Panasonic DT50X User Manual

DT50X series

M0212-0

Watching TV

Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box
Initial setting	11
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Initial setting	12
Select channels	13
Favorite channels (Set)	14
Favorite channels (Display)	15
Closed caption	16
SAP	17
Other	18
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Connecting and viewing (1)	19
Connecting and viewing (2)	20
HDMI connection notice	21
HDMI connection caution	22
Input signal	23
For best picture
Picture mode	24
Auto brightness (ECO)	25
Aspect	26
Aspect info.	27
For best audio
Basic adjustments	28
Advanced audio	29
3D

Notice	30
Viewing 3D	31
Change 3D 2D	32
Adjust 3D images	33
3D settings (1)	34
3D settings (2)	35
Computer on TV
Display PC screen	36
PC adjustments (1)	37
PC adjustments (2)	38
Input signal	39
Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
Network connections (1)	40
Network connections (2)	41
Network connections (3)	42
Network connections (4)	43
Network settings
Setting menu	44
Connection test	45
Network connection	46
Wireless network settings	47
IP address/DNS settings	48
Proxy settings	49
Network link (1)	50
Network link (2)	51

Software update	52
New software notice	53
Network status	54
How to use
Operate	55
Home network "DLNA"
Get started
Information	56
Connect to network
Network connections (1)	57
Network connections (2)	58
Network connections (3)	59
Network connections (4)	60
Network settings
Setting menu	61
Connection test	62
Network connection	63
Wireless network settings	64
IP address/DNS settings	65
Proxy settings	66
Network link (1)	67
Network link (2)	68
Software update	69
New software notice	70
Network status	71
Photos
Viewing Photos	72

Photo view	73
Options menu	74
Using slideshow	75
Slideshow settings	76
Videos
Viewing Videos	77
Video view	78
Options menu	79
Music
Playing Music	80
Music view	81
Options menu	82
Data information
Compatible Data format (1)	83
Compatible Data format (2)	84
Compatible Data format (3)	85
Notice	86
Media player
Get started
Information	87
Media warning messages	88
SD card handling cautions	89
Photos
Viewing Photos	90
Photo view	91
Sort the photos	92
Options menu	93

Multi shot 3D / Thumbnails size	94
Using slideshow	95
Slideshow settings	96
Soundtrack settings	97
Videos
Viewing Videos	98
Video view	99
Options menu	100
Music
Playing Music	101
Music view	102
Options menu	103
Data information
Compatible Data format (1)	104
Compatible Data format (2)	105
Compatible Data format (3)	106
Notice	107
Convenience features
Using VIERA TOOLS
Using VIERA TOOLS	108
Timer
Setting menu	109
Sleep (Off timer)	110
Timer (On/Off timer)	111
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu	112
Lock (1)	113

Lock (2)	114
Password setting	115
Parental control ratings (1)	116
Parental control ratings (2)	117
Parental control ratings (3)	118
Closed caption
Setting menu	119
Closed caption (1)	120
Closed caption (2)	121
Closed caption notice	122
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
Basic feature	123
Connecting note (1)	124
Connecting note (2)	125
VIERA Link connections (1)	126
VIERA Link connections (2)	127
VIERA Link connections (3)	128
VIERA Link settings	129
VIERA Link settings feature (1)	130
VIERA Link settings feature (2)	131
VIERA Link settings feature (3)	132
VIERA Link	133
VIERA Link menu (1)	134
VIERA Link menu (2)	135
Control by smartphone, etc.
Smartphone remote	136

Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad

Keyboard	137
Gamepad	138

All settings

Picture
Setting menu	139
Basic settings (1)	140
Basic settings (2)	141
Aspect adjustments	142
PC adjustments (1)	143
PC adjustments (2)	144
HDMI settings	145
Advanced picture (1)	146
Advanced picture (2)	147
Audio
Setting menu	148
Basic settings	149
Advanced audio	150
DTV language and SAP settings	151
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal	152
Network
Network settings (1)	153
Network settings (2)	154
Network settings (3)	155
Network settings (4)	156
Network settings (5)	157
Timer
Setting menu	158

Sleep (Off timer)	159
Timer (On/Off timer)	160
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu	161
Lock (1)	162
Lock (2)	163
Password setting	164
Parental control ratings (1)	165
Parental control ratings (2)	166
Parental control ratings (3)	167
Setup
Setting menu	168
3D settings (1)	169
3D settings (2)	170
ANT/Cable setup (1)	171
ANT/Cable setup (2)	172
Closed caption (1)	173
Closed caption (2)	174
Closed caption notice	175
VIERA Link settings (1)	176
VIERA Link settings (2)	177
ECO/energy saving (1)	178
ECO/energy saving (2)	179
Advanced setup	180
Other settings (1)	181
Other settings (2)	182

Support / FAQ

FAQ
Picture - Viewing	183
Picture - Snowy / none	184
Picture - Distortion	185
Picture - Continue	186
Sound - none	187
Sound - Unusual	188
Networking	189
Software update	190
3D - Viewing	191
3D - Format	192
Other	193
Menu - Gray-out	194
Reset to default	195
Care and Cleaning
Display panel	196
Cabinet	197
Pedestal / Power cord	198

Meaning of signs :

Press the Remote control button

INFO Letters in box : Remote control button

MENU Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display

Watching TV

Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box

Initial setting

1. Connecting

Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or

Antenna/Cable in.

Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture

2.Change INPUT

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Wait 2 seconds.

3.Power on your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box

Use the box's remote control to change channels.

*If the box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. Note that the picture will not be in HD.

*CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

*If your box is a high definition, then check that it is outputting 720p or 1080i signal.

Tip: press the TV's INFO button to verify.

*Check your box "aspect" or "format" settings. It should be set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL.

*If the audio volume is too low, check the box's audio settings.

*Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on any box settings.

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Initial setting

1. Connect coax

Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal.

		ANTENNA/	Antenna
	TV	CABLE IN

2. Scan the channel
		Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in, Auto program
	MENU

1.Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in.

2.Select Auto program and select scan mode

(All channels / Analog only / Digital only).

3.Start scanning.

*If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check: Antenna's position - or Availability of Cable service.

Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to Not used).

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Select channels

Select desired channel

CH buttons are also available on the TV.

Select desired digital channel

To directly enter a digital channel number use

When turning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

(e.g. CH15-1 )

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Favorite channels (Set)

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons.

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box


Set the Favorite channel
		Options menu > Set favorite
	OPTION	Options menu > Set favorite
	Select the list number using		/	and	or	directly to save the
	displayed channel.
Delete a Favorite channel
		Options menu > Set favorite
	OPTION	Options menu > Set favorite
	Select the list number using		/	and	(press and hold) to delete.

*To change the page in Set favorite

FAVORITE or / repeatedly

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Favorite channels (Display)

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons.

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.

To display a Favorite channel
		Favorite channels
	FAVORITE	Favorite channels
Select the list number using / and			or	directly to displayed

on favorite screen.

* To change the page in Favorite channels FAVORITE or / repeatedly

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Closed caption

Viewing with Closed caption

Switches the Closed caption mode.

( Closed caption Off / Closed caption On / Closed caption On mute )

*CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

*Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.

*The TV's CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's CC function.

*For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off).

*If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.

*If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.

*If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

SAP

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.

The TV's SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's SAP function.

Select the Audio mode for watching TV.

SAP

Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in

Audio menu.

Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings

*If you change the audio settings with the SAP button, the DTV language and SAP settings will not change.

Audio track 1 of 7	Track number / Number of tracks
English (Main	Current audio track information (language, audio
Audio)	type)
English audio	Audio service information

(example)

Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono )

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Other

1. Information banner

Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.

INFO

Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock

2. Options menu

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

OPTION

Channel surf mode: Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/down button.

Set favorite: Set favorite channel

Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength

*Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.

Watching TV

Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

Connecting and viewing (1)

1. Connect device

Verify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,...

Component or Video)

Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.

Please be careful not to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video.

Watching TV

Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

Connecting and viewing (2)

2.Select Input

1.Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON)

INPUT

2. Select the input used in step 1

Select correct input source, using / and press

You can also press the corresponding NUMBER button or press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through the available inputs. If you are unsure which input to select, wait 2 seconds between each selection.

Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are shared and must be connected using the supplied adapter.

NOTE: One red connector is for video and the other audio.

You need to select Video or Component. (Default: Video)

Press INPUT and select Video <-> Comp.

Press / to choose Video or Component.

AUDIO

VIDEO

For your convenience, you can edit the inputs with labels that are easy to remember.

Edit Labels

Set ANT/Cable in

3. Operate using your device's remote control.

Watching TV

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 world's 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.

Watching TV

Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

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.

Watching TV

Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

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 signal		Horizontal frequency (kHz)	Vertical frequency (Hz)
525 (480) / 60i		15.73	59.94

525 (480) /60p		31.47	59.94

750 (720) /60p		45.00	59.94

1,125	(1,080) /60i	33.75	59.94

1,125	(1,080)/60p	67.43	59.94

1,125	(1,080)/60p	67.50	60.00

1,125	(1,080)/24p *	26.97	23.98

1,125	(1,080)/24p *	27.00	24.00

Watching TV

For best picture

Picture mode

1.Change picture mode to suite your settings and taste

1.Select Picture mode

	Menu > Picture > Picture mode
MENU

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.

Watching TV

For best picture

Auto brightness (ECO)

Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room's 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.

Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom.

* Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S. to On.

Watching TV

For best picture

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 device's aspect settings.

Watching TV

For best picture

Aspect info.

FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's 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 screen's 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.

	Picture > Aspect adjustments > Zoom
MENU	Picture > 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

Watching TV

For best audio

Basic adjustments

1.Change the basic audio settings

1.Select desired audio menu

	Menu > Audio
MENU

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.

Watching TV

For best audio

Advanced audio

		Menu > Audio > Advanced audio
	MENU	Menu > Audio > Advanced audio

Settings		Options	Description
A.I. sound		Off/On	Equalizes overall volume levels across all
			channels and external inputs.

Surround		Off/On	Enhances audio L/R response when listening
			to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies.

Volume leveler			Minimizes volume disparity after switching to
			external inputs.

Distance to		Over 1ft(30cm)/	Over 1ft(30cm): TV is on a stand. Keeps
wall		Up to 1ft(30cm)	current setup.
			Up to 1ft(30cm): TV is mounted. Reduces low
			frequency level to prevent resonance.

TV speakers		Off/On	Enables the TV's built-in speakers.
			Switches to "Off" when using external
			speakers.
			"A.I. sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and
			"Distance to wall" do not work if "Off" is selected.

HDMI in		Digital/	The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI
		Comp./Video	connection. (Digital input signal)
			Select audio input terminal when a DVI cable is
			connected along with an analog audio input
			signal.

Watching TV

Notice

The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:

A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is connected via HDMI cable

3D TV broadcast (program)

3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.

3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cable. 2D 3D (Simulated 3D)

About 2D 3D

*You can watch content in simulated 3D from photo and all video sources except the PC input.

*This function converts standard 2D images and displays them in 3D. For this reason, the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. Please bear this in mind when using this function.

*Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as coffee shops or hotels etc. may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under the Copyright Act.

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