Panasonic Viera TH-P42GT20Z Operating Instructions Manual Download

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English

TQBC2589

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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

Model No.

TH-P42GT20Z

TH-P46GT20Z

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-P42GT20Z

Page 1: ...levision Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Model No TH P42GT20Z TH P46GT20Z ...

Page 2: ...d non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content Pana...

Page 3: ... product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children SD CARD Remote Control N2QAYB000496 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 AA Ferrite core 2 J0KG00000014 p 73 Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard Pedestal p 6 Check that you have the accessories and it...

Page 4: ...ment Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children Power s...

Page 5: ...nd the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel This may cause damage resulting in injury Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones I...

Page 6: ...rsonal injury may result When removing the pedestal from the TV do not remove the pedestal by any 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 Attaching removing the pedestal Assembly screw 3 silver Assembly screw 4 black Pole Base M5 18 M5 30 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws to ...

Page 7: ...your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories For additional details please refer to the manual of the optional accessories Optional accessories To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor your network needs to have a Wireless Access Point It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable To avoid radio wave interference keep the TV away from the devic...

Page 8: ...und an aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required If a communal aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters...

Page 9: ... V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR DVD Recorder or VCR Set top box Player 3D compatible player RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Player TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box 9 ...

Page 10: ...teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On 12 Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off 13 Volume Up Down 14 Media Player p 50 Switches to SD Card and USB device viewing listening mode 15 Input mode selection TV switches Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 14 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 16 Sound Selection Changes the sound track in Digital TV mode if available Chan...

Page 11: ...ace any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 2 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 31 3 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV has received a command 4 Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear Do not place any objects betwe...

Page 12: ...em The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions Auto Tuning This will take about 6 minutes H 21 C Digital TV Scan 69 62 y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch 0 1 l e n n a h C C B B C 0 1 s e l a W o i d a R C B B 2 6 0 1 4 E 2 6 0 1 k w N n o o t r a C 2 6 Digital TV 4 Radio 0 Analogue TV 2 Searching H 1 C Analogue TV Scan 120 An...

Page 13: ... If you are unsure please check the instruction manual of the access point Connect Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions To setup the wireless LAN connection the wireless LAN Adaptor optional accessory is required For the information about the Wireless LAN adaptor Optional accessories p 7 Confirm the encryption key settings and ...

Page 14: ...nel of the TV p 11 Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details p 15 Digital TV 1 BBC ONE WALES Coronation Street 21 00 23 55 Now All Digital Channels 23 35 Select favourites To select the two or three digit channel number e g 112 abc in a short time If one or two digit channel number e g 39 def wxyz quickly changes the channel Cartoon Nwk All Digital Channels BBC Radio Wal...

Page 15: ...able settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Video Selection Digital TV mode Allows you to select the image if available Audio Selection Digital TV mode Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks if available Dual Audio Digital TV mode Allows you select stereo monaural Subtitle Language Digital TV mode Allows you to s...

Page 16: ...reen without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Aspect is fixed to 16 9 in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC input mode Aspect is fixed to 16 9 when Viewing Mode is set to Game in the Picture Menu Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode aspect i...

Page 17: ...ate Y B To scroll through programmes or channels programme channel To watch the highlighted channel To scroll through channels To watch the highlighted channel G U I D E Freeview Guide Listing Example Parental Rating captioning Information Watch TV Prog OK Now Next HD EPG Guide 06 00 TVNZ News Now Wed 7 Apr Prev Day Chnl Today 09 10 Made In NZ The Truth About Tangiwai 10 35 Sport On 7 Motorsport M...

Page 18: ... to the main index page MENU Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers To hide R Hold Reveal hidden data To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu p 34 INDEX R STTL View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored on the blue button List mode Factory setting is P103 for Digital teletext P801 for Analogue teletext Call up a favourite page REC PROGRAMME BD DVD TV RETURN MUTE SURROUND POWER VIERA...

Page 19: ...ears at top of the screen Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available P108 Appears whe...

Page 20: ... remote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 43 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Example PC Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Medi...

Page 21: ... 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 Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder DVD Player 70 default Player...

Page 22: ...a history of over sensitivity to light heart problems or have any other existing medical conditions Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you feel tired are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation Take an appropriate break after viewing a 3D movie Take a break of between 30 60 minutes after viewing 3D content on interactive devices such as 3D games or computers B...

Page 23: ...re Do not use if the 3D Eyewear is physically damaged Do not use any devices that emit the infrared signals near the 3D Eyewear as this may cause the 3D Eyewear false operations Do not use devices such as mobile phones or personal transceivers that emit strong electromagnetic waves near the 3D Eyewear as this may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if a malfun...

Page 24: ... Yes this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains power On Off switch is next turned On Select No if you do not wish to display this message again After using the 3D Eyewear please turn off the 3D Eyewear 3D Eyewear is not included Please purchase as necessary p 7 For more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear please refer to the manual of the 3D Eyewear The 3D im...

Page 25: ... 35 Approx 3 2 m Approx 3 2 m Approx 3 2 m 20 20 Approx 3 2 m The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the infrared sensors on the TV and the 3D Eyewear the dirt of the infrared sensors or the surrounding environment If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when viewing 3D images the 3D Eyewear may be turned off automatically even if in the available area View from ...

Page 26: ...iewing 3D images To return to TV EXIT 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup 3 Select 3D Settings Setup Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings DivX VOD Off Timer Off Advance isfccc On USB HDD Setup Access 3D Settings Network Setup Child Lock 1 2 access select select change access select 4 Select one of the following functions and set see next page 3D Settings Edge Smoother Off Safety Precaution...

Page 27: ... infringe 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 input signal format If the picture appears to be abnormal refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D picture format setting 1 When the source image is ...

Page 28: ...played Please select the correct description and access Photo Photo mode p 52 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 54 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 57 When two...

Page 29: ...n Off Eco Mode example select To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in the Picture Menu p 32 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in the Sound Menu p 33 To reset all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu p 44 Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input menu Colour B...

Page 30: ...ual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Access Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Sound Setup Manual Tuning Channel List Access Auto Tuning Access Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu p 34 Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext FASTEXT Preferred Subtitles English Access Side Panel...

Page 31: ...picture settings in Advanced Settings Lock Settings and Copy Adjustment p 40 and p 41 This mode is available only when Advance isfccc 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 opt...

Page 32: ...s the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button If you want to enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency If you want to enhance the treble sound raise the level of the higher frequency To reset the levels of each frequency to the default ...

Page 33: ...es of audio track Digital TV mode only HDMI1 2 3 4 Input Select to fit the input signal Digital Analogue p 75 Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adaptor cable connection HDMI input mode only Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset settings of the present Mode Balance Headphone Volume and Surround in the Sound Menu to the default Setup 3D Settings Adjusts and sets to view 3D ...

Page 34: ...ons Off On VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is set to On p 68 HDMI Content Type Adjusts the picture settings according to the content type 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 works Power on Link ...

Page 35: ...p source movie Resolution Enhancer Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper Off Mid Max Not valid on PC VIERA CAST and Media Player You can set this function for each input Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 4 hours Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this funct...

Page 36: ...cess Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Access Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu For Auto Tuning using the buttons on the side panel of the TV p 11 Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears F Access Auto Tuning TV Start Auto Tuning TV To return to TV F Main Menu P...

Page 37: ...hannels 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 HD Digital 70 7 Guide 77 Favourites1 Store RETURN Select a channel to list Channel List Skip unwanted channels Edit channels Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels To name the Favourites R To display another Favourites G To add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers are defined by the broa...

Page 38: ...Q l a n g i S 10 Physical Channel 522 50 CH27 MHz Update Channel List Update channels automatically You can add new channels delete duplicated channels update channel name and position automatically to Channel List Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock etc Digital TV Update Channel List y t i l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch Searc...

Page 39: ...0 0 CH33 Analogue TV Manual Tuning Manual Tuning 1 120 CH1 Select a channel position Select a channel Search and store abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz store search 39 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Select a channel and reveal hide Analogue TV Channel List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 reveal hide skip To reveal all channels Y Channel position Channel name To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel...

Page 40: ...ode Picture Menu 1 2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal 0 90 50 50 0 Vivid Colour On Off Eco Mode set select Advanced Settings can be locked for each Viewing Mode and input Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint and Reset Picture Defaults in the Picture Menu can be locked for Professional1 and Professional2 Lock Settings Lock the pic...

Page 41: ...alance of dark blue area Reset White Balance Press the OK button to reset to the default White Balance Colour Management R Hue Adjusts the picture hue of red area G Hue Adjusts the picture hue of green area B Hue Adjusts the picture hue of blue area R Saturation Adjusts the saturation of red area G Saturation Adjusts the saturation of green area B Saturation Adjusts the saturation of blue area Res...

Page 42: ...ild Lock PIN Entry Please enter PIN for access PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating Access No Block Child Lock List TV and AV k c o L t u p n I e m a N Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV E4 14 Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV AV1 External Lock AV AV2 BBC1 1 2 BBC THREE 7 BBC 1 Wales 101 External Lock AV select ...

Page 43: ...enu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Off Timer Off Child Lock USB HDD Setup 3D Settings Access 1 2 Network Setup DivX VOD The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select change access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Teletext FASTEXT Preferred Subtitles English Side P...

Page 44: ...tion i e no channels tuned in All settings other than USB HDD registration are reset channels picture sound settings etc Shipping Condition Reset settings To return to TV EXIT 3 Select System Menu Setup Menu 2 2 System Menu Other Settings Advance isfccc Access On 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Lice...

Page 45: ...te if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM every morning under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control One Touch Recording is not in progress Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On Select System Update Search Now 45 Updating the TV Software From time to time a new version of software may become available for d...

Page 46: ...y 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 46 USB cable USB HDD socket outlet VIERATOOLS SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER B G STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT INPUT AV TV abc def G U I D E OPTION MENU EXIT R Y INFO RETURN 1 Display the menu ME...

Page 47: ...USB HDD Device Setup Product Connect Name USB Drive A USB Flash Disk Yes Yes The USB HDD is registered and available for recording playing back if the connection status is Yes Only one registered USB HDD on the list can be available for recording The USB HDD is registered and available for playing back if the connection status is Yes Name is displayed if the registration is completed Connection st...

Page 48: ...elect access select Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Off Timer Off Child Lock 3D Settings Access USB HDD Setup 1 2 Network Setup DivX VOD 48 USB HDD Recording You can record the current programme immediately by using One Touch Recording You can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using REW LIVE TV so that you can go back or ...

Page 49: ...bout a second After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate REW LIVE TV will be stopped and the recorded content deleted automatically in the following conditions Even if REW LIVE TV stops for the following conditions as long as the setting is On the new recording will start automatically in a condition that makes the recording available selected other channels...

Page 50: ...FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB requiring miniSD adaptor If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adaptor 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 sup...

Page 51: ...ove the USB devices safely Photo Photo mode p 52 Video Video mode p 54 Music Music mode p 57 access select 4 Select the content Media Player Photo Video Music SD Card Contents Select EXIT RETURN Select Access selected device name selected device name Display the menu MENU You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more devices are connected Select Drive Select Select th...

Page 52: ...e lower depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings Slideshow Slideshow will be completed within the thumbnail from which it was started Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view select R To display hide the operation guide INFO To pause return to Single view Start Slideshow To return to thumbnail RETURN Single view Dis...

Page 53: ...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 is replaced by an indefinite block unit Motion The photo is replaced with enlarged reduced moved up or moved down Random Each transition is selected at random This...

Page 54: ...yer Video Title view Play Contents Select Info EXIT Access RETURN 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Select SD Card Thumbnail Title view Film icon will be displayed if the file does not support thumbnail view 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 Med...

Page 55: ...ct select R To confirm or change the current status if available OPTION Media Player USB HDD recordings Remaining Capacity 500GB 50 EXIT RETURN BBC 1 ITV BBC 2 Tue 12 28 Channel BBC 1 ITV BBC 2 Title Date Sun 01 10 Fri 01 15 12 00 Time 13 30 13 50 Delete USB HDD 1 Info Select Play Content under recording Remaining capacity of the HDD This value may not be accurate depending on the condition Conten...

Page 56: ...up Menu Display Settings Other Settings Access Other Settings 16 9 Overscan On Intelligent Frame Creation Off Video Preview On Repeat Off select access Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives 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 instant in the thumbnail screen Set the prev...

Page 57: ...for Photo mode File The current music will be registered as back ground music Folder All the music in the current folder will be registered as back ground music Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder One Playback repeat of the selected one file While playing music display the selection screen You can register your favourite music as background music for Photo mode Select User in Back Gr...

Page 58: ...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 being accessed...

Page 59: ...that are authorized by your ISP and telecommunications company You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV You may be required to make settings on your computer Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications company additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible Please contact your ISP or teleco...

Page 60: ...nd search if any software updates are available Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Software Update Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Access MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Software Update Select VIERA Na...

Page 61: ...Primary DNS or Secondary DNS Move the cursor and enter the number select move abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Network Setup Network Type Wired Access Point Settings IP...

Page 62: ... button To change the settings select No on this screen Some access points do not allow access to the internet Perform Connection Test below to check if internet connection is available USB overcurrent Overcurrent error Network Setup Network Type Wireless Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connected Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Se...

Page 63: ...Select one of the media servers you want to access Media Server Info Select EXIT RETURN Access 4 SERVER1 SERVER2 SERVER3 DIGA A 5 g 4 Select the file 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...

Page 64: ...SPECT To the previous scene R To the next scene G To operate the playback Rewind Pause Playback Playback Fast forward Stop information banner Playback Title Date Time Trip1 19 02 2009 11 21 00 02 05 00 15 39 EXIT RETURN Delete Title Select Liberty TV FR Journal Télévisé Météo WDR aktuell WDR aktuell 19 08 Wed AV1 Bibel TV Bibel TV das Gespräch 19 08 Wed 19 08 Wed Start Time 11 01 Titles 27 WDR Aac...

Page 65: ...15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Music Setup 3D Settings Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Transition Effect Fade Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Sound Settings for video contents You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To confirm or change the current sound status durin...

Page 66: ...e Update in the Network Setup Menu p 60 VIERA 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 se...

Page 67: ...have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4 available with ...

Page 68: ...nk p 34 When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Set Power off Link On in the Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 34 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if th...

Page 69: ...TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Stop Recorder Home Cinema Display VIERA Link Menu VIERATOOLS POWER OPTION G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV INPUT TV Y EXIT MENU SD CARD ASPECT INFO G R RETURN B V I E R A L i n k To stop recording Select Stop in Direct TV Rec and stop recording Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately If you connect a variety of recor...

Page 70: ...sc theatre or Recorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Switch to TV BD DVD TV 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor access adjust OPTION RETURN Store set access Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu When t...

Page 71: ...TV s signal receiver If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment Summary of features Connection Preparations p 67 and p 68 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital ...

Page 72: ...work services USB HDD Recording VIERA Link Recommended Connection 1 applicable if your amplifier has ARC Audio Return Channel function External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 83 Viewing Viewing Listening Listening...

Page 73: ...eo mini plug Camcorder Game equipment HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box Blu ray Disc player To watch 3D contents Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Satellite dish Satellite cable Network USB devices USB cable Modem LAN cable Ferrite core supplied Rear of the TV Internet S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chro...

Page 74: ...EREO NICAM DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II Mode Indicator No Indicator I I II A2 German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Type of broadcast Regular broadcast Standard Audio BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II STEREO Mode Indicator No Indicator I II If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to...

Page 75: ...he settings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 4 Input in the Sound Menu p 33 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 d...

Page 76: ... 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 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible ...

Page 77: ...On screen messages Message Meaning Action An internal error occurred Check the settings p 60 62 Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable Check applicable data format p 58 Communication with the server failed This might be a problem of the media server Read the manual of the server software Connection to the server failed Check the connections and settings p 59 62 Server not found There ar...

Page 78: ... 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 complete the registration process and ...

Page 79: ...hes on the surface Take care not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to ...

Page 80: ...ace An error message appears Follow the messages instructions If the problem persists contact your local Panasonic dealer VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection p 67 Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 68 Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some pixels which a...

Page 81: ... noise may be heard from inside the TV not a sign of faulty operation 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 33 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 75 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable con...

Page 82: ...able area to use the 3D Eyewear p 25 Depending on the person the 3D images may be difficult to see or cannot be seen especially in users that have a different level of eyesight between the left and right eyes Take the necessary steps wearing glasses etc to correct your eyesight before use 3D Eyewear is turned off automatically Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on the T...

Page 83: ...e 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Typ...

Page 84: ...SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are...

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