Panasonic TX-L50ET60B, TX-L47ET60B, TX-L42ET60B, TX-L55ET60B User Manual

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TX-L42ET60B
TX-L47ET60B
TX-L50ET60B
TX-L55ET60B
HELP
English
Watching
my Home Screen
Basic
•Off Timer 20
External equipment
For best picture
For best audio
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 37
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Teletext
3D
Tuning and editing channels
Internet service
Internet content
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 57
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Home network
DLNA
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 70
Photos
Videos
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Music
DIGA Recorder
Technical information
Media Player
Using Media Player
Photo mode
Video mode
Music mode
Technical information
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Functions
APPS List
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Power on Link 117
•Power off Link 117
•Standby Power Save 117
•Intelligent Auto Standby 118
•VIERA Link Control 118
•Speaker Selection 119
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 120
Common Interface
Shipping Condition
Updating the TV Software
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Setting characters
Keyboard / Gamepad
Settings
Setting menu
Picture
•Intelligent Frame Creation 131
•Copy Adjustment 135
Sound
•Mode 136
•Audio Description 138
Network
•Network Connection 141
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Timer
Setup
Support
FAQs
Maintenance
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Information
Optional accessories
Licence
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
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.
/ and press OK to set
■ 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.
■ Aerial
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
For DVB, Analogue
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Satellite receiver
Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
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SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
RF cable
SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
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.

Selecting channel

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV
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.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
DVB channel position begin from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■ To select a channel using information banner
It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the information banner before changing channels.
1. Display information banner with
if it is not displayed
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2. Select a channel with / and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with
OK to access
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
/ / / and press
■ 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
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Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4
Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Mute:
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
Also in
:
Same programme available as HD broadcast
To display the extra information for details
UK only
AD:
Audio Description service available
This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Settings Sound Audio Description
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
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190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
To confirm another tuned channel
/
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
AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available
on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction
The function items vary depending on the country you select.
/ and press OK to access
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
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Audio Description
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
To adjust the volume for Audio Description (UK only)
Settings Sound Audio Description
For DVB mode
Multi Audio / AD
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).
Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio description sound track.
Settings Sound Audio Description
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode (Ireland only)
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue mode
Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue mode
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Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
For DVB mode (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
For Analogue mode
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■ DVB
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
Hide subtitles with EXIT.
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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service).
Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU
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2. Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.
/ and press OK to set

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
Press again to return to the current view.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

External equipment

External connection

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.
For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Cable TV box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system
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= Note =
For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
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= Note =
It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.
You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
To enjoy the sound 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.
■ Headphones
Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Settings Sound Volume settings
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Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with
/ and press
OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)
TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts.
– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
– This function is also available for HDMI connections.
– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or
check the setup of the equipment.
You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .
You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
Settings Setup Display Settings
The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control
To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
■ Screen display
Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)
AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB
AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
HDMI3: HDMI3
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Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)
AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB
AV2: --
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
HDMI3: HDMI3

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback videocassette / DVD / video content
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
:
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
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■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons
Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link
3. Press
= Note =
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
to change

HDMI features

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 DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Watching External equipment External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
■ Applicable HDMI features
Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching External equipment Valid input signals
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
Content Type
Deep Colour
Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
3D
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Advanced settings
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.
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
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Terminal information

■ AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO)
1 : Audio out (R) 2 : Audio in (R) 3 : Audio out (L) 4 : Audio earth 5 : Blue earth 6 : Audio in (L) 7 : Blue in 8 : Status CVBS 9 : Green earth 10: -­11 : Green in
12: -­13: Red earth 14: Earth 15: Red in 16: Status RGB 17: CVBS earth 18: RGB status earth 19: CVBS out (video) 20: CVBS in (video) 21: Socket Earth
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■ HDMI terminal
1 : TMDS Data2+
2 : TMDS Data2 Shield
3 : TMDSData2−
4 : TMDS Data1+
5 : TMDS Data1 Shield
6 : TMDSData1−
7 : TMDS Data0+
8 : TMDS Data0 Shield
9 : TMDSData0−
10: TMDS Clock+

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
11 : TMDS Clock Shield
12: TMDSClock−
13: CEC
14: Utility
15: SCL
16: SDA
17: DDC/CEC Ground
18: +5V Power
19: Hot Plug Detect
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select the mode with
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,
Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored.
When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for each input.
You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select On / Off with
Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
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