Panasonic 50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50v10 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
 Network  Camera
Example of Network Camera connection
LAN
Internet
Ethernet 
cableRouter Internet equipment
Set Internet setting (LAN) for 
connected equipment with Internet 
equipment if you need to. 
* You cannot set Internet setting from this TV
Cable/DSL 
modem
Back of the TV
Network Camera
Network 
Camera 
setting
  Display  Menu ■Network Camera setting operation 
 RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Network cameras listModel Status Default
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Camera name
BL-C210A Connected
Camera 1
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
 Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 ok
“Please refer to camera’s settings and enable its 
link mode. Start searching for network camera?”
 “Yes” to start camera search.  Before you start to search for a 
camera, switch the camera to 
registration mode. (For this operation, 
please refer to the operating manual 
for the Network camera.)
  Search condition also depends on “Network setting” (p.44)
“Remove camera information?” “Yes” to delete camera information.
“Disconnect to camera?” “Yes” to delete camera connection. “Disconnected” will be displayed in 
“Status”
“Set this camera as default camera?” “Yes” to set to the default use. Displayed “(Default)” next to camera 
name.
(Available only when reconnecting)
“Connect to Camera? 
  “Yes”: “Connect” will be displayed  in “Status”  (Attach up to 8 Network 
cameras simultaneously)
 Select “Network cameras list”
Setup 2/2VIERA Link settings
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Network cameras list
 select
 ok
If there is no registered camera
 Select “Yes” to start search
Please refer to camera’s settings and enable its link 
mode.
Start searching for network camera?
Ye s No
 select
 ok
 Set Network Camera setting
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Network cameras listModel Status Default...
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...Camera name
BL-C210A Connected
Camera 1
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
 select 
						

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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. 55)
Display the Input select menu
Input selectTV12345678
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
Video 2
90PCAUX
GAME
HDMI 4 GAME
GAME
Select “PC”
PC
Displays
PC screen
 Corresponding signals 
(p. 60)
■ 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. 34) 
MenuItem Adjustments/Configurations (options)
Picture
PC
adjustments
Reset to 
defaultsResets PC adjust
Sync
 H & V:     The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 61) On green:    Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G 
connector. (p. 61)
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) 
						

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MenuItem
Picture
Reset to defaults
Picture mode
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp.
Color mgmt.
Digital cinema color
C.A.T.S.
Video NR
Pro setting
Zoom adjustments
PC adjustments
Advanced picture
3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
Block NR
Mosquito NR
Black level
3:2 pulldown
24p Direct in
HD size
H size
Audio
Reset to defaults
Bass
Treble
Balance
Advanced audio
A.I. sound
BBE ViVA
BBE
Surround
Volume leveler
TV speakers
HDMI 1 in, HDMI 2 in, 
HDMI 3 in, HDMI 4 in
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5
LockVIERA Link
Record now 
Stop recording 
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
SD cardSD card
Closed 
captionClosed caption
■ Menu list
Various menus allow you to make settings for 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 menu
 Displays the functions that can be set  (varies depending on the input signal)
Select the menu
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select the item
0
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
0
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select
How to Use Menu Functions 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.Reset to defaults
Basic picture mode  (Vivid/Standard/Studio ref/THX/Game/Custom)  (p. 59)Picture modeVivid
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:  0 - 100
  Tint:            -50 - +50Contrast+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color.  (Cool 2/Cool 1/Normal/Warm 1/Warm 2)Color temp.Normal
On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On
Auto: Automatically adjusts the color gamut of the input image to the color ga\
mut of the panel. 
On:   Shows an expanded display of the input image color gamut.
Off:   Displays the color gamut of the input image as is. (Auto/On/Off) Digital cinema colorAuto
Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting c\
ondition.  (Off/On)C.A.T.S.Off
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.  (Off/Weak/Medium/Strong)Video NROff
Adjust the “Picture mode” setting in more detail. (p. 59)
(This setting can be adjusted only when “Custom” or ”Photo”\
 is selected.)Pro setting
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 57)Zoom adjustments
Sets PC display (p. 32)PC adjustments
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filterOnSelects image resolution of component-connected devices  (HD/SD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.Color matrixSD
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)Block NROff
Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image  (Off/On)Mosquito NROff
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
Adjust the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (On/Off)3:2 pulldownOff
96Hz/48Hz:  Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at 2 \
or 4 times the 
speed of 24 frames per second.  (96Hz/60Hz/48Hz)
If flicker is seen using 48Hz, please use 60Hz or 96Hz.24p Direct in60 Hz
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%
HD sizeSize1
Adjust horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an\
 image. (Size 1/Size 2)
Size 2: Adjust image size according to aspect mode for reducing noise. (p. 60)\
H sizeSize 1
Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Reset to defaults
Increases or decreases the bass response.Bass0
Increases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.\
  (On/Off)A.I. soundOn
BBE ViVA HD3D (High-Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3\
D image with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound 
is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are \
expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE 
ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic\
 games.  (On/Off)BBE ViVA    On
BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speec\
h intelligibility and musical realism. (On/Off)BBEOn
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)SurroundOff
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.Volume leveler0
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
• “A.I. sound”, “BBE ViVA”, “BBE”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.TV speakersOn
The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital in\
put signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input 
signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)HDMI1 inDigital
HDMI2 inDigital
HDMI3 inDigital
HDMI4 inDigital
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 54)
Locks the channels and programs (p. 48)
[Record now/Stop recording]
Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 42-43).
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate.  (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Network Camera)  (p. 42-43)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 42-43)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 42)
[Photo viewer]  To view the still picture. (p. 24)
[Movie player] To view moving pictures recorded in MPEG 2 or AVCHD format. (p. 22)
SD card
Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 52)Closed caption
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. 
						

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MenuItem
Setup 
SUB MENUChannel surf mode
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter
Menu Item
Setup
Channel surf mode
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected 
devicesInput labels
Audio out
Anti Image retentionPixel 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
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Network cameras list
ECO/energy saving
No signal for 10 
minutes
No activity for 3 
hours
Advanced setup
Auto power on
SD card LED
Play SD card 
automatically
About
Reset to defaults
How to Use Menu Functions 
■ Menu list
■ Sub menu list
Various menus allow you to make settings for 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 menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
 select
Select the item
All
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention Language Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Display Sub Menu
SUBMENU
Select the item
All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 select
 set
 or
 next 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 20)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 51)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 51)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 20)
Channel surf modeAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 16)Language
Adjusts the clock (p. 18)Clock
Sets channels (p. 50)ANT/Cable setup
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 53)
[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling, stops output of audio specified in this menu. (p. 53\
)  (On/Off)
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.Pixel orbiterAutomatic
Sets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting.  (1/2/3/4)Time (minutes)4
Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image ret\
ention”. (p. 60)4:3 side barsBright
Press “OK” to start “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 60)Scrolling bar
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 40)  (On/Off)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”,  “Stand-by power save”, “Aut\
o power stand-by” and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if \
“Off” is set.VIERA LinkOn
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 40)  (Yes/No)Power on linkYe s
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 40) (Yes/No)Power off linkYe s
Set “Stand-by power save” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 40) \
 (No/Yes)Stand-by power saveNo
Set “Auto power stand-by” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 40) \
(No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder)Auto power stand-byNo
Selects the default speakers (p. 40) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Sets Network setting (p. 44)Network setting
Sets VIERA CAST setting (p. 46)VIERA CAST setting
Set Network Camera status. (Search/Registration/Connection/Deleting/Def\
ault setting etc.) (p. 30)Network cameras list
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD mode” or Digital channel. • “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 turning the power 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 signal for 10 minutesEnable
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or side panel key 
continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or PC input display.• “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 turning the power 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.
No activity for 3 hoursDisable
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned O\
n.  (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes 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. 54)Auto power onNo
Set to “On”, if you want to light SD card LED while SD card is ins\
erted.  (On/Off )SD card LEDOn
Set “Movie”, “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back S\
D cards automatically. 
(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie/Set later/Off)Play SD card automaticallySet later
Displays TV version and software license.About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 50)Reset to defaults
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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 4” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with 
HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
■ 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, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 26), and make sure that the image is \
displayed 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.Version
Operations
HDAVI Control or later
• Automatic Input Switching (p. 41)
• Power on link (p. 41)
• Power off link (p. 41)
• Default speakers (p. 41)
• One-touch theater playback (p. 41)
• Speaker control (p. 43)
HDAVI Control 2 or later
• VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control(P. 43) 
• Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 41)
HDAVI Control 3 or later
• Providing the setting information (p. 41)
• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 41)
• Direct TV Recording (p. 43)
HDAVI Control 4
• Stand-by power save (with quick start mode) (p. 41)
■ 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-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHF30 (9.8 \
ft/3.0 m),
RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
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VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 40-43 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), RAM theater, and 
Player theater playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HD\
MI 3/HDMI 4 (p. 26) initially before  connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 40-43).
■ Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM 
theater, or Player theater
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater: 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program  through the theater system.
■ 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. 27, 40-41).
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 cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.
HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Home theater systems 
with VIERA Link 
function oror
HDMI
(AV IN)
AV amp with VIERA 
Link function
DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link 
function
HD 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
or 
						

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”
Setup2/2
VIERA CAST setting
About VIERA Link settings
Network setting
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnYe sYe s
TV
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Select settings
OnYe sYe s
TV
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
select
Set
OnYe sYe s
Theater
No
No
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Stand-by power save
Auto power stand-by
change
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Stand-by 
power save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 4” (with 
quick start 
mode))
Auto power 
save 
(for 
“HDAVI Control 
2 or later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or later”)