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 How to Use Menu Functions 

 Displaying PC Screen on 

TV

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV 
best suited for you.

 Press to exit from 

a menu screen

 Press to return 

to the previous 
screen
 

Display the menu

  Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
  Some functions will be disabled depending on 

the type of input signal.

RETURN

Add user label

Menu

Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.

R

G

B

Y

Change

Select

Input labels

HDMI 4
Component 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

Operation guide

(example: Input labels)

Select the menu

Custom

Menu

0
0

Picture

1/2

Brightness

Picture mode
Contrast

Reset to defaults

 select

 next

Select the item

Custom

Menu

Resets all picture adjustments to factory

default settings except for “Advanced

picture”.

0
0
0
0
0

Picture

1/2

Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Picture mode
Contrast

Reset to defaults

(example:  Picture menu)

select

Adjust or select

Vivid

Menu

Selects from preset picture modes.

0
0
0
0
0

Picture

1/2

Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to defaults

(example:  Picture menu)

adjust

or 

select

Displaying PC Screen on TV

The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC. (p. 57)

Display the Input select menu

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

Select “PC”

PC

Displays

PC screen

 Corresponding signals 

(p. 63)

 To return to TV  

     

 /  

 

PC menu setting 

(change as desired)

 Making settings   “How to Use Menu Functions”   to   (p. 37) 

Menu

Item

Adjustments/Configurations (options)

Picture

PC
adjustments

Reset to 

defaults

Resets PC adjustments. Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.

Sync

 H & V:    The H and V sync signals are input 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 vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred.

H-position

Adjusts the horizontal 

position.

 

 

V-position

Adjusts the vertical position.

 

 

Clock phase

Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred.

First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the

Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.

Note

It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals.

Input

resolution

Switches to wide display.

 Input signal switched from 640×480 to 852×480

 Input signal switched from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768

H-frequency

V-frequency

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.

 Display range

Horizontal:  15 - 110 kHz

Vertical:    48 - 120 Hz

  Audio menu (p. 38)

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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...

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