Panasonic TH-L42ET60Z Guide

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TH-L42ET60Z
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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 10
•Settings 11
Basic
•Basic connection 13
•Selecting channel 15
•Information banner 15
•Option Menu 17
•Subtitle 18
•Off Timer 18
•Last view 19
External equipment
•External connection 19
•Watching external input 21
•Operating with TV’s remote control 22
•HDMI features 23
•Valid input signals 25
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 25
•Ambient Sensor 26
•Auto power standby function 26
•Aspect 26
•Advanced Settings 28
•Copy Adjustment 30
For best audio
•Sound mode 30
TV Guide
•Freeview Guide 31
Teletext
•Viewing Teletext 33
•Teletext mode 34

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3D
•Note 35
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 35
•Viewing 3D 36
•3D Mode Selection 37
•3D Settings 38
•Source image format 39
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 40
•Favourites Edit 41
•Channel List 42
•Auto Tuning 43
•Manual Tuning 44
•Update Channel List 44
•Signal Condition 44
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 46
•Setting for USB HDD 47
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 48
•REW LIVE TV 49
Technical information
•USB HDD 51
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 52
•Selecting internet content 52
•Note 53
Network connections
•Internet connection 53

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•Note 54
Network settings
•Network Connection 55
•Custom - Wireless 56
•Custom - Wired 58
•Network Status 60
•VIERA remote Settings 60
•Network Link Settings 60
•Software Update 60
•New Software Message 60
Home network
DLNA
•Information 61
•Using DLNA 63
Network connections
•DLNA connection 64
•Note 66
Network settings
•Network Connection 66
•Custom - Wireless 68
•Custom - Wired 70
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 71
•Network Status 72
•VIERA remote Settings 73
•Network Link Settings 73
•Software Update 74
•New Software Message 74
Photos
•Selecting file 75
•Viewing photo 75
•Using slideshow 76

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Videos
•Selecting file 77
•Watching video 78
•Video Setup 79
•Audio output settings 80
Music
•Selecting file 80
•Playing music 81
•Music Setup 81
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 82
Technical information
•Photo format 82
•Video format 83
•Music format 85
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 87
•Selecting device / mode 89
Photo mode
•Selecting file 90
•Viewing photo 91
•Sorting photos 91
•Multi Shot 3D 92
•Using slideshow 93
Video mode
•Selecting file 96
•Watching video 96
•Video Setup 98
•Audio output settings 99
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 99

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•Watching recorded TV 100
•Grouping contents 101
•Deleting content 101
•Changing device 101
•Audio output settings 102
Music mode
•Selecting file 102
•Playing music 103
•Music Setup 103
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 104
Technical information
•Device handling caution 105
•SD Card 106
•USB devices 106
•Photo format 107
•Video format 107
•Music format 110
Functions
APPS list
•Information 112
•How to use 112
•Settings 113
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 113
•Preparations 117
•Easy playback 117
•Power on Link 117
•Power off Link 118
•Standby Power Save 118
•Intelligent Auto Standby 118
•VIERA Link Control 118

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•Speaker Selection 120
•Note 120
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 121
•PIN number 122
•Parental Rating 122
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 122
Updating the TV Software
•Preparations 123
•Auto update 123
•Manual update 124
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 124
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 125
•Gamepad 125
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 127
Picture
•Viewing Mode 128
•Basic settings 129
•Ambient Sensor 129
•Noise reduction settings 129
•Intelligent Frame Creation 130
•24p Smooth Film 130
•Advanced Settings 130
•Option Settings 130
•Screen Settings 131
•3D Settings 132
•Copy Adjustment 134

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•Reset Picture Defaults 134
Sound
•Mode 134
•Basic settings 135
•Volume settings 136
•Voice Guidance Settings 136
•Audio Description 137
•Advanced settings 137
•Reset Sound Defaults 139
Network
•Network Connection 139
•Network Status 139
•VIERA remote Settings 139
•Network Link Settings 140
•Other settings 140
Timer
•Off Timer 140
•Clock Settings 140
•Auto Standby 141
•No signal Power off 141
Setup
•Eco Navigation 141
•USB Device Setup 141
•Recording Setup 141
•Child Lock 141
•Tuning Menu 141
•Language 142
•Display Settings 143
•VIERA Link Settings 144
•System Menu 144
•Other Settings 145

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Support
FAQs
•Picture 146
•Digital TV 147
•Sound 147
•3D 148
•HDMI 148
•Network 149
•Other 150
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 151
Information
•Using Help menu 152
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 153
•Communication Camera 153
•Wall-hanging bracket 153
Licence
•Licence 154
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.
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

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(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.
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)

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■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
■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

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●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
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
●Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.
●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
●Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
●If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
●Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you
in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the
accessories required.
●Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or
accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you,
the Customer.

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■DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
●For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
■Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
●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.

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●When using an 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 Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV
●You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU
button repeatedly on the control panel of the TV.
●The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2. 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 select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed
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
Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select a programme easily.
●For Digital TV
Watching TV Guide Freeview Guide
Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
●Also appears when changing a channel.

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(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )
Programme
Programme start / finish time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)
Category
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Rating:
Rating information
Functions Child Lock Parental Rating
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
:
Subtitle service available
:
Multiple image or audio available
:
Teletext service available
, , , :
Audio mode
Settings Sound Advanced settings
AD:
Audio Description service available

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●This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Settings Sound Audio Description
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 (Digital TV)
●Extra information (Digital TV)
INFO
– Press again to hide the banner.
●To hide the banner
EXIT
●To update the TV software (if available)
(red)
●To select a favourite list (Digital TV)
(blue)
– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
●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 / Video Selection / Audio Selection / AD / Dual
Audio / Subtitle Language / MPX / Volume Correction
3. Set with / / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings

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Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Video Selection
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
●For Digital TV
Audio Selection / AD
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●For Digital TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●For Digital TV
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
●For Digital TV
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
●For Analogue TV
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
= Note =
●Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
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

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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.
= Note =
●Switching channel is not available while One Touch Recording is in
progress.
●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 / Set top box / Camcorder /

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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.
■AV devices
AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal
Component cables
DVD player
AV IN (VIDEO) terminal
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■USB devices