Panasonic TX-P42GT60B User manual

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TX-P42GT60B
TX-P50GT60B

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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
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.
= 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
●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.

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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.