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VIERA

 Link “HDA

VI Control

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Advanced

Note

This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.

For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link 

function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.

For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an 

HDMI cable and/or either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV.

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. 

Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) 



Preparations

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the 

recorder.

Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu   “VIERA Link” (p. 25)

Set up the TV   

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input 

mode to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

• for the first time • when adding or reconnecting equipment • when changing setup


Features available

Channel download

Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder.

Easy playback

Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched 

automatically. 

Power on link

Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function

   “Power on Link” (p. 25)

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment 

are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function

   “Power off Link” (p. 25)

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power 

standby function.

Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 

Standby Power Save

Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function

 

 “Standby Power Save” (p. 25)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in 

synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and 

the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized.

When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power 

consumption is increased to make startup time early.

This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode 

and is set to higher consumption.

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 

Intelligent Auto Standby

Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu to 

use this function 

 “Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 25)

When the TV is on, the connected equipments not in use go into Standby mode automatically to 

reduce the power consumption.

If you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this 

function.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-P58V10A

Page 1: ...Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH P58V10A TH P65V10A English TQBC2464 ...

Page 2: ...ut complicated settings Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TH P58V10A Declaration of Conformity No 6409 13 January 2009 TH P65V10A Declaration of Conformity No 6408 13 January 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions The MPEG 4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today This specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control tha...

Page 3: ...0 Basic Connection 11 Auto Tuning 12 Basic Features Watching TV 14 Using TV Guide 17 Viewing Teletext 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 22 picture sound quality etc Input Labels 26 Digital TV Settings 27 Editing Channels 28 Tuning Channels 30 Restore Settings Shipping Condition 32 Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 HDMI Functions 34 Viewing from SD Card VIERA IM...

Page 4: ...trical shock Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Keep liquids away from the TV To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the TV including on shelves above etc Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avo...

Page 5: ...t Minimum distance 10 10 10 7 cm When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphone...

Page 6: ...ong time Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock Licence DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association SDHC Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDM...

Page 7: ...batteries 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessiv...

Page 8: ...crews are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove th...

Page 9: ... TH P58V10A TKLA3601 TH P65V10A B Arrow mark Pole Hole for pedestal installation Pole D view from bottom Securing the TV Use the assembly screws to fasten securely Make sure that the screws are securely tightened Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface Assembling the pedestal Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely TH P58V10A TH P65V10A Mak...

Page 10: ...s subtitles Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 14 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 Multi window p 16 Displays two windows at once Return Returns to the previous menu Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 14 Holds the current teletext page teletext mode p 18 Main Menu p 22 Press to access Picture Sound and Setup Menus Channel Programme Information p 1...

Page 11: ...ccessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer VIERA Link connection p 38 Read the manual of the equipment too Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead supplied RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both...

Page 12: ...nel Digital TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Digital TV 10 62 E4 Digital TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Digital TV 10 29 Analogue TV 33 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching Analogue TV Analogue TV Scan CH 0 75 Digital TV Scan CH 6 69 Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions 5 Select the viewin...

Page 13: ...de How to use remote control MENU Open the Main Menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note To edit channels Editing Channels p 28 If tuning has failed...

Page 14: ...a clicking sound after a short delay This is normal Select a channel using information banner p 15 Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels Display information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select a channel Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 25 select a channel watch INFO Select a channel using TV Guide Digital TV mode ...

Page 15: ...ilable Digital TV mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 14 Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Universal Time coordinated formally known as GMT Greenwich Mean Time Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time Normally select Auto If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time set this func...

Page 16: ... displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Note Only 16 9 and 4 3 Full are available in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC mode Only 16 9 is available when Viewing Mode is set to Game Not available in teletext mode and multi window Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except Digital TV mode Select Chang...

Page 17: ...6 00 am 6 00 am 6 30 am Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live junction POP 100 Rugby D 2 ABC TV Sydney D 4 FTV guide D 3 SBS DIGITAL D 7 7 Digital View Select programme Select channel RETURN 24 hours Prog Type Favourites EXIT All Types All Channels TV Guide Portrait Wed 26 03 2008 11 27 am Wed 26 03 2008 Info Portrait Landscape GUIDE 24 hours Portrait Displays by time Example To the previous day...

Page 18: ...opical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up down R G To select among subject blocks B To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the...

Page 19: ...nter the 4 digit number Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available MENU Y P108 Appears when updating is completed Y View the updated page Changes to TV screen temporari...

Page 20: ...emote control 1 Display the input selection menu AV 2 Select the input mode of the connected equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV HDMI3 HDMI4 select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 26 3 ...

Page 21: ...r title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR DVD etc Switch to BD DVD Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter t...

Page 22: ... buttons Characters 1 1 _ 6 m n o 6 M N O 2 a b c 2 A B C 7 p q r s 7 P Q R S 3 d e f 3 D E F 8 t u v 8 T U V 4 g h i 4 G H I 9 w x y z 9 W X Y Z 5 j k l 5 J K L 0 Space 0 INPUT REC PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT TV AV BD DVD TV OPTION G U I D E MUTE SURROUND G Y INFO POWER POWER PIP VIERA TOOLS V I E R A L i n k EXIT RETURN MENU R B 22 How to Use Menu Functions 1 Display the menu MENU Disp...

Page 23: ... Edit Access Access Access Access Access New Channel Message On Add MPEG 4 AVC Channels Access p 30 Display Settings On Playing Time Display Access Input Labels TOP Teletext Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds High Side Panel p 25 Access VIERA Link Settings Power on Link Off VIERA Link Power off Link On On Access Standby Power Save Off Access Intelligent Auto Standby Off p 39 System Menu Access Softw...

Page 24: ... Component PC HDMI and SD Card Multi Window Splits the screen into two windows p 16 Advanced Settings Set for colour balance view and position p 33 Set for colour balance in Normal Cinema or THX viewing mode Reset Picture Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu to the default settings Sound Mode Basic sound mode Music Speech Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or mi...

Page 25: ...set to Game VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is set to On p 39 Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions Off On p 39 Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions Off On p 39 Standby Power Save Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption ...

Page 26: ...set Input Labels AV1 AV1 AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI4 1 2 select set Input Labels Analogue TV Analogue TV Digital TV Digital TV 2 2 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or ...

Page 27: ...tware to TV For details p 46 If System Update is performed the software will be updated It may change TV functions If you do not wish to do so set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On set select On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if ...

Page 28: ...splay the menu MENU 3 Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select Digital TV Tuning Menu or Analogue TV Tuning Menu Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Access access select 5 Select Favourites Edit or Channel List Channel List New Channel Message On Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel Li...

Page 29: ...t Rename Set characters maximum five characters To move channel position To swap channels G select Store G G Store G For Analogue TV channels For Digital TV channels Create your favourite channel list Favourites from various broadcasters up to 4 Favourites1 to 4 The list is added to Favourites list in TV Guide p 17 and information banner p 15 and then easily accessed Select a channel and add it to...

Page 30: ...o Tuning Automatically retune all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels received in the area Only Digital TV channels are retuned in Digital TV mode Only Analogue TV channels are retuned in Analogue TV mode Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning All digital TV tuning data will be erased Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning EXIT This will take about 3 ...

Page 31: ...l Name The Digital TV Channel List is updated with the current settings saved as they are Normally use Digital TV Auto Tuning or Update Channel List to update Digital TV channels on your channel list If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial use this function Digital TV Manual Tuning Analogue Scan 21 68 Physical Channel No Type New Digital TV 0 Signal Stre...

Page 32: ...hipping Condition Software Licence System Information System Update System Menu Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset Restore Settings Shipping Condition To return to TV EXIT Check the message and reset EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Ar...

Page 33: ...ical position Clock Phase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 25 PC menu setting changed as ...

Page 34: ...h a PC is not guaranteed Only HDMI video formats in the HDMI table p 48 are applicable If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input ter...

Page 35: ...1 picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view select thumbnail The files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named To display all the photos p 36 4 Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 38 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p10...

Page 36: ... picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view G File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 175 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode All pictures Slideshow Folder view Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail...

Page 37: ...e next movie G To return to list stop To change aspect ratio only for the 4 3 movie content ASPECT To return to TV EXIT or To return to the previous screen RETURN Movie View You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To confirm or change the current sound status during playback Display the Option menu Change the sound if the movie has multiple au...

Page 38: ...Blu ray Disc theatre 2 Amplifier 2 Channel download 4 Easy playback 7 7 Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 5 5 5 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 3 8 3 8 3 Pause Live TV programme 4 6 Direct TV Recording 4 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 3 3 3 3 3 Speaker control 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out conn...

Page 39: ...etup Menu to use this function Power on Link p 25 When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 25 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatica...

Page 40: ...ive TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment VI...

Page 41: ...the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Switch to TV 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide OPTION Store set access Move the cursor select the menu Return to the previous menu RETURN Move the cursor access adjust Exit the menu EXIT When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B Note Some operations may not be av...

Page 42: ...ment Volume up down Volume slide bar will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Mute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Note If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 38 and then select Home ...

Page 43: ... Control VIERA Link Control p 41 The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control When multiple devices are connected an indicator appears below the icon so that one device can be selected Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 40 A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later Direct TV Rec Direct TV Rec p 40 What is on TV can be recorded immediately Speaker Selection Speaker Control...

Page 44: ...d playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link Recommended Connection Amplifier with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Headphones VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO To adjust volume Headphone Volume in ...

Page 45: ...DS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 AV4 IN terminal Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 AV2 IN terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 4 To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD play...

Page 46: ...y buttons The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed When the TV is switched to standby there will be a clicking sound after a short delay Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM when Auto update Search in Standby p 27 is set to On These sounds are normal Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection Analogue TV mode When you receive the stereo bilingual sound syste...

Page 47: ... Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there are many files and folders This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted i e TIFF BMP A data modified with a PC may not be displayed Images imported from a PC mus...

Page 48: ...splayed COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p PC D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 640 480 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 800 6...

Page 49: ... naturally follows that higher panel resolutions contain more pixels To create a colour image each pixel consists of three tiny coloured dots known as sub pixels one each of red green and blue Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the constructi...

Page 50: ...Signal message Check Signal Condition p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB For your safety the aerial and cable should be inspected installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417 1...

Page 51: ...Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 ...

Page 52: ...the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is availabl...

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