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TQB0E0979

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Model No.

TX-L42D25L

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-L42D25L

Page 1: ...English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Model No TX L42D25L ...

Page 2: ...with this TV This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB T DVB C or DVB S Not all the features are available depending on the country area broadcaster service provider and satellite 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: ...l Information 86 FAQs 91 Maintenance 93 Licence 94 Specifications 94 FAQs etc Camcorder Personal computer Set top box SD Card Keep the TV away from these types of equipment Electronic equipment In particular do not place video equipment near the TV Electromagnetic interference may distort images sound Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays This may affect operation of o...

Page 4: ... If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is ...

Page 5: ... in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep the dangerous parts out 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 ...

Page 6: ...g on the area this optional accessory may not be available For details consult your local Panasonic dealer Wall hanging bracket TY WK3L2RW The angle of wall hanging bracket can be adjusted in zero tilting vertical and 5 degree tilting for this TV View from the side Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation 200 mm 200 mm Depth of screw minimum 10 mm maximum 12 mm Screw for fixing t...

Page 7: ...d and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Assembly screw 4 Assembly screw 4 Bracket TKZX...

Page 8: ...ions and choices Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List Volume Up Down Channel Programme Information p 17 Displays channel and programme information Index p 23 Returns to the teletext index page teletext mode Coloured buttons Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric bu...

Page 9: ...tes the TV has received a command C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 28 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu How to use remote control Move the cursor select the menu item Move the cursor adjust levels select from a ra...

Page 10: ...local dealer Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB S channels p 35 To loosen Set the tip in the hooks Clamper Bundle the cables Do not bundle the Satellite cable RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with clampers as necessary When using the optional accessory follow the o...

Page 11: ...d SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV DVD Recorder or VCR Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box Note Connect to the TV s AV1 AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 78 For HDMI compatible equipment possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 by using HDMI cable p 84 Networ...

Page 12: ...ria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary Italy Finland Slovakia Spain Luxembourg Slovenia Portugal Switzerland Malta Andorra Belgium Estonia Netherlands Lithuania Turkey Greece Ireland Others select set Depending on the country you select you may be required to select the Region In this case select your region 4 Select the mode you want to tune D A D HD TV Signal Selection DVB C DVB S DVB T Analogue...

Page 13: ...uency and Network ID will be set automatically select Start Auto Setup access DVB C Auto Setup Progress No 0 100 1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3 E4 Type Quality Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Channel Name DVB C Auto Setup Searching This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 3 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 DVB T Auto Setup DVB T Auto Setup CH Channel Name Type Quality Searching This will take about 3 minutes F...

Page 14: ...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 En...

Page 15: ...ipping Condition Shipping Condition p 49 Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing To check channel list at a glance Using TV Guide p 20 To edit or hide skip channels Tuning and Editing Channels p 38 43 If tuning has failed check the connection of the Satellite cable RF cable and then follow the on screen instructions Note If tuning has failed or to retune all channels Auto Setup...

Page 16: ...on Press for about 1 second Mains power On Off switch should be On p 9 2 Select the mode TV Selection DVB C DVB S DVB T Analogue TV access select The selectable modes vary depending on the stored channels p 12 If TV Selection menu is not displayed press the TV button to switch the mode 1 BBC ONE WALES 20 35 Coronation Street 20 00 20 55 Now For info press Change category All DVB T Channels Informa...

Page 17: ...btitles AD Radio For info press 3 ITV 19 35 itv1 All Analogue Channels CH23 Stereo 45 Example Analogue Channel number Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Encrypted Scrambled programme Dolby D Dolby D Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital audio track Subtitle service available Teletext service available Multiple audio available Multiple video available Multiple audio and video available S...

Page 18: ...n 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 86 16 9 4 3 Full Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen HD signal only 14 9 Zoom1 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Displays a 16 9 lette...

Page 19: ...ge for teletext if available MPX Analogue mode Selects multiplex sound mode if available Sound Menu p 29 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode USB Remove Safely Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV Last view Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily LAST VIEW Press again to return to the present view Note Switching...

Page 20: ...Select Advert GUIDE OPTION All Types All Channels Current date and time Programme Landscape Displays by channel TV Guide time Channel position and name Advertisement TV Guide date Example Select programme Select channel RETURN Page up Page down 24 hours Prog Type Category EXIT D 1 BBC ONE D 7 BBC THREE D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR 19 30 20 00 20 00 20 30 20 30 21 00 21 00 22 00 22 00 23 00 23 00 23 30 23...

Page 21: ... it will appear Select Timer Programming and set Ext Rec or USB HDD Rec to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting View Das Erste 19 30 20 00 Timer Programming select access Note This function is not available in Analogue mode Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider No other ch...

Page 22: ...locks 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 23 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu p 32 1 Switch to Tele...

Page 23: ...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 during which time you c...

Page 24: ... 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 cannot select Media Server using the AV...

Page 25: ... and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD video content Skip to the next track or title not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME Channel Up Down Select channel REC Record Start recording How to change the code for the t...

Page 26: ... two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video Video mode p 62 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Music Music mode p 65 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Plea...

Page 27: ...cess Required by some functions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen BACK RETURN To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 28 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p 30 To initialise all settings Shipping Condition in the Set...

Page 28: ...arpness 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 reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Not valid when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema Professional1 or Professional2...

Page 29: ...ulate improved spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio ProSurround Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation 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 th...

Page 30: ...ngs for the recording p 54 Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On p 79 HDMI Content Type Adjusts the picture settings according to the content type signal from the connected equipment via HDMI cable Off Auto This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when this function...

Page 31: ...ite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters only available in some countries New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB C channel is found Off On p 41 Signal Condition Checks the DVB C signal condition p 41 Attenuator Automatically reduces the DVB C signal to avoid the interference Off On p 41 Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode This function ...

Page 32: ...ven priority Teletext Teletext display mode TOP FLOF List p 22 Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language West East1 East2 West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedish Turkish etc East1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc Default Guide Selects the default TV Guide type when the GUIDE button is pressed TV ...

Page 33: ...and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation This function is not available for selection default to Off when Viewing Mode is set to Game or in the mode of PC input photo or Network service operations Super Resolution Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper Off Mid Max This function is available for SD Standard definition signal As for HD High definition signal this functi...

Page 34: ...atellite search mode and scan mode DVB S Auto Setup Settings Search Mode Free Channels Satellite Astra 19 2 E Scan Mode Quick set select store Full scans the whole frequency range Quick scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite 8 Start Auto Setup All DVB S tuning data will be erased DVB S Auto Setup DVB S Auto Setup Analogue Scan 21 68 No Channel Name Type Quality Searching This will...

Page 35: ...et to One LNB not selectable If you set to MiniDiSEqC or Single Cable select between LNB AA and AB If you set to DiSEqC1 0 select between LNB AA AB BA and BB Select Satellite and set Set the connected satellite for the selected LNB LNB Configuration Analogue Scan 68 Signal Quality Signal Strength 0 10 0 10 Analogue Scan 21 68 LNB Analogue Scan 21 LNB Low Band Frequency LNB High Band Frequency 9750...

Page 36: ...362 MHz Normally set Symbol Rate Auto Search mode Scan mode Frequency Network ID Store set select select enter abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Full scans the whole frequency range Quick scans the suitable frequency in your country Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider Depending on the country you select Auto is displayed and you do not have to enter them 7 Star...

Page 37: ... T tuning data will be erased DVB T Auto Setup DVB T DVB T Auto Setup CH Channel Name Type Quality Searching This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 4 Progress CH 21 68 62 CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 All analogue tuning data will be erased Analogue Auto Setup Analogue Analogue Auto Setup CH Channel Name Searching ...

Page 38: ... access select DVB S Tuning Menu is available in DVB S mode only DVB C Tuning Menu is available in DVB C mode only DVB T Tuning Menu is available in DVB T mode only 5 Select one of the following functions DVB C Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Access Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Access Access Access Access On Access Attenuator Off Auto S...

Page 39: ...r 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 maximum ten characters set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 88 To move the channel green Select the new position or abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Store green Store BACK RETURN Skip unw...

Page 40: ...ate Service ID Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 474 00 MHz Auto Auto Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto DVB T select channel adjust frequency Search DVB T Manual Tuning Analogue Scan 21 68 No Channel Name Type New Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 Signal Quality 0 10 Frequency 474 00 MHz CH21 Set where the level of Signal Quality b...

Page 41: ...d bar Bad Check the Terrestrial aerial cable or Satellite dish DVB S DVB S Signal Condition Channel Name 1 BBC 1 East W Signal Quality Signal Strength Satellite 0 10 0 10 Astra 19 2 E Bit Error Rate 0 00E 00 Parameter 10847MHz H 22000kS s DVB C DVB C Signal Condition Channel Name 70 CBBC Channel Signal Quality Signal Strength Network Name 0 10 0 10 Wenvoe Bit Error Rate 0 00E 00 Parameter 802 00 M...

Page 42: ...ogue Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface USB HDD Setup Timer Programming access select 5 Select one of the following functions Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Access Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access Auto Setup Retuning from Setup Menu p 37 access select The function items vary depending on the country you select p 12 6 Set You can retune channels or skip unwanted channel...

Page 43: ...e 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 maximum five characters set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 88 Note If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuning Fine Tuni...

Page 44: ...order with Q Link VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV p 78 and p 79 and the Link Settings p 30 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 similar technologies set Q Link in the Setup Menu p 30 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 and make timer programming of the recorde...

Page 45: ... appears if you are watching TV Reminder to remind watching the programme When you are watching TV a reminder message appears 2 mins before the start time Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel Set the channel date and time repeat the operations as below Set items in the order of to select the item set and can also be entered with numeric buttons abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz ...

Page 46: ...to be locked To cancel Select the locked channel input To jump to the top of the next input red To lock all green To cancel all locks yellow To sort channel names in alphabetical order blue Child Lock List TV and AV Name Input Lock Type BBC 1 Wales DVB C FreeTV BBC THREE DVB T Lock FreeTV E4 DVB T Lock FreeTV VCR Analogue Lock Analogue BBC1 Analogue Lock Analogue Analogue Lock Analogue AV1 Externa...

Page 47: ...2 HDMI3 AV2 S AV3 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI4 1 2 PC PC set select Input Labels 2 2 Analogue Analogue DVB C DVB C DVB S DVB S DVB T DVB T The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 24 TV Selection menu p 16 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input mode or skip terminal...

Page 48: ...though CI module may enable you to view some services this TV does not guarantee all services e g pay TV Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a se...

Page 49: ...t Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings other than 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 Condition Follow the on s...

Page 50: ... in Standby Off System Update Search Now set select Every time you set the TV automatically performs a search 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 U...

Page 51: ...Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark green area B Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark blue area Gamma Switches the gamma curve 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 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 pixels XGA 1 024 768 pixels WXGA 1 280 768 pixels 1 366 768 pixels Options c...

Page 52: ...ed picture settings for each input and Viewing Mode To use this function completely set Advance isfccc to On in the Setup Menu p 33 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 and input Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint and Reset t...

Page 53: ...ts 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 green area B Cutoff Adjusts the white...

Page 54: ...annot playback 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 t...

Page 55: ... the name select Yes Set characters one by one Store USB HDD Name USB HDD 1 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 set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons USB HDD Registration Yes No Name USB HDD 1 Edit name select set Confirmation to enable USB HDD for recording If the registered ...

Page 56: ...rding p 54 and p 55 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 DVB C Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface Access Off USB HDD Setup Link Settings Off Timer Timer Programmi...

Page 57: ...ne Touch Recording REW LIVE TV On 180 minutes select When you select On the recording will start automatically To operate the REW LIVE TV Set the position to TV DVD VCR TV To pause To search backward press and hold After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate search backward pause search forward playback stop stops the current operation and goes back to live T...

Page 58: ...ard exFAT SDHC Card SD Card FAT16 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...

Page 59: ...uct 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 55 2 Switch to Media Player SD CARD When SD Card is inserted switching will be done automatically 3 Start Media Player Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals w...

Page 60: ...own 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 11 2009 23 11 20...

Page 61: ... colour effect of photos on Single view 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 The photo i...

Page 62: ... 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 Video Select SD Card Thumbnail Scene view playbac...

Page 63: ...8 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 T BBC 1 Das Erste Wed 28 10 2009 12 00 00 20 How to operate in the playback Playback Title Date Time Das Erste 28 10 2009 12 00 00 02 05 00 15 39 EXIT RETURN Operation guide Information banner To d...

Page 64: ...ing for digital audio 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 Setup 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 Mai...

Page 65: ...h Memory will be displayed You can also access Music mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to use VIERA TOOLS p 26 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 start Select the folder Start playback select red Playback from ...

Page 66: ...e TV TwonkyMedia server 5 1 x and Windows 7 are the server software that has been tested for the performance with this TV current as of January 2010 For installing read the manual of the server software The DLNA control function of Windows 7 is not supported with this TV When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data may be at risk of being accessed by other people Ple...

Page 67: ... 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 You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features LAN cable Shielded DLNA Certified media server for example PC DIGA...

Page 68: ...re Update MAC Address ab 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 select set You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 88 Update TV s software Accesses the specific web site to upda...

Page 69: ...ly Select Proxy Settings and set the items Network Setup 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 o...

Page 70: ...ess 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 settings press the OK button To change the settings select No on this...

Page 71: ... 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 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 Access Point Settings Encryption key is set to XXXXXXXX Select Yes to confirm Select No to change Yes No Select Yes select confirm To re enter the encryption key select No WPS P...

Page 72: ...hoto 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 list a...

Page 73: ...ayback 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 operating register...

Page 74: ...ged reduced moved up or moved 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 be displayed for an...

Page 75: ...RA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice The services 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...

Page 76: ...ideo Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function Preset download 2 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 2 4 Direct TV Recording 2 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...

Page 77: ...t 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 28 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 Available with...

Page 78: ...ecording 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 Unlock the tuner G U I D E Unlock Continue Tuner Locked Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording EXIT Power o...

Page 79: ...nected equipment Read the 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 country region settings Preset download see below Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 30 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input m...

Page 80: ...tly 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 30 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled ...

Page 81: ...ay 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 operation guide to ...

Page 82: ...ate 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 Menu Pause Live TV S...

Page 83: ...RA Link features p 76 and p 77 Preparations p 79 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 Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in ...

Page 84: ...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 To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD Recorder To watch DVDs DVD Player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch cable broadcasts Set to...

Page 85: ...I compliant cable USB cable Modem Set top box Rear of the TV COMPONENT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET USB 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 29 Camcorder HDMI equipment USB devices M3 stereo mini plug Viewing Listening Internet Network Hub or Router LAN cable Shielded Cable ...

Page 86: ...ss WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fill the screen to determine 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...

Page 87: ...s and folders may not be displayed When there are many files and folders operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content To generate the registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the Setup Menu Go to vod divx com with this code to comp...

Page 88: ...l 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 AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 10 Q Link dat...

Page 89: ... Sound Menu p 30 If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive analogue signals...

Page 90: ... 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 91: ...creen p 86 Press the ASPECT button if you would like to change the aspect ratio manually p 18 S Video black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV If the output of the external equipment is set to S Video the TV must also be set to S Video p 24 No programmes shown on TV Guide Check the digital transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial or ...

Page 92: ...duced Is Sound mute active p 8 Is the volume set to the minimum Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Set MPX p 29 in the Sound Menu to Mono Analogue only HDMI Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 2 3 4 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 30 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogu...

Page 93: ...erformance or quality The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger and clattered sound might be heard This is not a malfunction Overcurrent error message appears The connected USB device might cause this error Remove ...

Page 94: ...t includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved GUIDE Plus is 1 a registered trademark or trademark of 2 manufactured under license from and 3 subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by or licensed to Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or its related affiliates VIERA CAST is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks...

Page 95: ... Check the latest information on the available services at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv Satellite dish input Female F type 75 Ω Aerial input VHF 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 term...

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