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Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42g25 Operating Instructions
Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42g25 Operating Instructions
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31 Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 36-41. Before using t\ hese functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup 2/2 Advanced setupFirst time setup About Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings ECO / energy savingKeyboard typeU.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” OnNoYe s TV Quick start No (stay on) Menu Enables or disables interoperability of “HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices. VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Select “On”(default is On)change Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference (p. 38-41). Note If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\ VIERA Link”) is used, set it to “Off”. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
32 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. 53) Display the Input select menu Input selectTV12345678 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 9PCAUX GAME GAME GAME Select “PC” PC Displays PC screen Corresponding signals (p. 59) To return to TV / PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 33) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PC adjustments Reset to defaultsResets 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. 58) On green: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector. (p. 58) Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, fl\ ickers partially or is blurred. H-position Adjusts the horizontal position. V-positionAdjusts the vertical position. Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blu\ rred. 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 sign\ als. 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. 34) UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
33 Viewing Advanced 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. RETURNAdd user label Menu Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal. RGBYChange Select Input labels 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 next screen if available. Help information Operation guide (example: Input labels) Select the menu Custom Menu 0 0 Picture1/2 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 Picture1/2 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 Picture1/2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults (example: Picture menu) adjust or select UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
34 Menu list Menu ItemAdjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Picture Reset to defaults*Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\ Advanced picture”. Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/THX/Game/Custom) (p. 57) Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: -50 - +50 Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool 2/Cool 1/Normal/Warm 1/Warm 2) Color mgmt.On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\ es. (Off/On) x.v.ColorAuto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “\ x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto) Photo enhancementProvides appropriate picture when still images are input. (On/Off) * “x.v.color” will not work if “On” is set. C.A.T.S.Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting c\ ondition. (Off/On) Video NRReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/Weak/Medium/Strong) Blur reductionImproves the moving picture resolution. (Off/On) Pro settingsAdjust the “Picture mode” setting in more detail. (p. 57) (This setting can be adjusted only when “Custom” or ”Photo”\ is selected.) Aspect adjustmentsScreen formatChanges the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM) Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (\ p. 55) HD size Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning are\ a with High-definition signal. (Size 1/Size 2) Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen. • Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 % • Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 % H sizeAdjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges \ of an image. (Size 1/Size 2)Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 58) Zoom adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” PC adjustmentsSets PC display (p. 32) HDMI/DVI RGB range (HDMI 1-3)Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-ran\ ge signal is received. Selects between 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) dependi\ ng on the HDMI signal information. Advanced picture3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On) Color matrixSelects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD) • SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition • Only used with 480p video signal. Block NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On) Mosquito NRReduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image (Off/On) Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) 3:2 pulldownAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto) 24p Direct in48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at tw\ ice the speed of 24 frames per second. (60Hz/48Hz) Audio Reset to defaults*Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. BassIncreases or decreases the bass response. TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response. BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Advanced audioA.I. soundEqualizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.\ (Off/On) SurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On) Bass boostEnhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (Off/On) Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. TV speakersSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On) • “A.I. sound”, “Surround”, “Bass boost” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected. HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 inThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digita\ l input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \ input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) TimerSleep, Timer 1-5The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 52) How to Use Menu Functions UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
35 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) LockLocks the channels and programs. (p. 46)Closed caption Closed captionDisplays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 50) Setup Channel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 20) LanguageSelects the screen menu language. ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 17) ANT/Cable setupSets channels. (p. 49) Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 51) Anti Image retentionPixel orbiterPrevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. ( Automatic/Periodic) • Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically. • Periodic: Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was\ set in the “Time (minutes)” menu. Time (minutes)Sets the time for the “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting. (1/2/3/4) 4:3 side barsChanges the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only) • The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel “Image\ retention”. (p. 58) Scrolling barPress “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen\ . (p. 58)Network settingsSets Network settings (p. 42)VIERA Link settings VIERA LinkControls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 38) • “Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unsel\ ected device energy save” and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set. Power on linkSets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 38) Power off linkSets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 38) Energy saving modeSets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 38) Unselected device energy saveSets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipme\ nt. (p. 38) (No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt)) Default speakersSelects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 38) ECO/energy savingNo signal for 10 minutes To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes. (Stay on/Power TV off) Note • Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or “Digital\ Channel” is selected. • “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\ ut 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 minutes”. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\ 3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. No activity for 3 hours To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Stay on/Power TV off) Note • Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC inputs” is selected. • “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\ t 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\ 3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Keyboard typeSelect keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain))Advanced setup Auto power onTurns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On \ (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored. • The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \ power on” is set. (p. 52) Image viewer auto playSets the media contents or playback type to play back SD cards automatic\ ally. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie/Music/Set later/Off) First time setupRestarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 14) AboutDisplays TV version and software license. Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channe\ l settings. (p. 48) Sub menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Setup SUB MENUChannel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 19) Edit CH captionChanges the station identifier. (p. 49) Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\ al image. (p. 49) In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options. * Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset. UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
36 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\ ve the “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically. Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:Version Operations HDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching (p. 39) • Power on link (p. 39) • Power off link (p. 39) • Default speakers (p. 39) • One-touch theater playback (p. 39) • Speaker control (p. 41) HDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 41) • Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 39)\ HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (p. 39) • Automatic lip-sync function (p. 39) • Direct TV recording (p. 41) HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 39) HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return Channel Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound si\ gnals to be sent via an HDMI cable. For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or \ changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. S\ et the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 30), and make sure that the image is display\ ed correctly. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\ an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that \ we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\ mpliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4\ ft/5.0 m) * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
37 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM” VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system. Refer to page 38-41 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system playback operates. Note HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (\ p. 30) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 38-41). Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home theater system For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable For Home theater system Connect with the HDMI and audio cables. If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system. * No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that 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 (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below. One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA). Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 31, 38-41). Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific \ to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\ t using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) Home theater systems with VIERA Link function or or HDMI(AV IN) AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link functionHD Camcorder with VIERA Link function HDMI (AV OUT)HDMI (AV OUT) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function or Back of the TV or HDMI (AV OUT) LUMIX with VIERA Link function or * Digital Audio out UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
38 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Setup 2/2 Advanced setupFirst time setup About Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings ECO / energy savingKeyboard typeU.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” OnNoNo TV Quick start No (stay on) Menu Enables or disables interoperability of “HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices. VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Select “On”(default is On)change Select settings OnNoNo TV Quick start No (stay on) Menu Selects either the TV’s speakers or external home theater as default audio output. VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Set OnNoNo Theater Quick start No (stay on) Menu Selects either the TV’s speakers or external home theater as default audio output. VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save change Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Energy saving mode (for “HDAVI Control 4 or later” (with Quick Start mode)) Unselected device energy save (for “HDAVI Control 2 or later”) Default speakers One-touch theater playback Provides setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3 or later”) Automatic lip- sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3 or later”) UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
39 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM” (Continued) When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theat\ er system. When “Yes” is selected (p. 35), the TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\ whenever a VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is s\ elected. When “Yes” is selected (p. 35) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode. Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off. Condition Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HD\ MI cable. When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode* automatically under above conditions. * Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment. Condition Unselected device energy save: Yes The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\ h an HDMI cable. [ Examples of timing for operation ] • When the input is switched from the HDMI. • When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater”\ to “TV”. The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use. “TV” is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default sp\ eakers setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home t\ heater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home theater \ system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically: Home theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system. The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Hom\ e theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with an HDMI cable. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français)○○○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed)○○○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting)○--- --- Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)○--- --- Note There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\ t from the equipment, that has an HDMI CEC function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the spec\ ification for each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied. For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. [For Recorder] You cannot operate other functions while transmitting the TV’s information above except the Power On/Off key operation. When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\ ansmitting Channel information). Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\ to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE
40 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 36 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu select next or Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link 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 Link control only with the TV’ s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2 or later”) Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3 or later”) Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. Select “Back to TV” Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV Record now Stop recording select OK UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE UD@Q@@@@H@FOH@JOE