TXL42ETF62

Panasonic TXL42ETF62 Operating instructions

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
Basic
•Basic connection 14
•Selecting channel 17
•Information banner 18
•Option Menu 20
•Subtitle 22
•Off Timer 22
•Last view 22
External equipment
•External connection 23
•Watching external input 27
•Operating with TV’s remote control 28
•HDMI features 29
•Terminal information 31
•Valid input signals 32
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 33
•Ambient Sensor 34
•Auto power standby function 34
•Aspect 35
•Aspect Control Signal 36
•Advanced Settings 38
•Copy Adjustment 40
For best audio
•Sound mode 41
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 42
•Timer Programming 44
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Teletext
•Viewing Teletext 45
•Teletext mode 47
3D
•Note 48
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 48
•Viewing 3D 49
•3D Mode Selection 50
•3D Settings 51
•Source image format 53
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 54
•Favourites Edit 54
•Channel List 56
•Auto Setup 57
•Manual Tuning 60
•Update Channel List 61
•New Channel Message 62
•Signal Condition 62
•Selectable satellites 63
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 64
•Setting for USB HDD 65
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 67
•REW LIVE TV 68
Timer Programming
•Setting timer programming 69
•Editing timer programming 71
•Note 72
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Technical information
•USB HDD 73
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 74
•Selecting internet content 75
•Note 76
Network connections
•Internet connection 77
•Note 78
Network settings
•Network Connection 79
•Custom - Wireless 80
•Custom - Wired 83
•Network Status 84
•TV Remote App Settings 84
•Network Link Settings 85
•Software Update 85
•New Software Message 85
Home network
DLNA
•Information 86
•Using DLNA 89
Network connections
•DLNA connection 90
•Note 92
Network settings
•Network Connection 92
•Custom - Wireless 94
•Custom - Wired 96
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 98
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•Network Status 99
•TV Remote App Settings 99
•Network Link Settings 100
•Software Update 101
•New Software Message 101
Photos
•Selecting file 101
•Viewing photo 102
•Using slideshow 102
Videos
•Selecting file 104
•Watching video 105
•Video Setup 106
•Audio output settings 107
Music
•Selecting file 108
•Playing music 109
•Music Setup 109
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 110
Technical information
•Photo format 111
•Video format 111
•Music format 114
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 115
•Selecting device / mode 117
Photo mode
•Selecting file 119
•Viewing photo 120
•Sorting photos 120
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•Multi Shot 3D 121
•Using slideshow 122
Video mode
•Selecting file 125
•Watching video 126
•Video Setup 127
•Audio output settings 128
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 129
•Watching recorded TV 130
•Grouping contents 131
•Deleting content 131
•Changing device 132
•Chapter List 132
•Audio output settings 133
Music mode
•Selecting file 134
•Playing music 134
•Music Setup 135
Technical information
•Device handling caution 136
•SD Card 136
•USB devices 137
•Photo format 138
•Video format 138
•Music format 141
Functions
APPS List
•Information 142
•How to use 142
•Settings 143
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 144
•Preparations 148
•Easy playback 148
•Power on Link 149
•Power off Link 149
•Standby Power Save 149
•Intelligent Auto Standby 149
•VIERA Link Control 150
•Speaker Selection 151
•Note 152
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 153
•PIN number 154
•Parental Rating 154
Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 155
•Cookie 155
•Note 156
Common Interface
•Caution 156
•Using Common Interface 157
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 158
Updating the TV Software
•Information 159
•Auto update 159
•Manual update 160
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 160
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 161
•Gamepad 162
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Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 163
Picture
•Viewing Mode 165
•Basic settings 166
•Ambient Sensor 166
•Noise reduction settings 166
•Intelligent Frame Creation 167
•24p Smooth Film 167
•Advanced Settings 167
•Option Settings 168
•Screen Settings 170
•3D Settings 171
•Copy Adjustment 172
•Reset to Defaults 173
Sound
•Mode 173
•Basic settings 174
•Volume settings 175
•Voice Guidance Settings 176
•Advanced settings 177
•Reset to Defaults 179
Network
•Network Connection 179
•Network Status 179
•TV Remote App Settings 179
•Network Link Settings 179
•Other settings 180
Timer
•Off Timer 180
•Timer Programming 180
•Time Zone 180
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•Auto Standby 181
•No signal Power off 181
Setup
•Eco Navigation 181
•USB Device Setup 181
•Recording Setup 181
•Child Lock 181
•Tuning Menu 182
•Language 184
•Display Settings 185
•Common Interface 187
•VIERA Link Settings 187
•Data Service Application 188
•System Menu 188
•Other Settings 189
Support
FAQs
•Picture 190
•Digital TV 192
•Analogue TV 193
•Sound 194
•3D 195
•HDMI 196
•Network 197
•Other 198
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 199
Information
•Using Help menu 200
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 201
•Communication Camera 201
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•Wall-hanging bracket 202
Licence
•Licence 203
Meaning and operation
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Watching
my Home Screen
Information
“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.
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How to use
Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player,
TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME
(Example)
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
Watching my Home Screen Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access
To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with
/ / /
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch
(Example)
Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
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Settings
Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use
coloured button to display the setup menu.
(Example)
Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME
(Example)
2. Select the screen with
/ and press OK to set
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
Add New Screen:
You can add a new screen to personalise.
Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper,
renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
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Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
= Note =
To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use
my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
Satellite dish
Satellite terminal
Satellite cable
Satellite dish
For DVB-S
To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local
dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for
details.
Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels
Watching Tuning and editing channels Selectable satellites
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Aerial
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial or cable
For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial or cable
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
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DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Cable
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or
equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound
may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired
one.
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel
1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV
2. Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set
DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue
The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote
control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of
the TV.
If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.
3. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-
digit (e.g. 399, press ).
To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK
2. Select a channel from the list with
/ and press OK to watch
To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
To change the category
(blue)
To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed
2. Select a channel with
/ and press OK to watch while the banner is
displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
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To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with
/ / / and press
OK to access
3. Select View with
/ and press OK to access (DVB)
The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
4. Press OK to exit TV Guide
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country
you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To watch pay-TV
For information of the encrypted channels
Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface
Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more
information and conditions of the services.
Information banner
Display information banner with .
Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
, , )
Programme
Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
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Category
To change the category (DVB)
1) Display the category list with
(blue)
2) Select the category with
/ and press OK to change
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
:
Subtitle service available
:
Teletext service available
:
Multiple audio available
:
Multiple video available
:
Multiple audio and video available
Stereo, Mono:
Audio mode
:
Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions Data Service Application Using Data Service Application
190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
Information on the next programme (DVB)
To hide the banner
EXIT
Extra information (DVB)
Press again to hide the banner.
To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub
Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language /
MPX / Volume Correction
The function items vary depending on the country you select.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Multi Video
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode
/