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Functions 

(Teletext mode)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

 

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

Normal (FULL)

(BOTTOM)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

(TOP)

(Expand the TOP half)

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar 

(List mode only)

The number changes to white.

press and 

hold

To change stored pages

Enter new 

page number

press and hold

View sub page 

(Only when teletext is more than one page)

To view specific sub page 

Appears at top of 

the screen

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 information becomes available.

P108 

Appears

when

updating is

completed

View the 

updated page

Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.)

Viewing Teletext

(press twice)

G

B

Y

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

Y

Select teletext only

or picture / teletext

Corresponding

colour button

(As page is displayed)

Colour button you

want to change

View in multi window

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

Store frequently viewed pages

View sub page

Watch TV while waiting for update

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-P54S20A

Page 1: ...cover a Internet and or DLNA connection setup related problems b Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection c The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual and d Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware its connection to the internet or any other device 6 If warranty ...

Page 2: ...on English TQBC2532 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 use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and 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 h...

Page 4: ...ble Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control Standard accessories Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Basic Connection 8 Identifying Controls 10 Auto Tuning 12 Basic Features Watching TV 13 Using TV Guide Digital TV mode 16 Viewing Teletext 17 Watching Exter...

Page 5: ...e 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 Please re...

Page 6: ...ge displayed in 4 3 mode Video game Computer image To prevent image retention contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed p 55 This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen image retention This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty Typical still images Do not display a still picture for a long time ...

Page 7: ...sonal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Attaching the pedestal Assembling the pedestal Use the ...

Page 8: ...r other forces may cause product damage Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket To prevent fall and injury remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use This TV could fall over if it is pushed pulled or knocked down We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as i...

Page 9: ...e mains lead to avoid noise Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture 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 y...

Page 10: ...Quick Start Guide Basic Connection AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead supplied RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR 9 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR ...

Page 11: ...t Returns to the normal viewing screen 17 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 50 Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available Digital TV mode p 14 15 Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 13 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 19 16 Off Timer p 13 Sets the time the TV automatically turns off 21 Return Returns to the previous menu pag...

Page 12: ...inal 2 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 3 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 24 4 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a command 5 Function Select Vol...

Page 13: ...els only All Channels confirm select Auto Tuning starts Auto Tuning This will take about 6 minutes 6 H C Digital TV Scan 69 62 y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch 0 1 l e n n a h C C B B C 0 1 s e l a W o i d a R C B B 2 6 0 1 4 E 2 6 0 1 k w N n o o t r a C 2 6 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching 0 H C Analogue TV Scan 75 Analogue TV Analogue TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV 9 2...

Page 14: ...ime Information banner p 14 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen 1 Turn power on POWER 2 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV 3 Select a channel up down or Mains power On Off switch should be On p 11 Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV p 11 The selected mode is displayed ...

Page 15: ... pm Software update Channel position and name Programme Start Finish time Programme Current time Example Digital TV mode To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the programme listed in the banner Information on the next programme Digital TV mode To select a favourite list Digital TV mode B To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 26 To hide EXIT Extra information press again to hide ...

Page 16: ...y 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 mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except in Digital TV mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode change selec...

Page 17: ...ve junction Drama NEWS Sports The Bill Good bye Red Cap Coronation Street DIY SOS GUIDE 24 hours 11 00am am pm pm 11 30 12 00 12 30 01 00 pm TV Guide date Programme Landscape Displays by channel Current date and time Example Channel position and name TV Guide time 11 Home 16 World 84 Pearl 81 Jade View Select programme Select channel RETURN Page down 24 hours EXIT Page up Favourites Info Portrait ...

Page 18: ...select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 18 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current pa...

Page 19: ...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 information becomes available P108 Appears when updating is completed View the updated page Changes to TV screen...

Page 20: ...ing 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 33 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Example PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV 16 9 PC 640X4...

Page 21: ...s TV remote control How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 43 select the code 73 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD Recor...

Page 22: ...ERA TOOLS function To return to TV EXIT or 1 Display icons of the feature select access 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 46 2 Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 45 3 Photo Photo mode p 38 4 Video Video mode p 40 5 Music Music mode p 42 When two or more compatible equipments are connected a selection screen will be dis...

Page 23: ... settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 25 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 34 in Setup Menu Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternat...

Page 24: ... Access Access Access Access Access Auto Standby Power Save 16 9 Overscan Region Select NSW ACT Off 24p Smooth Film Off Intelligent Frame Creation Off Off On Daylight Saving Time DVI Input Setting Normal Auto Other Settings Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Access System Update Access Access Access System Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message S...

Page 25: ... the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Not valid when the viewing mode is set to True Cinema Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Not valid on PC signal Eco Mode Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption Off On Not available in shop mode Dynamic picture mode P NR Pictu...

Page 26: ...ing is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control p 10 Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended MPX Selects m...

Page 27: ...avourite channels Digital TV mode p 29 Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels p 29 31 Auto Tuning Sets all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels automatically p 30 31 Manual Tuning Sets the TV channels manually p 30 31 Update Channel List Updates the channel list with keeping your settings Digital TV mode p 30 New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when...

Page 28: ...le only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation This function is not available for selection default to Off when Viewing Mode is set to Game or in the mode of PC input or photo 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 eq...

Page 29: ...Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu access select For details p 31 For details p 29 30 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Favourites Edi...

Page 30: ...l hide skip To reveal all channels Y To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 30 R To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List Select a channel and reveal hide Digital TV Tuning Menu To name the Favourites R To display another Favourites G To add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed Hidden channels see below can be select...

Page 31: ...ed 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 CH6 Scan 69 This will take about 3 minutes Digital TV 0 Automatically retune all Digital TV channels received in the...

Page 32: ...Scan CH0 75 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 Tuning 0 75 C...

Page 33: ...ren Child Lock PIN Entry 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 s...

Page 34: ... Display Settings Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 19 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...

Page 35: ...picture sound settings etc To return to TV EXIT 3 Select System Menu Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Other Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Access System Update ac...

Page 36: ...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 is not in progress Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On Select System Update Search Now 35 U...

Page 37: ...mpatible 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 Music Data format MP3 mp3 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 Card 2 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert re...

Page 38: ...g to Media Player Photo mode will be done automatically p 38 It is assumed the SD Card contains photos If not press the blue button to activate the Contents Select screen and select the other mode To switch to the other mode see below You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two devices are connected Change the device Select Drive Select Select the icon you want to access to...

Page 39: ... the background music Photo Setup p 39 To display the information of the highlighted photo Thumbnail All pictures Error display images that could not be loaded etc 1 48 File name p1010001 JPG Date 23 10 2009 Pixel 1600X1200 file number total file number Single view Display one photo at a time Select the photo that you want to view select single view Rotate Slideshow Select Single view Single view ...

Page 40: ...llage Multi Display is divided into 9 sections in a tiled design Collage Photos are displayed in random positions and random scale Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos Off Sepia Gray scale Transition Effect Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next ph...

Page 41: ...rip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Video Select SD Card Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats Access to Video mode p 37 Thumbnail Scene view When a title is highlighted preview starts if the title supports previewing To turn preview off Video Setup p 41 Video mode Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory are displayed When a title is highlig...

Page 42: ... Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm SPDIF Selection Auto 0 11 0 0 0 select change Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF Standard audio transfer file format 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 Dig...

Page 43: ...und music during Photo mode While playing music Display the menu B Register Slideshow BGM File Folder select set Select File or Folder 00 00 05 00 02 30 Music title Album title Artist name Folder view Contents Select Play Folder Info EXIT Access RETURN Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Media Player Select Music Folder6 Folder7 Folder8 SD Card Folder view music Contents Select Info EXIT Play ...

Page 44: ...oped 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 the equipm...

Page 45: ...Power on Link p 27 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 27 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work eve...

Page 46: ...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 Live T...

Page 47: ...ecorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 20 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 Exit the menu When ...

Page 48: ...perate check the settings and the equipment Summary of features Connection Preparations p 43 44 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 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI c...

Page 49: ...ction 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 59 To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Conversion adapter if necessary Computer Headphone...

Page 50: ...on device 12 TMDS Clock 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal g To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD player HDMI equipment DVD Recorder HDMI connection p 43 51 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Satellite dish Satellite cable Listenin...

Page 51: ...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 button DUAL also known as DUAL MONO or as BILIN...

Page 52: ... for each HDMI terminals and input signals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 Input in the Sound Menu p 25 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 digital output terminal may ...

Page 53: ...8 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 to HDMI standard timing Signal name...

Page 54: ...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 36 On screen messages Use an SD Card which meets SD standards If not it may cause the TV to malfunction 24 mm 2 1 mm 32 mm Message Meaning Action Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable The TV does not ...

Page 55: ...rface Take 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 Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects Do not allow the cabine...

Page 56: ...reduced Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes no signal in Digital TV mode or AV mode selected invalid programme selected radio service displayed menu Thumbnail or still picture Pixel Statement An image on a LCD or Plasma TV screen is created by many small groups of dots known as pixels which is similar to the image in a newspaper It also natu...

Page 57: ... properly p 43 48 49 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 52 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Digital TV Note Digital TV reception is only as good as the antenna and the antenna cabling delivering the DTV signals to the television Reliable digital TV reception requires high quality robust DTV signals which can only be achi...

Page 58: ...Use high quality quad shielded coaxial cable RG6Q fly lead between TV and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Antenna installation may be using an aerial amplifier that is faulty or an older style aerial amplifier that was not designed for digital TV Older style antenna cabling loose fitting corroded wall socket connection...

Page 59: ...demarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc Even if no special notation ha...

Page 60: ...Lee connector Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PI...

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