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VIERA Link

TM 

Setting

If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 40-45. Before using these functions, you need to 
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

 Press to exit from 

a menu screen

 Press to return to 

the previous screen

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Menu

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup

2/2

Advanced setup
First time setup
About
Reset to defaults

VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
Keyboard type

U.S.

 select

 next

Select “VIERA Link settings”

Setup

Menu

2/2

Keyboard type

VIERA Link settings

ECO/energy saving

U.S.

 select

 next

Select “VIERA Link”

On
No

Yes

TV

Quick start

No (stay on)

Menu

Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link
Power off link

Default speakers

Energy saving mode

Unselected device energy save

select

Select “On”

(default is On)

change

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 42-45).

Note

  If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA 

Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.

  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the 

operating manuals for the equipment.

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

 To return to TV

   

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select

TV

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

HDMI 1

HDMI 2
HDMI 3

Component 2
Video 1

9

0

Video 2
PC

GAME

HDMI 4
Component 1

AUX

GAME

GAME

(example)

or

 select

 enter

Press the corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice, then 
press OK.

  During the selection, if no action 

is taken for several seconds, the 
“Input select” menu disappears.

HDMI 1

GAME

Terminal

(example)

Label

  The terminal and label of the 

connected equipment are 
displayed.

  To label each of the inputs, 

please refer to p. 55.

Note

  The Input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label is set 

on p. 55. 

  For side input terminals (HDMI 4/Video 2), “GAME” Input label is set as default. 

(Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 61.)

  For more details on the Picture mode setting, refer to p. 61. For “Input labels”, refer 

to p. 55. 

 Press Game to switch to the game screen

Switches to input terminal that has “GAME” label.

  Cycle through the input terminals if there are 

multiple input terminals that have “GAME” 
label. (p. 55)

  If there is no input terminal with “GAME” 

label, you cannot switch the input terminal 
to any other input terminal than the one 
currently selected.

Video 2

GAME

HDMI 4

GAME

HDMI 1

GAME

Operate the connected equipment using the remote 
control supplied with the equipment

Note

  For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-P50VT20

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Page 2: ...onic Corporation and Sony Corporation This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC...

Page 3: ...atching TV 18 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing 3D images on TV 22 Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 26 VIERA CASTTM 30 Network Camera 32 Watching Videos and DVDs 34 Displaying PC Screen on TV 36 How to Use...

Page 4: ...o qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the...

Page 5: ...on the cord or place the cord near a high temperature object Do not twist the cord bend it excessively or stretch it Do not pull on the cord Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord Do n...

Page 6: ...ruction If you are unsure contact a professional installer A minimum of two people are required for installation Flat panel displays can be heavy Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perfor...

Page 7: ...oes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of...

Page 8: ...400 mm b 11 8 300 mm Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Depth of screw minimum 0 59 15 0 mm maxi...

Page 9: ...assemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not use any other TV and displays Otherwise the TV may fall over and become...

Page 10: ...ach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull Location Note Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the...

Page 11: ...NTSC National Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition...

Page 12: ...o enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal For VIERA LinkTM connections please refer to p 41 To use COMPONENT terminals L R Y PB P...

Page 13: ...21 Selects OK Change Returns to previous menu Channel up down Displays or removes the channel banner p 19 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 19 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 18 or...

Page 14: ...ration mode If you select Yes the picture mode will regularly reset to Vivid and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the screen Yes select OK Select No and return to previous screen If you...

Page 15: ...tion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully completed Auto program Auto program completed Press OK to continue Number of analog channels Number of digital channels 10 0 OK RET...

Page 16: ...RN Change Select Mac address Network settings Connection test Step 5 of 6 Try again Checks for proper network connection settings and communication to the Internet and server Check Ethernet cable conn...

Page 17: ...he TV is on a network Set Network settings first Time zone Select your time zone EST CST MST PST AKST HST NST AST DST Set DST Daylight Saving Time setting On Off On Advances the clock one hour from th...

Page 18: ...el remain the same even after the TV is turned off Listen with SAP Secondary Audio Program Select the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next Audio track if available when rec...

Page 19: ...nstead of the browser and sends data to the browser RETURN ABC Delete abc G Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST Select OK Menu VIERA CAST setting Proxy address 0 Proxy port Navig...

Page 20: ...d channel select the list number to save the channel without pressing OK or Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use the Favorite...

Page 21: ...ing playing or setting a function quickly Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item 3D 3D settings p 24 THX...

Page 22: ...ose pad installation section 3D Eyewear inner section p 23 Specialized band can be attached here p 23 Liquid Crystal Shutter Controls the images for 3D viewing The left and right liquid crystal shutte...

Page 23: ...se pad A When using nose pad B ensure that all 3 protrusions on the 3D Eyewear are inserted deeply into the 3 holes on nose pad B Replacing the batteries When the remaining battery level is low the In...

Page 24: ...e 3D Eyewear flashes 3 times then the power switches off After using the 3D Eyewear store it in the case provided 3D settings If the images cause discomfort they can be adjusted with the following set...

Page 25: ...ve height of the screen Recommended distance For a 50 inch television 6 2 1 9m or more Using the 3D Eyewear at a distance closer than the recommended distance may cause eyesight fatigue When the top a...

Page 26: ...ic features for Media player Available contents and features Change thumbnail Slideshow Sort Media Player Photos All photos Contents Select R G B Y Info View SD Select Return RETURN Enter Select Photo...

Page 27: ...d Media select Select the data Photos Videos Music Mixed How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions Select Title Folder Select file Info Media Player Folders 100_PANA Slideshow...

Page 28: ...picture view p 27 Slideshow Sort Change thumbnail Info Media Player Photos All photos Media select R G B Y OK Select RETURN Next Prev RETURN Pause Stop Next Rotate Prev RETURN Play Stop Slideshow Sin...

Page 29: ...n or off Off On Transition effect Select the Transition effect Off Fade in Wipe Wipe Wipe Wipe Slide in Slide in Slide in Slide in Zoom in Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Motion Random Frame Select th...

Page 30: ...ording to the usage conditions Depending on the usage conditions it may take a while to read all the data VIERA CAST contents are subject to change without notice Not all VIERA Cast contents are avail...

Page 31: ...he network for connecting various PCs Laptops and want to connect the TV you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet see schematic below C Advanced wireless connection 1 If you are using...

Page 32: ...210A Multi screen 1 4 4 split screen select OK to Single screen Default camera setting p 33 R 4 cam 8 cam Select OK RETURN 1 9 Camera name Camera 1 Model BL C210A Multi screen 1 9 9 split screen selec...

Page 33: ...twork camera Yes No select next Set Network camera setting R G B Y Select RETURN OK Network cameras list Model Status Default Camera name BL C210A Connected Camera 1 Find cameras Delete Disconnect Def...

Page 34: ...rminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed To label each of the inputs please refer to p 55 Note The Input label will be displayed on the Input select screen if the Input label is set o...

Page 35: ...CO energy saving Keyboard type U S select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup Menu 2 2 Keyboard type VIERA Link settings ECO energy saving U S select next Select VIERA Link On No Yes TV Quick start...

Page 36: ...put from the HD VD connector p 63 On green Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector p 63 Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertica...

Page 37: ...nt 1 Component 2 Video 1 Video 2 PC HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 1 Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items Menu items Press OK to proceed to the next screen if available Help information Oper...

Page 38: ...een standard RGB range 16 235 bits or non compliance 0 255 bits Auto Standard 16 235 Nonstandard Auto Switches the RGB range Standard 16 235 Nonstandard depending on the HDMI signal information Advanc...

Page 39: ...er or Lock is set or while SD mode or Digital Channel is selected No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the po...

Page 40: ...Quick Start mode p 43 HDAVI Control 5 Audio Return Channel Audio Return Channel ARC is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable For the first time When adding new eq...

Page 41: ...t has HDAVI control 5 and is connected with an HDMI cable HDMI 1 only Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audio video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder...

Page 42: ...lect Select On default is On change Select settings On No No TV Quick start No stay on Menu Selects either the TV s speakers or external home theater as default audio output VIERA Link settings VIERA...

Page 43: ...ting To set the Home theater system as Default speakers change the Default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on If the ONE TOUCH...

Page 44: ...nk control Speaker output Record now Stop recording Back to TV select Select Home theater TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV Record now Stop recording change Set Speaker control VIERA Lin...

Page 45: ...connected is three for recorders and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Network camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Lin...

Page 46: ...elect Network settings Menu Configures settings and parameters of the network connection Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings...

Page 47: ...ed Setup is an easy setting of the Wi Fi Alliance s certification You can connect the Access point to press the buttons WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup using PIN number Set the PIN code that is displayed on...

Page 48: ...settings and parameters of the network connection Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings Language Clock All select Select the...

Page 49: ...ed under normal circumstances If you are not sure check with the person who installed the equipment or check the instructions for each device Set only if specified by the provider It is not required f...

Page 50: ...rd each time you display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings Menu Password Enter password If it is your first t...

Page 51: ...ect Mode and set to On Menu Enables or disables the programs locks On Off Off Off Off Program lock Mode MPAA U S TV C E L R C F L R set select Example of MPAA U S movie ratings NR No rating G General...

Page 52: ...nnel surf mode 3D settings next select Select ANT Cable setup Menu Scans for Antenna or Cable channels Specify when using Cable or Satellite box Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti...

Page 53: ...OK to tune to the channel Select Apply program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes el select OK Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes Channel sel...

Page 54: ...roadcasting CC1 4 Information related to pictures Appears at the bottom of the screen T1 4 Textual information Appears over the entire screen Digital The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure...

Page 55: ...CR Label Terminal example Terminals HDMI 1 4 Component 1 2 Video 1 2 PC Label BLANK Not used Blu ray DVD DVD REC HOME THTR GAME COMPUTER VCR CABLE SATELLITE DVR CAMERA MONITOR AUX RECEIVER MEDIA CTR M...

Page 56: ...ct next Turns Off automatically Sleep Turns On Off automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Set the Timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time M...

Page 57: ...D Player For HDMI connection HDMI compatible equipment only For connection using an HDMI DVI Conversion cable see HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 connection on this page Audio cable or To watch digital video...

Page 58: ...ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for chil...

Page 59: ...e aspect modes This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 19 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally...

Page 60: ...codes The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed For the suitable SD Memory Cards please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp s...

Page 61: ...rmatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatibl...

Page 62: ...stom and Pro settings adjustments H size Aspect Ratio 4 3 Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise Aspect Ratio FULL JUST H FILL ZOOM Size 1 Size 2 The width will be inc...

Page 63: ...nected VD GND Ground GND Ground NC Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Input signal that can be displayed Mark Applicable input signal for Component Y PB PR HDMI and PC horizontal frequency kHz vertical...

Page 64: ...tal channels Check Signal meter p 53 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Are the batteries...

Page 65: ...es a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition sy...

Page 66: ...h soap and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the...

Page 67: ...N Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 4 TYPE A Connector 4 This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function USB...

Page 68: ...shipment by US Mail Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries Include a letter detailing the complaint a...

Page 69: ...ntact us directly at 1 877 95 VIERA 958 4372 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Pu...

Page 70: ...he warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse ne...

Page 71: ...71 FAQs etc Limited Warranty for Canada Note...

Page 72: ...spacio provisto a continuaci n y guardar este manual m s el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisici n para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustra do...

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