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DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

INPUT

OPTION

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

abc

def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuv

pqrs

wxyz

REC

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

EXIT

Viewing 3D images

3D Settings

Change the 3D settings in the Setup Menu if 3D images are not displayed correctly.

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture
Sound

Setup

access

select

Select “3D Settings”

Setup Menu

1/2

Off Timer

Off

Access

Link Settings
Child Lock

DivX® VOD

Language
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. 30)

Select one of the following functions and set

3D Settings

Edge Smoother

Off

Safety Precautions

Access

3D Picture Format

Auto

3D Picture Display

3D Picture Sequence

Normal

→

3D Depth

Mid

set

select

To return to TV

■

EXIT

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-P42GT20L

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 P42GT20L ...

Page 2: ...his TV This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB T or DVB C Not all the features are available depending on the country area broadcaster service provider 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 by the service provider Add...

Page 3: ...k Services 70 DLNA VIERA CAST Link Functions 80 Q Link VIERA Link External Equipment 88 Advanced FAQs etc Technical Information 90 FAQs 95 Maintenance 97 Licence 98 Specifications 99 FAQs etc Camcorder Personal computer Set top box SD Card Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen image retention This is not considered a malfunction and is ...

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: ...asonic dealer Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW View from the side Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation 400 mm Depth of screw minimum 15 mm maximum 30 mm 300 mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Warning Using other wall hanging brackets or installing a wall hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product dama...

Page 7: ...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 When removing the pedestal from the TV do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified procedure see below Otherwise the TV and or pedestal may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Assembly screw 3 silver Assembly scre...

Page 8: ...ections 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...

Page 9: ...ss to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 32 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 range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been...

Page 10: ...p 27 Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial TV only Cable Mains lead supplied RF cable Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with cla...

Page 11: ... VCR Rear of the TV Set top box RF cable RF cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Player TV DVD Recorder VCR and Player Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box Note To watch 3D contents p 26 Connect to the TV s AV1 AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link...

Page 12: ...et 3 Select your country Country Germany Denmark Poland Austria 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 ...

Page 13: ...uto Setup 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 Depending on the country you select the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel n...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...Shipping Condition Shipping Condition p 52 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 40 45 If tuning has failed check the connection of the RF cable and then follow the on screen instructions Note If tuning has failed or to retune all channels Auto Setup p 38 39 To ad...

Page 16: ...en instructions 1 Turn power 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 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...

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: ...ess repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Auto The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen For details p 90 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 letterbox or 4 3 imag...

Page 19: ...uage for teletext if available MPX Analogue mode Selects multiplex sound mode if available Sound Menu p 33 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 Switchi...

Page 20: ...l Info Change display mode 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...

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: ...elect among subject blocks blue To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block yellow What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 23 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu ...

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: ... 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 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: ...e 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 the 3D Eyewear Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the 3D Eyewear Be careful not to trap a finger in the hinge section of the 3D Eyewear Do not use the 3D Eyewear if ...

Page 27: ... 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 After using the 3D Eyewear please turn off the 3D Eyewear Note 3D Eyewear is not included Please purchase as necessary p 6 For more detail...

Page 28: ... Setup access select 3 Select 3D Settings Setup Menu 1 2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DivX VOD Language 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 30 4 Select one of the following functions and set 3D Settings Edge Smoother Off Safety Precautions Access 3D Pictur...

Page 29: ...ringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law Original Displays the source image as it is Use to identify the format type of the source image Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Picture Format and the source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D picture format setting 3D Picture Format Source image ...

Page 30: ...wo or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video Video mode p 66 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 69 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please...

Page 31: ...0 0 60 Off Eco Mode example Picture Menu change store or access 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 32 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p ...

Page 32: ...fccc in the Setup Menu is set to 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...

Page 33: ...on Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Surround V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of in...

Page 34: ...ted USB HDD and makes the settings for the recording p 58 Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On p 83 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 sev...

Page 35: ...nnel List Skips the unwanted DVB T channels or edits DVB T channels p 41 Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB T channels received in the area p 39 Manual Tuning Sets the DVB T channels manually p 42 Update Channel List Updates DVB T Channel List while keeping your settings p 42 Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters only available in some countries New Channel Mess...

Page 36: ...etc Side Panel Increases the brightness of the side panel Off Low Mid High The recommended setting is High to prevent panel image retention Default Guide Selects the default TV Guide type when the GUIDE button is pressed TV Guide Channel List TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG is available To use EPG p 20 Channel List EPG is not available and the channel list will appear instead of it Input L...

Page 37: ...iewing Mode is set to Game when 3D Picture Format is set to 2D 3D in 3D Settings or in the mode of PC input photo or Network service operations 3D 24p Film Display Reduces juddering noises of the 3D images Off On Set to On for the cinema like images This function is available for the 3D compatible 24p source movie Super Resolution Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper Off Mid M...

Page 38: ... Rate Quick Auto Network ID 41001 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 yo...

Page 39: ...Manual Tuning Access 6 Start Auto Setup All DVB 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...

Page 40: ...ccess select 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 Setup Retuning from Setup Menu p 36 39 access select ...

Page 41: ...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 92 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 42: ...ate 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 becomes the maximum Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List You can add new channels delete removed cha...

Page 43: ...se use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Signal Quality Green bar Good Yellow bar Poor Red bar Bad Check the Terrestrial aerial or cable 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 MHz 64 QAM 6940 kS s DVB T DVB T Signal Condition Channel Name 70 CBBC Channel Signal Quality Sig...

Page 44: ...k Analogue Tuning Menu Language Display Settings USB HDD Setup DivX VOD Network Setup 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 39 access select The function items vary depending on the country you select p 12 6 Set You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels edit...

Page 45: ...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 92 Note If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuning Fine Tuni...

Page 46: ... connected to the TV If a compatible recorder with Q Link VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV p 82 and p 83 and the Link Settings p 34 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 34 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 a...

Page 47: ...sage 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 w...

Page 48: ...up Menu 1 2 Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB C Tuning Menu Language Display Settings 3D Settings USB HDD Setup Timer Programming 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 49: ...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 External Lock AV AV2 S 101 7 14 1 2 External Lock AV Sorting 123 select lock Appears when the channel input is locked To change the PIN number Select Change PIN Enter a new PIN number twice Child Lock Change PIN Access Child Lock List Parental ...

Page 50: ...I3 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 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 that is not conn...

Page 51: ...y not be output depending on broadcasts or services Although 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 C...

Page 52: ...o 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 screen instruction...

Page 53: ...by System Update Auto Update Search 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 Recor...

Page 54: ...l input AV 2 Select PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 S AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server access select Corresponding signals p 94 If H freq or V freq is shown in red the signals may not be supported The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 88 To return to TV TV ...

Page 55: ...eset 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 change depending on signals Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs H pos Adjusts horizontal position V pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after...

Page 56: ...ed picture settings for each input and Viewing Mode To use this function completely set Advance isfccc to On in the Setup Menu p 37 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 57: ...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 58: ... cannot 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...

Page 59: ... 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 60: ...ing p 58 and p 59 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 Access Off USB HDD Setup Link Settings Off Timer Timer Programming 3D Settings acce...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...ard format SDXC Card 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 FAT...

Page 63: ...o the TV select access USB Remove Safely 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 59 2 Switch to Media Player SD CARD When SD Card is inserted switching will be done automatically 3 Start Media Player ...

Page 64: ... same month The group of the photos without recorded date 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 ...

Page 65: ...Selects the 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 ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...al 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 Main Menu Pictur...

Page 69: ...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 30 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 70: ... then you can watch them on the 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 bein...

Page 71: ...ter 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 You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features LAN cable DLNA Certifi...

Page 72: ...A Software 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 92 Update TV s software Accesses the specific web site...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...ngs 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 poin...

Page 75: ... 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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...arged 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 ...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 34 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 82: ...ing 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 on lin...

Page 83: ...nnected 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 34 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input ...

Page 84: ...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 34 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled ...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...RA Link features p 80 and p 81 Preparations p 83 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 88: ...d from the external equipment in multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch connect the equipment to the amplifier For the connections read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier 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 P...

Page 89: ...IO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET USB 2 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 33 Camcorder HDMI equipment USB devices M3 stereo mini plug Viewing Listening Internet Network Hub or Router Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Wind the cable twice Open Press the cable through and close LAN cable Ferrite co...

Page 90: ...ontrol 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 the ima...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...4 Input in the Sound Menu p 34 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 an...

Page 94: ... 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 95: ...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 dish to another transmitter ...

Page 96: ...orrect your eyesight before use 3D Eyewear is turned off automatically 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 27 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 th...

Page 97: ...n Check if foreign objects are inside the USB port An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorized Service Centre First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Cabinet Pedestal Regular care Gently wipe the surface of the display panel cabinet or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the di...

Page 98: ... the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc USA S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensin...

Page 99: ...ries that DVB C is available Germany Switzerland Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Netherlands Check the latest information on the available services at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv 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 Vide...

Page 100: ...ol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved 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 the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to...

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