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Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42s2 Operating Instructions
Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42s2 Operating Instructions
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21 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS 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. 28-33. 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 saving select next Select “VIERA Link settings” Setup Menu 2/2 Advanced setupFirst time setup VIERA Link settings ECO / energy saving 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. 30-33). 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@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
22 Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”\ . Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”\ “Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time \ an SD card is inserted for the first time. Set later Image viewer settingsImage viewer auto play Play image viewer now select change set Slideshow: A Slideshow will start automatically next time. Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeatedly. Off: The data can be played manually. Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”) Display “Photo viewer”Start the Slideshow select nextSlideshow Select the data to be viewed SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB OK SelectRETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2010 Size 1029×1200 Photo viewerAll photos Total 238 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 select view Thumbnail view To launch Slideshow Selected picture information is displayed. Total number of images. Note Depending on the JPEG format, the “Information” contents may not b\ e displayed correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details. View Next Rotate Prev.RETURNPlay Accessing Displays one at a time To display/hide the Navigation area Return to the Thumbnail view Accessing NextPrev.Rotate RETURN Accessing Pause Next Prev. RETURN Play Navigation area Present status (While reading the data) Single photo view Slideshow Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo Photo viewer UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
23 Viewing Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER SD Card Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter) If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is used, insert/ remove it together with the adapter. For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 44) Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. Label surface Push until a click is heardPress in lightly on SD Card, then release. Sort To sort by Folder, month or date In Select the sort type SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB OK SelectRETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2010 Size 1029×1200 Photo viewerAll photos Total 238Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical) Sort by month (ascending order of the month) Sort by date (ascending order of the date ) Select the directory. Accessing SlideshowRYGB OK SelectRETURN 09/23/2009 28 photos09/28/200958 photos 10/10/2009 3 photos11/20/20098 photos 12/25/200924 photos01/01/201010 photos02/15/201016 photos 03/04/2010 32 photos Date 09/23/2009Number of photos 28 photos Photo viewerAll photos Sort by date 15 Accessing SlideshowRYGB OK SelectRETURN Name Pana0001 Date 09/23/2009 Size 1029×1200 Photo viewerAll photos 09/23/2009 Total 28Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014 Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058 select OKReturn to previous screen Photo settings In or Adjust the picture/Audio Display “Photo settings” example :Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 26)0+30Vivid Picture 1/2 Picture mode Contrast Contrast Reset to defaults Select Adjust Select the item Set the Soundtrack Off Photo settingsPicture Audio Slideshow settings Soundtrack select change next Off Soundtrack select change Select the music from 5 types.(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5) Slideshow settings FastOffOffSepia Slideshow settingsDisplay intervalRepeat playback Transition effect Photo effect Select Adjust Note To stop in mid-cycle Press Display intervalYou can set how many seconds each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow) Repeat playbackTurn the slideshow Repeat function on or off (Off/On). Transition effectSelect the transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ /Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random/Array/Collage) Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Cutout UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
24 Watching Videos and DVDs If you have an applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. To return to TV With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input selectTV12345678 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2GAME GAME Component 1 Component 2 AUX GAME (example) or select enter Press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice. Select the input of your choice, then press OK. During the selection, if no action is taken for several seconds, the “Input select” menu disappears. HDMI 1GAMETerminal (example) Label The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed. To label each of the inputs, please refer to p. 39. Note The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if \ the Input label is set on p. 39. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 45.) For more details for the picture mode setting, refer to p. 45. For “I\ nput labels”, refer to p. 39. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details, see the manual for the connected equipment. UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
25 Viewing 25 Viewing Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Watching Videos and DVDs How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and othe\ r 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. Edit RETURN ABC Delete abc Menu RGBY [email protected] - ,LASTChangeSelect Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal. Input labels Component 1 Component 2 Video 1 Video 2 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@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
26 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/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 45) 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/Normal/Warm) 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) 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/On) Blur reductionImproves the moving picture resolution. (Off/On) 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. 43) 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. 46) Zoom adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” 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. MPEG NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (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) 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 audioSurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On) Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. TV speakersSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On) • “Surround” 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. 40) LockLocks the channels and programs. (p. 34)Closed caption Closed captionDisplays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38) In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options. * Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset. How to Use Menu Functions UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
27 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) 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. 18) LanguageSelects the screen menu language. ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 16) ANT/Cable setupSets channels. (p. 36) Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 39) Anti Image retentionPixel orbiter Prevents “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. 46) Scrolling barPress “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen\ . (p. 46) VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkControls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 30) • “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. 30) Power off linkSets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30) Energy saving modeSets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 30) Unselected device energy saveSets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipme\ nt. (p. 30) (No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt)) Default speakersSelects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 30) 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. • “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. 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. 40) Image viewer auto playSets the “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards au\ tomatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/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. 36) 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. 37) Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\ al image. (p. 37) (Continued) UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
28 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. 31) • Power on link (p. 31) • Power off link (p. 31) • Default speakers (p. 31) • One-touch theater playback (p. 31) • Speaker control (p. 33) HDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33) • Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 31)\ HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (p. 31) • Automatic lip-sync function (p. 31) HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 31) 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. 24), 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@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
29 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 30-33 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 operate. Note HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (\ p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-33). 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. 21, 30-31). 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) Digital Audio 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 * UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC
30 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 saving select next Select “VIERA Link settings”Setup Menu 2/2 Advanced setupFirst time setup VIERA Link settings ECO / energy saving 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 Select settings OnNoYe s 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 OnNoYe s 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@@@T@FOH@JOEC UD@Q@@@T@FOH@JOEC