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Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

VIERA

 Link

VIERA Link Control

Controls the connected Panasonic equipment
“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33)
“Speaker control” (p. 33)

You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the 
remote control.

Speaker Selection

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)

Set for each input signal

Contrast, Brightness, 
Colour, Sharpness

Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste 

Tint

Adjusts tint of image 

For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance

Chooses the colour balance of the entire image 

(Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones 

(Off / On)

Not valid on PC signal

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise 

(Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)

Not valid on HDMI, PC signal or DVB

MPEG NR

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD and VCD 

(Off / Min / Mid / Max)

3D-COMB

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid 

(Off / On)

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

Not valid on S-Video, components, PC and HDMI

Cannot be used with DVB

Reset Picture Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings

Sound

Mode

Basic sound mode 

(Music / Speech)

Bass

Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Treble

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones 

Surround

Surround sound settings 

(Off / Simulated Surround / SRS TruSurround XT)

Simulated Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects
SRS TruSurround XT: SRS TruSurround XT

®

 creates a high quality surround sound effect 

using just two speakers from the source which can output surround 
encoded signals

Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

DVB Audio 
Preference

Selects the initial setting for Audio tracks 

(Dolby Digital / MPEG)

If programme has both Dolby Digital and MPEG audio tracks, priority is given to what you select
Dolby Digital :  A method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart 

from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.

MPEG : 

 An audio compression method that compresses audio to small size 
without any considerable loss of audio quality.

DVB mode only

SPDIF Selection

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
terminal

(Auto / PCM)

Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.
PCM: Dolby Digital is output as PCM. MPEG is output as PCM.

DVB mode only

MPEG Audio Level

Normally, MPEG sound is larger than Dolby Digital one
You can adjust the audio level of MPEG as the initial setting

0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions

DVB mode only

HDMI1 / 3 Input

Select to fi t the input signal 

(Auto / Digital / Analogue)

 (p. 29)

Auto 

: Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source

Digital 

: HDMI cable connection

Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

HDMI input mode only

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset Sound Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Setup

DVB Favourites Edit

Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 23)

T

uning Menu

Auto Tuning

Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 24)

Analogue
Programme Edit

Edits analogue channels (p. 25)

DVB Manual 
Tuning

Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 25)

Analogue
Manual Tuning

Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 25)

Add New DVB 
Services

Adds new DVB services (p. 25)

New Service 
Message

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found (p. 25)

DVB Signal 
Display

Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 25)

Off Timer

Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off 

(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Teletext

Teletext display mode 

(TOP (FASTEXT) / List)

 (p. 16)

Shipping Condition

Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 26)

System Update

Downloads new software to TV (p. 23)

Power Save

Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption 

(Off / On)

Side Panel

Increases the brightness of the side panel 

(Off / Low / Mid / High)

The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”

Input Labels

Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 27)

Banner Display 
Timeout

Sets how long the information banner (p. 11) stays on screen

0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments

VIERA

 Link Settings

VIERA Link

Sets to use VIERA Link functions 

(Off / On)

 (p. 32)

Power off Link

Set to “Set” to use Power off Link function 

(No / Set)

 (p. 33)

Power on Link

Set to “Set” to use Power on Link function 

(No / Set)

 (p. 33)

SD Card LED

Lights blue LED while SD Card is inserted 

(Off / On)

 (p. 31)

Region Select

Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time 

(NSW/ACT / Victoria / 

Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia / Nothern Territory / Tasmania)

(p. 23)

Daylight Saving Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time 

(Auto / Off / +1/2 Hr / +1 Hr)

 (p. 23)

Set to “Auto” normally

Refresh Rate

Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) 

(50Hz / 100Hz)

Set to “100Hz” normally

Software Licence

Displays the software licence information

System Information

Displays the system information of this TV

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Menu list

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality

, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

Ŷ

Menu list

A different menu will be displayed while PC or DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used.

 (p. 28 and p. 29)

Only available items can be selected.

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-50PX700A

Page 1: ...rvice is required you should Telephone Panasonic s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your n...

Page 2: ...DMI Functions 29 Viewing from card Photos 30 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 32 External Equipment 34 Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 36 FAQs 40 Licence 42 Specifications 43 WARRANTY 44 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Tuning 9 Quick Start Guide Receive digital...

Page 3: ...s fire or electrical shock may result Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV Do not allow children to handle SD card As with a small object SD card can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD card immediately after use Do no...

Page 4: ...ty or Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries Using the clamper Caution In order to maintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutel...

Page 5: ...be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding Aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Takes...

Page 6: ...sible when this function is active Display hide subtitles if available Display subtitles Watch TV DVD etc in multi window DVD Exit PAP Change AV1 AV1 Exit PAP Change DVD AV1 DVD Exit PIP Change MULTIPIP B Y View in multi window p 38 Main screen Colour bar Sub screen To exit multi window return to the single screen view with main screen MULTIPIP To change the layout images first show the colour bar ...

Page 7: ...avourites list B ŶTo view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode Y Using TV Guide select favourite list TV GuideʊElectronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days depending on the broadcaster Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel Vie...

Page 8: ...y 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 Restart DVD Press and hold to pl...

Page 9: ...ages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is displayed The number changes to white Corresponding colour button ŶTo change stored pages press and hold Enter new page number Colour button you want to change View sub page Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during whi...

Page 10: ...ext screen ŶTo change menu pages up down ŶOverview VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder p 33 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment 1 2 Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Set MPEG NR Off Picture Men...

Page 11: ...ut as PCM DVB mode only MPEG Audio Level Normally MPEG sound is larger than Dolby Digital one You can adjust the audio level of MPEG as the initial setting 0dB to 12dB in 2dB reductions DVB mode only HDMI1 3 Input Select to fit the input signal Auto Digital Analogue p 29 Auto Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adapter cable connec...

Page 12: ...ites Edit G To add all services to the list Y Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters up to 4 FavList1 FavList2 FavList3 FavList4 The list is displayed in information banner p 11 TV Guide p 12 and then easily accessed select To display another List B A service is added Select a service and add it to the list ŶTo edit List Select the field of List to edit and To name the List R ...

Page 13: ...e This will take about 3 mins Analogue Tuning 0 75 Digital DVB Tuning 6 69 2 RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC TV Sydney DVB 10 3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10 4 FTV guide DVB 10 7 7 Digital DVB 10 9 NINE DIGITAL DVB 10 CH 29 Analogue CH 33 Analogue EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning Analogue DVB tuning data will be erased Auto Tuning Access Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Automatically set the DV...

Page 14: ...estore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset 1 EXIT RETURN Confirm Analogue DVB tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition set Input Labels Restore Settings Input Labels 2 3 4 Select Setup Select Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set ŶTo return to TV EX...

Page 15: ...layed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal such as a set top box or a DVD player can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI com...

Page 16: ...tion otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card Back 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 Selected photo information is displayed On screen messages Is SD Card in Insert ...

Page 17: ...then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 p 14 and make sure that an image is displayed correctly Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with TV s remote control This function is available when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre is connected If you cannot access the menu check the settings and the equipment p 32 ŶTV ...

Page 18: ...ld TMDS Data0í TMDS Data0 TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data2í TMDS Data2 5V Power SDA Reserved in cable but N C on device TMDS Clockí TMDS Clock TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data1í TMDS Data1 TMDS Data2 Shield 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 AV4 IN terminals Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV2 AV3 IN terminal...

Page 19: ...uipment that has HDAVI Control 2 function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI1 another DIGA to HDMI2 VIERA Link is available...

Page 20: ... Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 480i 60 Hz 480p 60 Hz 576i 50 Hz 576p 50 H...

Page 21: ...es fridges etc may cause picture break up and or audio distortion Use high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fly lead between TV and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer When No Signal message is displayed check TV aerial connection The received signal may be too weak to allow the TV to reliably lock to the desired No Sign...

Page 22: ... VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 Monitor Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms high impedance VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Others HDMI1 2 3 Input TYPE A Connectors This TV supports HDAVI Control 2 function PC Input HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 HD VD TTL Level 2 0 5 0 V p p high impedance Audio Input RCA PIN Type 2 0 5...

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