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Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and 
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your 
local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

Model No.

TX-L42DT50Y
TX-L47DT50Y
TX-L55DT50Y

Summary of Contents for TX-L42DT50Y

Page 1: ...ions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you...

Page 2: ...not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB T T2 DVB C or DVB S Not all the features are available depending on the country area broadcaster service provider satellite...

Page 3: ...s any right ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation i...

Page 4: ...epaired at your local Panasonic dealer Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent the spread of fir...

Page 5: ...he pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set If pedestal is not used ensure the vents in the bottom of the TV are not blocked Minimum distance 10 10 10 1...

Page 6: ...n 400 mm Depth of screw minimum 6 mm maximum 8 mm Diameter M8 400 mm View from the side Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Warning Failure to use a Panasoni...

Page 7: ...ct polarity or Close Attaching removing the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not u...

Page 8: ...n panel part Make sure not to scratch or break the TV Assembling the pedestal D F A Tabs top Front Attach the bracket to the tabs of the top of the base and fix with assembly screws Forcing the assemb...

Page 9: ...e cover 3 Remove the assembly screws from the TV 4 Remove the pedestal from the TV 5 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket Adjusting the panel to your desired angle Do not place any objects with...

Page 10: ...en yellow blue Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions 10 Sound Mute Switches sound mute on or off 11 Teletext p 27 Switches to teletext mode 12 Volume Up Down 13 Numeric...

Page 11: ...dby p 42 This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording 1 Power and Timer LED Red Standby Green On Orange Timer Programming On Orange flas...

Page 12: ...estrial cable terminal see below 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT p 98 10 PC terminal p 97 11 AV1 SCART p 13 12 AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO p 97 Connections Mains lead satellite dish and aerial Cable DVB C DVB T Analogue...

Page 13: ...rrestrial aerial RF cable RF Cable Supplied with this TV Note Connect to the TV s AV1 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 91 Q Link and VIERA Link connection p 89 90 Please also read the manual...

Page 14: ...ired connection TV Internet environment LAN cable Shielded Use the Shielded Twist Pair STP LAN cable Wireless connection Internet environment Access point Built in wireless LAN Using clamper Clamper S...

Page 15: ...venia Portugal Belgium Croatia Switzerland Netherlands Estonia Malta Turkey Lithuania Andorra Greece Others select set Depending on the country you select select your Region or store the Child Lock PI...

Page 16: ...een for automatic selections 7 Analogue Auto Setup 8 Preset Download If Q Link VIERA Link or similar technology p 91 92 compatible recorder is connected channel language and country region settings ar...

Page 17: ...lected access point is not encrypted the confirmation screen will be displayed It is recommended to select the encrypted access point 3 Enter the encryption key of the access point A B C D E F G H I J...

Page 18: ...item For details p 82 4 Go to the next step Press twice 7 Select Home Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment Please select your viewing environment Home Shop select set Shop...

Page 19: ...ile to read all the data Messages might be displayed before VIERA Connect home screen Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on screen instructions Example VIERA Connect home screen M...

Page 20: ...election menu is not displayed press the TV button to switch the mode 3 Select a channel up down or To select a more than two digit channel position number e g 399 To select from the Channel List 6 Ca...

Page 21: ...Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital or HE AAC audio track Subtitle service available Teletext service available Multiple audio available Multiple video available Multiple audio and video available Stere...

Page 22: ...appear if available Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font p 44 Teletext Language DVB Selects between alternative language for teletext if available MPX Analogue Selects multiplex sou...

Page 23: ...n 14 9 Zoom1 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Just Zoom2 Displays a 4 3 image full screen Stretching is only noticea...

Page 24: ...21 00 21 00 22 00 22 00 23 00 23 00 23 30 Das Erste DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live junction POP 100 D BBC ONE 1 D BBC THREE 7 D E4 14 D BBC FOUR 70 TV Guide Portrait Wed 26 10 2011 10 46 Wed 26 10 2011...

Page 25: ...lect the programme 2 View details Press again to return to TV Guide View advertisement Depending on the country you select this TV supports the GUIDE Plus system in DVB T or Analogue mode The postcode...

Page 26: ...you select the current programme A confirmation screen asking whether you want to watch or record the programme appears Select Timer Programming and set Ext Rec or USB HDD Rec to record from the time...

Page 27: ...down red green To select among subject blocks blue To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block yellow What is List mode In List mode four...

Page 28: ...number press and hold View sub page View sub page Only when Teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It m...

Page 29: ...ion menu 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV2 AV1 PC SD Card USB TV HDMI4 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remo...

Page 30: ...re rapidly forward DVD video content Search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Direct TV Rec p 91 93 One Touch Recording p 67 How to change the code Each type of the P...

Page 31: ...n left and right please ensure to correct your vision before using the 3D Eyewear Stop using the 3D Eyewear if you can clearly see double images when viewing 3D content Do not use the 3D Eyewear at a...

Page 32: ...less technology and you can use the 3D Eyewear and the TV that have the same mark together Note Use the 3D Eyewear within approximately 3 2 m from the TV You cannot view the 3D images with the 3D Eyew...

Page 33: ...lay this message again Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it Note 3D Eyewear is not included Please purchase as necessary p 7 For more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear read the manual of...

Page 34: ...to 3D Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals Using this function for profit making purposes or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops...

Page 35: ...the BACK RETURN button to go to Effect setting Effect Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference Picture Sequence Select Reverse if you feel that the sense of depth is unusu...

Page 36: ...ach feature VIERA Link p 93 96 Photo p 70 Video p 74 Recorded TV p 75 Music p 78 VIERA Connect p 19 88 Media Server p 85 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be dis...

Page 37: ...just using the slide bar 5 Sharpness Moved change store Go to the next screen Child Lock Access Displays the next screen access To return to TV at any time To return to the previous screen To change m...

Page 38: ...P NR and 3D COMB can be adjusted and stored for each input Additionally you can adjust the detailed settings when Advance isfccc in the Setup Menu is set to On p 45 You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and...

Page 39: ...me 3D Refresh Rate Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear Auto 100Hz 120Hz 100Hz If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers of 50 Hz 120Hz If li...

Page 40: ...s of each frequency to the default settings select Reset to Defaults by using the cursor button and then press the OK button Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Ad...

Page 41: ...paired Set to Visual Impaired to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast For DVB mode SPDIF Selection SPDIF A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting...

Page 42: ...y sets the TV to the most suitable energy saving mode If you press the OK button the following items are set as below Eco Mode VIERA Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Power Save On Intelligent Au...

Page 43: ...ngs p 53 For DVB mode Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters only available in some countries For DVB C or DVB T mode New Channel Message Selects whether to give a noti...

Page 44: ...uide Electronic Programme Guide EPG is available To use EPG p 24 Channel List The channel list will appear instead of EPG Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input...

Page 45: ...e in some countries p 25 System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus system only available in some countries Power on Preference Automatically selects the input when the TV is...

Page 46: ...3 Select DVB S Tuning Menu DVB S Tuning Menu Access select access 4 Set Antenna System and LNB Configuration Antenna System DiSEqC 1 0 LNB Configuration Access DVB S Tuning Menu 1 Select Antenna Syste...

Page 47: ...Eurobird at 25 5 East Astra at 23 5 East Eutelsat at 21 5 East Astra at 19 2 East Eutelsat at 16 East Hot Bird at 13 East Eutelsat at 10 East Eurobird at 9 East Eutelsat at 7 East Astra at 4 8 East T...

Page 48: ...Setup Settings Quick Auto Auto Auto Start scan select access store After settings select Start scan Scan Mode Full Scans the whole frequency range Quick Scans the suitable frequency in your country No...

Page 49: ...CH Channel Name Analogue 2 Analogue Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes The channel language and country region settings are downloaded to Q Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connect...

Page 50: ...Menu p 46 49 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters up to 4 Favourites 1 to 4 The DVB Favourites lists are available from Category i...

Page 51: ...BC Channel 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 BBCi 719 BBC Radio Wales 720 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE All DVB C Channels Sorting 123 select Reveal Hide To reveal all channels yellow Reveal Hide skip...

Page 52: ...ervice ID Auto Start scan Signal Quality Signal Strength No Channel Name Type New select access Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto DVB T 1 Adjust frequency for each channel 2 Search 100 C...

Page 53: ...cess store After settings select Start scan Display a notification message New Channel Message DVB Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found New channels found Pre...

Page 54: ...When recording programmes to the external recorder be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV If a recorder compatible with Q Link VIERA Link or similar technologies is c...

Page 55: ...Set items in the order of 1 to 4 select the item set 1 3 and 4 can also be entered with numeric buttons D 7 BBC7 17 00 18 30 D 1 BBC1 STTL 18 00 20 00 C 3 ITV1 21 30 22 30 Timer Programming Function N...

Page 56: ...w the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends identifies that two or more timer programming events are overlapped Ext Rec and...

Page 57: ...14 E4C VCR 1 BBC1 2 AV1 AV Child Lock List TV and AV Sorting 123 Name Input DVB C DVB T DVB T Analogue Analogue Analogue External Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Analogue Lock Appears w...

Page 58: ...Select DVB S DVB C or DVB T p 20 2 Display the menu and select Setup Setup select access 3 Select Display Settings Access Display Settings select access 4 Select Data Service Application and set to A...

Page 59: ...d reader then insert the view card into the card reader Insert the module in the correct direction Remove the CI module from the TV when placing the TV facing upward This may cause damages to the CI m...

Page 60: ...p select access 2 Select System Menu System Menu Access select access 3 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Shipping Condition Access select access Restore Settings Shipping Condition 1 Check the me...

Page 61: ...ch in Standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions Standby TV turned off with the remote control Recording o...

Page 62: ...wide view VGA 640 480 pixels WVGA 852 480 pixels XGA 1 024 768 pixels WXGA 1 280 768 pixels 1 366 768 pixels Options change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs H pos Ad...

Page 63: ...gement Gamma Advanced Settings select adjust access store Colour Management is available when Viewing Mode in the Picture Menu is set to True Cinema Professional1 or Professional2 Menu Item Adjustment...

Page 64: ...ck Lock Settings select access store Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it To change the PIN number 1 Select Change PIN 2 Enter a new PIN numb...

Page 65: ...PC For details read the manual of the USB HDD The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV You cannot play back its contents with another TV including the TV of th...

Page 66: ...tted and all contents deleted Are you sure USB HDD Formatting Yes No select Yes set select Yes set select Yes set 3 Confirmation of USB HDD name USB HDD Formatting Edit name Yes No Name USB Drive A se...

Page 67: ...o start REW LIVE TV Recording Setup REW LIVE TV Auto select access store When you select Auto the recording will start automatically This recording will not start if the other recording is in progress...

Page 68: ...the recording equipment The file without record of the date is shown The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there ar...

Page 69: ...EXIT Select RETURN Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select Info View Option Menu SD Card Media Player Photo All photos Selected device name To display the information of the highlighted co...

Page 70: ...s Select Info View Option Menu SD Card Media Player Photo All photos To change the size of photos on a thumbnail screen select Change Size change Error display Single view Photos are displayed one at...

Page 71: ...t is recommended to take a photo for L and then move your camera to the right about 5 cm and take another photo for R To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect you need the 3D Eyewear Optional acces...

Page 72: ...played at a random position and random scale Drift calendar Drift Photos are displayed like flow images You can select to display the calendar or not The month of calendar is turned by pressing the le...

Page 73: ...to Motion Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music during Photo mode Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User Auto Type1 5 are the fixed music each installed in th...

Page 74: ...Nature1 2011_7 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2011_9 Media Player Video Title view EXIT Video Setup p 75 Playback from the selected scene in the title SD Video or AVCHD 1 Select the title 2...

Page 75: ...tem Adjustments Configurations alternatives Video Setup Video Preview Off On Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Subtitle Text Aspect Change Aspect1 Aspect2 Original Repeat Off On Title Recorded TV m...

Page 76: ...he content to edit 2 Display the option menu 3 Select the item and edit Option Menu Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status To delete the selected content 1 Select the cont...

Page 77: ...the device 1 Display the option menu 2 Select Drive Select Option Menu 3 Select the device to access USB HDD1 USB Flash EXIT Audio output Settings p 75 1 Display the menu and Select Sound Sound 2 Sel...

Page 78: ...Folder view EXIT Playback from File view 1 Select the folder 2 Select the file 3 Start playback How to operate in the playback My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00 02 43 00 05 44 EXIT Music Setup 1 D...

Page 79: ...Media server is the product of PacketVideo Corporation To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting TwonkyMedia server visit the website of TwonkyMedia Additional fees may be charged t...

Page 80: ...cable for this connection If your modem has no broadband router functions use a broadband router If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports use a hub Ensure that the br...

Page 81: ...ntrol DLNA Remote Volume Network Link Settings Network Remote Control On On On select access store Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Network Link Settings VIERA Name Sets your favourit...

Page 82: ...ire DNS Address DNS Address Proxy Settings IP DNS Settings Auto The available settings are displayed automatically Manual settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Address select access stor...

Page 83: ...ccess store 2 Select Wireless Network Settings Connection Test Network Connection Wireless Network Settings IP DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update Wireless New Software Message Network...

Page 84: ...PIN Enter the PIN code to the access point and then select Connect Please register the following PIN codes on the wireless access point PIN code 12345678 Select Connect after entering and saving the s...

Page 85: ...012 01 28 14 48 2012 02 09 19 58 P000135 P000180 P000214 P000251 P000276 P000293 V100025 V100042 M10054 M10078 3648x2736 JPEG Info Select Pixel Media Server Format EXIT RETURN View Slideshow Option Me...

Page 86: ...Press to skip forward about 30 seconds To change aspect For music file Playback Playback will start Example Playback My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00 02 43 00 05 44 EXIT RETURN Operation guide To...

Page 87: ...ground music during Photo mode Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 Video Setup Video Preview Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen Off On Image may not be displayed fo...

Page 88: ...ormation of the TV you entered on VIERA Connect Lock Sets to restrict access to some services Restrictions Sets to restrict reveal of the restricted services Beep Sets beep sound On or Off when operat...

Page 89: ...k Power off link Direct TV Recording Connection SCART cable DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link function Use fully wired SCART cable Connect the DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link to the TV s AV1 terminal vi...

Page 90: ...tor in the Setup Menu p 42 Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV 1 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 2 Available with t...

Page 91: ...DD for recording is not connected TV TV monitor out AV watching recorder s tuner AV Recorder s tuner AV watching recorder s external input AV Recorder s external input AV watching TV s external input...

Page 92: ...manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download preset channel language and country region setti...

Page 93: ...roperly depending on the connected equipment If required set to Off Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Records the current programme in the DIGA Recorder immediately If...

Page 94: ...ed on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes press OPTION button to restore the pause picture Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function...

Page 95: ...If other manufacturers equipment is accessed Setup Contents Selection menu may be displayed Available VIERA remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment Note Some operations may not be ava...

Page 96: ...speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Multi channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an A...

Page 97: ...p 99 and the specifications p 114 115 Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting Rear of the TV AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO adaptor supplied AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO adaptor supplied...

Page 98: ...r system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch connect the equipment to the amplifier For the connections read the manuals of the equipment and...

Page 99: ...Video camera To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system 3 To use network services 4 USB HDD Recording 5 Q Link VIERA Link with HDMI Direct TV Recording Recommended Connection 1...

Page 100: ...0p 625 576 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 50i HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 525 480 60i 60p 625 576 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 50p 24p Auto mode Auto mode determine...

Page 101: ...OV mov qt DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 H 264 BP MP HP Motion JPEG MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP ASP AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core HE AAC LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 This TV supports Motion JPEG recorded by...

Page 102: ...P ASP AAC HE AAC PS mpg mpeg vob vro H 264 2 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 2 AAC 2 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus 2 HE AAC 2 LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 2 2 This codec can be played back only in Media Player TS m2ts tp...

Page 103: ...BOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the S...

Page 104: ...wing website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv Note Data modified with a PC may not be displayed Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data Otherwise this can damage dev...

Page 105: ...ignals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not show fine detail with sufficient clarity HDMI connection HDMI high defini...

Page 106: ...component or video to receive analogue signals This TV incorporates HDMI technology 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Audio Return Channel ARC is a function to send digital s...

Page 107: ...Volume Down Up F1 GUIDE F9 F10 F11 F12 Coloured buttons Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website English only http panasonic jp suppor...

Page 108: ...oadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your local dealer Neither image nor sound is produced Check the TV is turned on Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the so...

Page 109: ...that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D p 33 Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognised as 3D images Set 3D Mode Selection Manual to match the picture format p 34 Use the 3D Eyewear within...

Page 110: ...unning low Replace them Point the remote control directly at the TV s remote control signal receiver within about 7 m and a 30 degree angle of the signal receiver Situate the TV away from sunshine or...

Page 111: ...is may cause scratches on the surface Take care not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent Liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insec...

Page 112: ...e Digital Living Network Alliance Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are tr...

Page 113: ...no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL Contact Information cdrequest am linux jp...

Page 114: ...kg Net TV only Sound Speaker Audio output 18 W 4 W 4 W 10 W Headphones M3 3 5 mm stereo mini Jack 1 Receiving systems Band name Check the latest information on the available services at the following...

Page 115: ...DC 5 V Max 500 mA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital DTS Fibre optic Built in wireless LAN Standard compliance and Frequency range 3 IEEE802 11a n 5 180 GHz 5 320 GHz 5 500 GHz 5 580 GHz 5 660 GHz 5...

Page 116: ...ervice or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Un...

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