How To Use Menu Functions (Picture, Sound Quality, Etc.) - Panasonic TC-P42C2X Operating Instructions Manual

How to Use Menu Functions
Menu list
Menu Item
Reset to defaults* Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture".
Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)
Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
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Display range
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Tint:
Color temp. Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)
Auto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to "x.v.Color" are input
x.v.Color
via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)
Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)
C.A.T.S.
Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)
Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)
Screen format
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 43)
Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image.
H size (Size 1/Size 2)
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 46)
Zoom
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is "ZOOM"
adjustments
3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On)
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)
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SD: Standard Definition
Color matrix
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Only used with 480p video signal.
MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Black level
3:2 pulldown Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)
Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Reset to defaults*
Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Treble
Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)
Surround
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
Volume leveler
Switches to "Off" when using external speakers (Off/On)
TV speakers •
"Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected.
The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)
HDMI 1 in
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)
HDMI 2 in
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)
Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 40)
Sleep, Timer 1-5
Lock
Locks the channels and programs. (p. 34)
Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38)
In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.
* Confirmation screen is displayed. Select "Yes" and press OK to reset.
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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
-50 - +50
HD: High Definition
(Continued)
Menu list
Menu Item
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
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Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)
Language Selects the screen menu language.
Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 16)
ANT/Cable setup Sets channels. (p. 36)
Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 39)
Prevents "Image retention" with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)
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Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
Pixel orbiter •
Periodic: Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in
the "Time (minutes)" menu.
Time (minutes) Sets the time for the "Pixel orbiter-Periodic" setting. (1/2/3/4)
Changes the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
4:3 side bars •
The recommended setting is "Bright" to prevent the panel "Image retention". (p. 46)
Scrolling bar Press "OK" to start the horizontal "Scrolling" on the screen. (p. 46)
Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 30)
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VIERA Link "Power off link", "Power on link", "Energy saving mode", "Unselected device energy save"
and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is set.
Power on link Sets "Power on link" of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)
Power off link Sets "Power off link" of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)
Energy saving
Sets "Energy saving mode" of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 30)
mode
Unselected device Sets "Unselected device energy save" of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 30)
(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))
energy save
Default speakers Selects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 30)
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION
continue for more than 10 minutes. (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
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Not in use when "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer" or "Lock" is set, or while "SD mode" or "Digital
No signal for 10
Channel" is selected.
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"No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by "No signal for 10 minutes".
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The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes
prior to the shut-off.
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side
panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
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No activity for 3 Not in use when "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer" is set.
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hours "No activity for 3 hours was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by "No activity for 3 hours".
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The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes
prior to the shut-off.
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
Auto power on
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The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 40)
Image viewer Sets the "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically.
(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)
auto play
First time setup Restarts the first time setup from "Language" setting. (p. 14)
About Displays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaults Performing Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 36)
Sub menu list
Menu Item
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
Channel surf mode
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Set favorite Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)
Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier. (p. 37)
Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 37)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
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