Panasonic TH-P55GT30Z manual

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    Operating Instructions Plasma T elevision English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . Model No. TH-P55GT30Z TQBC2644-2[...]

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    2 Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player USB HDD DVD Recorder Set top box SD Card Personal computer Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Cre[...]

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    3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ····································· 4 (W arning / Important Installation Notices) Notes ·························································· 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········[...]

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    Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions W arning Handling the mains plug and lead • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical sho[...]

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    Safety Precautions | Notes 5 Important Installation Notices Install the TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: • Using cabinets or stands recommended by [...]

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    Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QA YB000583 Batteries for the Remote Control (2) • R6 (AA) Pedestal (p. 7) Wireless LAN Adaptor (p. 15) • N5HBZ0000056 • K2KYYYY00132 Ferrite core (2) (Large size) • J0KG00000146 (p. 85) Ferrite core (Middle size) • J0KG00000100 Ferrite core (Small siz[...]

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    Accessories / Options 7 Assembly screw (8) (black) Pole (2) Base (1) • M5 × 25 (mm) • L: TBL5ZA3107 R: TBL5ZA3108 L R • TBL5ZX01 10 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws (total 4 screws) to fasten the pole to the base securely . • Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. • Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will[...]

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    Accessories / Options 8 Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it is pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the furniture as illustrated. • This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV . However , it cannot guarantee protection in all cases. Fall-prevention pa[...]

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    Accessories / Options 9 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. 3D Eyewear (Battery type) • TY -EW3D10W (Rechargeable type) • TY -EW3D2SW • TY -EW3D2MW • TY -EW3D2L W • Product informa[...]

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    Basic Connection 10 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV ■ Clamper Attach the clamper Bundle the cables T o remove from the TV : T o loosen: Mains lead Aerial AC 220 - 240 V [...]

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    Identifying Controls 11 TV 11 12 13 67 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 Identifying Controls About the Operation Guide - On Screen Displays The Operation Guide is displayed under the on Screen Displays. The button used on this screen and manner of operation is displayed. OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Drive Se[...]

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    Identifying Controls 12 Remote Control TV POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT INFO MENU OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD RGY B jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def LAST VIEW MUTE CH VOL CH POWER REC 1 15 16 18 21 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 17 24 2 4 6 11 3 5 9 7 8 10 12 13 14 1 Standby On / Off switch • Switches TV On or Of f standby 2 [Media Player][...]

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    Auto T uning 13 Auto T uning INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT MENU OPTION STTL TEXT G B CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV POWER EXIT INFO R Y RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Search and store TV channels automatically . • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . 1 Plug the TV into main[...]

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    Auto T uning 14 ∗ Viewing environment mode Home: Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power consumption. [Viewing Mode] is set as [Normal] (p. 35). Shop: Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). [V iewing Mode] is set as [Dynamic] (p. 35). T o return to viewing environment[...]

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    Auto T uning 15 Setup the network connection Set up the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 17, 77). • T o set up the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. • Ensure the network connections and [...]

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    Auto T uning 16 3 ■ [Wireless] Select the connection type Connection T ype Please select network connection type. WPS(Push button) Search for access point confirm select • If your access point supports WPS (Push button), then select this option. If not, select [Search for access point]. ■ [Search for access point] Access points found automati[...]

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    Using “VIERA Connect” 17 Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly . VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen[...]

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    W atching TV 18 W atching TV AV SD CARD TEXT G Y CH POWER REC RETURN MUTE VOL INDEX TV POWER INPUT TV ASPECT EXIT MENU INFO OPTION STTL R B jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def LAST VIEW CH HOLD • When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal. 1 T urn power on • Mains power On / Off switc[...]

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    W atching TV 19 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel 1 BBC ONE WALES Coronation Street Rating: PGR 20:00 - 20:55 20:35 Now All Digital Channels 1 CH23 SC1 ITV 23:35 All Analogue Channels Analogue TV mode Channel Status Channel position Programme Start / Finish time Current time Programm[...]

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    W atching TV 20 Display the selectable settings for the current programme 1 Check or change the current programme status instantly 2 Select 3 Change OPTION access select select / change store [Video Selection] (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select the image (if available) [Audio Selection / AD] (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select between altern[...]

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    W atching TV 21 Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed 1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT Aspect Selection 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select EXI[...]

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    Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) 22 Using the Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select a programme easily , view programme information, etc. The Freeview Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the nex[...]

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    Viewing T eletext 23 V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. T o access more information about one of these subjects, press th[...]

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    Viewing T eletext 24 View in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. FULL / T OP / BOTT OM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU G (Expand the T OP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently vi[...]

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    W atching External Inputs 25 W atching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • T o connect the equipment (p. 10, 83 - 85) POWER SD CARD ASPECT EXIT MENU INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B RETURN MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV INPUT TV AV jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc d[...]

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    W atching External Inputs 26 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operation Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the pic[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 27 V iewing 3D images Y ou can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear “Optional accessories” (p. 9) • For wearing the 3D Eyewear please read the manual of the 3D Eyewear . This TV supports [Frame Sequential] ∗ 1, [Side by Side] ∗ 2 and [T op and Bottom[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 28 Using 3D Eyewear • As a guide, 3D Eyewear should not be used by children younger than about 5 - 6 years old. As it is difficult to judge younger children’ s reactions to fatigue or discomfort, it may be difficult to prevent them from suddenly feeling unwell. • When this product is being used by a child, the parent or guar[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 29 Charging the 3D Eyewear (optional - rechargeable type) T o charge when the TV is in the Standby mode POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV MENU 1. Display the menu MENU “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p.[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 30 A vailable range for the 3D Eyewear If the 3D Eyewear is placed outside the available area for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically . : Available area to use the 3D Eyewear 35° 35° Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m 20° 20° Approx. 3.2 m View from the top View from the side Note • The ra[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 31 Change the view 3D ↔ 2D POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT MENU INFO OPTION STTL TEXT G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD R 3D Mode Selection 2D → 3D 3D 2D (“2D → 3D”: 2D mode only) set select • R Switches to Manual mode (see below) ■ Change 3D format (M[...]

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    Viewing 3D images 32 [3D Settings] (Adjust 3D images) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT EXIT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV MENU 1 Display the menu MENU “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p. 34) 2 Select [Picture] 3 Select [3D Settings] 2/2 3D Settings Lock S[...]

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    How to Use VIERA TOOLS 33 Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT MENU INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B RETURN INDEX HOLD EXIT ■ T o return to TV EXIT or V I E R A T O O L S 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access select ■ Follow the opera[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 34 How to Use the Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT G Y CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW VOL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU R B RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def CH ■ T o return to TV at any time EXI[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 35 Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [T int], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. • Set for each input signal. Picture Item Adjustments / Configurations (alter[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 36 P-NR • Off • Min • Mid • Max Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture • Not valid on PC signal. 3D-COMB • Off • On Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid • Occasionally , while viewing still or slow moving [...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 37 Advanced Settings Film Cadence Detection • Off • On Automatically makes the film source movie images clear 3D Refresh Rate • Auto • 100Hz • 120Hz Changes the setting of the high-speed motion picture response Resolution Enhancer • Off • Mid • Max Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharp[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 38 Sound Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode • Music • Speech • User Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. • In Music and Speech m[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 39 MPX • Stereo • Mono • M1 • M2 Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) [Stereo] : Use this normally [Mono] : When stereo signal cannot be received [M1] / [M2] : Available while mono signal is transmitted • Analogue TV mode only Digital Audio Preference • Dolby D • HE-AAC Selects the initial setting [...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 40 Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) • Options change depending on signals Clock Sets to the minimum level if noise o[...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 41 Display Settings T eletext • F ASTEXT • List T eletext display mode (p. 23) Preferred Subtitles • English / Maori / French / German / Italian/ Spanish / Korean / Chinese-Mandarin / Chinese-Cantonese / Japanese / Hindi Selects the preferred language for Digital TV subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) Input [...]

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    How to Use the Menu Functions 42 Advance(isfccc) • Off • On Enables the advanced picture settings • Set to [On] to enable the mode of [Professional1] and [Professional2] in [Viewing Mode]. • Set to [On] to display the advanced items in the Picture Menu - [Advanced Settings], [Lock Settings] and [Copy Adjustment]. [Copy Adjustment] will be d[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels 43 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto T uning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. POWER AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW VOL INDEX HOLD TV INPUT TV EXIT MENU R G Y B RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def CH ■ T o return to TV EXIT Prepa[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels 44 Digital TV T uning Menu [Favourites Edit] - List favourite channels Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites] 1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 19) and the Freeview Guide (p. 22). 1 Select a channel to list 2 Add it to t[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels 45 [Auto T uning] - Set all Digital TV channels automatically 1 Start Auto T uning 2 Settings are made automatically Digital TV Auto T uning All digital TV tuning data will be erased CH 21 Searching RF Ch Channel Name T ype Quality Digital TV: 4 Radio: 0 Digital TV Auto T uning Scan Digital TV TV Finland 32 1 This will [...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels 46 Analogue TV T uning Menu [Channel List] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) Y ou can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 ***** 5 ***** [...]

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    Child Lock 47 Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number , you can watch it. ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT RETURN MUTE LAST VIEW INDEX HOLD R EXIT MENU G Y jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def B ■ T o return [...]

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    Input Labels 48 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • T o select the input mode (p. 25) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT MENU RETURN jk l g[...]

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    Shipping Condition (Reset settings) 49 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than [USB HDD Setup] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B CH POWER REC RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc [...]

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    Updating the TV Software 50 Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV . If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. • T o download • If you choose not to download E[...]

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    USB HDD / SD Card Recording 51 Y ou can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD / SD Card and enjoy playing back in various ways. • Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD / SD Card. • The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded. • Not all the[...]

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    USB HDD / SD Card Recording 52 [USB HDD Setup] - Setup the USB HDD All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. 1 Select the USB HDD for recording and start setup USB Drive A USB Flash Disk USB HDD Setup Product Name access select • For the information of the highlighted device INFO 2 Caution and confirmation of USB HDD[...]

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    USB HDD / SD Card Recording 53 Preparing for SD Card Y ou cannot change the settings for the SD Card while recording is in progress. Prepare the SD Card without any data. Insert the SD Card to SD Card Slot Label surface Cutout Push until a click is heard • When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically . SD Car[...]

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    USB HDD / SD Card Recording 54 Recording the TV programme to USB HDD / SD Card Y ou can record the current programme immediately by using [One T ouch Recording]. Y ou can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using [REW LIVE TV] so that you can go back or pause the current programme. • Ensure the connection and s[...]

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    USB HDD / SD Card Recording 55 ■ T o stop recording on the way or EXIT ■ T o playback or delete the recorded contents “Using Media Player” (p. 56) • Even if One T ouch Recording is in progress, you can playback all the contents. However , the recording may not work properly while playback. [REW LIVE TV] - Record constantly Recording the c[...]

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    Using Media Player 56 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory and recorded contents on the exclusive recording devices (USB HDD / SD Card). VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inse[...]

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    Using Media Player 57 Starting Media Player POWER INPUT TV AV TEXT CH POWER REC jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW CH VOL INDEX HOLD SD CARD ASPECT EXIT MENU INFO OPTION STTL R G Y B RETURN ■ T o return to TV EXIT or SD CARD ■ T o return to the previous screen RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 56) • T o play b[...]

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    Using Media Player 58 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 89) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow V iew Select Drive Select Contents Select Info View Option Menu Selected Device Name • T o [...]

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    Using Media Player 59 [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example: 2D Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETURN Rotate Operation guide • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO • T o return to thumbnail RETURN • T o operate Single view T o the pr[...]

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    Using Media Player 60 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Frame Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design [Collage]: A photo is displayed at a random position and at a random sca[...]

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    Using Media Player 61 Multi Shot 3D This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. • This TV can also create the 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory , but cannot save it. • This function is available with photos recorded by digital cameras. • Depending on the photos you select[...]

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    Using Media Player 62 Change the contents Y ou can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view . 1 While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection B 2 Select the contents OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Contents Select Info View Photo Video Music Contents Se[...]

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    Using Media Player 63 ■ How to operate playback Example: Playback SD 2D EXIT RETURN 02/10/2010 00:15:39 00:02:05 1 1:21 Operation guide Information banner • T o display / hide the operation guide and information banner INFO • T o operate playback Rewind Pause / Playback Fast forward Stop • T o change aspect ASPECT • T o the previous title[...]

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    Using Media Player 64 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Audio Selection Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Subtitle T urn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available) [Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] ...) Subtitle text Selects t[...]

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    Using Media Player 65 [Create Group]: T wo or more contents can be grouped. Select and tick all the desired contents, and then select [Create Group]. [Release Group]: Select the created group you want to release, and then select [Release Group]. (T o release several groups at once, tick all the desired groups.) [Exclude from Group]: Select the grou[...]

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    Using Media Player 66 ■ Change the device Y ou can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more devices are connected. 1 Display the option menu OPTION 2 Select [Drive Select] Option Menu Create Group Release Group Drive Select Contents Select Change Protect Status access select 3 Select the device you want to access to USB[...]

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    Using Media Player 67 Music mode Supported file format (p. 91) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] OPTION My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Folder view SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Play Folder Contents Select Info Access Option Menu Drive Select • [...]

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    Using Network Services 68 Using Network Services DLNA ® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. T o learn more, visit www .dlna.org. It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in a DLNA[...]

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    Using Network Services 69 Network connections T o use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment. T o use VIERA Connect features, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. • Confirm the terms and condit[...]

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    Using Network Services 70 [Network Setup] • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 69) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD ASPECT INFO OPTION STTL TEXT R G Y B MUTE LAST VIEW INDEX HOLD EXIT MENU RETURN jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def ■ T o return to TV EXIT Preparations: 1 Display the menu 2 [...]

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    Using Network Services 71 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. 1 Select [Network T ype] and set to [Wired] 12-34-56-78-9a-bc Connection T est Network T ype Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings MAC Address Network Setup Wired Software Update access / s[...]

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    Using Network Services 72 2 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items Acquire IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Acquire DNS Address DNS Address Proxy Settings IP/DNS Settings Auto 192.168.1 1.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.1 1.1 192.168.1 1.1 Auto Access access select After settings, return to [Network Setup] screen RETURN [Pr[...]

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    Using Network Services 73 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor . • Confirm the encryption key , settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 1 Select [Network T ype] and set to [Wireless] 1[...]

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    Using Network Services 74 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server , network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 68), “Network connections” (p. 69), “Network Setup” (p. 70 - 73) POWER INPUT TV AV SD CARD STTL TEXT Y CH POWER REC jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MUTE LAST VIEW[...]

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    Using Network Services 75 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time Operation guide 2D Single view Single view Rotate Stop EXIT Select RETURN • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO • T o operate Single view T o the previous photo T o the next photo Slideshow Stop (return to list) • T o rotate 90° B • T o return to the l[...]

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    Using Network Services 76 Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. 1 Display the option menu OPTION 2 Select [Slideshow Settings] 3 Select the items and set Option Menu Slideshow Settings Music Setup Video Setup access select Slideshow Settings Transition Effect Fade Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Back Ground Music access / stor[...]

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    Using Network Services 77 Audio output settings (for video contents) Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select [Sound] 3 Select [SPDIF Selection] and set Main Menu Picture Sound Timer Setup access select 2/2 SPDIF Selection Reset Sound Defaults Auto Reset a[...]

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    VIERA Link Functions 78 VIERA Link “ HDA VI Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc., allow you to inte[...]

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    VIERA Link Functions 79 Note • For a DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable. • For a Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier , connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable, and a[...]

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    VIERA Link Functions 80 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . • This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. • If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufactur[...]

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    VIERA Link Functions 81 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “P[...]

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    VIERA Link Functions 82 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 78 - 79) Access and control the speaker volume[...]

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    External Equipment 83 External Equipment 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, the table below , and the specifications (p. 96). T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal Equipment T erminal A V1 IN ∗ 1 A[...]

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    External Equipment 84 Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Composite adaptor (supplied) Optical digital audio adaptor (supplied) Audio adaptor (supplied) Audio adaptor (supplied) COMPONENT adaptor (supplied) RF adaptor (supplied) Less than 10 cm Ferrite core - Middle size (supplied) T o play back DVD Recorder or VCR or Aerial RF cable Fully wired HDMI com[...]

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    External Equipment 85 Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Audio adaptor (supplied) PC adaptor (supplied) Composite adaptor (supplied) USB devices USB cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) Less than 10 cm Ferrite core - Small size (supplied) Installing the Ferrite core Pull back t[...]

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    T echnical Information 86 T echnical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 1 - CH 1 1 CH 21 - CH 70 CH 74 - CH 78 CH 80 - CH 120 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating Meaning No Block Not classified G General PGR Parental Guidance Recommended AO Adults Only Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue TV mode) [...]

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    T echnical Information 87 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ∗ 1 with an[...]

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    T echnical Information 88 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080)[...]

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    T echnical Information 89 Devices for recording or playing back SD Card for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV and playing back in media player Card format: SDXC Card - exF A T SDHC Card / SD Card - F A T16 or F A T32 Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requ[...]

  • Page 90

    T echnical Information 90 ■ Video Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions SD-Video .mod MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG Dolby Digital SD-Video Standard V er . 1.3 (Entertainment Video Profile) • The data may not be available if a folder structure on the current device is modified. A VCHD .mts H.264 Dolby Digital A VCHD Standard[...]

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    T echnical Information 91 DivX DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® and DivX Plus TM HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of ficial DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www .divx.com for more information and software tools to[...]

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    T echnical Information 92 VIERA Connect On screen messages Message Meaning / Action Connection to the server failed. • Check the connections and settings. (p. 69 - 73) The software update is not completed. • Network download failed. Check the connections and settings. (p. 69 - 73) USB connection • It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Me[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions 93 F AQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions 94 Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 39) • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 87) Pictures from external equipment are unusual [...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions 95 Problem Actions 3D Cannot see 3D images • Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On? • Ensure that [3D Mode Selection] is set to [3D]. (p. 31) • Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognized as 3D images. Set [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] to match the picture format. (p. 31) • Check that there are no obsta[...]

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    Specifications 96 Specifications TV TH-P55GT30Z Power Power rating AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 2.4 A Normal (Home) mode 164 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 140 cm (diagonal) 1,221 mm (W) × 686 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] Sound Speaker (140 mm × 35 m[...]

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    Specifications 97 Wireless LAN Adaptor Power supply DC 5V (USB powered) 500mA Antenna T × 1, R × 2 Interface USB 2.0 Standard Compliance IEEE802.1 1n / IEEE802.1 1a / IEEE802.1 1g / IEEE802.1 1b T ransmission system MISO-OFDM system, OFDM system, DSSS system Frequency Range IEEE802.1 1n / IEEE802.1 1a: 5.150GHz - 5.725 GHz for EU Countries 5.150G[...]

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    Maintenance 98 Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part de[...]

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    99 WARRANTY - New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Tel. 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Email: Customerservice@nz.panasonic.com www.panasonic.co.nz NEW ZEALAND[...]

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    M031 1-2041 Printed in Japan Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent recor[...]