Panasonic TX-L42DT50Y Operating Instruction Download

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How to Use Menu Functions

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

Link Settings

Intelligent Auto
Standby

Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to
reduce the power consumption

[Off] / [On (With reminder)] / [On (No reminder)]

(p. 93)

This function is available when [VIERA Link] is set to [On].

Download

Downloads channel, language and country / region settings to Q-Link or
VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV

DVB-S and DVB-C channel settings cannot be downloaded.

Child Lock

Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access (p. 57)

uning Menu

Favourites Edit

Creates a list of favourite channels (p. 50)

Not valid on Analogue mode

Channel List

Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 51)

Auto Setup

Automatically searches for the receivable channels (p. 46 - 49)

Manual Tuning

Searches for the channels manually (p. 52)

Update Channel
List

Updates the channel list while keeping your settings (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 notification message when a new channel is found

[Off] / [On]

(p. 53)

For DVB mode

Service
Replacement

Set to [On] to enable a message to switch to the available service (only available
in some countries)

[Off] / [On]

For DVB-C mode

Signal Condition

Checks the signal condition (p. 53)

Not valid on Analogue mode

Antenna System

Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites

[One LNB] / [MiniDiSEqC] / [DiSEqC 1.0] / [Single Cable]

(p. 46)

This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.

For DVB-S mode

LNB Configuration

Selects the satellite for each LNB (p. 46)

For DVB-S mode

Attenuator

Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference

[Off] / [On]

If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case set to
[On] to reduce the signal automatically.

Add TV Signal

Adds the TV mode

This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in [Auto Setup] for first
using the TV.

To operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 15).

Summary of Contents for TX-L42DT50Y

Page 1: ...tions 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 ...

Page 2: ...y 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 and network environment Not all CI modules work properly with this TV Consult your service provider about the available CI module This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved b...

Page 3: ...ms 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 in your country Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback Thi...

Page 4: ...repaired 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 fire keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire do not expose this T...

Page 5: ...the 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 10 cm Built in wireless LAN To use the built in wireless LAN an access point needs to be obtained Do not use the built in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network SSID for which you do not have...

Page 6: ...on 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 Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fal...

Page 7: ...ect 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 use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically da...

Page 8: ...en 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 assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads Hold the bracket not to fall over Securing the TV 1 Attach the pedestal tabs Align the 3 tabs on the bracket with the grooves on the back of the TV and ...

Page 9: ...he 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 within the full rotation range 15 15 View from the top Preventing the TV from falling over TX L42DT50Y TX L47DT50Y Using the fall prevent screw hole and a screw commercially available securely fix the bo...

Page 10: ...een 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 buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode switches TV on Press for about 1 second 14 Surround p 40 Switches surround sound setting 15 Light Lights the buttons fo...

Page 11: ...ndby 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 flash Recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording in progress Red with orange flash Standby with Timer Programming On Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording The LED blin...

Page 12: ...restrial 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 AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Mains lead Terrestrial aerial RF cable Mains lead Insert the mains plug supplied firmly into place When disconnecting the mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains p...

Page 13: ...errestrial 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 of the equipment being connected Keep the TV away from electronic equipment video equipment etc or equipment with an infrared sensor Otherwise distortion of image sound may occur or operation of oth...

Page 14: ...Wired 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 Standard accessory Attach the clamper Bundle the cables hole Insert the clamper in a hole hooks Set the tip in the hooks To remove from the TV To loosen Keep pushing both side snaps snaps knob Keep pu...

Page 15: ...ovenia 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 PIN number 0000 cannot be stored by following the on screen instructions 4 Select the mode to tune TV Signal Selection DVB C DVB S DVB T Analogue Start Auto Setup select tune skip tuning tune search fo...

Page 16: ...reen 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 are automatically downloaded to the recorder 0 100 Sending Preset Data Please wait Remote control unavailable If downloading has failed you can download later through the Setup Menu Download p 43 CH 29...

Page 17: ...elected 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 K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z _ Wireless Network Settings Encryption key Set characters Store select set You can set charact...

Page 18: ...h 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 viewing environment for shop display only Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment You ca...

Page 19: ...hile 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 MORE BACK To go to the next level select MORE To back to the previous level select BACK To return to VIERA Connect home screen To exit from VIERA Connect To set the VIERA Connect introduction banner d...

Page 20: ...Selection 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 Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 2 BBC THREE 3 BBCi 4 CBBC Channel All DVB T Channels Sorting 123 select channel watch To sort channel names in alphabetical order red To ...

Page 21: ...C 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 Stereo Mono Audio mode Data service Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application available p 58 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 22 To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the channel list...

Page 22: ...d 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 sound mode if available p 40 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Safely remove USB Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV Off Timer T...

Page 23: ...en 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 noticeable at the left and right edges Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion 4 3 Zoom3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterb...

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 All Types All Channels Example Landscape Example Portrait Das Erste DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap 19 30 20 00 20 30 21 00 The Bill Good bye Hot Wars Holiday Program Pepsi Char Emmerdal 10 O clock News BB...

Page 25: ...elect 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 entry or update is required Follow the on screen instructions You can also setup manually from the Setup Menu Update Postcode in GUIDE Plus Settings p 45 Enter your postcode when using this function...

Page 26: ...f 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 you finish the timer programming event setting Das Erste 19 30 20 00 View Timer Programming select access Note This function is not available in Analogue mode Timer Programming only works reliably i...

Page 27: ...p 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 differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 28 To change mode Telete...

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 may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV To view specific sub page blue Enter the 4 digit number Example P6 Watch TV while waiting for update View the TV picture while searc...

Page 29: ...tion 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 remote control or the TV except SD Card USB Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2 move the indicator by pressing left and right curs...

Page 30: ...ure 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 Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Change the code according to the equipment you want to operate Press and hold Standby On Off switch during the following operations Enter the approp...

Page 31: ...in 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 distance less than the recommended distance The recommended viewing distance is at least 3 times of the image height TX L42DT50Y 1 6 m or more TX L47DT50Y 1 8 m or more TX L55DT50Y 2 1 m or more When...

Page 32: ...eless 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 Eyewear too far from the TV because of the difficulty of receiving radio waves from the TV The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the TV and the 3D Eyewear or the surrounding envir...

Page 33: ...play 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 the 3D Eyewear The 3D image or 3D effect may not be available in the following conditions VIERA Connect home screen p 19 is displayed Ext Rec of Timer Programming p 54 is in progress Direct TV Recor...

Page 34: ...nto 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 or hotels etc may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection Manual and the source image format If the p...

Page 35: ...s 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 unusual except in 2D 3D mode Normal Reverse Edge Smoother Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough except in 2D 3D mode Off On 3D Detection Automatically detects the 3D ...

Page 36: ...each 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 displayed Please select the correct description and access Note If the selected feature is not available the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed Press the OK button to view the demon...

Page 37: ...djust 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 menu pages up down Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j ...

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 3D mode for each Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint Adjusts the picture hue to suit your taste For NTSC signal recepti...

Page 39: ...ame 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 light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers of 60 Hz If flicker noises appear with 50 Hz input signal 16 9 Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image Off On On Enlarges the image ...

Page 40: ...ls 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 Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Surround V Audio ProSurround V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects ...

Page 41: ...mpaired 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 for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 ARC function terminals Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital and HE AAC multi channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream ...

Page 42: ...ly 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 Auto Standby On No reminder Auto Standby 2 hours Front Logo LED Off Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD p 65 Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off ...

Page 43: ...ings 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 notification message when a new channel is found Off On p 53 For DVB mode Service Replacement Set to On to enable a message to switch to the available service only available in some countries Off On For ...

Page 44: ...Guide 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 mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in TV Selection p 20 Input Selection p 29 or banner To name each input mode freely select User input and set characters max...

Page 45: ...le 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 turned on TV AV Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from the external equipment connected to the AV1 or HDMI1 terminal e g set top box The external equipment must be swit...

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 System and set You can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control antenna system Antenna System DiSEqC 1 0 DVB S Tuning Menu select access store This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1 0 One LNB Comp...

Page 47: ...t 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 Thor at 0 8 West Intelsat at 1 West Amos at 4 West Atl Bird at 5 West Atl Bird at 7 West Atl Bird at 8 West Atl Bird at 12 5 West Telstar at 15 West NSS at 22 West Intelsat at 24 5 West Hispasat at 30...

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 Normally set Frequency Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto If Auto is not displayed or if necessary enter the value specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons 6 Start Auto Setup Settings are ...

Page 49: ...g 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 connected to the TV When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be displayed Auto setup using the buttons on the TV For Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV p 11 1 Press the F ...

Page 50: ...p 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 in the Information banner p 21 and the TV Guide screen p 24 1 Select a channel to list Encrypted channel Example DVB C 1 BBC One Wales 7 BBC THREE 14 E4 CBBC Channel 70 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 719 720 BBCi...

Page 51: ...BBC 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 To sort channel names in alphabetical order DVB red To change the category DVB blue To edit channels To swap move the channel position if available Select the new position Store Example Analogue gree...

Page 52: ...Service 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 CH21 474 00 MHz 100 DVB T Manual Tuning Frequency Signal Quality Signal Strength No Channel Name Type New select channel adjust frequency Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum Set ...

Page 53: ...ccess 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 Press OK to update channel list Press EXIT to ignore Selecting OK will perform Update Channel List Check DVB signal Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition A good Signal S...

Page 54: ...e 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 connected to the TV p 91 92 and Link Settings p 42 are completed no setting of the recorder is required Also read the manual of the recorder If the recorder is not compatible with Q Link VIERA Link or...

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 No Date Start End Channel Name Wed 26 10 2011 10 46 Ext Rec Ext Rec Reminder Wed 26 10 2011 90 min 120 min 60 min Wed 26 10 2011 Thu 27 10 2011 TIMER TIMER TIMER 1 Records with subtitles if available ...

Page 56: ...ew 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 USB HDD Rec are given priority over Reminder As for the overlapped recording events the first event starts and finishes as programmed The next event can then start The recording of Timer Programming ...

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 when the channel input is locked select lock To cancel Select the locked channel input To sort channel names in alphabetical order red To cancel all locks yellow To lock all green To jump to the top o...

Page 58: ...1 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 Auto Start On Display Settings Data Service Application Auto Start On select access set Notification message will appear when the application is available Follow the on screen instructions Note Operat...

Page 59: ...rd 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 module and CI slot Insert or remove completely CI slot CI module Rear of the TV Insert the CI module optional The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module...

Page 60: ...up 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 message and initialise 2 Follow the on screen instructions Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure 1 Confirm 2 Confirm 3 Start Shipping Condition Reset to Factory Sh...

Page 61: ...rch 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 of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is not in progress If System Update is performed the software will be updated it may change TV functions If you do not want to do so set...

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 Adjusts horizontal position V pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another syn...

Page 63: ...agement 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 Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Advanced Settings White Balance R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red green blue area R Cutoff G Cutoff B Cutoff Adjusts the white balance...

Page 64: ...ock 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 number twice Change PIN On Access Adjustment Lock Lock Settings select access Copy the settings to the other input Copy Adjustment You can copy the selected Professional1 or Professional2 settings to tha...

Page 65: ...r 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 the same model number or any equipment Do not turn the TV off pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation formatting recording etc It may cause malfunction of the device or damage th...

Page 66: ...atted 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 select set The name for the USB HDD is created automatically If you want to edit the name select Yes Set characters Store USB HDD 1 USB HDD Name select set You can set characters by using numeric butto...

Page 67: ...to 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 TV signal condition is bad or any images are not displayed To operate REW LIVE TV To pause To search backward up to 90 minutes After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available...

Page 68: ...y 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 are many files and folders Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions The folder and file names may be different depending...

Page 69: ...s 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 content 1 48 p1010001 JPG 23 10 2011 1600X1200 File name Date Pixel File number Total file number Note You can also access each mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS p 36 Recorded TV is available for cont...

Page 70: ...ts 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 a time Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETURN Rotate Operation guide To display hide the operation guide To re...

Page 71: ...It 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 accessories p 7 1 Display the option menu in the thumbnail view 2 Select Multi Shot 3D Slideshow Settings Multi Shot 3D Change Size Option Menu select access 3 Select two photos for L left and R right EXI...

Page 72: ...splayed 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 left or right cursor button Gallery calendar Gallery The various sizes of photos in the frame are displayed You can select to display the calendar or not The month of calendar is turned by pressing the...

Page 73: ...t 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 this TV User Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back To register the music 1 Select the music file Depending on the condition of the device select folders until you reach th...

Page 74: ...ture1 2011_7 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2011_9 Media Player Video Title view EXIT ª Video Setup p 75 ª Playback from the selected scene in the title SD Video or AVCHD 1 Select the title 2 Select the scene 3 Start playback Video Setup p 75 How to operate in the playback SD 19 02 2011 11 21 00 15 39 00 02 05 EXIT ª µ 00 15 39 00 02 05 ...

Page 75: ...stments Configurations alternatives Video Setup Video Preview Off On ª Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio ª Subtitle Subtitle Text Aspect Change Aspect1 Aspect2 Original Repeat Off On Title Recorded TV mode For exclusive USB HDD BBC 1 12 00 ITV 13 30 BBC 2 Das Erste News Cinema USB HDD 1 00 20 1 3 1 13 50 EXIT Media Player ª µµº µ µ º ª p 36 ...

Page 76: ...tent to edit 2 Display the option menu 3 Select the item and edit Option Menu º º º Create Group º Release Group º Exclude from Group º Change Protect Status To delete the selected content 1 Select the content 2 Delete the content 3 Confirm Delete How to operate in the playback Das Erste USB 00 15 39 00 02 05 EXIT ª Àµ µ 00 15 39 00 02 05 ...

Page 77: ...ce 1 Display the option menu 2 Select Drive Select Option Menu º º 3 Select the device to access USB HDD1 USB Flash Ã EXIT ª Audio output Settings ªºª ª Ã ª p 75 1 Display the menu and Select Sound Sound 2 Select SPDIF Selection and set 2 2 ª Auto Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Sound SPDIF Selection ª ªºª ª Ã ª Auto PCM Auto Ã º PCM ...

Page 78: ... Folder view EXIT ª 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 Display the option menu 2 Select Music Setup Option Menu 3 Set Music Setup Menu Folder One ...

Page 79: ...yMedia 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 to obtain server software Note For more information about the server software please consult each software company When server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data may be at r...

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 broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE T 100BASE TX If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 LAN cables are required Example 2 For DLNA You can connect the TV ...

Page 81: ...ontrol 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 favourite name for this TV This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment DLNA Remote Control Enables to control the TV using Windows 7 via the network Off On DLNA...

Page 82: ...uire 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 store 3 Select Proxy Settings and set the items Acquire IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Acquire DNS Address DNS Address Proxy Settings IP DNS Settings Auto Auto Access select access Aft...

Page 83: ...access 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 Status On Access select access When the access point is already set Current Settings screen will be displayed To change the settings select No on this screen and go to the next step 3 Select your des...

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 settings on the wireless access point WPS PIN Connect Manual You can setup SSID security type encryption type and encryption key manually Follow the on screen instructions and set manually When you us...

Page 85: ...2012 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 Menu select access Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display the information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are ...

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 display hide the operation guide To operate the playback Rewind Pause Playback Stop Fast forward To the previous track red To the next track green To return to list For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA...

Page 87: ...k 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 for an instant in the thumbnail screen Set the preview Off to resolve this Multi Audio Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio Selects between selectable sound tracks if available It may take several seconds to cha...

Page 88: ...formation 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 operating VIERA Connect Notices Displays the information of VIERA Connect Note Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen If the software is not updated you ...

Page 89: ...nk 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 via a SCART cable VIERA Link HDMI connection Connected equipment Features DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera wit...

Page 90: ...itor 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 the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 or later function 3 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 4 or later function 4 Available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD 5 This function is a...

Page 91: ...HDD 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 AV TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode You can change channel or turn the TV off while the recorder is recording from...

Page 92: ...e 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 settings Preset download see below Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 42 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode from HDMI1 HD...

Page 93: ...properly 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 you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time connect the DIGA Recorder to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number For example if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for...

Page 94: ...ded 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 To operate Pause Live TV Search backward Search forward Stop If you stop playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Playback Pause Operations may vary depending on the recorder In this...

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 available depending on the equipment In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment If multiple recorders or players are connected VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Lin...

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 Amplifier connect it with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 90 and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to connect it with HDMI cable to the ...

Page 97: ...e 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 To watch DVDs DVD Player Listening Viewing USB devices USB cable USB HDD Communication Camera HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player Camcorder HDMI connection p 105 PC Listen...

Page 98: ...er 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 amplifier Headphones M3 stereo mini plug To adjust volume Headphone Volume p 40 Camcorder Game equipment Viewing Listening Camcorder Game equipment ...

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 To connect the equipment the terminal adaptor supplied is necessary 2 Use HDMI1 for automatic input switching 3 Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier This connection is applicable when using an ampli...

Page 100: ...60p 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 determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen using a four step process WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fill the screen This process may take several min...

Page 101: ...MOV 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 Panasonic LUMIX Camera 1 This TV is not available for playing back Motion JPEG with the media server 1 Some products of before the year 2004 may not be available The compatibility with future product...

Page 102: ...SP 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 trp ts H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 3 AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core 3 HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 3 3 This codec can be played back only in Media Player Music Codec File extension Restrictions MP...

Page 103: ...ABOUT 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 Setup Menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration To show DivX VOD registration code DivX VOD p 45 If you want to generate the new registration code you have to d...

Page 104: ...owing 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 device or TV Do not touch the pins on the device Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact Insert the device in the correct direction Otherwise this can damage device or TV Electrical inter...

Page 105: ...signals 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 definition multimedia interface is the world s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non compression standard HDMI allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high qualit...

Page 106: ...mponent 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 sound signals via an HDMI cable 3 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth...

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 support global cs tv Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control Select Start 10 11 1 7 6 9 8 2 3 4 5 Example Remote Control Remote Control 1 Volume Up Down 7 VIERA TOOLS...

Page 108: ...roadcast 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 socket outlet Check the TV is in AV mode Check the correct input mode is selected Check the Picture Menu p 38 39 and volume Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place Auto aspect Aut...

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 approximately 3 2 m from the TV Check that there are no obstacles between the TV and the 3D Eyewear For some people the 3D images may be difficult to see or cannot be seen especially in users who hav...

Page 110: ...running 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 other sources of bright light not to shine on the TV s remote control signal receiver Parts of the TV become hot Even when the temperature of parts of the front top and rear panels has risen these te...

Page 111: ...his 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 insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged...

Page 112: ...he 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation VGA is a trademark of International Business Mac...

Page 113: ...e 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 Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below http www am linux jp dl EUIDTV12 For the software categorized as 5 and 6 please...

Page 114: ... Net TV only Sound Speaker Ç È É È 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 website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv PAL B G H I SECAM B G SECAM L L VHF E2 E12 VHF A H ITALY CATV S01 S05 CATV S11 S20 U1 U10 VHF H1 H2 ITALY UHF E21 E69 CATV S1 S10 M1 M...

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 5 700 GHz IEEE802 11b g n 2 412 GHz 2 472 GHz Security WPA2 PSK TKIP AES WPA PSK TKIP AES WEP 64 bit 128 bit Bluetooth wireless technology 4 Standard Compliance Bluetooth 3 0 Frequency Range 2 402 GHz ...

Page 116: ...service 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 Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union The...

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