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VT50X
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Panasonic VT50X User Manual

VT50X series
M0212-0
Watching TV
2
Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
For best picture
For best audio
3
3D
Change 3D ⇔ 2D
Computer on TV
Internet services "VIERA Connect"
Connect to network
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Network settings
4
How to use
Home network "DLNA"
Get started
Connect to network
Network settings
5
Photos
Videos
Music
Data information
Media player
Get started
Photos
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Using slideshow 100
Slideshow settings 101
Soundtrack settings 102
Videos
Viewing Videos 103
Video view 104
Options menu 105
Music
Playing Music 106
Music view 107
Options menu 108
Data information
Compatible Data format (1) 109
Compatible Data format (2) 110
Compatible Data format (3) 111
Notice 112
Convenience features
Using VIERA TOOLS
Using VIERA TOOLS 113
Timer
Setting menu 114
Sleep (Off timer) 115
Timer (On/Off timer) 116
Lock (parental control)
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Setting menu 117
Lock (1) 118
Lock (2) 119
Password setting 120
Parental control ratings (1) 121
Parental control ratings (2) 122
Parental control ratings (3) 123
Closed caption
Setting menu 124
Closed caption (1) 125
Closed caption (2) 126
Closed caption notice 127
VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™"
Basic feature 128
Connecting note (1) 129
Connecting note (2) 130
VIERA Link connections (1) 131
VIERA Link connections (2) 132
VIERA Link connections (3) 133
VIERA Link settings 134
VIERA Link settings feature (1) 135
VIERA Link settings feature (2) 136
VIERA Link settings feature (3) 137
VIERA Link 138
VIERA Link menu (1) 139
VIERA Link menu (2) 140
Control by smartphone, etc.
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Smartphone remote 141
Using USB Keyboard / Gamepad
Keyboard 142
Gamepad 143
Using Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth settings 144
All settings
Picture
Setting menu 145
Basic settings (1) 146
Basic settings (2) 147
Pro settings (1) 148
Pro settings (2) 149
Pro settings (3) 150
Aspect adjustments 151
PC adjustments (1) 152
PC adjustments (2) 153
HDMI settings 154
Advanced picture (1) 155
Advanced picture (2) 156
Audio
Setting menu 157
Basic settings 158
Advanced audio 159
DTV language and SAP settings 160
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal 161
Network
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Network settings (1) 162
Network settings (2) 163
Network settings (3) 164
Network settings (4) 165
Network settings (5) 166
Timer
Setting menu 167
Sleep (Off timer) 168
Timer (On/Off timer) 169
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu 170
Lock (1) 171
Lock (2) 172
Password setting 173
Parental control ratings (1) 174
Parental control ratings (2) 175
Parental control ratings (3) 176
Setup
Setting menu 177
3D settings (1) 178
3D settings (2) 179
ANT/Cable setup (1) 180
ANT/Cable setup (2) 181
Anti Image retention 182
Closed caption (1) 183
Closed caption (2) 184
Closed caption notice 185
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VIERA Link settings (1) 186
VIERA Link settings (2) 187
ECO/energy saving (1) 188
ECO/energy saving (2) 189
Advanced setup 190
Other settings (1) 191
Other settings (2) 192
Support / FAQ
FAQ
Picture - Viewing 193
Picture - Snowy / none 194
Picture - Distortion 195
Picture - Continue 196
Sound - none 197
Sound - Unusual 198
Networking 199
Software update 200
3D - Viewing 201
3D - Format 202
Other 203
Menu - Gray-out 204
Reset to default 205
Care and Cleaning
Display panel 206
Cabinet 207
Pedestal / Power cord 208
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Back panel (Cooling fan) 209
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

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Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box

Initial setting

Connecting
1.
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.
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Antenna / Cable service without a box

Initial setting

Connect coax
1.
Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal.
ANTENNA/
TV
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).
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Antenna / Cable service without a box

Select channels

Select desired channel
or
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 )
* This TV has a "Channel transition effect" function that displays transition picture
images when tuning the channels. Set to Off to disable this function. Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect
This function is not available depending on the input signal.
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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.
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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
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Antenna / Cable service without a box

Closed caption

Viewing with Closed caption
CC
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.
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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
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Antenna / Cable service without a box

Other

Information banner
1.
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.
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Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

Connecting and viewing (1)

Connect device
1.
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.
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Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

Connecting and viewing (2)

Select Input
2.
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
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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 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.
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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.
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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
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For best picture

Picture mode

Change picture mode to suite your settings and taste
1.
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.
THX*: Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without
any revision. Recommended for playback of THX disc (disc with "THX" logo). THX mode is used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified movies. (THX Certified movies have the "THX" logo on a disc.) * 2D: THX Cinema/THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema
/ from menu bar and press
Game: For playing video games. Custom: Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
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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.
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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For best picture

Aspect

Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio
1.
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.
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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
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For best picture

Pro settings (1)

Adjust the picture mode in more detail
1.
Set Custom in Picture mode first.
MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings
Settings Options Description
Reset to defaults
Color space Wide/Normal Each color space is a matrix composed of red,
W/B high R, G,B-50 - 0 - +50 Adjusts the white balance for light
W/B low R, G,B-50 - 0 - +50
W/B detail adjustment
Input signal level
Red, Green, Blue gain
Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory
default settings.
green & blue colors. Select your preference
red/green/blue areas.
Adjusts the white balance for dark
red/green/blue areas.
Adjusts the IRE picture level in relation to the
gain of the red, green & blue colors.
Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of each
Input signal level.
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For best picture

Pro settings (2)

MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings
Settings Options Description
Red, Green, Blue hue
Red, Green, Blue Saturation
Color detail adjustment
Black extension
-50 - 0 - +50
-50 - 0 - +50
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta hue
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta Saturation
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta luminance
0-15
Adjusts the red/green/blue hue between light,
pastel and vivid.
Adjusts the difference of the red/green/blue
color against its own brightness.
Adjusts the yellow/cyan/magenta hue between
light, pastel and vivid.
Adjusts the difference of the yellow/cyan/
magenta color against its own brightness.
Adjusts the luminance of red/green/
blue/yellow/cyan/magenta areas.
Adjusts the dark shades of the image in
gradation.
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