Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc 42px14 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
 Using  VIERA TOOLS Watching TV
Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on 
the TV screen.
Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a fu\
nction quickly.
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■  Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
Lock
 select
 next
Displayed “VIERA Link” menu (p. 36-37)
Start Slideshow (p. 22-23)
Set “Sleep”(Off  timer) (p. 44)...

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Viewing from an SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera a\
nd saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
■ 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 “SD card setting” and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time an SD \
card is 
inserted for the...

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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
SD Card
 Insert the card Remove the card
Label surface
Push until a click is  heard
 
Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
 Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (\
2 GB), miniSD Card 
(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)
 For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48)
Photo 
settings
In   or ■Adjust the picture  Display “Photo settings”  
Picture menu (p. 28)
0
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode...

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Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s 
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
Component 1Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
PC Video 2 AUX
(example)
or
 
select
 enter
Press corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your...

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 32-37. 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 menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link...

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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. 45)
Display the Input select menu
Input selectTV12345678
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2
PCAUX
GAME
GAME
Select “PC”
PC
Displays
PC screen
 Corresponding signals  (p. 50)
■  To return to TV       /   

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Viewing
 Displaying PC Screen on TV
■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings  “How to Use Menu Functions”  to  (p. 28) 
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options)
Picture
PC
adjustments
Reset to 
defaults Resets PC adjust
Sync
 H & V:     The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 51) On green:    Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G 
connector. (p. 51)
Dot clock  Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be...

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MenuItemVIERA 
Link
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
Picture
Reset to defaults
Picture mode
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp.
C.A.T.S.
Video NR
Zoom adjustments
PC adjustments
Advanced picture3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
MPEG NR
Black level
H size
Audio
Reset to defaults
Bass
Treble
Balance
Advanced audioSurround
Volume leveler
TV speakers
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5
Lock
SD cardSD card
Closed 
Caption
Closed Caption
How to Use Menu Functions
■  Menu list
Various...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate.  (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX)  (p. 36-37)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 36-37)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 36)
Resets all picture adjustments...

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Menu Item
Setup 
SUB MENUChannel surf mode
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter
Menu Item
Setup
Channel surf mode
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected 
devices
Input labels
Anti Image retention
Pixel orbiter
Time (minutes)
4:3 side bars
Scrolling bar
VIERA Link settingsVIERA Link
Power on link
Power off link
Stand-by power 
save
Auto power 
stand-by
Default speakers
ECO/power savingNo signal for 10 
minutes
No activity for 3 
hours
Advanced  setupAuto power on
Play SD card 
automatically...