Panasonic TXP42VT20B Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Glossary

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Maintenance

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FAQs, etc.

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Glossary

AAC

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Advanced Audio Coding - An advanced audio

compression method

AVCHD

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Advanced Video Codec High Definition - A standard

for high definition video cameras that can be used to

record and play high resolution HD images

DLNA

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Digital Living Network Alliance

DVB

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Digital Video Broadcasting

DVD

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Digital Versatile Disc

DVI

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Digital Visual Interface - A high quality video interface

standard to connect to the display

EPG

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Electronic Programme Guide - A digital guide showing

scheduled programmes

Frame Sequential

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The 3D format that the separated images for the left

and right eyes are recorded with the high definition

quality and alternately played back at the high speed

HDMI

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High-Definition Multimedia Interface - A digital audio

and video interface for transmitting uncompressed

digital signals on a single cable

JPEG

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Joint Photographic Experts Group - A standard for

compressing colour still pictures

LAN

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Local Area Network

MAC Address

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Media Access control Address

MKV

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Matroska Video - Video file format that supports

several types of audio and video codecs.

MPEG2

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Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2 - A standard

for efficiently compressing and expanding colour

videos

MP3

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MPEG Audio Layer 3 - A method for compressing

audio data

NICAM

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Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex -

A format for digital sound over television

NTSC

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National Television System Committee - One of the

television signals used in USA, etc.

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Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial

aerial

RGB / S-Video / Video

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Choose between these three video formats

depending on personal preference and equipment

requirement

(RGB - Red, Green and Blue)

SCART

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21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching

signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)

Shop viewing environment

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Shop viewing environment is the demonstration

mode to explain main features of this TV in an easy

understandable way. This mode will work if you select

“Shop” in “Auto Setup” (p. 15).

Side by Side

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One of the types of 3D format available for broadcasts

SPDIF

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A standard audio transfer file format

Top and Bottom

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One of the types of 3D format available for broadcasts

USB

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Universal Serial Bus - An interface specification to

connect devices

VCR

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Video Cassette Recorder

Summary of Contents for TXP42VT20B

Page 1: ... these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only B or B model no suffix denotes UK model U K Standard Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TX P50VT20BA ...

Page 2: ...rd AVCHD It is possible to play moving pictures recorded on an SD Card or a USB Flash Memory in AVCHD format AVCHD is a high definition video recording format p 74 DivX Offers good compatibility when going from PC to TV etc for easy enjoyment of moving pictures DivX is a video codec that was developed by DivX Inc p 103 DLNA DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenie...

Page 3: ... digital tick The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built in Freeview HD Freeview HD is the way to enjoy high definition digital TV for free Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions Warning Caution 4 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 8 Basic Connection 10 Auto Setup 12 Quick Start Guide Enjoy your TV Basic Features Watching TV 16 Using TV Guide 20 Vi...

Page 4: ...all be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug Shall the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps ...

Page 5: ...ut of reach of young children Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object the SD Card could be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children Caution Ventilation Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat which could lead to early failure of some electronic components Ventilatio...

Page 6: ...ur dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall hanging brackets Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause produ...

Page 7: ...st two people Assembly screw 3 silver XYN5 F18FN Assembly screw 4 black THEL079N Pole TBLA3834 Base TBLX0155 M5 18 M5 30 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to the base securely Make sure that the screws are securely tightened Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads D A Front Securing the TV Use the assembly screws to fasten the pedestal secu...

Page 8: ...e a channel quickly Volume Up Down Channel Programme Information p 17 Displays channel and programme information Index p 27 Returns to the teletext index page teletext mode Coloured buttons red green yellow blue Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in St...

Page 9: ...terminals p 101 Headphones jack p 101 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC signal Bass Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu Treble Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu Balance Auto Setup p 46 and p 47 USB 1 2 ports p 13 70 74 and p 83 Power a...

Page 10: ...oth side tabs click Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed snaps To loosen Keep pushing both side snaps Set the tip in the hooks Insert the clamper in a hole Attach the clamper Clamper Mains Lead Bundle the cables Do not bundle the Satellite cable RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with clampe...

Page 11: ...CR and Player Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Cable TV box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Cable Note To watch 3D contents p 30 Connect to the TV s AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 94 Connect to the TV s AV1 for a Cable TV box For HDMI compatible equipment it is possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 by using HDMI cable p 100 Network connection p 13 and p 83 ...

Page 12: ...ogue Scan This will take about 6 minutes CH 21 68 DVB Scan CH 21 68 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 29 Analogue 33 Free TV 8 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Analogue 2 Searching BBC1 Analogue Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication Sending Preset Data Please wait 0 100 Remote control un...

Page 13: ...o connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Search for access point Access points found automatically are listed Available Access Points Access Point A 11n 2 4GHz 11n 5GHz SSID No Wireless type Encrypt Reception Access Point B Access Point C 11n 5GHz 1 2 3 Select your desired access point select access ...

Page 14: ...f jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Enter your name house number and postcode in that order Select the item NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Owner ID Data Entry PIN HOUSE NO POSTCODE NAME access select Set characters one by one User input NAME A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 ...

Page 15: ... using the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY WL10 To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor an access point needs to be obtained It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the supplied extension cable Do not use the Wireless LAN Adaptor to connect to any wireless network SSID for which you do not have usage rights Such networks may be listed as a result of searches However using them may be regarded as il...

Page 16: ...nnel position number e g 133 def def To select a four digit channel position number e g 0246 abc ghi mno DVB and Other Sat channel position numbers run from 1 onwards Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 99 To select a two or three digit channel position number e g 39 def wxyz Note To watch pay TV Using Common Interface p 64 Select a channel using Information banner p 17 It is pos...

Page 17: ...Audio Description service available This function can aid visually impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen For settings p 39 STTL Subtitle service available TEXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono NICAM Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 19 Encrypted Subtitles AD Radio For info press 19 35 itv1 ...

Page 18: ...T RETURN Aspect Selection Auto 16 9 14 9 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Aspect Selection list store select To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Auto The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen For details p 102 16 9 Zoom1 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4...

Page 19: ...tting once you exit the current programme NICAM Analogue mode Switches NICAM sound if available Sound Menu p 39 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Audio Description DVB mode Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen To adjust the volume for Audio Description Audio Descriptio...

Page 20: ...u can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming Current date and time TV Guide time Channel position and name TV Guide date Example There might be some programmes displayed as greyed out in TV Guide These are the Off Air programmes non running programmes To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E To watch the programme Select a current programme or channel Select View If a progr...

Page 21: ...te Example Logo of the Gemstar branding partner To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E To watch the programme Select a current programme or channel Select View DVB mode If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts the View Options screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast DVB mode 101 BBC ONE 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 119 BBC HD 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 View Options DIY SOS selec...

Page 22: ... Timer Programming and set Ext Rec or USB HDD Rec to record from the time you finish programming the timer event setting View Eastender 19 30 20 00 Timer Programming select access If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts The Timer Options screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast 101 BBC ONE 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 119 BBC HD 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 Timer Options DIY ...

Page 23: ...orrect information is received from broadcasters Guide Guide Guide Wed 28 Oct 21 00 22 30 Date Start End Wed 28 Oct 22 45 23 00 Thu 29 Oct 10 30 11 30 90 min 15 min min 60 min Reminder Ext Rec 1 Timer Programming Ext Rec Function Channel Name 14 D E4 The Bill 72 BBC 2W TIMER D BBC ONE Red Cap No Wed 28 Oct 2009 10 46 1 D Wed 28 Oct 20 00 20 30 30 min Ext Rec BBC ONE DIY SOS S P D D D D D D D D D D...

Page 24: ...r Sat mode TV Guide is not available In stead Channel List will appear To tune in Other Sat Channels p 55 1 Select Other Sat p 16 TV 2 Display the Channel List G U I D E All Other Sat Channels 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 freesatHome freesatSSU Brit Shorts HINRG LOWNRG WELL Class GROOVE 3 Select the channel select watch To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E ...

Page 25: ...vigate the pages using buttons on the remote control but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons For example When select or go is displayed When symbol is displayed When back key is displayed BACK RETURN When the key words are displayed on colour bar red green yellow blue Wh...

Page 26: ...the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 27 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu p 41 1 Select Analogue or Other Sat p 16 TV Other Sat programmes are digital broadcasts The operations of the teletext services however are equal to Analogue teletext service 2 Switch to Teletext 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT INFORMATION 17 51 28 Feb Time date Sub page number Colour bar Current page number...

Page 27: ...ured button you want to change Enter new page number press and hold abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz View sub page View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU blue Enter the 4 digit number example P6 mno Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching du...

Page 28: ... Perform and Check the setup of the equipment 2 Display the Input select menu AV 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 S AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server 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 cann...

Page 29: ...to Standby mode Turn on Play Playback videocassette DVD video content Stop Stop the operations Rewind Skip Search VCR Rewind view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD video content Skip to the previous track or title not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording Press and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD video content Skip ...

Page 30: ... viewing distance is 3 times of image height 1 9 m or more When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened such as movies view the screen at a distance 3 times further than the height of the actual image That makes the distance closer than above recommended figure Do not use the 3D Eyewear in the condition of high temperature Handling the 3D Eyewear Do not drop exert pressure on or step on...

Page 31: ...tach the band Attaching the support band p 32 Lenses Liquid Crystal Shutter Controls the images for 3D viewing The left and right liquid crystal shutters are alternately opened and closed in time with the images on the TV screen to achieve the 3D effect Note Do not apply pressure to or scratch the surface of the liquid crystal shutter Power button of the 3D Eyewear bottom side of the 3D Eyewear Sw...

Page 32: ...rrection glasses the nose pad is recommended to be removed Nose pad A Nose pad B or You can select the positions of the nose pad A from the 2 levels of height Use upper 2 protrusions or lower 2 protrusions on the 3D Eyewear to attach the nose pad A Use all 3 protrusions on the 3D Eyewear to attach the nose pad B Attaching the support band If the 3D Eyewear slips out of place use the supplied suppo...

Page 33: ...ns To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably please read the Operating Instructions fully Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you feel tired are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation Always put the 3D Eyewear in the case provided after use Would you like to display this message again later Yes No Example To turn the 3D Eyewear off After using the 3D Eyewear p...

Page 34: ...und Setup access select 3 Select 3D Settings Setup Menu 1 2 Off Timer Off Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DivX VOD Advance isfccc Display Settings Network Setup USB HDD Setup 3D Settings access select You can also access 3D Settings menu directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to use VIERA TOOLS p 36 4 Select one of the following functions and set 3D Settings Edge Smoother Off Safety Precautions Acc...

Page 35: ...at type of the input signal Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Picture Format and the input signal format If the picture appears to be abnormal refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D picture format setting 3D Picture Format Input signal format Auto Side by Side Top and Bottom Original Side by side 1 Normal 2 Top and bottom 1 Normal 2 Normal format 2D Normal Normal 1 when the i...

Page 36: ...rol VIERA Link Control p 98 When two or more compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Photo Photo mode p 76 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video Video mode p 78 When two or more available devices are connected a sele...

Page 37: ...eset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 38 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p 39 To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu p 57 Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness Moved Go to the next screen Child Lock Access Displays the next screen Enter ch...

Page 38: ... On Not valid on VIERA CAST If the certified professional dealer sets these modes Professional1 and Professional2 may be displayed as isf Day and isf Night Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal...

Page 39: ...n to simulate improved spatial effects Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the gap between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the gap between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for di...

Page 40: ...onsumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption Off On p 96 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On 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 96 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On Q Link Download Downloads a...

Page 41: ...ips each input terminal p 62 Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the Information banner p 17 stays on screen 0 No display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 seconds Playing Time Display Set to On to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins Off On This function is available when Game is selected in Viewing Mode p 38 Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the screen automaticall...

Page 42: ... Media Player 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 an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g cable TV box The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Power on Channel List Automatically selects All ...

Page 43: ...8 Sound Menu 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Equalizer Access Headphone Volume Off Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Preferred Multi Audio English Sound Menu 2 2 NICAM Off HDMI1 Input Audio Description Reset to Defaults Digital MPEG Optical Level 0 SPDIF Selection Auto Access Reset p 39 Available in freesat or DVB freesat Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off ...

Page 44: ... Available in DVB Available in freesat Available in Analogue Available in Other Sat 3D Settings Edge Smoother Off Safety Precautions Access 3D Picture Format Auto 3D Picture Display 3D 3D Picture Sequence Normal p 34 Guide STTL Wed 28 Oct 21 00 22 00 Date Start End Wed 28 Oct 22 45 23 00 Thu 29 Oct 10 30 11 30 60 min 15 min min 60 min Reminder Ext Rec 1 Ext Rec Function Channel Name 14 E4 The Bill...

Page 45: ...New Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 Signal Quality 0 10 MHz 474 CH21 p 50 freesat Channel List 101 102 103 104 108 109 110 BBC 1 Scotland BBC 2 Scotland stv stv BBC THREE BBC FOUR BBC HD p 49 freesat Favourites Editor BBC 1 Wales All freesat Channels 101 BBC 2 Wales 102 ITV1 WALES 103 BBC THREE 108 BBC FOUR 109 BBC HD 110 ITV2 112 ITV2 1 113 Favourites p 49 freesat A...

Page 46: ...etup freesat Auto Setup Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 TV Channels Found 8 Radio Channels Found 2 Data Channels Found 1 Searching Channels found creating channel list Settings are made automatically 7 Enter your postcode Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 O P Q R S T 7 8 9 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs...

Page 47: ...ue Analogue Tuning Menu Manual Tuning Channel List Auto Setup Access 6 Start Auto Setup All DVB tuning data will be erased DVB Auto Setup DVB DVB Auto Setup This will take about 3 minutes Progress CH 21 68 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching All analogue tuning d...

Page 48: ...eesat Tuning Menu Access Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings Timer Programming 3D Settings access select 5 Select one of the following functions freesat Tuning Menu Signal Condition Channel List Auto Setup Access Favourites Edit Access Access Access Retuning from Setup Menu p 46 access select 6 Set You can retune channels or make your favourite channel list skip unwanted channels etc To return ...

Page 49: ...ical channel numbers cannot be changed due to broadcast restrictions To delete all channels yellow Store BACK RETURN Skip unwanted freesat channels Channel List You can hide unwanted freesat channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal hide freesat Channel List 101 102 103 104 108 109 110 BBC 1 Scot...

Page 50: ...n You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality or those for your preferred region appear nearer the top of your Channel List Normally you should select Best signal quality All Regions Channel Sorting by Region GBR Best signal quality All Regions England Regions Region choice available select region access select repeatedly until you reach the available region If you choose ...

Page 51: ...R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green or Select the turn abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Store BACK RETURN Note Channel position numbers known as logical channel numbers can be swa...

Page 52: ... List CH Channel Name Type Quality Searching Analogue Scan 21 68 Progress CH 21 68 This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock Timer Programming etc Display a notification message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found Off O...

Page 53: ...ove the channel position green Select the new position Store green To rename the channel name blue Set characters one by one maximum five characters Store BACK RETURN Edit channel name Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select You can set charact...

Page 54: ...ccess Access Access Access access select 6 Set To return to TV EXIT Tuning and Editing Channels Other Sat Set Other Sat channel manually Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup or Add New Channels to tune Other Sat channels Other Satellite Manual Tuning Transponder Frequency 10773 Polarisation Horizontal Symbol Rate Ksym s Auto Set tuning parameters for the required satellite details can usually be ...

Page 55: ...ata will be erased Set the search mode and start Auto Setup Search Mode Free Channels All Channels start set Other Satellite Auto Setup Analogue Scan 21 68 Satellite No Channel Name Type Quality Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Searching This may take up to 20 minutes Progress 0 100 Astra 2 Eurobird 1 BBC 1 East W Free TV 10 2 BBC 1 Cl Free TV 10 3 BBC HD Free TV 10 4 6945 Free TV 10 If you select Astra...

Page 56: ...5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 BACK RETURN To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green or Select the turn abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Store BACK RETURN Skip unwanted Other S...

Page 57: ...ndition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in All settings other than Owner ID and USB HDD registration are reset channels picture sound settings etc To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition confirm confirm start Shipping Condi...

Page 58: ...el automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event p 22 Timer Programming can store up to 15 events For recording using Timer Programming the TV must be either On or in standby For reminders to be displayed the TV must be On No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress It may not be possi...

Page 59: ...nday to Saturday Daily Mon Fri Monday to Friday Weekly Sat Fri Thu Wed Tue Mon Sun Same time on the same day every week Displayed if the timer programming events are overlapped freesat DVB Analogue Other Sat You can not change the mode within the menu Guide Guide link programming Programmes according to the TV Guide signal p 23 Timer programming Programmes according to the time setting Information...

Page 60: ...1 2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings USB HDD Setup Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings Timer Programming 3D Settings access select 4 Set You can lock specific channels AV input terminals and control who watches them When the locked channel input is selected a message appears by entering the PIN number you can watch it To return to TV EXIT ...

Page 61: ...is setting selected you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you wish to watch freesat Player content which is signalled as Guidance i e originally broadcast post watershed Lock All Content With this setting selected you will be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN every time you wish to watch freesat Player content Select the channel input to be locked Child Lock L...

Page 62: ...sat 2 2 DVB DVB Other Sat Other Sat Analogue Analogue The labels you set will be displayed in the Input Selection menu p 28 TV Selection menu p 16 or banner If Skip is selected the input will not be displayed in the Input Selection menu and you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to ...

Page 63: ...t set You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 To check the personal information stored F TV AV Hold down for about 6 sec F Owner ID NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE EXIT The PIN number is not displayed To change the PIN number Select PIN Enter a new PIN number twice Owner ID Data Entry PIN HOUSE NO POSTCODE NAME select access abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wx...

Page 64: ...buttons The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard This function is not available for BSkyB s Sky channels Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a viewing card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then i...

Page 65: ...o update automatically Select Auto Update Search in Standby and set to On System Update Auto Update Search in Standby On System Update Search Now set select Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at night under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Recording of Tim...

Page 66: ...splay the menu MENU 2 Select Picture Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select Picture in Picture Picture Menu 2 2 Picture in Picture Access Picture Display Reset to Defaults On Reset access select 1 DVB EXIT PandP Swap AV1 Main screen Sub screen Remote control operations apply to the main screen How to operate in multi window Display the colour bar if it is not displayed Picture in Pic...

Page 67: ... G Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark green area B Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark blue area Gamma Switches the gamma curve S Curve 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default Advanced Settings Setup PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view VGA 640 480 pixels WVGA 852 480...

Page 68: ...ettings for each Viewing Mode To use this function completely set Advance isfccc to On in the Setup Menu p 41 For PC input mode some functions are available without setting Advance isfccc To return to TV EXIT Lock the picture setting Lock Settings Advanced Settings can be locked for each Viewing Mode Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint and Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu c...

Page 69: ...ur Management Gamma Reset to Defaults Reset 2 2 Gamma Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Advanced Settings White Balance R Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red area G Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright green area B Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright blue area R Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red area G Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark gr...

Page 70: ...layback its contents with another TV including the TV of the same model number or any PCs If your TV is repaired due to a malfunction the registered USB HDD may not be available with your repaired TV Register this USB HDD again to use it with your repaired TV All data in it will be erased USB HDD connection Connect the USB HDD to the USB 1 or 2 port USB cable USB HDD socket outlet Be sure to conne...

Page 71: ...2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 USB HDD Registration and formatting Yes No Name USB HDD 1 Edit name select set Confirmation to enable USB HDD for recording If the registered USB HDD ...

Page 72: ...and p 71 Ensure not to connect or disconnect any USB devices during USB HDD recording Otherwise the recording may not work properly 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select USB HDD Setup Setup Menu 1 2 Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings Access Off USB HDD Setup Link Settings Off Timer Timer Programming 3D Setting...

Page 73: ... Device Setup One Touch Recording Rewind LIVE TV On 180 minutes select When you select On the recording will start automatically To operate the Rewind LIVE TV Set the position to TV DVD VCR TV To pause To search backward press and hold for about a second After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate search backward pause search forward playback stop stops the c...

Page 74: ... or FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv USB Flash Memory format FAT16 FAT32 or exFAT A USB HDD formatted by PC is not...

Page 75: ...ect access Safely remove USB Name Product USB Flash Disk select set Starting Media Player To return to TV EXIT or SD CARD To return to the previous screen BACK RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory For registered USB HDD ensure the connection status is Yes p 71 2 Switch to Media Player SD CARD When SD Card is inserted switching will be done automatically 3 Start Media Player Media Player...

Page 76: ...is shown as Unknown Display the view selection Select the sort type Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group green Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month select access Sort by Date Slideshow Contents Select Info EXIT Access Select RETURN View Select 24 11 2009 01 12 2009 03 12 2009 20 12 2009 22 12 2009 23 10 2009 25 10 2009 01 11 2009 05 11 2009 10 11 2009 22 ...

Page 77: ...iew and Slideshow Off Sepia Gray scale This function is not available when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Transition Effect Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next photo slides and appears from the left side Dissolve Each photo is dissolved when switching to the n...

Page 78: ...y DivX or MKV files and then select one of the file to be played back Playback from the selected scene in the title AVCHD or MPEG2 Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title Select the title Select the scene to start playback access select Title view Trip1 Contents Select Info EXIT Play RETURN Trip1_8 Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Vid...

Page 79: ...ay the information of the highlighted content Channel DVB BBC 1 Title Eastender Date Time Wed 28 10 2009 12 00 Duration 00 20 Playback the content from the list Select the content Start playback select Delete the selected content Select the content Delete the content Confirm select red Delete DVB BBC 1 Eastender Wed 28 10 2009 12 00 00 20 How to operate in the playback Playback Title Date Time Eas...

Page 80: ...io output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM Video Setup Choose the settings for Video mode These settings are not available for the registered USB HDD Display the menu MENU Select Video Setup Select Other Settings Select the items and set Sound Main Menu Picture Pho...

Page 81: ...name The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed You can also access Music mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to use VIERA TOOLS p 36 To display the information of the highlighted title 1 3 Folder name My Music_1 Number of files 11 My Music_1 folder number total folder number Playback from Folder view Playback all the files in the selected folder will st...

Page 82: ...nnot be assured Windows 7 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required How to use Windows 7 as a media server p 105 This TV does not support DLNA control functions from Windows 7 TwonkyMedia server TwonkyMedia 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...

Page 83: ...net Ensure to use a LAN straight 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 ...

Page 84: ... cd ef gh ij kl access select Set characters one by one BACK RETURN VIERA Name Name VIERA A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 select set You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 Update TV s software Accesse...

Page 85: ...p Network Type Wired IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Access Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Access Point Settings access select After settings return to Network Setup screen BACK RETURN Proxy Sets Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser Setting is ...

Page 86: ...Connected Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Wired is selected in Network Type No adaptor Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected No settings Setting for connecting to the access point has not been set Connecting Connecting to the access point in progress Connected Wireless LAN connection to the access point succeeded To display the current access point se...

Page 87: ...O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 Enter the encryption key of the access point Set characters one by one Store select set BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 103 Access Point Settings Encryption key is set to XXXXXXXX Select Yes to confirm Select No to change Yes No Select Yes select co...

Page 88: ...le photo or video to be viewed Pixel Format 3648x2736 JPEG Media Server SERVER1 Slideshow Info Select EXIT RETURN View P000102 2008 10 05 09 54 P000135 2008 11 20 13 18 P000180 2008 12 07 11 31 P000214 2008 12 10 15 20 P000251 2008 12 19 12 39 P000276 2008 12 25 14 06 P000293 2009 01 06 13 52 M10025 2009 01 12 15 56 M10042 2009 01 20 10 08 M10054 2009 01 28 14 48 M10078 2009 02 09 19 58 28 File li...

Page 89: ...d Pause Playback Playback Fast forward Stop To the previous scene red To the next scene green To change aspect only for the 4 3 video content ASPECT To return to list BACK RETURN For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control according to the operation guide Before operatin...

Page 90: ... effect of enlarging reducing moving up or moving down Random Each transition is selected at random Interval Selects slideshow interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds This function is not available when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Video Setup Other Settings Video Preview Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen Off On Image may not...

Page 91: ...ces through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice Therefore Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services All features of websites or content of the service may not be available Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers Some content may only be avail...

Page 92: ...IX Camera with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 Pause Live TV programme 3 4 Direct TV Recording 3 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection HDMI cable DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc P...

Page 93: ...dio output connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal and set AV1 AV2 out to Monitor in the Setup Menu p 40 Use any one of the optical digital audio cable RCA cable and 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 Avail...

Page 94: ...xternal 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 Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner To stop recording...

Page 95: ...al 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 Analogue channel setting Analogue channel download see below Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 40 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 28 and ...

Page 96: ... Unlock the tuner G U I D E Unlock Continue Tuner Locked Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording EXIT Features available Using VIERA Link Menu Features available 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 40 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in ...

Page 97: ...TV TV 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select Pause Live TV and pause VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select pause The TV picture will be paused Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes OPTION the paused picture will be restored Follow the operat...

Page 98: ...ut you cannot operate it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select 3 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed Select the type of the equipment and access VIERA Link Me...

Page 99: ... Link features p 92 and p 93 Preparations p 95 Access and control the speaker volume TV 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select 3 Set to Home Cinema or TV set Home Cinema The Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is i...

Page 100: ...xternal 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 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Side panel of the TV V L R To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD Recorder To watch 3D contents Blu ray Disc Player To wat...

Page 101: ...4 1 2 1 Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 39 Camcorder HDMI equipment M3 stereo mini plug Viewing Listening Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Wind the cable twice Open Press the cable through and close USB cable This terminal is for special applications used by authorized service dealers Modem USB devices Internet N...

Page 102: ...box detection or Justify to fill the screen This process may take several minutes depending on the darkness of the image Letterbox detection If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the image to fill the screen If no aspect signals are detected Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure Note The ratio varies dependi...

Page 103: ...process and learn more about DivX VOD To show DivX VOD registration code DivX VOD in the Setup Menu p 41 If you want to generate the new registration code you have to deregister the present registration code After playing DivX VOD content once the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed in DivX VOD in the Setup Menu If you press the OK button on the confirmation screen the deregistrati...

Page 104: ...1 2 3 4 Input in the Sound Menu p 39 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 Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive...

Page 105: ...can access your PC Then click OK To share photos and videos with VIERA put photo files into Public Pictures folder and video files into Public Videos folder under Computer Local Disk C Users Public SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue AV2 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on...

Page 106: ... 080 24p PC from D sub 15P Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing 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 00 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 800 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 800 600 85 Hz 53 67 85 06 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 ...

Page 107: ...e Menu p 38 and volume Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen p 102 Press the ASPECT button if you would like to change the aspect ratio manually p 18 S Video black and white picture A black and white picture may be seen when the TV is set to S Video when the connected equipment is not ...

Page 108: ...t to TV Please also refer to Neither image nor sound is produced p 107 Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Set NICAM p 39 in the Sound Menu to Off Analogue only Please also refer to Neither image nor sound is produced p 107 Unusual sound from the TV When power is on whirring sound of cooling fan or drive noise may be heard from inside the TV not a si...

Page 109: ...cally Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on the TV and the 3D Eyewear or that the 3D Eyewear is placed inside the coverage area p 33 If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the infrared signal for about 5 minutes the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically There is something wrong with the 3D images Check the setting of 3D Picture Sequence or Edge Smoother p 35 The indica...

Page 110: ...ins lead is plugged into the socket The fuse in the mains plug may have blown Replace it with one of an identical rating p 4 The TV goes into Standby mode Auto power standby function is activated p 9 The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins after analogue broadcast ends The remote control does not work or is intermittent Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Has the TV been switched On The bat...

Page 111: ...possible to record from COMPONENT or HDMI Connect the recorder to the TV using a fully wired SCART cable for recording from the TV tuner Confirm Q Link or VIERA Link settings p 92 95 Feature not available Press OK to view how it works The selected feature on VIERA TOOLS is not available Press the OK button to view the demonstration to explain how to use it Found new software version Press OK to st...

Page 112: ...devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 95 Please enter a frequency between 10700 and 12750 MHz The frequency you entered is out of range Consult the received satelite broadcasting company p 54 Please wait A function is in progress Recording this channel now The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner You can turn the TV off and leave the equipment recording in the norm...

Page 113: ...he tape or disc is active Stop the equipment and try again 3D image not available You may use a function not available for 3D effect Exit the function to view the 3D images Media Player Cannot read file The file is damaged or unreadable The TV does not support the format For the applicable formats and data p 74 No Device Inserted Confirm the SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly No valid fil...

Page 114: ...o 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 Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects Do not allow the cabinet or pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substanc...

Page 115: ...eo Video file format that supports several types of audio and video codecs MPEG2 Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2 A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour videos MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 A method for compressing audio data NICAM Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex A format for digital sound over television NTSC National Television System Committee One of the televisio...

Page 116: ...d logos are registered trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD This product is covered by U S Patent No 5 193 000 Licence GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVI...

Page 117: ...a Player 74 81 Menu Functions 37 45 Mode 39 Monaural Audio 19 Multi Audio 19 Multi Window 66 Music mode 81 N Network connections 83 Network Setup 84 New Channel Message 52 NICAM 39 NTSC 38 118 O Off Timer 19 40 One Touch Recording 73 Other Sat Tuning Menu 54 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 14 63 P PAL 118 PC 67 104 Pedestal 7 Photo mode 76 Picture in Picture 38 66 PIN number 14 60 63 Playing Time ...

Page 118: ...player and recorder M NTSC Playback from M NTSC Video recorders VCR NTSC AV input only Playback from NTSC Video recorders VCR Satellite dish input Female F type 75 Ω Aerial input UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio ...

Page 119: ...72 mm Mass 29 Net MAC address and Product Identification Marking are located on the bottom of the Wireless LAN Adaptor Transfer rates are theoretical values however actual communication rate will vary according to communication environment or connected equipment Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate This equipment complies wit...

Page 120: ...chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Declaration of Conformity DoC Authorized Representative Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in th...

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