Panasonic E50X User Manual

E50X 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

Computer on TV

Display PC screen 30

PC adjustments (1) 31

PC adjustments (2) 32

Input signal 33

Internet services "VIERA Connect"

Connect to network

Network connections (1) 34

Network connections (2) 35

Network connections (3) 36

Network connections (4) 37

Network settings

Setting menu 38

Connection test 39

Network connection 40

Wireless network settings 41

IP address/DNS settings 42

Proxy settings 43

Network link (1) 44

Network link (2) 45

Software update 46

New software notice 47

Network status 48

How to use

Operate 49

Home network "DLNA"

Get started

Information 50

Connect to network

Network connections (1) 51

Network connections (2) 52

Network connections (3) 53

Network connections (4) 54

Network settings

Setting menu 55

Connection test 56

Network connection 57

Wireless network settings 58

IP address/DNS settings 59

Proxy settings 60

Network link (1) 61

Network link (2) 62

Software update 63

New software notice 64

Network status 65

Photos

Viewing Photos 66

Photo view 67

Options menu 68

Using slideshow 69

Slideshow settings 70

Videos

Viewing Videos 71

Video view 72

Options menu 73

Music

Playing Music 74

Music view 75

Options menu 76

Data information

Compatible Data format (1) 77

Compatible Data format (2) 78

Compatible Data format (3) 79

Notice 80

Media player

Get started

Information 81

Media warning messages 82

SD card handling cautions 83

Photos

Viewing Photos 84

Photo view 85

Sort the photos 86

Options menu 87

Thumbnails size 88

Using slideshow 89

Slideshow settings 90

Soundtrack settings 91

Videos

Viewing Videos 92

Video view 93

Options menu 94

Music

Playing Music 95

Music view 96

Options menu 97

Data information

Compatible Data format (1) 98

Compatible Data format (2) 99

Compatible Data format (3) 100

Notice 101

Convenience features

Using VIERA TOOLS

Using VIERA TOOLS 102

Timer

Setting menu 103

Sleep (Off timer) 104

Timer (On/Off timer) 105

Lock (parental control)

Setting menu 106

Lock (1) 107

Lock (2) 108

Password setting 109

Parental control ratings (1) 110

Parental control ratings (2) 111

Parental control ratings (3) 112

Closed caption

Setting menu 113

Closed caption (1) 114

Closed caption (2) 115

Closed caption notice 116

VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"

Basic feature 117

Connecting note (1) 118

Connecting note (2) 119

VIERA Link connections (1) 120

VIERA Link connections (2) 121

VIERA Link connections (3) 122

VIERA Link settings 123

VIERA Link settings feature (1) 124

VIERA Link settings feature (2) 125

VIERA Link settings feature (3) 126

VIERA Link 127

VIERA Link menu (1) 128

VIERA Link menu (2) 129

Control by smartphone, etc.

Smartphone remote 130

Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad

Keyboard 131

Gamepad 132

All settings

Picture

Setting menu 133

Basic settings (1) 134

Basic settings (2) 135

Aspect adjustments 136

PC adjustments (1) 137

PC adjustments (2) 138

HDMI settings 139

Advanced picture (1) 140

Advanced picture (2) 141

Audio

Setting menu 142

Basic settings 143

Advanced audio 144

DTV language and SAP settings 145

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal 146

Network

Network settings (1) 147

Network settings (2) 148

Network settings (3) 149

Network settings (4) 150

Network settings (5) 151

Timer

Setting menu 152

Sleep (Off timer) 153

Timer (On/Off timer) 154

Lock (parental control)

Setting menu 155

Lock (1) 156

Lock (2) 157

Password setting 158

Parental control ratings (1) 159

Parental control ratings (2) 160

Parental control ratings (3) 161

Setup

Setting menu 162

ANT/Cable setup (1) 163

ANT/Cable setup (2) 164

Closed caption (1) 165

Closed caption (2) 166

Closed caption notice 167

VIERA Link settings (1) 168

VIERA Link settings (2) 169

ECO/energy saving (1) 170

ECO/energy saving (2) 171

Advanced setup 172

Other settings (1) 173

Other settings (2) 174

Support / FAQ

FAQ

Picture - Viewing 175

Picture - Snowy / none 176

Picture - Distortion 177

Picture - Continue 178

Sound - none 179

Sound - Unusual 180

Networking 181

Software update 182

Other 183

Menu - Gray-out 184

Reset to default 185

Care and Cleaning

Display panel 186

Cabinet 187

Pedestal / Power cord 188

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

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

Connect coax

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

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

2. Scan the channel

MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in, Auto program

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.

Antenna

* 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

OPTION Options menu > Set favorite

Select the list number using / and or directly to save the

displayed channel.

Delete a Favorite channel

OPTION Options menu > Set favorite

Select the list number using

* To change the page in Set favorite FAVORITE or / repeatedly

/ and (press and hold) to delete.

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 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 settings will not change.

Audio track 1 of 7 Track number / Number of tracks

English (Main

Audio)

English audio Audio service information

(example)

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

Current audio track information (language, audio

type)

SAP button, the DTV language and

Watching TV

Antenna / Cable service without a box

Other

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)

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)

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.

AUDIO

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

Press INPUT and select Video <->

Comp.

Press / to choose Video or

Component.

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.

VIDEO

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

Change picture mode to suite your settings and taste

1. Select Picture mode

MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode

Select desired menu using

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.

/ from menu bar and press

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

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.

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

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

Bass Treble Balance

Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory

default settings.

Increases or decreases the bass response. Increases or decreases the treble response. Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Watching TV

For best audio

Advanced audio

MENU Menu > Audio > Advanced audio

Settings Options Description

A.I. sound Off/On

Surround Off/On

Bass boost Off/On Enhances bass sound and provides powerful

Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to

TV speakers Off/On Enables the TV's built-in speakers.

HDMI in Digital/

Comp./Video

Equalizes overall volume levels across all

channels and external inputs.

Enhances audio L/R response when listening

to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies.

sound.

external inputs.

Switches to "Off" when using external

speakers.

"A.I. sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and

"Distance to wall" do not work if "Off" is selected.

The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI

connection. (Digital input signal)

Select audio input terminal when a DVI cable is

connected along with an analog audio input signal.

Watching TV

Computer on TV

Display PC screen

Connect PC

Connect the PC's video output to the PC terminal of this TV with PC cable. To listen to the PC sound, connect an audio cable between the computer and the TV.

2. Select Input and display

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

INPUT

2. Select the PC input

Select PC input using

3. Display PC screen

/ and press

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