Panasonic TC-42PX14 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

How to Use Menu Functions
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Menu list
Menu Item
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX)
[Speaker output]
VIERA Link control
Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV)
Speaker output
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VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote
control.
Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture".
Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom)
Contrast, Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
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Brightness, Display range
Color, Tint, Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Sharpness Tint:
Color temp. Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)
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/On)
Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is "ZOOM"
PC adjustments Sets PC display
3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)
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Color matrix SD: Standard Definition
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Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Adjust horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2)
H size
Size 2: Adjust image size according to aspect mode for reducing noise.
Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Treble
Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
Volume leveler
Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off)
TV speakers •
"Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected.
The default setting is "Digital" for 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
Sleep, Timer 1-5 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time
Lock
Locks the channels and programs
SD card
SD card Displays SD card data
Closed Caption Displays subtitles (Closed Caption)
In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
-50 - +50
HD: High Definition
(Continued)
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Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button
Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
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Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE
Language Selects the screen menu language
Clock Adjusts the clock
ANT/Cable setup Sets channels
Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment
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 "Pixel orbiter-Periodic" setting. (1/2/3/4)
Change 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 panel "Image retention".
Scrolling bar Press "OK" to start horizontal "Scrolling" on the screen
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (On/Off)
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VIERA Link "Power off link", "Power on link", "Stand-by power save" and, "Auto power stand-by",
"Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is set.
Power on link Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (Yes/No)
Power off link Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (Yes/No)
Stand-by power
Set "Stand-by power save" of HDMI connection equipment. (No/Yes)
save
Auto power Set "Auto power stand-by" of HDMI connection equipment.
stand-by (No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder)
Default
Selects the default speakers (TV/Theater)
speakers
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is
performed for more than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable)
Note
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Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital
No signal for 10
channel.
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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 turning the power 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 or side panel
key continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable)
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No activity for 3 Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer" or PC input display.
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"No activity for 3 hours was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is
hours
turned on for the first time after turning the power 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 a connected device is turned On (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored.
Auto power on •
The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on"
is set.
Play SD card
Set "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically.
automatically (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)
About Displays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaults Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings.
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Sub menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button
Channel surf mode
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Set favorite Sets favorite channels.
Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier.
Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image.
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