Panasonic tc-p50vt20 User Guide

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 How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality

, etc.)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Basic picture mode. (p. 61)

2D mode: (Vivid/Standard/THX/Game/Custom)

3D mode: (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom)

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Each setting will be retained independently.

Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

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Display range  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100

   

Tint 

-50 - +50

Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool 2/Cool 1/Normal/Warm 1/Warm 2)

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 

via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)

Provides appropriate picture when still images are input. (On/Off)

* “x.v.color” will not work if “On” is set.

Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/Weak/Medium/Strong)

Improves the moving picture resolution. (Off/On)

Adjust the “Picture mode” setting in more detail. (p. 62)

(This setting can be adjusted only when “Custom” or ”Photo” is selected.)

Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)

Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 59)

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.

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Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %

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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)

Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. 

(p. 62)

Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”

Sets PC display (p. 36)

Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. 

Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).

 

Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.

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       HD:  High Definition       

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Only used with 480p video signal.

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)

Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image (Off/On)

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)

96Hz/48Hz:  Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at 2 or 4 times the speed of 

24 frames per second. If flicker is seen using 48Hz, please use 60Hz or 96Hz. (96Hz/60Hz/48Hz)

Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (Off/On)

BBE ViVA HD3D (High-Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with 

Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound 

image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible 

with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games. (On/Off)

BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism. (On/Off)

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)

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“A.I. sound”, “BBE ViVA”, “BBE”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) 

Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 56)

Locks the channels and programs. (p. 50)

Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 54)

Set the 3D settings (p. 24)

Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 

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Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 20)

Selects the screen menu language.

Adjusts the clock. (p. 17)

Sets channels. (p. 53)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 55)

Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)

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Automatic:

 

Shifts the display image automatically.

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Periodic:

 

Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in the “Time (minutes)” menu.

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)

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The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel “Image retention”. (p. 62)

Press “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen. (p. 62)

Sets Network settings (p. 46)

Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 42)

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“Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unselected device energy save” 

and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Sets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 42)

Sets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 42)

Energy saving mode Sets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 42)
Unselected device 

Sets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 42)

Default speakers Selects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 42)

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)

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Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or “Digital 

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)

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Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC inputs” is selected.

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“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.

Select keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)

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.

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The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. (p. 56)

Set to “On”, if you want to light Image viewer LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off )

Sets the media contents or playback type to play back SD cards automatically. 

Restarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 14)

Displays TV version and software license.

Performing Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 52)

Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 

Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)

Changes the station identifier. (p. 53)

Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 53)

  In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.

 *  Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.