Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25X Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Panasonic viera tc-p50g25x 50” class 1080p plasma hdtv
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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/THX/Game/Custom) (p. 55)
Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
Contrast, Brightness,
Display range
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Tint:
Color temp.
Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool 2/Cool 1/Normal/Warm 1/Warm 2)
Color mgmt.
On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (Off/On)
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)
Provides appropriate picture when still images are input. (On/Off)
Photo enhancement
* "x.v.color" will not work if "On" is set.
C.A.T.S.
Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)
Video NR
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/Weak/Medium/Strong)
Improves the moving picture resolution. (Off/On)
Blur reduction
Adjust the "Picture mode" setting in more detail. (p. 55)
Pro settings
(This setting can be adjusted only when "Custom" or "Photo" is selected.)
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. 53)
Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition
signal. (Size 1/Size 2)
Select "Size 1" if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
HD size
Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". Scanning 95 %
Size 2: Selected item for "HD size". Scanning 100 %
Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image.
(Size 1/Size 2)
H size
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 56)
Zoom
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is "ZOOM"
adjustments
PC adjustments
Sets PC display (p. 30)
Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is
HDMI/DVI RGB range
received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).
(Auto/Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard)
(HDMI 1-3)
Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.
3D Y/C filter
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On)
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)
Color matrix
SD: Standard Definition
Only used with 480p video signal.
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)
Block NR
Mosquito NR
Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image (Off/On)
Black level
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
3:2 pulldown
Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)
48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at twice the
24p Direct in
speed of 24 frames per second. (60Hz/48Hz)
Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Reset to defaults*
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Bass
Treble
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Balance
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
A.I. sound
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (Off/On)
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)
Surround
Bass boost
Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (Off/On)
Volume leveler
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
Switches to "Off" when using external speakers (Off/On)
TV speakers
"A.I. sound", "Surround", "Bass boost" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected.
HDMI 1 in
The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)
HDMI 2 in
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)
HDMI 3 in
Timer
Sleep, Timer 1-5
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 50)
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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
-50 - +50
HD: High Definition
Menu list
Menu
Item
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Lock
Locks the channels and programs. (p. 44)
Closed caption
Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 48)
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Channel surf mode
Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 20)
Language
Selects the screen menu language.
Adjusts the clock. (p. 17)
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Sets channels. (p. 47)
Input labels
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 49)
Prevents "Image retention" with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)
Pixel orbiter
Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
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. 56)
Scrolling bar
Press "OK" to start the horizontal "Scrolling" on the screen. (p. 56)
Network settings
Sets Network settings (p. 40)
Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 36)
"Power off link", "Power on link", "Energy saving mode", "Unselected device energy save"
VIERA Link
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. 36)
Power off link
Sets "Power off link" of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 36)
Energy saving mode
Sets "Energy saving mode" of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 36)
Unselected device
Sets "Unselected device energy save" of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 36)
energy save
(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))
Selects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 36)
Default speakers
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
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.
minutes
"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".
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
No activity for 3
Not in use when "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer" is set, or while "PC inputs" is selected.
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".
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
Select keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)
Keyboard type
(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain))
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On (No/Yes)
Auto power on
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 50)
Image viewer
Sets the media contents or playback type to play back SD cards automatically.
auto play
(Slideshow/Photos/Videos/Music/Set later/Off)
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. 46)
Sub menu list
Menu
Item
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
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. 47)
Signal meter
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 47)
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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