Panasonic TX-L42ET5 manual

TQB0E2275 Operating Instructions LCD T elevision Model No. TX-L32ET5B TX-L37ET5B TX-L42ET5B TX-L47ET5B TX-L55ET5B Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . English U[...]

2 Features Digital Switchover for T errestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you wil[...]

3 T ransport only in upright position Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/ or performance from usage of such other maker ’s peripheral devices. This product is licensed under the A VC patent portfolio license fo[...]

Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions W arning ■ Mains plug and lead T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: ● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V , 50 / 60 Hz. ● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. ● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ●[...]

Safety Precautions 5 W arning ■ T ake care T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: ● Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ● Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moist[...]

Safety Precautions 6 ■ When not in use for a long time This TV will still consume some power even in the Of f mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. ● Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time. ■ Excessive volume Do not expose your ears to excessive[...]

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control ● N2QA YB000752 Pedestal (p. 8) TX-L32ET5B ● TBL5ZX03471 ● TBL5ZX03551 ● TXFPE01TQUE TX-L37ET5B ● TBL5ZX03021 ● TBL5ZX03541 ● TXFPE01TQUE TX-L42ET5B ● TBL5ZX03501 ● TBL5ZX03531 ● TXFPE01TQUE TX-L47ET5B ● TBL5ZX03501 ● TBL5ZX03[...]

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 8 W all-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. Rear of the TV ● Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation a Depth of screw: minimum 10 mm maximum 14 mm Diametre: M6 b (View from the side) Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging br[...]

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 9 Assembly screw (4) ● XSS5+15FNK M5 × 15 Assembly screw (4) ● XYN4+F25FJK M4 × 25 Bracket ● TBL5ZA3291 1 (TX-L32ET5B) ● TBL5ZA32831 (TX-L37ET5B) ● TBL5ZA32921 TX-L42ET5B TX-L47ET5B TX-L55ET5B () Base ● TBL5ZX03551 (TX-L32ET5B) ● TBL5ZX03541 (TX-L37ET5B) ● TBL5ZX03531 (TX-L42ET5B) ● TBL5ZX[...]

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 1 16 17 18 20 22 23 24 25 26 19 27 2 4 5 7 21 12 3 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 10 Identifying Controls Remote Control 1 Standby On / Off switch ● Switches TV on or of f standby . 2 3D button (p. 33) ● Switches the viewing mode between 2D and 3D. 3 [Main Menu] (p. 36) ● Press to access Picture, Sound, Network, T[...]

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 5 6 7 3 1 4 2 11 Indicator / Control panel Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ Operation guide Operation guide will help you to operate by using the remote control. Example: [Sound Menu] 09 * * * * Please enter ne[...]

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide 12 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. T erminals 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 3 5 2 4 1 CI slot (p. 57) 2 SD Card slot (p. 61) 3 USB 1 - 3 port (p. 61, 86) 4 HDMI1 - 4[...]

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide 13 A V devices ■ Player / 3D compatible player TV Player / 3D-compatible player HDMI cable ■ DVD Recorder / VCR TV DVD Recorder / VCR A V1 (SCART) adaptor ∗ SCART cable RF cable T errestrial aerial RF cable Aerial input terminal ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV TV Satellite receiver HDMI cabl[...]

Quick Start Guide Basic Connection 14 Network T o enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network environment. ● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ● Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connect[...]

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide 15 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . ● Please complete connections (p. 12 - 14) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equ[...]

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide 16 3 Setup the network connection Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 19, 69). ● Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. ● Ensure the network connections (p. 14) and network environment are completed before starting set[...]

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide 17 3 4. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test Check wireless network connection. Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection for VIERA Connect. Connection T est : succeeded The test is successful and the TV is con[...]

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide 18 4 ■ How to input Owner ID 1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits) * * * * Please enter new PIN PIN Owner ID ● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. 2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) * * * * PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Owner ID-Data Entry select access 3 Enter your name, house number and postcode Set [...]

Using “VIERA Connect” 19 Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, EPG, communication tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. ● This TV does not suppo[...]

W atching TV 20 W atching TV V olume 1 T urn power on ● Press for about 1 second. ● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 1 1) ■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears Every time you turn on the TV , this banner appears at the bottom of the screen. Y ou can access to VIERA Connect easily and enjoy the various contents. (p. 19) ● [...]

W atching TV 21 Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel. 1 ZDF Coronation Street HDTV 20:00 - 20:55 Mute 20:35 45 Now All DVB Channels Select favourites Info Bad signal Mu t e 4 5 Bad si g nal C HDTV 2 1 ZDF Example: DVB 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 Multi Audio TEXT STTL AD 1 Channel po[...]

W atching TV 22 Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display the selectable settings for the current status Confirm or change the current status instantly ● T o change select access select / change store [V oice Guidance Settings] Guidance settings for visually impaired users (p. 40) [Audio Description] (DVB) Set to [Auto] if the programme has Audio De[...]

W atching TV 23 Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 89). ■ T o change the aspect ratio manually [...]

Using TV Guide 24 Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ● DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means DVB channel and [A] means Analogu[...]

Using TV Guide 25 ■ T o view a channel list of the selected category (blue) Category All Channels All Channels All HD Channels All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Free DVB Channels TV/Data DVB Channels Favourites1 Favourites2 Favourites3 Favourites4 (Category list) ● T o list favourite channels (p. 49) Only Analogue channels are listed selec[...]

Using TV Guide 26 ■ T o check / change / cancel a timer programming event ■ T o return to TV Guide “T imer Programming” (p. 52 - 53) ■ If you select the current programme ■ If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts The [T imer Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast. 101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 26 Oct 201[...]

Viewing T eletext 27 V iewing T eletext Y ou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT] in the information banner . 1 BBC ONE WALES Coronation Street TEXT 20:00 - 20:55 20:35 Now All DVB Channels Select favourites Displayed if [...]

Viewing T eletext 28 Analogue teletext 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 the[...]

Viewing T eletext 29 FULL / T OP / BOTTOM (green) (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) (Expand the T OP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) View in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once ● Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. ● Each time pressed: T eletext TV and T eletext TV Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently vi[...]

W atching External Inputs 30 W atching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● T o connect the equipment (p. 12 - 14, 86 - 88) The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment. 1 T urn the TV on When connecting with SCART (p. 13) Receives input [...]

W atching External Inputs 31 Operating the contents or equipment with the TV remote control Y ou can operate the contents in Media Player / media servers, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD / video content Stop Stop[...]

Viewing 3D images 32 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 . “Standard accessories” (p. 7) This TV supports [Frame Sequential] ∗ 1 , [Side by Side] ∗ 2 and [T op and Bottom] ∗ 3 3D formats. ∗ 1: The 3D format that the images for the left a[...]

Viewing 3D images 33 T o view the 3D images Y ou can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways. (Frame Sequential, Side by Side and T op and Bottom are the supported 3D format.) ■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential format) ● Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● If input mode is not s[...]

Viewing 3D images 34 [Frame Sequential - 3D] / [Frame Sequential - 2D] / [Side by Side - 3D] / [Side by Side - 2D] / [T op and Bottom - 3D] / [T op and Bottom - 2D]: Displays the mode you select. Not valid on Analogue and A V mode [2D 3D]: Converts 2D images into 3D. ● Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. ● Us[...]

Viewing 3D images | How to Use VIERA TOOLS 35 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) 2D 3D Depth Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images [Min] / [Mid] / [Max] 3D Adjustment Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in [2D 3D] mode) [Off] / [On] ● Set to [On] to enable [Effect] setting. ● When setting to [On], a saf[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 36 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal). 2 Select the menu Main Menu Picture Sound Network Timer Setup select access 3 Select the item 1/2 Viewing [...]

How to Use Menu Functions 37 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [T rue Cinema] / [Game] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. [Normal]: The [Colour Balance] default setting is set [...]

How to Use Menu Functions 38 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Advanced Settings Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth [Off] / [Min] / [Mid] / [Max] ● Depending on the contents, images may be noisy . T o prevent the noise, c[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 39 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality ● This function is available when [Mode] is set to [User]. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. ● T o enhance the bass sound, raise the[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 40 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound V oice Guidance Settings V oice Guidance Set to [On] to enable voice guidance of the basic features (EPG, on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users [Off] / [On] Speed Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance [Normal] / [Fast] V olume Selects[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 41 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup TV Guide Settings TV Guide View Changes the layout of TV Guide [Normal] / [Full] / [Info] [Normal]: Default TV Guide screen [Full]: Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation guide [Info]: Displays details of the selected programme at th[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 42 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup T uning Menu* Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings (p. 51) ● For DVB mode New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found [Off] / [On] (p. 51) ● For DVB mode Signal Condition[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 43 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 92) Advance(Calibration) Enables the advanced picture settings [Off] / [On] ● Set to [On] to display the advanced items in the Picture Menu. (p. 60) System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that y[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 44 Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [T rue Cinema] For NTSC For NTSC / P AL How to operate (p. 36) Overview (Picture, Sound, Network, T imer , Setup) Available when [Mode] is set to [Music] or [Speech] For DVB, network video contents or Video mode For HDMI input For DVB For Analogue 150 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 12k Hz Eq[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 45 Change PIN Unlock Child Lock List Freeview Players Child Lock Access Access No limit Parental Rating For DVB (p. 54) For DVB 101 BBC 1 Wales 7 BBC THREE 14 E4C VCR 1 BBC1 2 ***** AV 1 AV 2 AV AV Child Lock List - TV and A V Name Input DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue Analogue External External Type Free TV Free TV Free TV [...]

How to Use Menu Functions 46 Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 36) Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure ? Are you sure ? (p. 55) Slot 1: Common Interface Module inserted For DVB (p. 57) * * * * Please enter new PIN PIN Owner ID (p. 56) Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now System Update Access Off (p. 58[...]

How to Use Menu Functions 47 1 BBC One Wales 7 BBC THREE 14 E4 CBBC Channel 70 72 Cartoon Nwk 105 719 720 BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru DVB Favourites Editor All DVB Channels Favourites1 (p. 49) Channel Sorting by Region GBR> Best signal quality (All Regions) England Regions> Region choice available (p. 50) CH 21 68 62 62 62 10 10 CBBC[...]

Retuning from Setup Menu 48 Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area. ● This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ● If Child Lock PIN number (p. 54) has been set, the PIN number is required. ● If [...]

Retuning from Setup Menu | T uning and Editing Channels 49 Auto setup using the buttons on the TV For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the TV (p. 1 1) 1 Press the F button repeatedly until [Auto Setup] appears 2 Access [Auto Setup] ● T o return to TV ● Control panel OSD appears when pressing the control panel button. 3 Start [Auto Setup] T unin[...]

T uning and Editing Channels 50 ■ T o edit Favourites list While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit ● T o move the channel ● T o delete the channel Select the new position Select the turn or Store (green) (green) ● T o delete all channels (yellow) ● T o name the Favourites Set characters (maximum 10 characters) Store (red) User[...]

T uning and Editing Channels 51 Set DVB channel manually [Manual T uning] Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. 10 [CH21] 474,00 MHz 10 0 0 Searching DVB Manual T uning Frequency Signal Quality Signal Strength[...]

Timer Programming 52 T imer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The T imer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the external recorder . At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event[...]

Timer Programming 53 D : DVB / A : Analogue D: DVB / A: Analogue ● Y ou cannot change the mode within the menu. 72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:30 14 E4 STTL 21:00 22:00 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS The Bill BBC ONE 22:45 23:00 10:30 11:30 --- --- --:-- --:-- --:-- S/P Guide D D D D Timer Programming Function No. Date Start End Channel Name Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46 Ext Rec[...]

Child Lock 54 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. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1 Display the menu and select [Setup] Setup select access 2 Select [Child Lock] Child Lock Access select access Control channel audience [Child Lo[...]

Shipping Condition 55 Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). ● T o retune TV channels only , e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 48) 1 Display the menu and select [Setup] Setup select acces[...]

Owner ID 56 Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner . 1 Display the menu and select [Setup] Setup select access 2 Select [System Menu] Access System Menu select access 3 Select [Owner ID] Access Owner ID S[...]

Using Common Interface 57 Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. ● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. Caution ● T urn off Mains power On / Of f swi[...]

Updating the TV Software 58 Updating the TV Software A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV . In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ● T o download (Press the EXIT button not to download) Y ou [...]

Displaying PC Screen on TV 59 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. ● T o connect PC (p. 86) 1 Select the external input 2 Select [PC] Input Selection AV 2 AV 1 PC SD Card/USB TV HDMI4 HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 select access ● Cor[...]

Advanced Picture Settings 60 Advanced Picture Settings Y ou can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each Viewing Mode. ● T o use this function completely , set [Advance(Calibration)] to [On] in the Setup Menu. (p. 43) ● For PC input mode, some functions are available without setting [Advance(Calibration)]. 1 Display the menu and [...]

Using Media Player 61 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory . 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 inserting into the SD Card slot. Photo mode: Still pictures recorded by digital [...]

Using Media Player 62 Starting Media Player 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 61) 2 Confirm the message and start Media Player ● Y ou can also start by pressing following button. “Watching External Inputs” (p. 30) 3 Select the device to access USB HDD1 USB Flash... USB Drive... Drive Select SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Acce[...]

Using Media Player 63 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory . The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] EXIT Select RETURN Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Selec[...]

Using Media Player 64 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[...]

Using Media Player 65 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Slideshow Settings Frame Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. [Collage]: Each photo is displayed at a random posi[...]

Using Media Player 66 Video mode ● Supported file format (p. 90, 91) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [T itle view] Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 T rip5 Room 2011_4 Nature1 2011_7 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2011_9 Media Player Video Title view SD Card EXIT Select RETUR[...]

Using Media Player 67 ■ Video Setup Setup the settings for Video mode. ● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 1 Display the option menu 2 Select [Video Setup] Video Setup Option Menu 3 Select the items and set select access / store Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Video Setup Video Preview Sets t[...]

Using Media Player 68 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] 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 ● T o[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 69 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 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 sh[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 70 Network connections T o use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without 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. ● Set up [...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 71 Network Setup ● Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 70) Display the menu and select [Network] Network select access Network Link settings Sets the link settings to control this TV from the network equipment via the network. 1 Select [Net[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 72 ■ [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway] and [DNS Address]. Select [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] and set to [Auto] (recommended). Acquire IP Address Auto IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Acquire DNS Address DNS Address P[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 73 2 Select [Wireless Network Settings] Connection T est Network Connection Wireless Network Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update Wireless New Software Message Network Status On Access select access ● When the access point is already set, [Current Settings] screen will be dis[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 74 ■ [Manual] Y ou can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually . Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually . ● When you use 1 1n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select [AES] for the encryption type. Please i[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 75 For photo file [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Example: Operation guide Single view EXIT Select RETURN Single view Stop Rotate ● T o display / hide the operation guide ● T o operate Single view T o the previous photo Slideshow Stop (return to list) T o the next photo ● T o r[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 76 For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. Y ou can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control according to the operation guide. Example: Delete Title Select Liberty TV FR Journal Télévisé / Météo WDR aktuell WDR akt[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) 77 Audio output settings (for video contents) Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ● T o confirm or change the current sound status (p. 67) 1 Display the menu and Select [Sound] Sound select access 2 Select [SPDIF Sel[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 78 Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 80) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating ho[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 79 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download – – – Easy playback ∗ 5 ∗ 5 – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unnecess[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 80 Q-Link Preparations ● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 81 VIERA Link “ ” ∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables all[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 82 Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Standby Power Save] (p. 41) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / of f state to [...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 83 Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] Y ou can pause the current TV programme and resume later . The current TV programme 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 manu[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 84 2 Select [VIERA Link Control] VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Home Cinema Recorder Start select access 3 Select the equipment to access Select the type of the connected equipment and access. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control S[...]

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) 85 Speaker control [Speaker Selection] Y ou can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control pointing at the TV’s signal receiver . ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78, 79), “Preparations” (p. 81) 1 Display [VIER[...]

External Equipment 86 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 basic connection (p. 12 - 14), the table (p. 88), and the specifications (p. 106, 107). Check the type of terminals and cable plug[...]

External Equipment 87 Rear of the TV A V2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) T o listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system T o enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier . For the connections, read the manuals of the e[...]

External Equipment 88 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal Features T erminal AV 1 ∗ 1 AV 2 ∗ 1 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET HDMI 1 - 4 USB 1 - 3 COMPONENT VIDEO T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder) T o watch 3D contents (Blu-ray Disc Player) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) ∗ 2 T o watch DVD[...]

T echnical Information 89 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 23) ■ Aspect Control Signal [WIDE] will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to t[...]

T echnical Information 90 Supported file format in Media Player and media servers ■ Photo Format File extension Image resolution (pixel) Details / Restrictions JPEG .jpg .jpeg .mpo 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 DCF and EXIF standards Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ■ Video Container File extension Video cod[...]

T echnical Information 91 Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions ASF .asf .wmv DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 MPEG4 SP/ASP VC-1 Windows Media Video V er . 9 AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE-AAC LPCM MP3 WMA WMA Pro ● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. MP4 .f4v .m4v .mp4 DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 H.264 BP/MP[...]

T echnical Information 92 DivX DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® and DivX Plus ® HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an of ficial DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more info[...]

T echnical Information 93 Devices for recording or playing back ■ SD Card 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) (requiring miniSD adaptor) 24 mm 32 mm 2.1 mm ● If miniSD Card is used, insert / remo[...]

T echnical Information 94 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[...]

T echnical Information 95 ■ Gamepad ● Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ ● Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control. Select Start 10 11 1 7 6 9 8 2 3 4 5 Example: Remote Control Remote Control 1 V ol[...]

T echnical Information 96 Characters table for numeric buttons Y ou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. 1 .!:# 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _ User input [...]

T echnical Information 97 How to use Windows 7 as a media server Follow the examples below to set up Windows 7 for use as a media server . Confirm the MAC Address of VIERA in [Network Setup] (p. 40). The following procedure and screens are examples. For more information, refer to the help functions of Windows 7. 1 Open the Windows start menu and se[...]

F AQs 98 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. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cann[...]

F AQs 99 Problem Causes / Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy ● Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 37) ● Check nearby electrical products (car , motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed ● Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 37) ● Check the setting of [A V2] ([C[...]

F AQs | On-screen messages 100 Problem Causes / Actions Other The TV does not switch on ● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet. The TV goes into Standby mode ● Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 11) ● The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after analogue broadcasting ends. The remote control does n[...]

On-screen messages 101 Message Meaning / Action Invalid operation - Please check settings and connections. ● Check the Q-Link or VIERA Link connection and setting. (p. 78 - 81) Invalid system time. Please exit ! ● Cannot get the time information and cannot edit T imer Programming screen. Check the connection of the RF cable. Invalid system time[...]

On-screen messages | Maintenance 102 Message Meaning / Action Timer already expired ! ● The starting time in T imer Programming has already passed. Set the timer correctly (p. 52). Timer incorrect ! ● Set the start and end times in T imer Programming correctly (p. 52). Timer overlap. Press OK to keep, RETURN to edit. ● T imer programming even[...]

Glossary | Licence 103 Glossary DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance DVI Digital Visual Interface - A high quality video interface standard to connect to the display ETHERNET One of the popular standards of LAN EPG Electronic Programme Guide - A digital guide showing scheduled programmes Frame Sequential The 3D format that the separated images for [...]

Licence 104 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, (4) the software developed by the FreeT ype Proje[...]

Index 105 Index A Accessories ······························· 7 Advanced Settings············· 38, 60 Analogue T uning Menu······ 48, 49 Aspect································ 23, 89 Audio Description ·············· 22, 40 Auto Gain Control ······?[...]

Specifications 106 Specifications ■ TV Model No. TX-L32ET5B TX-L37ET5B TX-L42ET5B Dimensions (W × H × D) 764 mm × 519 mm × 230 mm (With Pedestal) 764 mm × 473 mm × 52 mm (TV only) 874 mm × 580 mm × 238 mm (With Pedestal) 874 mm × 534 mm × 52 mm (TV only) 997 mm × 650 mm × 247 mm (With Pedestal) 997 mm × 604 mm × 52 mm (TV only) Mass[...]

Specifications 107 Connection terminals PC HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B: 0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω ) HD, VD: TTL Level 2.0 – 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance) ● Applicable input signals: VGA, SVGA, WVGA, XGA SXGA, WXGA ······ (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz V ertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz Card slot SD Card slot × 1 Com[...]

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]