Panasonic Viera TH-P50X60Z Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Important Notice ·················································2
Safety Precautions ·············································2

Quick Start Guide

Accessories ························································4
Connections························································6
Identifying Controls ·············································8
First time Auto Tuning ·······································10
Using your VIERA
Watching TV ·····················································11
Watching External Inputs ··································12
Viewing Teletext ················································13
Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV) ·············14
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Using Menu Functions ······································15
Tuning and Editing Channels ···························21
Child Lock ·························································22
Updating the TV Software ································23
Using Media Player ··········································23
VIERA Link ·······················································26
Others
Technical Information········································30
Maintenance ·····················································32
FAQs·································································33
Optional Accessories ········································34
Specifications ···················································34
Model No.
TH-P50X60Z
TQB4TC0362

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Optional Accessories ········································34 Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV) ·············14 Specifications ···················································34 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Panasonic does not guarantee operation and ● x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. performance of peripheral devices made by other ● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage Corporation. arising from operation and/or performance from usage ●...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Keep these parts out of ● Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting reach of young children. equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer ■ Pedestal to perform the setup or installation of approved wall- hanging brackets.
  • Page 4: Accessories

    ■ ■ When not in use for a long time Ventilation Caution Caution This TV will still consume some power even in the Off Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure live socket outlet.
  • Page 5 ■ Assembling the pedestal Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV. 1 Remove the assembly screws from the TV. 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV. 3 Remove the assembly screws from the poles.
  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections ● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. ● Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ●...
  • Page 7 AV devices ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial DVD Recorder / VCR HDMI cable RF cable RF cable ■ Set top box HDMI cable Set top box Other connections ■ DVD player (COMPONENT equipment) (Listening) DVD Player (Viewing) ■ Camcorder / Game equipment (VIDEO equipment) (Listening) Camcorder...
  • Page 8: Identifying Controls

    ● Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. As for an amplifier without ARC function, use DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ● To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier.
  • Page 9 Remote Control Confirms selections and choices. Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel. Displays the Channel List. [Option Menu] Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions. Volume Up / Down Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages.
  • Page 10: First Time Auto Tuning

    Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ ■ Operation guide How to use remote control Operation guide will help your operation by using the Open the main menu remote control.
  • Page 11: Watching

    Watching TV [14:9]: Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. [Just]: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is Turn power on only noticeable at the left and right edges. [4:3]: Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without (TV) distortion.
  • Page 12: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External *Features available / Message meanings Inputs Sound mute on [Rating] Rating information (p. 30) Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. [Bad signal] Poor TV signal quality Turn the TV on [AD] Audio Description service available ●...
  • Page 13: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext View in multi window ● Operations can be made only in teletext screen. Teletext services are the text information provided by the Select [Picture and text] On broadcasters. or Off The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. (Press twice) What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects...
  • Page 14: Using The Freeview Guide (Digital

    Using the Freeview View sub page View sub page (Only when Teletext is more than one Guide (Digital TV) page) ● The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters. Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select a ●...
  • Page 15: Using Menu Functions

    Using Menu Example: What’s on Now / Next Functions Current time & date What's on now/next. 20:00 Wed 6 Apr Display the menu N ow 20:30 20 30 20:30 Lost Lost Lost Next Next 21:30 21:30 Dirty Sexy Money Dirty Sexy Money 20:30 20:30 Criminal Intent...
  • Page 16: Colour Temperature

    ■ Picture Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. Viewing Mode ■ Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black. Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. ■ Colour Gamut [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing Reproduces image colour precisely according to the in a bright room.
  • Page 17 ■ Copy Adjustment HDMI RGB Range Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. Copies the selected [True Cinema] or [Custom] settings ● When the black level is not suitable, select [Full]. to those of the other input. ●...
  • Page 18 Surround SPDIF Selection Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format improved spatial effects. Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. Auto Gain Control [Auto]: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
  • Page 19: Off Timer

    Timer Setup Off Timer Eco Navigation Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy- into Standby mode. saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select [Set to Eco] to set them to the energy- Auto Standby saving settings at once.
  • Page 20 VIERA Link Settings Help ■ VIERA Link TV Self Test Sets to use VIERA Link functions. (p. 28) ■ Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Power on Link Follow the on-screen instructions. Sets to use Power on Link functions. (p. 28) ■...
  • Page 21: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channel List You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. Channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Select a channel and reveal / hide You can retune channels or make your favourite channel Example: Digital TV lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
  • Page 22: Child Lock

    Child Lock Digital TV: Select physical channel and offset You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel [CH21] 474.00 control who watches them. Signal Quality Signal Strength When the locked channel / input is selected, a message Channel Name Type appears.
  • Page 23: Updating The Tv Software

    Updating the TV Using Media Player Software Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory. Photo mode: Digital photo data will be displayed. A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV.
  • Page 24 ■ Photo mode Transition Effect Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] the slideshow. ● This function is available when [Frame] is set to [Off]. Media Player Photo All photos ■ Auto Makeup Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
  • Page 25 Video Setup Video mode Example: Thumbnail - [Title view] [Video Setup] Media Player Video Title view ■ Video Preview Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 thumbnail view. ●...
  • Page 26: Viera Link

    ” Media Player Music Folder view Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 27 Player theatre / Blu-ray TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. VIERA Link function Disc theatre with ● About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video VIERA Link function Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the HDMI cable equipment.
  • Page 28 *4: Except for watching a disc. Power on Link *5: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” Set [Power on Link] to [On] in the Setup Menu to use function, you do not have to use Optical digital audio this function (p.
  • Page 29 ■ VIERA Link Control If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed. You can control some functions of the connected Although you can access the connected equipment, you equipment with this TV remote control pointing at the cannot operate it.
  • Page 30: Technical Information

    Technical HDMI connection Information This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. HDMI (high- definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. Rating (Digital TV) HDMI-compatible equipment* with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or Rating Meaning...
  • Page 31 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ● This TV supports this container recorded with 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p products. : Applicable input signal ■...
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Take care not to tap or prevent data deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard deterioration or damage of recorded data.
  • Page 33: Faqs

    Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. When an error message appears, follow the message’s instructions. If the problem still persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre. White spots or shadow images (noise) No image can be displayed ●...
  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please read the manual of the optional accessories. ■ Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK4P1RW Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 15 degrees ●...
  • Page 35 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) open sourced software. The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 36 WARRANTY - New Zealand only NEW ZEALAND Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Tel. 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Email: Customerservice@nz.panasonic.com www.panasonic.co.nz Warranty Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

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