Panasonic 50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50vt25 Operating Instructions

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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 42-45 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/HDMI 4 set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDM\
I 3/HDMI 4 (p. 34) initially before  connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 42-45).
 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. 35, 42-45).
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
or
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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”)
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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. 39), the TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 
whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is s\
elected. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 39) 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.
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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. 40
 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
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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected. Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
• The sound of the TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in Standby mode.
 TV: The TV speakers are on.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
Recorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your TV 
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera/Network camera)
• Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
•  If there is more than one equipment item, a number  after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g. 
Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) 
•  The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders, and a total of 
three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera/Network camera.
Note
•  There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 change
You can select available items only.   Operate the equipment with the TV remote  control, pointing it at the TV
•  To operate the equipment, read the manual of the  equipment.
 Available TV remote control buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/Forward
Display the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys 
is displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
 Select “Record now”  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to stop recording
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 setRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 set
• For optical recording, the settings of the recorder might be 
required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.•  Recording will not stop automatically when the program  is finished.
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Network Settings
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment.
 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 1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings
Language
ClockAII
 select
 set or next
Select “Network settings”
Menu
Configures settings and parameters of the 
network connection.
Setup1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings
Language
ClockAll
select
Select the settings and set
Menu
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet & 
server.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
 select
 adjust
Connection 
test
Network
connection
Wireless 
network
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Advanced
 Network Settings
Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
  Select “Connection test” and press OK Displayed Connection test screen(It takes a while to cancel the test.)Connection testCheck Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with Viera CAST server.
Test in progress...Menu
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet & 
server. Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet & 
server.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
 select
 OK
 Complete Connection testSuccess->Completion screen is displayed.Error-->Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and 
the Proxy port number.
Select Network type 
(Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))
This setting is performed only when “Wireless (WiFi)” is selecte\
d in “Network connection” above.
 Press “Wireless network”, display screen(only when “---”, “No adapter” or “None” is displayed\
)
Set the following connection.
Please select the connection with your wireless LAN adapter and Access point.
 Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting
Wireless network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
Please choose a connection method.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)
Search for wireless networks
Manual settings
 select
 OK
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button):
  Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi Alliance’s certification.You can connect the Access point to press the buttons.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number):
   Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the Access point. 
(For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating 
manual for the Access point.)
Search for wireless networks: 
   Select an Access point from the ones searched for automatically, and 
configure the settings as instructed on the screen.
Manual settings:
   Manually set SSID, Security type, and Encryption type to match the 
settings of the Access point to which to connect.
 *   When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select “AES” as the Encryption type  
for the wireless LAN.
 Displayed Connection status with an Access point
Wireless network- - -- - - :  Connect with LAN cable
No adapter:  Wireless LAN adapter is not installed.
None:  
There are no settings to connect Access point.Connecting…:  Currently connected to Access point.
If “Connected” is not displayed after a while, 
set the Access point connection settings again.
Connected: Complete connection. Displayed “Current settings and status” screen
(only when “Connected” or “Connecting…” is displayed)
You can confirm the AP connection status.
(SSID/Wireless type/Security type/Encryption type/Connection status /Si\
gnal strength)
 Press “Wireless network” When you change “Wireless network” -->Press “No”Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
You need to be “Connected” to use network devices.
Please set Access point settings to “Connected”.Wireless networkCurrent settings and status
SSID :
Wireless type :
Security type:
Encryption type :
Connection status :
Signal strength :
Continue with current settings?
Ye s No
(example)
 select
 OK
  The Network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
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Network Settings
 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 1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings
Language
ClockAII
 select
 set or next
Select “Network settings”
Menu
Configures settings and parameters of the 
network connection.
Setup1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings
Language
ClockAll
select
Select the item and adjust
Menu
Manual entry of the proxy address & port, if 
required by the Internet service provider.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
select
IP setting/
DNS 
settings
VIERA CAST 
setting
Network cameras list
Software 
update
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Advanced
 Network Settings
[IP setting]
  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Automatic”  Manual setting  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 
 Select the item and press OK
 
  Check the specifications of the broadband router  and enter each IP address
(When IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
MenuIP address/DNS settings 1/2IP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254Automatic
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OKSubnet maskOK10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 change 
channel
 OK
or
  Each IP address is acquired automatically
[DNS settings]
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Automatic” Manual setting
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 
 Select the item and press OK
 
  Enter each IP address as was specified by the  provider
(When DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
MenuIP address/DNS settings 1/2IP setting modeIP setting modeAutomaticManualDefault gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OKPrimary DNS10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 select
 OK
or
  Each IP address is acquired automatically
If you are using a broadband router, IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be 
used under normal circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the per\
son 
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for each device.
Set only if specified by the provider.
It is not required for normal household use.
 Proxy address  This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target \
server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser.
  Setting is only required if specified by the provider.
 
  Select “Proxy address” and press OK
 Proxy port  
This number is specified by the provider together with 
the Proxy address.
 
   Select “Proxy port” and press OK
 
   Enter the Port number
Proxy port0
 select
 OK
orAllows manual entry of proxy address for relay 
server. (normally not required)
MenuVIERA CAST settingProxy address
0
Proxy port
 select
 OK
   Enter address(see “Entering characters” on p. 19)Proxy addressprIo
   Select “OK” If you perform the Proxy settings, it may make it 
impossible to view VIERA CAST movie content.
Network camera setting (p. 33)
  Select “Software update” Press OK to start the Software update screen
  Follow directions on the screen
 *  Set “Clock” first. (p. 17)
Check if software update for the TV is 
available
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address IP address/DNS settings
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
MenuNetwork settingsConnection testNetwork connectionWireless (WiFi)
 select
 OK
(continued)
  The Network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
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Channel lock
Game lock
Program
lock
VIERA CAST 
lock
Change 
password
Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display the menu
Select “Lock”Menu
Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels, programs or inputs.
Password
Enter password.
-   -   -   -
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your password 
each time you display the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit passwordA 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or 
change rating settings.
MenuPasswordEnter password.
*   *   *   -
 If it is your first time entering the password, enter the 
password twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock modeMenuOff
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password
Program
 set
 select
Off:   Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, 
“Program” and “VIERA CAST”.
All:   Locks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of 
“Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST”.
Custom:  Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program”\
 
and “VIERA CAST”.
Select the item MenuCustom
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password
Programselect
  “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST” are not 
accessible unless “Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Setset
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