Panasonic TXP42GT60B, TXP50GT60B Operating Instructions

TX-P42GT60B

TX-P50GT60B

eHELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

• Information	11
• How to use	12
• Settings	13

Basic

• Basic connection	15
• Selecting channel	19
• Information banner	21
• Option Menu	23
• Subtitle	25
• Off Timer	26
• Last view	26

External equipment

• External connection	27
• Watching external input	31
• Operating with TV’s remote control	32
• HDMI features	34
• Terminal information	36
• Valid input signals	37

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	38
• Ambient Sensor	39
• Auto power standby function	39
• Aspect	40
• Aspect Control Signal	41
• Advanced Settings	43
• Lock Settings	47
• Copy Adjustment	47

For best audio

• Sound mode

48

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide	49
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• Timer Programming	52
• Guide link programming	53

Teletext

• Digital text service	54
• Viewing Teletext	55
• Teletext mode	57

3D

• Note		58
• 3D Eyewear - Functions		59
• 3D	Eyewear - Registration	61
• 3D	Eyewear - Replacing battery	62
• Viewing 3D		63
• 3D	Mode Selection	65
• 3D	Settings	66
• Source image format		69

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	70
• Favourites Edit	70
• Channel List	73
• Regional Channel Edit	75
• Auto Setup	75
• Channel Sorting by Region	77
• Manual Tuning	78
• Update Channel List	79
• New Channel Message	79
• Signal Condition	79
• Add New Channels	80

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	81
• Setting for USB HDD	83

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Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	85
• Rewind LIVE TV	86

Timer Programming

• Setting timer programming	88
• Editing timer programming	91
• Note	92

Technical information

• USB HDD

93

Internet service

Internet content

• Information	94
• Selecting internet content	95
• Note	96

Network connections

• Internet connection	97
• Note	98

Network settings

• Network Connection	99
• Custom - Wireless	101
• Custom - Wired	103
• Network Status	105
• VIERA remote Settings	105
• Network Link Settings	105
• Software Update	105
• New Software Message	105

Home network

DLNA

• Information	106
• Using DLNA	109

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Network connections

• DLNA connection	110
• Note	112

Network settings

• Network Connection	113
• Custom - Wireless	115
• Custom - Wired	117
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	119
• Network Status	120
• VIERA remote Settings	120
• Network Link Settings	121
• Software Update	122
• New Software Message	122

Photos

• Selecting file	123
• Viewing photo	124
• Using slideshow	125

Videos

• Selecting file	127
• Watching video	128
• Video Setup	129
• Audio output settings	130

Music

• Selecting file	131
• Playing music	132
• Music Setup	132

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

133

Technical information

• Photo format	134
• Video format	134
• Music format	138

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Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	139
• Selecting device / mode	141

Photo mode

• Selecting file	143
• Viewing photo	144
• Sorting photos	144
• Multi Shot 3D	145
• Using slideshow	146

Video mode

• Selecting file	150
• Watching video	151
• Video Setup	153
• Audio output settings	154

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	155
• Watching recorded TV	156
• Grouping contents	157
• Deleting content	158
• Changing device	158
• Chapter List	158
• Audio output settings	159

Music mode

• Selecting file	160
• Playing music	160
• Music Setup	161

Technical information

• Device handling caution	162
• SD Card	162
• USB devices	163
• Photo format	164
• Video format	165
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• Music format

168

Functions

APPS List

• Information	169
• How to use	169
• Settings	170

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	171
• Preparations	175
• Easy playback	176
• Power on Link	176
• Power off Link	176
• Standby Power Save	176
• Intelligent Auto Standby	177
• VIERA Link Control	177
• Speaker Selection	179
• Note	180

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	181
• PIN number	183
• Parental Rating	183

Common Interface

• Caution	184
• Using Common Interface	185

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

186

Updating the TV Software

• Information	187
• Auto update	187
• Manual update	188

Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons	189
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Electronic Touch Pen

• Information	190
• Touch Pen Setup	190
• Using Electronic Touch Pen	191
• Maintenance	192

Bluetooth devices

• Bluetooth Setup

193

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard	195
• Gamepad	196

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

197

Picture

• Viewing Mode	199
• Basic settings	200
• Ambient Sensor	201
• Noise reduction settings	201
• Resolution Remaster	201
• Caption Smoother	201
• Brilliance Enhancer	201
• Intelligent Frame Creation	201
• 24p Smooth Film	202
• Advanced Settings	202
• Option Settings	202
• Screen Settings	204
• 3D Settings	206
• Lock Settings	208
• Copy Adjustment	208
• Reset to Defaults	208

Sound

• Mode

209

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• Basic settings	210
• Volume settings	211
• Voice Guidance Settings	212
• Audio Description	213
• Advanced settings	214
• Reset to Defaults	215

Network

• Network Connection	216
• Network Status	216
• VIERA remote Settings	216
• Network Link Settings	216
• Other settings	216

Timer

• Off Timer	217
• Timer Programming	217
• Time Zone	217
• Auto Standby	217
• No signal Power off	217

Setup

• Eco Navigation	218
• Voice Control Settings	218
• TV Guide Settings	218
• USB Device Setup	218
• Recording Setup	219
• Touch Pen Setup	219
• Bluetooth Setup	219
• Child Lock	219
• Tuning Menu	220
• Language	222
• Display Settings	223
• VIERA Link Settings	225
• Professional Mode (isfccc)	226
• System Menu	226
• Other Settings	227
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Support

FAQs

• Picture	228
• Digital TV	230
• Analogue TV	232
• Sound	233
• 3D	234
• HDMI	235
• Network	236
• Other	237

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

239

Information

• Using Help menu

240

Optional accessories

• Electronic Touch Pen	241
• 3D Eyewear	241
• Communication Camera	242
• Wall-hanging bracket	242

Licence

	• Licence			244
			Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
	OK
	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.

= Note =

●● To prevent panel “image retention”, the brightness of the screen is adjusted when no operation is performed on Home Screen. After a certain period of time, full-screen TV is displayed automatically.

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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.

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■■Face Recognition

By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, you can select the registered Home Screen with face recognition. Please refer to

Tutorial from the tool guide.

●● Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.

Support Optional accessories Communication Camera

●● For details of Voice Control function

Settings Setup Voice Control Settings

■■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

■■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

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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

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For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

The freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, consult your freesat registered dealer. (UK only)

■■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.

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■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Cable TV box

Terrestrial aerial or cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

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

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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

freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite

(Ireland only)

●● Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. channels.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup

●● 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

●● freesat channel position numbers are in the 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999 ranges. DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite 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

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

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 / / / 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

■■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.

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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)

All DVB Channels / All freesat Channels / All Other Sat. Channels / All Satellite Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4

●● Press (blue) to switch. (DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite)

●● 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

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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

1 – 90:

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.

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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 / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD /

Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language /

Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / 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

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.

●● In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track.

●● For freesat mode (UK only) ●● For DVB mode (Ireland only)

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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

●● For Other Sat. mode (UK only)

●● For Satellite mode (Ireland only)

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

Sub Channel

Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).

●● For Other Sat. mode (UK only) ●● For Satellite mode (Ireland only)

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

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 / Satellite mode (Ireland only)

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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

■■freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite

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

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1.Display the menu with MENU

2.Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access

3.Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set

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.

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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Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming or One Touch Recording is in progress.

Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

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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

●● To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions Bluetooth devices

●● 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

= 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.

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■■AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

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■■USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD / Communication Camera

= 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 or USB HDD.

●● Use USB 3 port for connecting the USB HDD.

●● 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

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■■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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