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- Page 1 E50 series M0212-0...
- Page 2 Convenience features Using VIERA TOOLS Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV's special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS menu JVIERA TOOLS J ; VIERA TOOLS Select item Select desired item using...
- Page 3 Convenience features Timer Setting menu The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time. If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure _i_;: _ _,_ is set to No. Display menu [ M E N U I 2.
- Page 4 Convenience features Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU > Off/15/30/ Sleep • Selects how long the TV stays on before it 60/90 (minutes)
- Page 5 Convenience features Timer Timer (On/Off timer) MENU > Timer set Off/On • Enables or disables the Timer. Inputs . Sets the input to select when the TV turns on. Channel ° Sets the channel to select when the TV turns °...
- Page 6 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Setting menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom to specifyC_ _ ::__,,_i_, _:;, settings.
- Page 7 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Lock I MENUI > Mode Off/All/Custom • Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, Locks specified inputs of©::_:::i,_:_i _:::, Channel Mode • Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels. (These (Off/All/ Custom, Locks specified...
- Page 8 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Lock M EN U [ > Mode Program • Sets program lock status. (Off/On) "V-chip" (Prohibits technology enables restricted shows to lock viewing of TV according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level content based (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
- Page 9 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Password setting You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it.
- Page 10 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings "V-chip" technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. • U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)- Age-Based Ratings Not Rated.
- Page 11 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings • • CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) (C. F. L. R.) Exempt programming. Exempt programming. All children. General programming. Not recommended Children 8 years and older. young children. General programming.
- Page 12 Convenience features Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings Caution The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing...
- Page 13 Convenience features Closed caption Setting menu The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information. • The settings are "Analog" or "Digital"...
- Page 14 Convenience features Closed caption Closed caption IMENUI > > Reset to • Resets all Closed caption settings to factory defaults default settings. Mode Off/On/ • On: To display Closed captions. CC on mute • CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted.
- Page 15 Convenience features Closed caption Closed caption IMENUI > > Digital • The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Primary/ Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. Size • Select the text size Digital setting (Set display Font °...
- Page 16 Convenience features Closed caption Closed caption notice • 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). ° The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself.
- Page 17 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, Basic feature Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. Connections...
- Page 18 HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) •...
- Page 19 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, Connecting note HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. ° This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function even if the TV is in Standby mode.
- Page 20 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link connections • Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA) Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable. • You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV. HDMI HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA)
- Page 21 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link connections • Connecting Home theater system/AV HDMI and Audio connection. Connect the HDMI terminal and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to Home Theater System/AV amp with VIERA Link function using each fully wired HDMI cable and Optical audio cable.
- Page 22 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link connections • Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HD camcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function to this input with fully wired HDMI/mini HDMI cable.
- Page 23 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link settings To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, On in VIERA Link settings menu. Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. Display menu JM EN U J 2.
- Page 24 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. ° The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment...
- Page 25 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link settings feature • Energy saving mode Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode* automatically under these conditions. • Power off link: (Yes), The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 or later...
- Page 26 • Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. • TV provided settin 9 information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted...
- Page 27 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. Display menu I VIERA TOOLS I ..VIERA Link 2. Select item and set(i_i , ,_ _i/ili_ _ _,__ _ _:_/_,_ _,:) Select the desired menu using _ / V and set with <1 /...
- Page 28 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. (_ Select using _ / V...
- Page 29 Convenience features VIERA Link "HDAVI Control TM,, VIERA Link menu • VIERA Link control only with TV's remote control _,_, Select using _ / V (_ Select the desired equipment with _ / _ (You can select available items only.) (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Others) •...
- Page 30 Convenience features Control by smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote You can use your Smartphone as your TV's remote controller. Download the VIERA remote app. from Apple/Android store. Select [ M E N U I > 2, Select Select desired menu using _ / V 3, Set the item Switches...
- Page 31 Convenience features Using Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard The USB Keyboard requiring its driver is not supported. • To select language type of the keyboard LMENUJ > > • Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.
- Page 32 Convenience features Using Keyboard / Gamepad Gamepad The Gamepad requiring its driver is not supported. • Some of the buttons of gamepad may correspond to the operation of the remote control. Example: Volume up/down Channel up/down MENU Back/Return INTERNET VIERA TOOLS EXIT INPUT OPTION...
- Page 33 All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or picture quality. • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) Display menu M EN U I 2, Select from menu...
- Page 34 All settings Picture Basic settings IMENUI > Reset to • Resets all picture adjustments to factory defaults default settings except for advanced settings. Picture mode Vivid/ ° Adjusts the picture quality according to ambient Standard/ lighting conditions or situation. Cinema/ °...
- Page 35 All settings Picture Basic settings LMENUJ > Cool/ Color temp. • Selects color temperature preference, from Normal/ "cool" (bluish) to "warm" (reddish) or normal. Warm Off/On Color mgmt. • On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. Off/On A.
- Page 36 All settings Picture Aspect adjustments IMENUI > > Screen format FULL/H-FILL/ • Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you JUST/4:3/ choose the aspect depending on the format of ZOOM received signal. HD size Size l/Size • Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High Definition signal.
- Page 37 All settings Picture PC adjustments > > L_ IMENU Reset to • Resets all PC adjustments to factory default defaults settings. H&V Sync • The H and V sync signals are input from the H D/VD connector. On green • Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
- Page 38 All settings Picture PC adjustments IMENUI > > Clock phase • Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred. First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears. •...
- Page 39 All settings Picture HDMI settings IMENUI > > HDMI/DVI • Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked Standard RGB range up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. (HDMI) (16-235)/ Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 Nonstandard bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).
- Page 40 All settings Picture Advanced picture IMENUI > > 3D Y/C filter Off/On • Minimizes rough edges (dot crawl) in the picture from a composite source. Color matrix SD/HD ° Selects image resolution of component- connected devices. ° SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition °...
- Page 41 All settings Picture Advanced picture IMENUI > > Black level Light/Dark • Select Dark when details are washed out in dark areas of picture from external source. Valid only for external input signals. 3:2 pulldown Off/On/Auto • Reduces motion jitter in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non-HDMI).
- Page 42 All settings Audio Setting menu Adjust audio quality. Display menu M EN U I 2. Select from menu Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press 3, Select item and adjust Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with _ / Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
- Page 43 All settings Audio Basic settings IMENUI > Reset to • Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments defaults 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.
- Page 44 All settings Audio Advanced audio MENU > > 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. Bass boost Off/On °...
- Page 45 All settings Audio language settings IMENUI > > Selected preferred language is used for automatic Preferred English/ selection of audio service. language Spanish/ French Preferred audio Main Audio/ Selected preferred audio type is used for automatic selection of audio service. type Hearing Impaired/...
- Page 46 All settings Audio DIGITAL AUDIO terminal You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. • Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output.
- Page 47 All settings Network Network settings IMENUI > Connection test • Checks for proper network connection, settings and communication to the Internet & server. Network Ethernet • Select Network type. connection cable/Wireless (WiFi)
- Page 48 All settings Network Network settings IMENUI > Wireless • This setting is performed only when "Wireless network (WiFi)" is selected settings • Select the Access point from the list or select Connection method with color key. • Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
- Page 49 All settings Network Network settings IMENUI > IP address/ IP setting • Select mode/ DNS settings and set to Automatic, then each IP IP address/ address is acquired Automatically. Subnet mask/ [Manual setting] Default • Select _ _::'_::/©_i gateway/ and set to Manual, then select item and DNS setting press OK.
- Page 50 All settings Network Network settings IMENUI > Network link Vl ERA • Sets your favorite name for this TV. This name network name (Stream and be displayed on the screen of the other control content Network compatible equipment. from networked DLNA remote •...
- Page 51 All settings Network Network settings IMENUI > Software • Press OK to start the Software update screen. update And follow directions on the screen. • Set first. New software Off/On • On: When TV is turned On, update message notice displayed if available.
- Page 52 All settings Timer Setting menu The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time. If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure ::_::_ :_,:: is set to No. Display menu I M E N U I 2.
- Page 53 All settings Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU > Off/15/30/ Sleep • Selects how long the TV stays on before it 60/90 (minutes)
- Page 54 All settings Timer Timer (On/Off timer) MENU > Timer set Off/On • Enables or disables the Timer. Inputs . Sets the input to select when the TV turns on. Channel ° Sets the channel to select when the TV turns °...
- Page 55 All settings Lock (parental control) Setting menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom to specifyC_ _ ::__,,_i_, _:;, settings.
- Page 56 All settings Lock (parental control) Lock I MENUI > Mode Off/All/Custom • Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, Locks specified inputs of©::_:::i,_:_i _:::, Channel Mode • Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels. (These (Off/All/ Custom, Locks specified...
- Page 57 All settings Lock (parental control) Lock M EN U [ > Mode Program • Sets program lock status. (Off/On) "V-chip" (Prohibits technology enables restricted shows to lock viewing of TV according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level content based (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
- Page 58 All settings Lock (parental control) Password setting You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it.
- Page 59 All settings Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings "V-chip" technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. • U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)- Age-Based Ratings Not Rated.
- Page 60 All settings Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings • • CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) (C. F. L. R.) Exempt programming. Exempt programming. All children. General programming. Not recommended Children 8 years and older. young children. General programming.
- Page 61 All settings Lock (parental control) Parental control ratings Caution The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing...
- Page 62 All settings Setup Setting menu Other functions settings Display menu I MENUI 2. Select from menu Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press 3, Select item and adjust Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with _ / Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
- Page 63 All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup IMENUI > > ANT in Cable/ • Select desired signal type to scan or edit. Antenna/ Not used: Following channel settings are not Not used available All channels/ Auto program • Select scan type and press OK to start Analog only/ scanning automatically.
- Page 64 All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup IMENUI > > Signal meter • Check the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. • If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer.
- Page 65 All settings Setup Closed caption IMENUI > > Reset to • Resets all Closed caption settings to factory defaults default settings. Mode Off/On/ • On: To display Closed captions. CC on mute • CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted.
- Page 66 All settings Setup Closed caption IMENUI > > Digital • The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Primary/ Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. Size • Select the text size Digital setting (Set display Font °...
- Page 67 All settings Setup Closed caption notice • 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). ° The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself.
- Page 68 All settings Setup VIERA Link settings IMENUI > > VIERA Link Off/On • To use all VIERA Link functions, set to On after everything is connected. Power on link No/Yes • Yes: The TV is turned on automatically switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible...
- Page 69 All settings Setup VIERA Link settings IMENUI > > Quick start/ Energy saving • Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all mode Save connected VIERA Link compatible equipment moved to ECO Standby mode* automatically under these conditions. • Power off link:(Yes). The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 or later (with...
- Page 70 All settings Setup ECO/energy saving IMENUI > > Power save Standard/ • Reduces screen brightness to lower power Saving consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room. No signal for Stay on/ • To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns 10 minutes Power TV off off when NO SIGNAL...
- Page 71 All settings Setup ECO/energy saving IMENUI > > No activity for Stay on/ • To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns 3 hours Power TV off off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. •...
- Page 72 All settings Setup Advanced setup MENU > > No/Yes Auto power on • Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On. • TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. turns on every time the power is restored. Slideshow/ Image viewer •...
- Page 73 All settings Setup Other settings IMENUI > Channel surf All/Favorite/ • Sets the mode to select the channel with the mode Digital only/ Channel up/down button. Analog only Favorite: Only channels registered FAVORITE. Language English/ • Selects the screen menu language. Espa_ol/ Fran_;ais Clock...
- Page 74 All settings Setup Other settings IMENUI > Keyboard type • Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) First time setup ° Launches First time setup wizard. Repeats the initial step-by-step TV setup.
- Page 75 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. How do I view the picture • Press the I INPUT...
- Page 76 Support / FAQ Picture - Snowy / none Why is there no picture or • Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is just a blue, black or snowy turned on (front red LED light should be on;...
- Page 77 Support / FAQ Picture - Distortion The picture is distorted after • Ensure that the device is connected correctly with selecting the "Video/Comp." the supplied Component/AV adapter to the TV's input. What should I do? Video/Component green mini-connector. NOTE: One red connector is for video and the other is for audio.
- Page 78 Support / FAQ Picture - Continue Why is there a black box on • Change settings of Closed caption (CC). the screen? Why do some small spots • The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is on the screen remain bright produced with advanced technology...
- Page 79 Program) is selected by pressing the _ button on the remote control. • If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. • If the TV is connected to a Home Theater...
- Page 80 Support / FAQ Sound - Unusual Why is the sound unusual, • Check that the correct :i/_ : _ ; (Secondary Audio distorted, low volume or in Program) is selected by pressing the _ button on the remote control. another language? •...
- Page 81 TV? a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps. 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless adapter. 3. Run the under the menu. If Connection...
- Page 82 Support / FAQ Software update How do I check for the latest • In the main menu, select_::;_: ::;,:.Select software (firmware) version The current version and latest for my TV? version software will be shown. If software update is grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet.
- Page 83 Support / FAQ Other What is the easiest and best • Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and way to connect a High- audio signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable Definition Cable or Satellite needed to connect an HD device to the TV.
- Page 84 Support / FAQ Menu - Gray-out Why is the • During i: i:: :: .::::: ::i,:_::: _:::: : :::_, you indicated option at the top of the that you are using Cable or menu Satellite box and the box is connected to one of the grayed-out and unable to be...
- Page 85 Support / FAQ Reset to default How do I reset my TV to all • In the main menu, select i_,_;_:_ !_::_ _ ::_;. Highlight factory defaults and press _. Enter your password settings? created earlier) or create a temporary new password.
- Page 86 Support / FAQ Care Cleaning Display panel First, unplug Power cord plug from the wall outlet. • Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Page 87 Support / FAQ Care Cleaning Cabinet First, unplug Power cord plug from the wall outlet. • Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. • If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry.
- Page 88 Support / FAQ Care Cleaning Pedestal / Power cord First, unplug Power cord plug from the wall outlet. • Pedestal • Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.