Panasonic ST50 Series Tv User Manual

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Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
HDMI connection  notice
HDMI (high-definition  multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition  digital
images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD  devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player,  can be connected to the HDMI connector using
an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
HDMI is the worlds first complete digital consumer AV interface complying  with a
non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect  to the HDMI terminal via a
DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used,  connect  the audio  cable to the audio
input terminal.
Audio settings  can be made  on the HDMI  in menu  screen. Applicable audio  signal
sampling  frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1  kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
(*2): Inquire at your  local digital equipment retailer shop.
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HDMI connection  caution
Caution
The HDMI terminals on this TV were not specifically designed for use with a PC.
If the connected device has an aspect  adjustment function, set the aspect  ratio  to
16:9.
The HDMI connectors are  type A.
The HDMI connectors are  compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) copyright protection.
Devices with no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of
either  COMPONENT IN,  or VIDEO IN to receive analog  signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used only with the following video signals: 480i,
480p,  720p,  1080i  and 1080p. Ensure that the device being  connected to the TV
can produce one of these  video signals.
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Input  signal
Signals other than  below may not be displayed properly.
The signals are  reformatted for optimal viewing on your  display.
Component and  HDMI (* HDMI only)
Input signalHorizontal frequency  (kHz) Vertical frequency  (Hz)
525 (480) / 60i 15.7359.94
525 (480) /60p 31.4759.94
750 (720) /60p 45.0059.94
1,125  (1,080) /60i 33.7559.94
1,125  (1,080)/60p 67.4359.94
1,125  (1,080)/60p 67.5060.00
1,125  (1,080)/24p * 26.9723.98
1,125  (1,080)/24p * 27.0024.00
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Picture mode
1.
Change picture mode  to suite your settings  and  taste 1. Select Picture  mode
 MENU    Menu > Picture  > Picture  mode
Select desired menu  using 
/ from menu  bar  and press  
2. Adjust using /
Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD  picture
2.Picture  mode  type Vivid: Provides enhanced picture  contrast and sharpness for viewing
in a well-lit room.
Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions  with subdued
room lighting.
Cinema: For watching  movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft,
film-like  picture.
Game: For playing video games.
Custom: Customizes each item according to your  taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
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Auto  brightness (ECO)
Contrast Automatic  Tracking System (C.A.T.S.)  adjusts the screen  brightness and
contrast according to the rooms ambient light conditions. This ECO feature
automatically dims the brightness of the screen  when the room lighting is lowered.
C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions  change. The adjustment
happens gradually.
If you prefer a consistent  brightness, disable C.A.T.S. by:
Menu > Picture  > scroll  down  to  C.A.T.S. and  turn it off.
Or
Menu > Picture  > Picture  mode  then  select viewing mode  such as Custom .
* Standard picture  mode  automatically sets C.A.T.S. to  On.
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Aspect
1.
Use FORMAT button to change  the aspect ratio Use when the picture  has bars  (sides or top/bottom) and to zoom.
 FORMAT     ( to cycle through the aspect  modes  )
480i,

 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM
1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H -FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
* Use when the picture  does not fill  the whole screen  or portions of the picture
are  trimmed.
* Some content, such as film-based movies,  are  available  in extra-wide format.
Top and bottom bars  are  unavoidable.
* Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite  box, DVD/Blu-ray players and
game  consoles  have their  own aspect  (format) settings. Adjust the devices
aspect  settings.
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Aspect  info.
FULL: Enlarges  the 4:3 image horizontally to the screens  side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)
JUST: Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
H-FILL: Enlarges  the 4:3 image horizontally to the screens  side edges.  The side
edges of the image are  cut off.
4:3: Standard (Note  that Image  retention of the side bar  may occur  from
displaying  it for a long time.)
ZOOM: Enlarges  the 4:3 image to the entire  screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
Zoom adjustments
Vertical image position  and size can be adjusted in ZOOM
Select Zoom adjustments  in the Picture menu.
MENUPicture > Aspect adjustments  > Zoom
adjustments
V-position: Vertical position  adjustment
Adjust using 
/ to desired position.
V-size: Vertical size adjustment
Adjust using 
/ to desired size.
* Press OK  to reset
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Pro settings (1)
1.
Adjust the picture mode  in more detail Set   Custom  in Picture  mode  first.
 MENU    Menu  > Picture  > Pro settings
Settings OptionsDescription
Reset to
defaults
 Resets all  Pro setting  adjustments to factory
default  settings.
Color space Wide/NormalEach color space is a matrix composed of red,
green & blue colors.  Select your  preference
W/B high R, G,
B -50 - 0 - +50Adjusts the white balance  for light
red/green/blue  areas.
W/B low  R, G,
B -50 - 0 - +50
Adjusts the white balance  for dark
red/green/blue  areas.
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Pro settings (2)
 MENU    Menu  > Picture  > Pro settings
Settings OptionsDescription
Black
extension 0-15
Adjusts the dark  shades of the image in
gradation.
Gamma
adjustment S-curve/
1.8/2.0/
2.2
/
2.4/2.6
Gamma correction. Adjusts the intermediate
brightness of the image.
Panel
brightness Low/
Mid
/HighSelects different levels of overall  panel
brightness.
Contour
emphasis Off/
OnAdjusts the contour emphasis of the image.
AGC 0-15 (default:7)
Increases the brightness of dark  signal
automatically.
Save as default
 Save all  Picture  (when Picture mode is
Custom) and Pro settings adjustment.
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Basic  adjustments
1.
Change the basic  audio  settings 1. Select desired audio  menu
 MENU    Menu > Audio
Select desired menu  using 
/ from menu  bar  and press  
2. Adjust Adjust using 
/
Settings Description
Reset to defaults
Resets Bass,  Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory
default  settings.
Bass
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Treble
Increases or decreases the treble  response.
Balance
Emphasizes  the left / right  speaker volume.
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