Panasonic TX-L42DT65B Assembly instructions

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
Basic
•Satellite connection 15
•Basic connection 16
•Selecting channel 18
•Information banner 19
•Option Menu 21
•Subtitle 23
•Off Timer 24
•Last view 24
External equipment
•External connection 25
•Watching external input 28
•Operating with TV’s remote control 29
•HDMI features 31
•Terminal information 32
•Valid input signals 33
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 34
•Ambient Sensor 35
•Auto power standby function 35
•Aspect 35
•Aspect Control Signal 37
•Advanced Settings 38
•Lock Settings 41
•Copy Adjustment 42
For best audio
•Sound mode 43

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TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 44
•Timer Programming 46
•Guide link programming 47
Teletext
•Digital text service 48
•Viewing Teletext 49
•Teletext mode 51
3D
•Note 52
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 52
•Viewing 3D 53
•3D Mode Selection 54
•3D Settings 55
•Source image format 57
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 58
•Favourites Edit 58
•Channel List 60
•Regional Channel Edit 62
•Auto Setup 62
•Channel Sorting by Region 64
•Manual Tuning 64
•Update Channel List 65
•New Channel Message 65
•Signal Condition 66
•Add New Channels 66
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 67
•Setting for USB HDD 68

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Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 70
•Rewind LIVE TV 71
Timer Programming
•Setting timer programming 73
•Editing timer programming 75
•Note 76
Technical information
•USB HDD 77
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 78
•Selecting internet content 79
•Note 80
Network connections
•Internet connection 81
•Note 82
Network settings
•Network Connection 83
•Custom - Wireless 84
•Custom - Wired 86
•Network Status 88
•TV Remote App Settings 88
•Network Link Settings 88
•Software Update 88
•New Software Message 88
Home network
DLNA
•Information 89
•Using DLNA 92

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Network connections
•DLNA connection 93
•Note 95
Network settings
•Network Connection 96
•Custom - Wireless 97
•Custom - Wired 99
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 101
•Network Status 102
•TV Remote App Settings 102
•Network Link Settings 103
•Software Update 104
•New Software Message 104
Photos
•Selecting file 105
•Viewing photo 105
•Using slideshow 106
Videos
•Selecting file 108
•Watching video 109
•Video Setup 110
•Audio output settings 111
Music
•Selecting file 112
•Playing music 113
•Music Setup 113
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 114
Technical information
•Photo format 114
•Video format 115
•Music format 118

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Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 119
•Selecting device / mode 121
Photo mode
•Selecting file 123
•Viewing photo 123
•Sorting photos 124
•Multi Shot 3D 124
•Using slideshow 125
Video mode
•Selecting file 129
•Watching video 129
•Video Setup 131
•Audio output settings 132
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 133
•Watching recorded TV 134
•Grouping contents 135
•Deleting content 135
•Changing device 136
•Chapter List 136
•Audio output settings 136
Music mode
•Selecting file 138
•Playing music 138
•Music Setup 139
Technical information
•Device handling caution 140
•SD Card 140
•USB devices 141
•Photo format 142
•Video format 142

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•Music format 145
Functions
APPS List
•Information 146
•How to use 146
•Settings 147
Multi Window
•Information 148
•How to use 148
•Note 150
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 151
•Preparations 155
•Easy playback 155
•Power on Link 156
•Power off Link 156
•Standby Power Save 156
•Intelligent Auto Standby 156
•VIERA Link Control 157
•Speaker Selection 158
•Note 159
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 160
•PIN number 161
•Parental Rating 161
Common Interface
•Caution 162
•Using Common Interface 162
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 164
Updating the TV Software
•Information 165

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•Auto update 165
•Manual update 166
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 167
Voice Control
•Preparations 168
•How to use 169
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 170
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 172
•Gamepad 173
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 174
Picture
•Viewing Mode 176
•Basic settings 177
•Ambient Sensor 177
•Noise reduction settings 177
•Resolution Remaster 177
•Caption Smoother 178
•Brilliance Enhancer 178
•Intelligent Frame Creation 178
•24p Smooth Film 178
•Advanced Settings 178
•Option Settings 179
•Screen Settings 180
•3D Settings 181
•Lock Settings 182
•Copy Adjustment 182
•Reset to Defaults 182

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Sound
•Mode 183
•Basic settings 183
•Volume settings 184
•Voice Guidance Settings 185
•Audio Description 186
•Advanced settings 186
•Reset to Defaults 188
Network
•Network Connection 189
•Network Status 189
•TV Remote App Settings 189
•Network Link Settings 189
•Other settings 189
Timer
•Off Timer 190
•Timer Programming 190
•Time Zone 190
•Auto Standby 190
•No signal Power off 190
Setup
•Eco Navigation 191
•Voice Control Settings 191
•TV Guide Settings 191
•USB Device Setup 191
•Recording Setup 191
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 192
•Bluetooth Setup 192
•Child Lock 192
•Tuning Menu 192
•Language 194
•Display Settings 195
•VIERA Link Settings 197
•Professional Mode (isfccc) 197

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•System Menu 198
•Other Settings 198
Support
FAQs
•Picture 199
•Digital TV 200
•Analogue TV 202
•Sound 202
•3D 203
•HDMI 203
•Network 204
•Other 205
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 207
Information
•Using Help menu 208
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 209
•Communication Camera 209
•Wall-hanging bracket 210
Licence
•Licence 211
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.
■Face Recognition
By using the Communication Camera, 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

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■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
Satellite connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
●For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite
■Dual tuner
Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you
can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.
Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals
Satellite cables
Satellite dish
■Single tuner
Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.
●Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. are not
available.
Satellite IN 1 terminal
Satellite cable
Satellite dish
= Note =
●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)

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●External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
●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.
●Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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
■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
= 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
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
■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.

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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.
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

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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
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)