Panasonic Viera TH-P50VT20Z Operating Instructions Manual Download

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TH-P50VT20Z

Plasma Television

English

TQBC2558-2

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Page 1: ...hase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Printed in Japan M0510 2050 Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2010 WARRANTY New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland Tel 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Emai...

Page 2: ...n English TQBC2558 2 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 3: ...d non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content Pana...

Page 4: ... sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control Standard accessories Inserting and removing remote s batteries Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Basic Connection 8 Identifying Controls 10 Auto Tuning 12 Basic Features Watching TV 14 Using Freeview Guide Digital TV mode 17 Viewing Teletext 18 Watching External inputs 20 Viewing 3D images 22 Advanced Features How to ...

Page 5: ...aces The TV may fall off or tip over Use only the dedicated pedestals mounting equipment Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Pl...

Page 6: ... sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat When using the pedestal keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not apply strong force or impact to the disp...

Page 7: ...o install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result When removing the pedestal from the TV do not remove the pedestal by any methods other than the specified procedure see below Otherwise the TV and or pedestal may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Attaching removing the pedestal Assembly screw 3 silver As...

Page 8: ...or knocked down We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the furniture as illustrated This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV However it cannot guarantee protection in all cases If you need 3D Eyewears additionally please purchase this optional accessory Fall prevention parts Screw Wood screw Band Securing to a furniture Fix pedestal and furniture together with b...

Page 9: ...e and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required If a communal aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any...

Page 10: ...ns lead supplied Mains lead supplied Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR DVD Recorder or VCR Set top box Player 3D compatible player RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Player TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box 9 Adjusting the panel to your desired angle Do not place any objects within the full rotation range ...

Page 11: ...T p 68 Displays VIERA CAST home screen 15 Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 14 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 16 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 76 Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available Digital TV mode p 14 21 Return Returns to the previous menu page 23 Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 14 Holds the current telete...

Page 12: ...Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 2 C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 33 3 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a command 4 Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear Do not place any obje...

Page 13: ...kl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz V I E R A L i n k G U I D E POWER RETURN INFO EXIT Y You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode Power LED On 4 Select Home Please select your viewing environment Home Shop select confirm select confirm Auto Tuning is complete 3 Setup the wireless LAN connection Start wireless LAN connection setup Please connect the wireless LAN ad...

Page 14: ... If you are unsure please check the instruction manual of the access point Connect Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions To setup the wireless LAN connection the wireless LAN Adaptor optional accessory is required For the information about the Wireless LAN adaptor Optional accessories p 7 Confirm the encryption key settings and ...

Page 15: ...information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select a channel Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 36 INFO Select a channel using Freeview Guide Digital TV mode p 17 Possible to confirm the Freeview Guide EPG before selecting channels Display Freeview Guide Select a channel 1 Turn power on POWER 2 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV 3 Select a...

Page 16: ... press again to hide the banner Digital TV mode INFO To update the TV software R 1 BBC ONE WALES Coronation Street Rating PGR 45 23 00 23 55 Now All Digital Channels Select favourites 23 35 Software update Dolby D Bad signal Channel position and name or Encrypted Programme Start Finish time Programme Current time Example Digital TV mode Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for th...

Page 17: ...9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Aspect is fixed to 16 9 in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC input mode Aspect is fixed to 16 9 when Viewing Mode is set to Game in the Picture Menu Not available in teletext ser...

Page 18: ...gh programme or channel Y B Example Freeview Guide Listing Watch TV Chnl OK 2 TV2 Now Lost 20 30 20 00 Wed 2 Apr What s on now next Next Dirty Sexy Money 21 30 Now Criminal Intent 20 30 Next Law Order 21 30 Now Celebrity Joker Poker 20 30 Next It s Always Sunny In Philadelp 21 30 Now NZ Doco Children of the Revol 20 30 Next Te Tepu 21 30 Now Talk Talk 20 30 Next The Gravy 21 30 3 TV3 4 C4 5 Māori ...

Page 19: ...be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 19 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current page without updating To resume HOLD HOLD INDEX Return to the main index page MENU Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers To hide R Hold Reveal hidden data 1 Switch to Teletext TEXT Displays Index content varies depending on the broadcasters...

Page 20: ...ears at top of the screen mno Enter the 4 digit number Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV example P6 The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new inform...

Page 21: ...ng the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 45 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Example PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HD...

Page 22: ... or title not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder DVD Player 70 default Player...

Page 23: ...en or other people unintentionally When using the 3D Eyewear the distance between the user and screen can be misjudged The 3D Eyewear must only be worn when viewing 3D content If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when viewing 3D images the 3D Eyewear may be turned off automatically If you suffer from any eyesight problems short far sighted astigmatism eyesight differences in left an...

Page 24: ...ght liquid crystal shutters are alternately opened and closed in time with the images on the TV screen to achieve the 3D effect Part names and functions Battery cover When using for the first time remove the insulating sheet Nose pad installation section If required attach the nose pad To attach the nose pad Attaching the nose pad p 25 Specialised band attaching parts If required attach the specia...

Page 25: ...ble rubbish or in line with the waste disposal regulations in your local area Viewing 3D images Loosen the screw and remove the battery cover using the supplied screwdriver Screwdriver supplied Battery cover Replace the battery Use the specified type of battery coin shaped lithium battery CR2032 Note the correct polarity or Replace and fasten the battery cover Battery cover Make sure that the scre...

Page 26: ... loop at the end of the band and fix the twisted part Fix the twisted part Attaching the nose pad Use either nose pad A or B for your preference If you put the 3D Eyewear on vision correction glasses the nose pad is recommended to be removed You can select the positions of the nose pad A from the 2 levels of height Use upper 2 protrusions or lower 2 protrusions on the 3D Eyewear to attach the nose...

Page 27: ...to view 3D images If you select Yes this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains power On Off switch is next turned On Select No if you do not wish to display this message again To turn the 3D Eyewear off After using the 3D Eyewear press the power button on the 3D Eyewear for about 1 second to turn it off p 23 Direct TV Recording p 71 is not available while viewing 3D ima...

Page 28: ... 35 Approx 3 2 m Approx 3 2 m Approx 3 2 m 20 20 Approx 3 2 m The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the infrared sensors on the TV and the 3D Eyewear the dirt of the infrared sensors or the surrounding environment If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when viewing 3D images the 3D Eyewear may be turned off automatically even if in the available area View from ...

Page 29: ... Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup 3 Select 3D Settings Setup Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings DivX VOD Off Timer Off Advance isfccc On USB HDD Setup Access 3D Settings Network Setup Child Lock 1 2 access select select change access select 4 Select one of the following functions and set see next page 3D Settings Edge Smoother Off Safety Precautions Access 3D Picture Format Auto 3D Pict...

Page 30: ... Side Top and Bottom Original Selects 3D picture format to suit the format of the source signal When receiving the Frame Sequential format ex playback of the 3D compatible Blu ray Disc with the 3D compatible player via an HDMI cable the 3D images will be displayed correctly regardless of the setting of 3D Picture Format when 3D Picture Display is set to 3D Auto default 3D images are automatically ...

Page 31: ...played Please select the correct description and access Photo Photo mode p 54 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video Video mode p 56 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Music Music mode p 59 When two...

Page 32: ...ore or access Required by some functions change select To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 34 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 35 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 46 in Setup Menu Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input ...

Page 33: ...pdate Channel List Signal Condition Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Access Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Sound Setup Manual Tuning Channel List Access Auto Tuning Access Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu p 35 Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext FASTEXT Preferred Subtitles English Access Side Panel High 3 seco...

Page 34: ... to set the professional picture settings in Advanced Settings Lock Settings and Copy Adjustment p 42 43 This mode is available only when Advance isfccc in the Setup Menu is set to On Not valid on VIERA CAST If the certified professional dealer sets these modes Professional1 and Professional2 may be displayed as isf Day and isf Night Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Increases or decreases the ...

Page 35: ... the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button If you want to enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency If you want to enhance the treble sound raise the level of the higher frequency To reset the levels of each frequency to the default s...

Page 36: ... audio track Digital TV mode only HDMI1 2 3 4 Input Select to fit the input signal Digital Analogue p 77 Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adaptor cable connection HDMI input mode only Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present settings of Mode Balance Headphone Volume and Surround in Sound Menu to the default Setup 3D Settings Adjusts and sets to view 3D images p ...

Page 37: ...n VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is set to On p 69 HDMI Content Type Adjusts the picture settings according to the content type from the connected equipment via HDMI cable Off Auto This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when this function works Power on Link Sets to u...

Page 38: ...ion to make the image sharper Off Mid Max Not valid on PC VIERA CAST and Media Player You can set this function for each input Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 hours 4 hours Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The notification message...

Page 39: ...uning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings 1 2 Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock USB HDD Setup 3D Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings 1 2 Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu access select For details p 41 For details p 39 40 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tunin...

Page 40: ...Wales BBC THREE reveal hide select reveal hide skip To reveal all channels Y To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 40 R To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List Select a channel and reveal hide Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels To name the Favourites R To display another Favourites G To add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers are defined ...

Page 41: ...50 CH27 MHz Update Channel List Update channels automatically You can add new channels delete duplicated channels update channel name and position automatically to Channel List Channel List is updated with keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock etc Digital TV Update Channel List y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch Searching Analogue Scan 21 68 CH21 Scan 69 T...

Page 42: ...ut 3 minutes Scan CH1 120 All the previous tuning settings are erased When the operation is completed the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels Channels received during this process are added to the list see above If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning see below 0 CH33 Analogue TV Manual Tuning Manual...

Page 43: ...Picture Menu 1 2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal 0 90 50 50 0 Vivid Colour On Off Reversal Film Effect set select Copy Adjustment is available when Viewing Mode in the Picture Menu is set to Professional1 or Professional2 Advanced Settings can be locked for each Viewing Mode and input Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint and Res...

Page 44: ...alance of dark blue area Reset White Balance Press the OK button to reset to the default White Balance Colour Management R Hue Adjusts the picture hue of red area G Hue Adjusts the picture hue of green area B Hue Adjusts the picture hue of blue area R Saturation Adjusts the saturation of red area G Saturation Adjusts the saturation of green area B Saturation Adjusts the saturation of blue area Res...

Page 45: ...ry Please enter PIN for access PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating Access No Block Child Lock List TV and AV k c o L t u p n I e m a N Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV E4 14 Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV AV1 External Lock AV AV2 BBC1 1 2 BBC THREE 7 BBC 1 Wales 101 External Lock AV select access select lo...

Page 46: ...al TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Off Timer Off Child Lock USB HDD Setup 3D Settings Access 1 2 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select change access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext FASTEXT Side Panel High Access...

Page 47: ...nnels tuned in All settings other than USB HDD registration are reset channels picture sound settings etc Shipping Condition Reset Settings To return to TV EXIT 3 Select System Menu Setup Menu 2 2 System Menu Other Settings DivX VOD Advance isfccc Access Network Setup On 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Softw...

Page 48: ... Standby to Off Every time you set the TV automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM every morning under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is not in progress Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On S...

Page 49: ...umber or any PCs I f your TV is repaired due to a malfunction the registered USB HDD may not be available with your repaired TV Register this USB HDD again to use it with your repaired TV All data in it will be erased 48 USB cable USB HDD socket outlet VIERATOOLS SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER B G STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT INPUT AV TV G U I D E OPTION MENU EXIT R Y INFO RETURN 1 Display the men...

Page 50: ...USB HDD Device Setup Product Connect Name USB Drive A USB Flash Disk Yes Yes The USB HDD is registered and available for recording playing back if the connection status is Yes Only one registered USB HDD on the list can be available for recording The USB HDD is registered and available for playing back if the connection status is Yes Name is displayed if the registration is completed Connection st...

Page 51: ...VE TV USB HDD Setup Device Setup One Touch Recording REW LIVE TV Off 180 minutes 5 Set see next page To return to TV EXIT access select access select access select 50 USB HDD Recording You can record the current programme immediately by using One Touch Recording You can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using REW LIVE TV so that you can go back or pause the cu...

Page 52: ...for about a second After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate REW LIVE TV will be stopped and the recorded content deleted automatically in the following conditions Even if REW LIVE TV stops for the following conditions as long as the setting is On the new recording will start automatically in a condition that makes the recording available selected other cha...

Page 53: ...andard compatible files with an audio format that is either MPEG 1 Layer 2 format or Dolby Digital format A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly DivX p 80 Music Data format MP3 and AAC Copy protected files cannot be played back SD Card format SDXC Card exFAT SDHC Card SD Card FAT16 or FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD C...

Page 54: ...l be displayed p 57 You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more devices are connected Before remove the USB devices please take the following steps in order to protect the devices Change the device Remove the USB devices safely Select Drive Select Select USB Remove Safely Select the icon you want to access to Select the USB Flash Memory or USB HDD to remove Photo Ph...

Page 55: ...ection Select the sort type Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same month The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as Unknown To display the information of the highlighted group Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as Unknown Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder The files which are not into a folder will be coll...

Page 56: ... Transition Effect Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next photo slides and appears from the left side Dissolve The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit Motion The photo is replaced with enlarged reduced moved up or moved down Random Each transition is selected at...

Page 57: ... preview Video Setup p 58 To display the information of the highlighted title To repeat playback Video Setup p 58 To display the information of the highlighted scene INFO To return to thumbnail RETURN Media Player Video Title view Play Contents Select Info EXIT Access RETURN 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Select SD Card Thumb...

Page 58: ... Delete the selected content select select R To confirm or change the current status if available OPTION Media Player USB HDD recordings Remaining Capacity 500GB 50 EXIT RETURN BBC 1 ITV BBC 2 Tue 12 28 Channel BBC 1 ITV BBC 2 Title Date Sun 01 10 Fri 01 15 12 00 Time 13 30 13 50 Delete USB HDD 1 Info Select Play Content under recording Remaining capacity of the HDD This value may not be accurate ...

Page 59: ...oto Setup Video Setup Music Setup Drive Select USB Remove Safely Video Setup Menu Display Settings Other Settings Access Other Settings 16 9 Overscan On Intelligent Frame Creation Off Video Preview On Repeat Off select access select set Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Video Setup Other Settings Video Preview Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen ...

Page 60: ...ct Music Setup Select File or Folder and set Set Display the menu My Song_9 My Music_1 My Favourite 00 02 43 00 05 44 1 EXIT RETURN User BGM Folder view Contents Select Play Folder Info EXIT Access RETURN My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Select SD Card Media Player Music Folder view My Music_1 Contents Select Info SD Card EXIT Play RETURN My Song_8 My Song_9 My Song_10 My Song_1...

Page 61: ...them on the TV TwonkyMedia server 5 1 x and Windows 7 are the server software that has been tested for the performance with this TV current as of January 2010 For installing read the manual of the server software The DLNA control function of Windows 7 is not supported with this TV When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data may be at risk of being accessed by other ...

Page 62: ... network equipment that are authorized by your ISP and telecommunications company You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV You may be required to make settings on your computer Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications company additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible Please contact...

Page 63: ...nd search if any software updates are available Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Software Update Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Access MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Software Update Select VIERA Na...

Page 64: ...Primary DNS or Secondary DNS Move the cursor and enter the number select move abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP...

Page 65: ... button To change the settings select No on this screen Some access points do not allow access to the internet Perform Connection Test below to check if internet connection is available USB overcurrent Overcurrent error Network Setup Network Type Wireless Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connected Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Se...

Page 66: ...Select one of the media servers you want to access Media Server Info Select EXIT RETURN Access 3 SERVER1 SERVER2 SERVER3 DIGA A 5 g 4 Select the file to be viewed Pixel Format 3648x2736 JPEG Media Server SERVER1 Slideshow Info Select EXIT RETURN View P000102 2008 10 05 09 54 P000135 2008 11 20 13 18 P000180 2008 12 07 11 31 P000214 2008 12 10 15 20 P000251 2008 12 19 12 39 P000276 2008 12 25 14 06...

Page 67: ...use return to Single view R Start Slideshow To return to list RETURN To change aspect only for the 4 3 video content ASPECT To the previous scene R To the next scene G Rewind Pause Playback Playback Fast forward Stop To operate the playback information banner Playback Title Date Time Trip1 19 02 2009 11 21 00 02 05 00 15 39 EXIT RETURN Delete Title Select Liberty TV FR Journal Télévisé Météo WDR a...

Page 68: ...15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Music Setup 3D Settings Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Transition Effect Fade Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Sound Settings for video contents You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To confirm or change the current sound status durin...

Page 69: ...e Update in the Network Setup Menu p 62 VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice Therefore Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services All features of websites or content of the se...

Page 70: ...have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4 available with ...

Page 71: ...nction Power on Link p 36 When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 36 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will w...

Page 72: ...ve TV Yes Stop Pause Live TV No select stop TV Select Yes To operate Pause Live TV To return to Live TV stop playback of Pause Live TV cancel pause Operations may be different depending on the recorder In this case follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder If you stop playback or cancel pause the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD start select VIERA Link Menu Pause Liv...

Page 73: ...theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Switch to TV BD DVD TV 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor access adjust OPTION RETURN Store set access Return to the previous menu EXIT Ex...

Page 74: ...at the TV s signal receiver If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment Summary of features Connection Preparations p 69 70 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital...

Page 75: ... use Network services USB HDD Recording VIERA Link Recommended Connection 1 applicable if your amplifier has ARC Audio Return Channel function External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 86 87 Viewing Listening Conver...

Page 76: ...DMI compliant cable To watch satellite broadcasts Use Amplifier with VIERA Link function Set top box HDMI connection p 69 77 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Satellite dish Satellite cable Network USB devices USB cable Modem LAN cable Ferrite core supplied Rear of the TV Internet S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hub or Router Less than 10 cm Less...

Page 77: ...ignal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact When the receiving conditions deteriorate listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position using the stereo bilingual sound selection butto...

Page 78: ...ttings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 4 Input in the Sound Menu p 35 If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digita...

Page 79: ... 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible ...

Page 80: ...ge 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 About SD Card format and maximum capacity p 52 SD Card 24 mm 2 1 mm 32 mm Message Meaning Action Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable The TV does not support the format Please ...

Page 81: ... When there are many files and folders operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content To generate the registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the Setup Menu Go to vod divx com with this code to complete the registration process and ...

Page 82: ...ftware update is not completed Network download failed Check the connections and settings p 61 64 USB connection It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory directly to the TV s USB ports Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader The combination of USB devices that have been tested for each TV s USB port Combin...

Page 83: ...e care not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap or scratch the sur...

Page 84: ...ons are firmly in place An error message appears Follow the messages instructions If the problem persists contact your local Panasonic dealer VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 70 Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some...

Page 85: ...e may be heard from inside the TV not a sign of faulty operation HDMI Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 2 3 4 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 35 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 76 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connecte...

Page 86: ... etc to correct your eyesight before use 3D Eyewear is turned off automatically Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on the TV and the 3D Eyewear or that the 3D Eyewear is placed inside the coverage area p 27 If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the infrared signal for about 5 minutes the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically There is something wrong with the 3D images...

Page 87: ...TIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DivX is a registered trademark of DivX Inc and is used under license YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD This product is covered by U S Patent No 5 193 00...

Page 88: ... 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AV4 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω 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 Ω Others HDMI1 4 Input TYPE A Connectors This TV supports HDAVI control 5 function PC Input HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω HD VD TTL Level 2 0 5 0 V p p high impedance DIGITAL AUDIO OUT P...

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