Panasonic TX-L42ET60B User manual

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TX-L42ET60B
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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
Basic
•Basic connection 13
•Selecting channel 15
•Information banner 16
•Option Menu 18
•Subtitle 20
•Off Timer 20
•Last view 21
External equipment
•External connection 21
•Watching external input 24
•Operating with TV’s remote control 25
•HDMI features 26
•Terminal information 28
•Valid input signals 29
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 30
•Ambient Sensor 30
•Auto power standby function 31
•Aspect 31
•Aspect Control Signal 32
•Advanced Settings 34
•Copy Adjustment 36
For best audio
•Sound mode 37
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 37

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Teletext
•Digital text service 39
•Viewing Teletext 40
•Teletext mode 42
3D
•Note 43
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 43
•Viewing 3D 43
•3D Mode Selection 44
•3D Settings 45
•Source image format 47
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 48
•Favourites Edit 48
•Channel List 50
•Auto Setup 51
•Channel Sorting by Region 51
•Manual Tuning 52
•Update Channel List 53
•New Channel Message 53
•Signal Condition 53
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 54
•Selecting internet content 54
•Note 55
Network connections
•Internet connection 56
•Note 57
Network settings
•Network Connection 57
•Custom - Wireless 58

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•Custom - Wired 61
•Network Status 62
•VIERA remote Settings 62
•Network Link Settings 62
•Software Update 63
•New Software Message 63
Home network
DLNA
•Information 64
•Using DLNA 66
Network connections
•DLNA connection 67
•Note 69
Network settings
•Network Connection 70
•Custom - Wireless 71
•Custom - Wired 73
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 75
•Network Status 76
•VIERA remote Settings 76
•Network Link Settings 77
•Software Update 78
•New Software Message 78
Photos
•Selecting file 78
•Viewing photo 79
•Using slideshow 79
Videos
•Selecting file 80
•Watching video 81
•Video Setup 82
•Audio output settings 83

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Music
•Selecting file 84
•Playing music 85
•Music Setup 85
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 85
Technical information
•Photo format 86
•Video format 87
•Music format 89
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 91
•Selecting device / mode 92
Photo mode
•Selecting file 94
•Viewing photo 95
•Sorting photos 95
•Multi Shot 3D 96
•Using slideshow 96
Video mode
•Selecting file 99
•Watching video 100
•Video Setup 102
•Audio output settings 103
Music mode
•Selecting file 103
•Playing music 104
•Music Setup 104
Technical information
•Device handling caution 105
•SD Card 105

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•USB devices 106
•Photo format 106
•Video format 107
•Music format 110
Functions
APPS List
•Information 111
•How to use 111
•Settings 112
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 112
•Preparations 116
•Easy playback 117
•Power on Link 117
•Power off Link 117
•Standby Power Save 117
•Intelligent Auto Standby 118
•VIERA Link Control 118
•Speaker Selection 119
•Note 120
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 120
•PIN number 121
•Parental Rating 121
Common Interface
•Caution 122
•Using Common Interface 122
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 123
Updating the TV Software
•Information 123
•Auto update 124

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•Manual update 124
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 125
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 126
•Gamepad 127
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 128
Picture
•Viewing Mode 129
•Basic settings 130
•Ambient Sensor 130
•Noise reduction settings 131
•Intelligent Frame Creation 131
•24p Smooth Film 131
•Advanced Settings 131
•Option Settings 132
•Screen Settings 133
•3D Settings 134
•Copy Adjustment 135
•Reset to Defaults 136
Sound
•Mode 136
•Basic settings 136
•Volume settings 137
•Voice Guidance Settings 138
•Audio Description 138
•Advanced settings 139
•Reset to Defaults 141
Network
•Network Connection 141

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•Network Status 141
•VIERA remote Settings 141
•Network Link Settings 141
•Other settings 141
Timer
•Off Timer 142
•Time Zone 142
•Auto Standby 142
•No signal Power off 142
Setup
•Eco Navigation 142
•TV Guide Settings 143
•USB Device Setup 143
•Child Lock 143
•Tuning Menu 143
•Language 145
•Display Settings 146
•VIERA Link Settings 148
•System Menu 149
•Other Settings 149
Support
FAQs
•Picture 150
•Digital TV 151
•Analogue TV 152
•Sound 153
•3D 153
•HDMI 154
•Network 155
•Other 156
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 157

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Information
•Using Help menu 158
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 158
•Communication Camera 159
•Wall-hanging bracket 159
Licence
•Licence 160
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.
■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 / / / and press
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
■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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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.
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 / 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

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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.
= Note =
●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