Panasonic E50 series Assembly instructions

E50 series
M0212-0

Convenience features
Using VIERA TOOLS
Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV's special features.
They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
1, Display VIERA TOOLS menu
JVIERA TOOLS J ;VIERA TOOLS
2. Select the item
Select desired item using <_ / _ and press
3, Access desired feature and set
Follow the directions on screen to use each feature. (example)
•Available items
VIERA Connect/Media player/DLNA/VIERA Link/Game Mode/
Eco/eHELP
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Convenience features
Timer
Setting menu
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time.
If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure _i_;:_
_,_ is set to No.
1. Display the menu
[M E N U I
2. Select from menu bar
Select desired menu using _ /V from menu bar and press
3, Select the item and adjust
Select desired item using _ /V and adjust with _ /
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Timer
Sleep (Off timer)
_1 MENU I > i_
Sleep
(minutes)
Off/15/30/
60/90 •Selects how long the TV stays on before it
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Timer
Timer (On/Off timer)
_1 MENU I > i_
Timer set Off/On •Enables or disables the Timer.
Inputs . Sets the input to select when the TV turns on.
Channel ° Sets the channel to select when the TV turns
on.
Day ° Sets the day when the TV turns on.
[SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT (displays the
nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/
DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/
Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/Every SAT]
On time • Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.
Off time • Sets the time when the TV turns off within 24
hours.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Setting menu
Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable
content.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
Set Custom in to specifyC_ _ ::__,,_i_, _:;, and
settings.
1, Display the menu
[M E N U I
2. Select from menu bar
Select desired menu using _ /V from menu bar and press
3, Select the item and adjust
Select desired item using _ /V and adjust with <] /
• This television is designed to support the "Downloadable U.S. Region Rating
System" when available. (Currently available only in U.S.A.)
• The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
• When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and
any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
• The channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.
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Lock (parental control)
Lock (1)
I MENUI >
Mode
Channel
(These
channels will
be blocked
regardless of
the program
ratings.)
Game
Off/All/Custom
Mode
(Off/All/
Custom)
Channel 1-7
Off/On
•Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels,
programs or inputs. For Custom, Locks specified
inputs of©::_:::i,_:_i _:::, and
Vi:
•Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels. For
Custom, Locks specified channels.
Set -_::_:_ _: _:::
• Designates channel number to be blocked at
any time, regardless of its broadcast content.
• Restricts access to channel 3, channel 4 and
all the TV's inputs.
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Lock (parental control)
Lock (2)
_1 M EN U [ >
Program
(Prohibits
viewing of TV
content based
on the rating
provided by the
broadcasters.)
VI ERA
Connect
Mode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off/On
•Sets program lock status. (Off/On) "V-chip"
technology enables restricted shows to lock
according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level
(MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
° Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock.
° U.S. TV program ratings.
• Canadian English ratings.
° Canadian French ratings.
° Locks VIERA Connect. When you access
VIERA Connect, the "VIERA Connect Lock"
screen is displayed. Type the correct password to
Change • Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit
password password twice.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Password setting
You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs.
_(Input your 4-digit password)
* If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to
register it.
* Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten your
password, consult your local dealer.)
* When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you
to view the channel after you input your password.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (1)
"V-chip" technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard
ratings set by the entertainment industry.
• U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS
(U. S. TV)- Age-Based Ratings
Not Rated.
All children and General
Audience.
Parental Guidance
suggested.
Parental Guidance for
children under 13.
Restricted Viewing,
parental guidance is
suggested for children
under 17.
No one 17 or under
allowed.
Not Rated.
All children.
Directed to children age 7
and older.
General Audience.
Parental Guidance
suggested.
Parents strongly
cautioned, parental
guidance is suggested for
children under 14.
Mature Audience only.
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Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (2)
•CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS
(C. E. L. R.)
Exempt programming.
All children.
Children 8 years and older.
General programming.
Parental Guidance.
Viewers 14 and older.
Adult programming.
Contents-Based Ratings
Fantasy Violence.
Suggestive Dialogue.
Strong Language.
•CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS
(C. F. L. R.)
Exempt programming.
General programming.
Not recommended for
young children.
Not recommended for ages
under 13.
Not recommended for ages
under 16.
Programming restricted to
adults.
Sexual situations.
Violence.
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Convenience features
Lock (parental control)
Parental control ratings (3)
Caution
The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated,
not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of
blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may
occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:"
°Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
° Locally originated programming •News ° Political °Public Service
Announcements • Religious ° Sports °Weather
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Convenience features
Closed caption
Setting menu
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of
the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC)
information.
• The settings are "Analog" or "Digital" depending on the broadcaster.
1, Display the menu
,J IMEN U I
2. Select from menu bar
Select desired menu using _ /V from menu bar and press
3, Select
Select desired menu using _ /V and press
4, Select the item and adjust
Select desired item using _/V and adjust with _ /
* Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.
_::_:::: : i:::: _::::_: :i:_: will be grayed out if no changes are made.
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Closed caption
Closed caption (1)
_ IMENUI > >
Reset to
defaults
Mode
Analog
Off/On/
CC on mute
CC1-4/T1-4
•Resets all Closed caption settings to factory
default settings.
• On: To display Closed captions.
• CC on mute: To display Closed captions when
the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off).
• Choose the Closed caption service of Analog
broadcasting.
• CCl-4 Information related to pictures
(Appears at the bottom of the screen)
• T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the
entire screen)
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Closed caption
Closed caption (2)
_IMENUI > >
Digital
Digital setting
(Set display
settings in
digital
programs.)
Primary/
Second./
Service 3/4/5/6
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline
•The Digital Closed caption menu lets you
configure the way you choose to view the digital
captioning.
•Select the text size
° Select the text font
•Select the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
°Select the color of text
° Select the opacity of text
°Select the color of text box
°Select the opacity of text box
•Select the outline color of text (Identify the
setting options on the screen).
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Convenience features
Closed caption
Closed caption notice
• For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with
H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut off).
° The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box
or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself. Check with your
Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV's CC button does not operate
the Satellite or Cable box's CC function.
° If the CC is set to ON on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except
for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
° If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output
in analog format.
° If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up
on the recorder or output monitor.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link TM "HDAVI Control TM,,
Basic feature
Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using
one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible
Panasonic products. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. Connections to
equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home Theater
System, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
•Available HDAMI Control functions
HDAVI Control or
later
HDAVI Control 2 or
later
HDAVI Control 3 or
later
HDAVI Control 4 or
later
HDAVI Control 5
• Automatic Input Switching • Power on link ° Power off link
° Default speakers ° Speaker control
• VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control
° Unselected device energy save (for available equipment
only)
• Provides setting information (Language, time, etc.)
• Automatic lip-sync function
• Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode)
° Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital
sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV
to a connected audio device.
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VIERA Link TM "HDAVI Control TM,,
Connecting note (1)
•When adding new equipment...
When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing
the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then
switch the TV on. Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and
make sure that the image is displayed correctly.
VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with unique
function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other
manufacturers' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please
refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting the
VIERA Link function.
•HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant
cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
• For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the
operating manual for the equipment.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link TM "HDAVI Control TM,,
Connecting note (2)
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically.
° This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
•The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on,
even if the TV is in Standby mode.
° Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback
starts.
° Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is
switched.
° Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
° If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2" or later function to the TV
with an HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be
output as multi-channel surround.
° "HDAVI Control 5" is the newest standard (current as of November, 2011) for the
HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed,
switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is
On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check
that the connected equipment playback operates.
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Convenience features
VIERA Link TM "HDAVI Control TM,,
VIERA Link connections (1)
•Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder (DIGA)
Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link
function using a fully wired HDMI cable.
• You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV.
TV HDMI HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function
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