bar and press 2 Select the options and set Connection test Network connection Wireless network setti...

Page 62: ...takes a while to cancel the test Displayed Connection test screen Check mark appears at front of each check item s box when check has been finished successfully Complete Connection test Success Compl...

Page 63: ...Home network DLNA Network settings Network connection Network connection Select Network connection using Select Network type Ethernet cable Wireless WiFi with 63...

Page 64: ...connection button WPS PIN Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the access point Manual settings Manually set SSID security type and encryption type to match the settings of the access point...

Page 65: ...atically If you are using a Broadband router IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal circumstances If you are not sure check with the person who installed the equipment or check the...

Page 66: ...ss Select Proxy setting using and press Select the item and press Enter address or port number and press Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server in...

Page 67: ...e will be displayed on the screen of the other Network compatible equipment Select VIERA network name using and press Enter name and press Enabling DLNA remote control Select DLNA remote control using...

Page 68: ...Home network DLNA Network settings Network link 2 Enabling Network remote control network device such as a smartphone Select Network remote control using and switches Disable or Enable with 68...

Page 69: ...settings Software update Software update Select Software update using and press Press OK to start the Software update screen Software update Follow directions on the screen Make sure to set Clock bef...

Page 70: ...Home network DLNA Network settings New software notice New software notice Displays new software update information when TV is turned on Select New software notice using Switches Off or On with 70...

Page 71: ...k settings Network status Network status Displayed Current settings and status screen Select Network status using and press Display Network status screen Displayed items differ depending on the type o...

Page 72: ...ct server Available DLNA servers are displayed Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4 Select photo Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed Select desired content using from fi...

Page 73: ...Size etc Information differs depending on selected data Playback screen INFO Display hide Guide and Banner Photo status Shows current photo status or 2D 3D status Shows current 2D 3D status Navigatio...

Page 74: ...ional menus are available pressing OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Slideshow settings Available menus are displayed o...

Page 75: ...tems Select the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings 3 Start Slide...

Page 76: ...n Slide in Slide in Slide in Zoom in Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Motion Random Display interval Display interval sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode Short Fast Normal Slow...

Page 77: ...ct server Available DLNA servers are displayed Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4 Select video Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed Select desired content using from fi...

Page 78: ...ie banner Shows current Video status Drive type SD USB DLNA Date and time or File name and Elapsed time 2D 3D status Shows current 2D 3D status Navigation Guide Shows available functions In DMR mode N...

Page 79: ...able pressing OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Video options Repeat playback Set play repeat function Off On Available...

Page 80: ...t server Available DLNA servers are displayed Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4 Select music Thumbnail and Contents type are displayed Select desired content using from fil...

Page 81: ...ected data Playback screen INFO Display hide Guide and Banner Music Guide Shows current Music status Artist name Album name Song name Elapsed time Navigation Guide Shows available functions Forward Re...

Page 82: ...ng OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Music options Repeat playback Set play repeat function Off Repeat folder One song...

Page 83: ...tible Data format 1 Compatible Data format for Media player SD card USB flash memory DLNA Media Compatible format Photo JPEG files DCF and EXIF standards Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 and 4 2 0 Image resol...

Page 84: ...264 MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec MPEG Audio MP3 AAC HE AAC AC3 E AC3 MKV files Video codec H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec MPEG Audio MP3 AAC HE AAC AC3 E AC3 FLV files Video codec H 264 Audio codec MP3 AAC...

Page 85: ...Home network DLNA Data information Compatible Data format 3 Media Compatible format Music MP3 files MP3 AAC files AAC FLAC files FLAC WMA files WMA 85...

Page 86: ...ome files may not be displayed or playable The function cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted i e TIFF BMP Data modified with a PC may not be displayed Images imported from a PC must...

Page 87: ...k is heard Cutout Press in lightly on SD Card then release Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB microSDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB microSD Card 2 GB req...

Page 88: ...or USB storage device The device is not inserted No media Device removed The device is removed No photos No movies No music files to play No playable media The device has no data or this type of data...

Page 89: ...n the back of the card Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card or unit may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or e...

Page 90: ...lect the Photos in Media select Select the drive using and press 5 Select the photo in thumbnail view Select the data using and How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions 6 Vie...

Page 91: ...ect Display Media select INFO Information panel File name Date and Size etc Information differs depending on selected data Playback screen INFO Display hide Guide and Banner Photo status Shows current...

Page 92: ...ort select menu Folders Sort by date Sort by month 2 Select the sort type Select the type using and press 3 Displayed each screen Folders ascending order of numeric alphabetical Sort by month ascendin...

Page 93: ...ble after pressing the OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Slideshow settings Multi shot 3D Thumbnails size Available men...

Page 94: ...t hand corner of selected photos Start Conversion processing by pressing Conversion processing message will be displayed Error message will be displayed if first and second picture have no relation or...

Page 95: ...lect the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings 3 Start Slideshow A...

Page 96: ...to size Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed Normal Zoom Burst playback Continuously plays photos that were shot Off On Display interval Display...

Page 97: ...ck settings in Slideshow settings using Select User selected using Displays Soundtrack popup menu then select the desired song with and press to register This song Register current music All songs in...

Page 98: ...the Videos in Media select Select the drive using and press 5 Select the video in thumbnail view Select the data using and How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions 6 Play Fo...

Page 99: ...g on selected data Playback screen INFO Display hide Guide and Banner Movie banner Shows current Video status Drive type SD USB DLNA Date and time or File name and Elapsed time 2D 3D status Shows curr...

Page 100: ...pressing the OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Video options Repeat playback Set play repeat function On Off Available...

Page 101: ...t the Music in Media select Select the drive using and press 5 Select the music in thumbnail view Select the data using and How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions 6 Play Fo...

Page 102: ...ame Date and Size etc Information differs depending on selected data Playback screen INFO Display hide Guide and Banner Music Guide Shows current Music status Artist name Album name Song name Elapsed...

Page 103: ...essing the OPTION button 1 Display Options menu OPTION Options menu 2 Select the item Select the desired menu using and press Music options Repeat playback Set play repeat function Off Repeat folder O...

Page 104: ...le Data format 1 Compatible Data format for Media player SD card USB flash memory DLNA Media Compatible format Photo JPEG files DCF and EXIF standards Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 and 4 2 0 Image resoluti...

Page 105: ...MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec MPEG Audio MP3 AAC HE AAC AC3 E AC3 MKV files Video codec H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec MPEG Audio MP3 AAC HE AAC AC3 E AC3 FLV files Video codec H 264 Audio codec MP3 AAC ASF...

Page 106: ...Media player Data information Compatible Data format 3 Media Compatible format Music MP3 files MP3 AAC files AAC FLAC files FLAC WMA files WMA 106...

Page 107: ...files may not be displayed or playable The function cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted i e TIFF BMP Data modified with a PC may not be displayed Images imported from a PC must be...

Page 108: ...displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen 1 Display VIERA TOOLS menu VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS 2 Select the item Select desired item using and press 3 Access desired feature and set Follow the direc...

Page 109: ...ate and time If the Timer settings are grayed out first set the clock and make sure Auto power on is set to No 1 Display the menu MENU Menu 2 Select Timer from menu bar Select desired menu using from...

Page 110: ...Convenience features Timer Sleep Off timer MENU Menu Timer Settings Options Description Sleep minutes Off 15 30 60 90 Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off 110...

Page 111: ...ets the channel to select when the TV turns on Day Sets the day when the TV turns on SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT displays the nearest future date MON FRI SAT SUN DAILY Every SUN Every MON Every TUE Ev...

Page 112: ...nu 2 Select Lock from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with This television is designed to support the Downl...

Page 113: ...hannel Game Program and VIERA Connect Channel These channels will be blocked regardless of the program ratings Mode Off All Custom Locks All or Unlocks Off all channels For Custom Locks specified chan...

Page 114: ...to lock according to TV ratings On Set each rating level MPAA US TV C E L R C F L R MPAA Selects U S movie ratings to lock U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canad...

Page 115: ...git password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Make a note of your password Do not forget it If you have forgotten your password consult y...

Page 116: ...d G All children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 Parental Guidance for children under 13 R Restricted Viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 X No...

Page 117: ...eral programming PG Parental Guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming E Exempt programming G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages u...

Page 118: ...FCC Rules Section15 120 e 2 If the option of blocking NR programs is chosen unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following type...

Page 119: ...settings are Analog or Digital depending on the broadcaster 1 Display the menu MENU Menu 2 Select Setup from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select Closed caption Select d...

Page 120: ...tory default settings Mode Off On CC on mute On To display Closed captions CC on mute To display Closed captions when the audio is muted When not using select Off Analog CC1 4 T1 4 Choose the Closed c...

Page 121: ...the digital captioning Digital setting Set display settings in digital programs Size Select the text size Font Select the text font Style Select the text style Raised Depressed etc Foreground Select...

Page 122: ...n the device itself Check with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions The TV s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box s CC function If the CC is set to ON on both the receive...

Page 123: ...HDAVI Control functions Version Operations HDAVI Control or later Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers Speaker control HDAVI Control 2 or later VIERA Link control o...

Page 124: ...tronics Control with unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to the individua...

Page 125: ...ion will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 or later function to the TV with an HDMI cable the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT t...

Page 126: ...onnecting Blu ray Disc player DVD Recorder DIGA Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder DIGA with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable You can use any HDMI terminal on t...

Page 127: ...io cable HDMI 2 is recommended No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting HDAVI control 5 with an HDMI cable Audio will be supported via ARC Audio Return Channel One AV am...

Page 128: ...D Camcorder with VIERA Link function LUMIX with VIERA Link function Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model Please refer to their respective manuals When...

Page 129: ...VI Control version of the equipment 1 Display the menu MENU Menu 2 Select VIERA Link settings Setup VIERA Link settings Select Setup using from menu bar and press then select VIERA Link settings with...

Page 130: ...utomatically switch to the theater system Power on link Yes The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on...

Page 131: ...Standby condition for the equipment Unselected device energy save Yes The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use under these conditions The connecte...

Page 132: ...tion connected to a TV with an HDMI cable Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting Panel Aspect Ratio 16 9 fixed Closed caption information Mode CC type Digit...

Page 133: ...IERA Link 2 Select the item and set VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV Select the desired menu using and set with Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is...

Page 134: ...lect Speaker output using Select Home theater or TV with Home theater Adjustment for the equipment VOL and MUTE buttons are available The sound of the TV is muted When the equipment is turned off the...

Page 135: ...the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders and a total of three for Home Theater Player Camco...

Page 136: ...e as your TV s remote controller Download the VIERA remote app from Apple Android store 1 Select Network MENU Menu Network 2 Select Network remote control in Network link Select desired menu using 3 S...

Page 137: ...Keyboard type Key map Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control Keyboard Remote Contol Keyboard Remote Contol Cursor buttons F5 Channel down Enter OK F6 C...

Page 138: ...driver is not supported Key map Some of the buttons of gamepad may correspond to the operation of the remote control Example Gamepad Remote Control 1 Volume up down 2 Channel up down 3 MENU 4 OK 5 Ba...

Page 139: ...e aspect is not set to ZOOM 1 Display the menu MENU Menu 2 Select Picture from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adj...

Page 140: ...ity according to ambient lighting conditions or situation When changing picture mode from to Game the screen will momentarily go black This is normal The blacking out of the screen is normal and is du...

Page 141: ...to the room s ambient light conditions This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered C A T S features a built in delay when the lighting condition...

Page 142: ...or 100 Size 2 for the scanning area with High Definition signal H size Size 1 Size 2 Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image Size 2 Adjusts the image size a...

Page 143: ...signals are input from the HD VD connector On green Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be ver...

Page 144: ...Clock phase so that a clear picture appears It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals Input resolution Switches to wide display and selects the appropriate screen res...

Page 145: ...ed Selects between standard RGB range 16 235 bits or non compliance 0 255 bits Auto Switches the RGB range Standard 16 235 Nonstandard depending on the HDMI signal information Content type HDMI Off Au...

Page 146: ...HD Selects image resolution of component connected devices SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only used with 480p video signal Block NR Off On Auto Reduces noise of specific digital signals of...

Page 147: ...are washed out in dark areas of picture from external source Valid only for external input signals 3 2 pulldown Off On Auto Reduces motion jitter in film based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps...

Page 148: ...enu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with Shows the functions that can be adjusted Some functions will be disable...

Page 149: ...Options Description 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 res...

Page 150: ...ces bass sound and provides powerful sound Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs TV speakers Off On Enables the TV s built in speakers Switches to Off when using...

Page 151: ...ettings Options Description Preferred language English Spanish French Selected preferred language is used for automatic selection of audio service Preferred audio type Main Audio Hearing Impaired Visu...

Page 152: ...ight protection function may operate and disable optical output When an ATSC channel is selected the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital When an NTSC channel is selected the o...

Page 153: ...ttings 1 MENU Menu Network Settings Options Description Connection test Checks for proper network connection settings and communication to the Internet server Network connection Ethernet cable Wireles...

Page 154: ...tions Description Wireless network settings This setting is performed only when Wireless WiFi is selected in Network connection Select the Access point from the list or select Connection method with c...

Page 155: ...then each IP address is acquired Automatically Manual setting Select IP setting mode DNS setting mode and set to Manual then select item and press OK Check the specifications of the broadband router a...

Page 156: ...his TV This name will be displayed on the screen of the other Network compatible equipment DLNA remote control Enables Digital Media Renderer for playback of DLNA content DLNA remote volume control Se...

Page 157: ...tions on the screen Set Clock first New software notice Off On On When TV is turned On update message is displayed if available Follow the directions on the screen to download Network status Displays...

Page 158: ...and time If the Timer settings are grayed out first set the clock and make sure Auto power on is set to No 1 Display the menu MENU Menu 2 Select Timer from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu...

Page 159: ...All settings Timer Sleep Off timer MENU Menu Timer Settings Options Description Sleep minutes Off 15 30 60 90 Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off 159...

Page 160: ...the channel to select when the TV turns on Day Sets the day when the TV turns on SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT displays the nearest future date MON FRI SAT SUN DAILY Every SUN Every MON Every TUE Every...

Page 161: ...Select Lock from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with This television is designed to support the Downloada...

Page 162: ...el Game Program and VIERA Connect Channel These channels will be blocked regardless of the program ratings Mode Off All Custom Locks All or Unlocks Off all channels For Custom Locks specified channels...

Page 163: ...lock according to TV ratings On Set each rating level MPAA US TV C E L R C F L R MPAA Selects U S movie ratings to lock U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian...

Page 164: ...password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Make a note of your password Do not forget it If you have forgotten your password consult your...

Page 165: ...All children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 Parental Guidance for children under 13 R Restricted Viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 X No one...

Page 166: ...programming PG Parental Guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming E Exempt programming G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under...

Page 167: ...Rules Section15 120 e 2 If the option of blocking NR programs is chosen unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of...

Page 168: ...menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3 Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with Shows the functions that can be adjusted Some functions will be disab...

Page 169: ...Also detects 3D signal by identifying similar image in side by side or top and bottom 3D formats Note Choose 3D mode manually when auto detection is not available 3D signal notification Off On On Dis...

Page 170: ...ng left right parallax Set to On to adjust Effect 3 to 3 Left Right swap Normal Swapped Change this to Swapped when the phases are reversed When there is an unusual sense of depth Diagonal line filter...

Page 171: ...type and press OK to start scanning automatically After the scanning is completed Select Apply All previously saved channels are erased Manual program Change the channel setting or channel display Ed...

Page 172: ...Signal meter Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image If the signal is weak check the antenna If you cannot figure out the problem consult your local de...

Page 173: ...on Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause Image retention to remain on either or both sides of the display field To reduce the risk of such Image retention chang...

Page 174: ...ault settings Mode Off On CC on mute On To display Closed captions CC on mute To display Closed captions when the audio is muted When not using select Off Analog CC1 4 T1 4 Choose the Closed caption s...

Page 175: ...tal captioning Digital setting Set display settings in digital programs Size Select the text size Font Select the text font Style Select the text style Raised Depressed etc Foreground Select the color...

Page 176: ...vice itself Check with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions The TV s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box s CC function If the CC is set to ON on both the receiver and TV...

Page 177: ...No Yes Yes The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected Power off link No...

Page 178: ...de Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment Unselected device energy save No stay on Yes with prompt Yes no prompt Yes The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be tur...

Page 179: ...e energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes Not in use when Auto power on is set to Yes or On Off Timer is set No signal for 10 minutes wa...

Page 180: ...l key continues for more than 3 hours Not in use when Auto power on is set to Yes or On Off Timer is set or while PC inputs is selected No activity for 3 hours was activated will be displayed for abou...

Page 181: ...ce is turned On TV AC cord must be plugged into this device TV turns on every time the power is restored Image viewer auto play Slideshow Photos Videos Music Set later Off Sets the media contents or p...

Page 182: ...age English Espa ol Fran ais Selects the screen menu language Clock Adjusts the TV s date and time Needed for timer function Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment Devic...

Page 183: ...d connected to this TV U S Canadian French Canadian Multilingual Standard Spanish Latin America Spanish Spain First time setup Launches First time setup wizard Repeats the initial step by step TV setu...

Page 184: ...utton on the remote to select the correct input source Check that the device is turned on and functioning correctly Why doesn t the picture look like it is in High Definition Press the INFO button on...

Page 185: ...s are shared When using an 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...

Page 186: ...ellite box DVD Blu ray Disc player etc Note Some content such as film based movies are available in extra wide format Top and bottom bars are unavoidable Why is the picture chaotic and or torn and or...

Page 187: ...ht or dark The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate...

Page 188: ...anced audio Check that the correct SAP Secondary Audio Program is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable then check...

Page 189: ...secure When using Cable or Satellite box check the device s audio settings Example try changing the box s Audio Range to narrow Why is there a clicking ticking or buzzing sound coming from the TV uni...

Page 190: ...or router modem manufacturer if there are firewall content filter or proxy settings that may block the TV from accessing the Internet Can I download new apps content services onto my VIERA Connect TV...

Page 191: ...nnected to the Internet If a newer version is available update your TV Follow the on screen instructions do not power off the TV until the update is complete Be patient firmware update may take a whil...

Page 192: ...layer 2 Check with your Cable or Satellite provider to make sure their supplied box is 3D capable 3 3D signal must be connected to the TV via an HDMI cable 4 Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Blueto...

Page 193: ...ect other 3D formats 1 Press 3D button directly or press VIERA TOOLS button on the TV s remote control and select 3D 2 In the 3D format select menu choose another 3D format such as Side by side or Top...

Page 194: ...play Closed caption When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device such as a Cable or Satellite box CC must be enabled on the device Closed caption is available only at supported TV programming Why does...

Page 195: ...ox is connected to one of the TV s AV inputs In this case the Antenna Cable input is deactivated to prevent unintentional switching into unused tuner To re activate press MENU select Setup and repeat...

Page 196: ...s Answers How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings In the main menu select Setup Highlight Reset to defaults and press Enter your password if created earlier or create a temporary new...

Page 197: ...cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap 1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the...

Page 198: ...e 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 TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating proble...

Page 199: ...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 t...

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