Panasonic TX-L42FT60B User manual

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TX-L42FT60B
TX-L47FT60B

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Watching
my Home Screen
•Information 11
•How to use 12
•Settings 13
Basic
•Basic connection 15
•Selecting channel 18
•Information banner 20
•Option Menu 22
•Subtitle 24
•Off Timer 25
•Last view 25
External equipment
•External connection 26
•Watching external input 30
•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 - Maintenance 58
•Viewing 3D 59
•3D Mode Selection 60
•3D Settings 61
•Source image format 63
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 64
•Favourites Edit 64
•Channel List 67
•Regional Channel Edit 68
•Auto Setup 69
•Channel Sorting by Region 71
•Manual Tuning 72
•Update Channel List 73
•New Channel Message 73
•Signal Condition 73
•Add New Channels 74
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 75
•Setting for USB HDD 76
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 78
•Rewind LIVE TV 79

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Timer Programming
•Setting timer programming 81
•Editing timer programming 84
•Note 85
Technical information
•USB HDD 86
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 87
•Selecting internet content 88
•Note 89
Network connections
•Internet connection 90
•Note 91
Network settings
•Network Connection 92
•Custom - Wireless 93
•Custom - Wired 96
•Network Status 97
•VIERA remote Settings 97
•Network Link Settings 97
•Software Update 98
•New Software Message 98
Home network
DLNA
•Information 99
•Using DLNA 102
Network connections
•DLNA connection 103
•Note 105

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Network settings
•Network Connection 106
•Custom - Wireless 107
•Custom - Wired 110
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 112
•Network Status 113
•VIERA remote Settings 113
•Network Link Settings 114
•Software Update 115
•New Software Message 115
Photos
•Selecting file 116
•Viewing photo 117
•Using slideshow 117
Videos
•Selecting file 119
•Watching video 120
•Video Setup 121
•Audio output settings 122
Music
•Selecting file 123
•Playing music 124
•Music Setup 124
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 125
Technical information
•Photo format 126
•Video format 126
•Music format 129
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 130

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•Selecting device / mode 132
Photo mode
•Selecting file 134
•Viewing photo 135
•Sorting photos 135
•Multi Shot 3D 136
•Using slideshow 137
Video mode
•Selecting file 141
•Watching video 142
•Video Setup 144
•Audio output settings 145
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 146
•Watching recorded TV 147
•Grouping contents 148
•Deleting content 149
•Changing device 149
•Chapter List 149
•Audio output settings 150
Music mode
•Selecting file 151
•Playing music 152
•Music Setup 152
Technical information
•Device handling caution 153
•SD Card 153
•USB devices 154
•Photo format 155
•Video format 156
•Music format 159

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Functions
APPS List
•Information 160
•How to use 160
•Settings 161
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 162
•Preparations 166
•Easy playback 167
•Power on Link 167
•Power off Link 167
•Standby Power Save 167
•Intelligent Auto Standby 168
•VIERA Link Control 168
•Speaker Selection 169
•Note 170
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 171
•PIN number 173
•Parental Rating 173
Common Interface
•Caution 174
•Using Common Interface 174
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 175
Updating the TV Software
•Information 176
•Auto update 176
•Manual update 177
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 178

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Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 179
•Gamepad 180
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 181
Picture
•Viewing Mode 182
•Basic settings 183
•Ambient Sensor 184
•Noise reduction settings 184
•Resolution Remaster 184
•Caption Smoother 184
•Brilliance Enhancer 184
•Intelligent Frame Creation 184
•24p Smooth Film 185
•Advanced Settings 185
•Option Settings 185
•Screen Settings 187
•3D Settings 188
•Lock Settings 189
•Copy Adjustment 189
•Reset to Defaults 189
Sound
•Mode 190
•Basic settings 191
•Volume settings 192
•Voice Guidance Settings 192
•Audio Description 193
•Advanced settings 194
•Reset to Defaults 195

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Network
•Network Connection 196
•Network Status 196
•VIERA remote Settings 196
•Network Link Settings 196
•Other settings 196
Timer
•Off Timer 197
•Timer Programming 197
•Time Zone 197
•Auto Standby 197
•No signal Power off 197
Setup
•Eco Navigation 198
•Voice Control Settings 198
•TV Guide Settings 198
•USB Device Setup 198
•Recording Setup 199
•Child Lock 199
•Tuning Menu 199
•Language 201
•Display Settings 202
•VIERA Link Settings 204
•Professional Mode (isfccc) 205
•System Menu 205
•Other Settings 206
Support
FAQs
•Picture 207
•Digital TV 209
•Analogue TV 211
•Sound 212
•3D 213

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•HDMI 214
•Network 215
•Other 216
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 218
Information
•Using Help menu 219
Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 220
•Communication Camera 220
•Wall-hanging bracket 221
Licence
•Licence 222
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.

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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
●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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= 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. 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