Model No. TX-P42GT20L Operating Instructions Plasma Television 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.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia VCR Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder DVD Player Notice for DVB functions USB HDD This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services. Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area.
Contents Be Sure to Read ● Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ················· 4 ● Accessories / Options ······························· 6 Controls ··································· 8 ● Basic Connection ···································· 10 ● Auto Setup ·············································· 12 SD Card ● Identifying Camcorder Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Basic Personal computer ● Watching TV ····················································
Safety Precautions Warning ■Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. ●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. ●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ●Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV. ●Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.
Warning ■Take care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ●Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ●Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ Remote Control □ Batteries for the ●N2QAYB000489 Remote Control (2) ●R6 □ Clamper p. 10 □ Mains Lead p. 10 p. 8 □ Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet □ Pedestal □ Ferrite core (2) p. 89 p. 7 Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. ●Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
Attaching / removing the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Assembly screw (4) (black) M5 × 18 Pole Base ●TBLA3828 ●TBLX0184 M5 × 30 ■Assembling the pedestal ●Accessories / Options Assembly screw (3) (silver) Quick Start Guide Do not use any other TV and displays. ●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Identifying Controls Remote Control ■Installing / removing remote’s batteries 1 2 Pull open Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Hook Caution ●Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. ●Do not mix old and new batteries. ●Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). ●Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ●Do not burn or breakup batteries.
TV Remote control signal receiver ●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control. 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. 32) Power and Timer LED CI slot (p. 51) 2 Common Interface F transmitter and 3D Eyewear. USB 1 / 2 ports (p. 14, 58, 62 and p.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details p. 26 and p.
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 Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) HDMI 1 COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L R PC PB PR RGB VIDEO AV1 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Y DIGITA
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ●These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ●Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select. ●DVB-C Network Settings Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. And then, select “Start Auto Setup”. enter the frequency and network ID DVB-C Network Settings 362 MHz Frequency Network ID 41001 Start Auto Setup abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz access select “Start Auto Setup” ●DVB-C Auto Setup DVB-C Auto Setup Progress 0% 100% This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Name No.
Auto Setup 6 Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions (p. 70). (If you do not wish to use wireless LAN connection or the network service functions, skip this step.) ●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. 6) ●Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup.
7 Select “Home” Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment. Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop select set (for shop display only) “Shop” viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV. Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment. ●You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.
Watching TV INPUT TV MENU ASPECT N EXIT 1 Turn power on 2 Select the mode (Press for about 1 second) ●Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) access TV Selection DVB-C TV DVB-T TO VIERA OLS select Analogue ●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.
■Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner ●Also appears when changing a channel Category ●To change the category Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, Data, HDTV, etc.
Watching TV Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL ●To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 36) Note ●If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p. 23). Press the EXIT button to return to TV mode. ●Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images. Aspect ASPECT Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.
Display the selectable settings for the current status Check or change the current status instantly ●To change OPTION change select Multi Video (DVB mode) Allows you to select the image (if available) ●This setting is not memorized and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p.
Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ●This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). ●The postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select. “View advertisement” (p. 21) ●DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.
■Other useful functions View details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details TV Guide: Landscape Wed 28.10.2009 10:46 select ●Press again to return Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. Details Timer Programming to TV Guide. Return to list EXIT RETURN Timer Programming (DVB mode) Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD.
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored ●Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). ●Factory setting is “P888”. STTL View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off ●Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ●To connect the equipment p. 10, 11 and p. 88 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. 1 Turn the TV on ■When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts ●Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
Operating the equipment with the TV remote control Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.
Viewing 3D images To view 3D contents or programmes in 3D effect (3 Dimensional) you must wear the 3D Eyewear (optional accessory p.6). ●For using and wearing the 3D Eyewear please read the manual of the 3D Eyewear. This TV supports “Frame Sequential∗1”, “Side by Side∗2” and “Top and Bottom∗3” 3D formats. ∗1: The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back ∗2, ∗3: Other available 3D formats ●How to view the 3D images p.
To view the 3D images To view the contents of the Frame Sequential format (ex. 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc, etc.) with 3D effect Connect the 3D-compatible player via an HDMI cable (p. 11 and p. 88) and playback the contents. ●Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●For the settings of the player, read the manual of the player. ●If input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player (p. 24).
Viewing 3D images 3D Settings Change the 3D settings in the Setup Menu if 3D images are not displayed correctly. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC 1 Display the menu 2 Select “Setup” MENU EXIT OPTION access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD @ abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz REC 1/2 access Access Off select ●You can also access 3D Settings menu directly by using VIERA TOOLS. “How to use VIERA TOOLS” (p.
■3D Picture Display (2D / 3D) Sets the TV to 3D or 2D mode ●Select “2D” to view 3D picture in 2 dimensional without wearing the 3D Eyewear.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. EXIT TO VIERA OLS 1 2 Display icons of the feature TO VIERA OLS Select a feature select access VIERA Link Control ntrol ol 3 Follow the operations of each feature ●VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p. 86) When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access. ●Photo “Photo mode” (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
How to Use Menu Functions ■Menu list Menu Picture 32 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX (True Cinema) / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. ●Set for each input signal.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Equalizer Adjusts 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.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto : Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC (48 kHz) 5.1ch is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ●For DVB mode, Network video contents (p. 77) or Video mode (p.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB-C Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 41) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p. 41) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied (p. 38) Manual Tuning Sets the DVB-C channels manually (p. 42) Update Channel List Updates DVB-C Channel List while keeping your settings (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item OSD Language Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Changes language for on screen displays Language Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on Preferred Audio 1 / 2 the broadcaster) Display Settings Setup Preferred Subtitles 1/2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) ●To display subtitles p.
Menu Item Advance(isfccc) System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Enables the advanced picture settings (Off / On) ●Set to “On” to enable the mode of “Professional1” and “Professional2” in “Viewing Mode”. ●Set to “On” to display the advanced items in the Picture Menu - “Advanced Settings”, “Lock Settings” and “Copy Adjustment”. “Copy Adjustment” will be displayed when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Professional1” or “Professional2”.
Retuning from Setup Menu DVB-C channels Automatically retune all the DVB-C channels supplied. ●This function is available if DVB-C channel tuning is already performed. ●Only DVB-C channels are retuned. ●All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 48) has been set, it must be entered. 1 2 3 INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT TO VIERA OLS TV p.
DVB-T or Analogue channels Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area. ●Auto Setup is available if channel tuning is already performed. ●Only DVB-T channels are retuned in DVB-T mode. ●Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. ●All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 48) has been set, it must be entered. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N 2 3 Display the menu DIRECT TV REC EXIT TO VIERA OLS IDE GU TV p.
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. INPUT TV MENU EXIT BACK/ RETURN 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” p. 16 TV MENU access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 4 TV ■To return to TV EXIT 1/2 access Off select Access Access ●“DVB-C Tuning Menu” is available in DVB-C mode only. ●“DVB-T Tuning Menu” is available in DVB-T mode only.
List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from “Category” in the Information banner (p. 17) and the TV Guide (p. 20). Select a channel to list DVB-C Favourites Editor ●To sort channel names in alphabetical order Sorting 123...
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Update Channel List” to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. ●All channels found will be added to the Channel List. DVB-C: Enter the frequency DVB-C Manual Tuning Frequency Symbol Rate Service ID Signal Quality Signal Strength No.
Display a notification message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found. (Off / On) ●Selecting OK will perform “Update Channel List”. New channels found! Press OK to update channel list. Press EXIT to ignore. Check DVB signal Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. INPUT TV MENU EXIT BACK/ RETURN 1 Select Analogue 2 Display the menu 3 Select “Setup” p.
Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide Analogue Channel List 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 select ■To edit channels yellow Channel position Channel name You can also edit each channel in Channel List.
Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder or the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 21). ●This function is not available in Analogue mode. ●Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.
Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Ext Rec., USB HDD Rec. or Reminder) Ext Rec. / : to record the programme to the external recorder (Ext Rec.) or the USB HDD Rec. USB HDD (USB HDD Rec.) When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.
Child Lock 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.
Control channel audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ●Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. ●“0000” may be stored as the default PIN number which depends on the country you select (p. 12).
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ●To select the input mode MENU EXIT p.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●Video and audio signals may 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.
Shipping Condition 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.).
Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. ●To download ●If you choose not to download EXIT You can update any new software automatically or update manually.
Displaying PC Screen on TV 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.
■PC menu setting ●To make settings Menu “How to Use Menu Functions” Item to (p.
Advanced Picture Settings You can adjust and setup the detailed 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)”. Select the input mode to adjust and setup 1 INPUT TV AV MENU EXIT p. 16 and p.
Adjust the detailed picture settings Advanced Settings ●To make settings Advanced Settings R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Gamma Reset to Defaults Menu “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 31) 2.
USB HDD Recording You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD. ●The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded. ●Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster and service provider. ●This TV supports USB HDD with capacity from 160 GB up to 2 TB.
Register and setup the USB HDD Device Setup All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. You can only register USB HDDs. ●Up to 8 USB HDDs can be registered with this TV. However you can only choose one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●Some USB HDD may not be registered.
USB HDD Recording Recording the TV programme to USB HDD 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 pause the current programme. ●Ensure the connection, registration and setup are completed before start recording p. 58 and p. 59 ●Ensure not to connect or disconnect any USB devices during USB HDD recording.
One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record One Touch Recording Recording the current programme in the USB HDD immediately. Select the maximum recording time (30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 minutes) LED USB HDD Setup Device Setup One Touch Recording REW LIVE TV LED will turn to orange (flash) while One Touch Recording is in progress.
Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and recorded contents on the registered USB HDD. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot. Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.
Starting Media Player SD CARD ASPECT MENU INPUT TV AV N DIRECT TV REC EXIT 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory ●For registered USB HDD, ensure the connection status is “Yes”. 2 Switch to Media Player ●When SD Card is inserted, switching will be done automatically. SD CARD 3 Start Media Player p. 59 Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.
Using Media Player Photo mode Photo mode reads all “.jpg” extension files and supports MPF (3D) files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT MENU N Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Media Player Photo The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. ●You can also access Photo mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS. “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 30) ●To change the back ground music “Photo Setup” (p.
Photo Setup Setup the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set access Main Menu Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Screen Mode Interval Repeat Burst Playback Picture MENU select Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Music Setup Type1 Off Off Fade Normal 5 seconds On Off set select 3D Settings Drive Select ●Other items ●Using Media Player Photo Setup Advanced p. 29, 32 - 34, 63, 68 and p.
Using Media Player Video mode For SD Card or USB Flash Memory Video mode supports AVCHD, MPEG2, DivX® and MKV (Matroska Video) file formats. INPUT TV AV SD CARD MENU ASPECT N Film icon will be displayed if the file does not support thumbnail view. Media Player Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
For registered USB HDD Remaining capacity of the HDD ●This value may not be accurate depending on the condition. Media Player USB HDD recordings Date Time Title BBC 1 Wed 28/10 12:00 Das Erste ITV Sun 10/01 13:30 News Fri 15/01 13:50 Cinema Channel BBC 2 Select Contents list of the registered USB HDD will be displayed. ●You can also access the contents list directly by using VIERA TOOLS. “How to use VIERA TOOLS” (p.
Using Media Player Sound Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. ■To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Display the Option menu OPTION Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) Example: Option Menu Multi Audio ●It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file format. Media Player INPUT TV AV SD CARD MENU N My Music_1 Music My Music_2 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.
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) DLNA® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos and videos (including 3D images) stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with windows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder etc.
Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband network environment. To use VIERA CAST features, you need a Broadband network environment. ●If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company. ●Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment.
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network Setup ●Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p.
Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select “Network Type” and set to “Wired” Network Setup Network Type Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name Software Update MAC Address Wired --- If you make the network connection like “Example2” (p. 71), you do not have to set “Acquire DNS Address”, “Proxy” and “Proxy Port”.
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using Wireless LAN Adaptor. (Wireless LAN connection) ●Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
■WPS(Push button) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes. And then, press the OK button to connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point. WPS(Push button) 1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes. 2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV. If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point. Connect ●Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Using DLNA® features ●Ensure the preparation of media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 70), “Network connections” (p. 71), “Network Setup” (p.
For photo file ■Single view - Displayed one at a time ●To display / hide the operation guide ●To operate Single view To the previous photo Rotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Slideshow Rotate 90˚ (clockwise) Single view Rotate EXIT Select RETURN Slideshow Single view (Single view) Operation guide BACK/ RETURN ●To return to list ■Slideshow - Slideshow will be started from the selected photo file and completed within the list.
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Photo Setup (for photo contents) and Video Setup (for video contents) Setup the settings for Photo and Video file operations.
VIERA CAST™ You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums (current as of March, 2010). ●VIERA CAST requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. “Network connections” (p. 71), “Network Setup” (p. 72 - 75) EXIT Access VIERA CAST ●Depending on the usage conditions, Example: it may take a while to read all the data.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 82) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 83 - 87) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. ●This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Preset download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function – – ∗5 – – – ∗3 – – – – Connecti
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link ■Preparations ●Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” ●Q-Link connection p. 80 ●Use fully wired SCART cable. ●Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. ●Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu “Q-Link” (p. 34), “AV1 / AV2 out” (p.
VIERA Link “ Control™”∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 80 and p. 81). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) ■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 higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ●This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ●If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) ■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ●If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 80 and p. 81), “Preparations” (p.
■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ●If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 80 and p. 81), “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 99). (Viewing) HDMI equipment To watch DVDs “HDMI connection” (p. 93) DVD Player Recorder / Player (Listening) To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier.
USB devices 1 2 Network Rear of the TV USB cable Internet Less than 10 cm Less than 10 cm LAN cable Modem Hub or Router Ferrite core (supplied) Installing the Ferrite core Open To watch satellite broadcasts Wind the cable twice Press the cable through and close Set top box Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired SCART cable Camcorder / Game equipment HDMI 4 (Viewing) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AV 3 V L ●External Equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Pull back the tabs (in two
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 18) ■Aspect Control Signal “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function will work in any aspect mode.
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Technical Information Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. abc def ●The character is set automatically if you leave for one second. ●You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or ghi jkl mno other numeric buttons within one second.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment(∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Technical Information USB connection ●It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’s USB ports. ●Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ■The combination of USB devices that have been tested for each TV’s USB port.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned ●Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish. ●Check “Signal Condition” (p. 43).
FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy Screen No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Actions ●Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 32) ●Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ●Is “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Colour” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 32) ●Reset channels. (p. 38 - 39) No sound is produced ●Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
Problem Actions The TV does not switch On ●Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet. The TV goes into Standby mode ●Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 9) ●The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after analogue broadcasting ends. ●Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) ●Has the TV been switched On? ●The batteries may be running low. Replace them.
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Specifications Power Source Rated Power Consumption On mode Average Power Consumption on IEC 62087 Ed.2 ( based ) measurement method Standby Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass Display panel Aspect Ratio Visible screen size Sound Number of pixels Speaker Audio Output Headphones PC signals Receiving Systems / Band name Aerial input Operating Conditions COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO L - R HDMI 1/2/3/4 Others PC Card slot 0.40 W 17.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.