Panasonic TXL42ET50B User Manual

TQB0E2239 Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-L42ET50B TX-L47ET50B Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read the

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide10 Moving the TV Hold the specified parts as shown to stand the TV up and move it with two people. Removi

Technical Information100 Devices for recording or playing back SD Card Card format: SDXC Card - exFAT SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32 Com

Technical Information101 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface com

Technical Information102 Gamepad● Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website. http://pana

Technical Information103 Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. 1.!:#2abc3def4

Technical Information104 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

FAQs105 FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, pleas

FAQs106 Problem Causes / Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy● Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 39)● Check nearby electrical

FAQs | On-screen messages107 Problem Causes / Actions Other The TV does not switch on● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the sock

On-screen messages108 Message Meaning / Action Invalid system time. Please exit !● Cannot get the time information and cannot edit Timer Programmin

On-screen messages109 Message Meaning / Action Timer already expired !● The starting time in Timer Programming has already passed. Set the timer co

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 1 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 17 25 2 4 6 19 11 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 1411 Identifying Controls Remote Control 1 St

Maintenance | Glossary110 Glossary DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance DVI Digital Visual Interface - A high quality video interface standard t

Licence111 Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.● DVB and

Licence112 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,

Index113 Index A Accessories ·······························7 Advanced Settings·············40, 62 Analogue Tuning Menu······50, 51 Aspect·········

Specifications114 Specifications Product fiche Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation Model No. TX-L42ET50B TX-L47ET50B Energy efficiency class A

Specifications115 Connection terminals HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 input TYPE A Connectors HDMI1 / 3 / 4: 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour HDMI2: 3D, Content

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying d

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 6 4 7 5 1 2 312 Indicator / Control panel Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features availa

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide13 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide14 AV devices Player / 3D compatible player TV Player / 3D-compatible player HDMI cable DVD Recorder / VC

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide15 Network To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadban

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide16 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically.● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been complete

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide17 3 Setup the network connection Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Co

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide18 3 4. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test Check wireless network connection. C

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide19 4 How to input Owner ID 1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits) * * * * Please enter new PIN PIN Owner ID ● Enter t

2 Features Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital,

Using “VIERA Connect”20 Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. VIERA Connect allows you to a

Watching TV21 Watching TV Volume 1 Turn power on ● Press for about 1 second.● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 12) VIERA Connec

Watching TV22 Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel. 1ZDFCoronation

Watching TV23 Display the selectable settings for the current status Confirm or change the current status instantly ● To change select access

Watching TV24 Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “As

Using TV Guide25 Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and

Using TV Guide26 To view a channel list of the selected category (blue) Category All Channels All Channels All HD Channels All DVB Channels Al

Using TV Guide27 To check / change / cancel a timer programming event To return to TV Guide “Timer Programming” (p. 54, 55) If you select

Viewing Teletext28 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)● The availability of t

Viewing Teletext29 Analogue teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the

3 Transport only in upright position Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we

Viewing Teletext30 FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (green) (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) View in multi

Watching External Inputs31 Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.●

Watching External Inputs32 Operating the contents or equipment with the TV remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media serve

Viewing 3D images33 Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D E

Viewing 3D images34 To view the 3D images You can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways. (Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom are t

Viewing 3D images35 To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using [3D], [2D] or [2D 3D] mode, use this manual setting

Viewing 3D images36 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, adjust and setup the 3D settings. 1 Display the menu

How to Use VIERA TOOLS37 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.● For [VIERA Link] fu

How to Use Menu Functions38 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Disp

How to Use Menu Functions39 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mo

Safety Precautions4 Safety Precautions Warning Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow

How to Use Menu Functions40 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Advanced Settings Intelligent Frame Creation Automatical

How to Use Menu Functions41 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sou

How to Use Menu Functions42 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance Set to [On] to enabl

How to Use Menu Functions43 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup TV Guide Settings TV Guide View Changes the layout of TV Gu

How to Use Menu Functions44 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Tuning Menu* Update Channel List Updates the channel list wh

How to Use Menu Functions45 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 99) Adv

How to Use Menu Functions46 Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True Cinema] For NTSC For NTSC / PAL How to operate (p. 38) Overview (Picture,

How to Use Menu Functions47 101 BBC 1 Wales7 BBC THREE14 E4C VCR1 BBC12 *****AV1AV2AVAV Child Lock List - TV and AV Name Input DVB DVB DVB Analog

How to Use Menu Functions48 Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 38) Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure ? Are you

How to Use Menu Functions49 1 BBC One Wales7 BBC THREE14 E4CBBC Channel7072 Cartoon Nwk105719720BBCiBBC Radio WalesBBC Radio Cymru DVB Favourites E

Safety Precautions5 Warning Take care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:● Do not r

Retuning from Setup Menu50 Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area.● This function is available if channel

Retuning from Setup Menu | Tuning and Editing Channels51 Auto setup using the buttons on the TV For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the TV (p.

Tuning and Editing Channels52 To edit Favourites list While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit● To move the channel● To delete the ch

Tuning and Editing Channels53 Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning] Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels. If

Timer Programming54 Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind

Timer Programming55 D : DVB / A : Analogue D: DVB / A: Analogue ● You cannot change the mode within the menu.72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:3014 E4STTL21:00 2

Child Lock56 Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selecte

Shipping Condition57 Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] and [

Owner ID58 Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner

Using Common Interface59 Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modu

Safety Precautions6 Moving the TV Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. When not in use for a long time This TV will still consume some

Updating the TV Software60 Updating the TV Software A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations

Displaying PC Screen on TV61 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to

Advanced Picture Settings62 Advanced Picture Settings You can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each Viewing Mode.● To use this fu

USB HDD Recording63 USB HDD Recording You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.● An

USB HDD Recording64 Setup the USB HDD [USB HDD Setup] All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed.● You can only choose

USB HDD Recording65 One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record [One Touch Recording] Records the current programme in the USB H

Using Media Player66 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and co

Using Media Player67 Starting Media Player 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 66)● To play back contents in the USB HDD, che

Using Media Player68 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memo

Using Media Player69 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

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide7 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control● N2QAYB000715 Batteries for the Remote Control

Using Media Player70 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Slideshow Settings Frame Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] /

Using Media Player71 Video and Recorded TV mode● Supported file format (p. 97, 98) Video mode (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) The thumbnail of

Using Media Player72 Video Setup Setup the settings for Video mode.● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 1 Display

Using Media Player73 Playback from the list 1 Select the content 2 Start playback ● If you stopped the last playback on the way, the confirmat

Using Media Player74● To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B”● To the previous / next chapter (red) / (green) • A recor

Using Media Player75 Music mode● Supported file format (p. 98) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displaye

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)76 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) DLNA® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digi

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)77 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without broadband networ

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)78 Network Setup● Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connec

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)79 [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway],

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide8 3D Eyewear● TY-ER3D4ME● TY-ER3D4SE● If you need 3D Eyewears, please purchase this optional accessory.●

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)80 2 Select [Wireless Network Settings] Connection Test Network Connection Wireless Network Settings I

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)81 [Manual] You can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually. Follow

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)82 For photo file [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Example: Operation guide Single

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)83 For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You ca

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)84 Audio output settings (for video contents) You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier co

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)85 Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recordin

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)86 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link funct

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)87 Q-Link Preparations● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DAT

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)88 VIERA Link “ ”∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)89 Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide9 Assembly screw (4)● XSS5+15FNK M5 × 15 Assembly screw (4)● XYN4+F10FJK M4 × 10 Assembly screw (2)● X

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)90 Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] You can pause the current TV programme and resume later. The current

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)91 2 Select [VIERA Link Control] VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selecti

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)92 Speaker control [Speaker Selection] You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control pointing

External Equipment93 External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other

External Equipment94 Rear of the TV AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with

External Equipment95 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Features Terminal AV1∗1 AV2∗1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET HDMI 1 - 4 USB 1 - 3 C

Technical Information96 Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images.

Technical Information97 Supported file format in Media Player and media servers Photo Format File extension Image resolution (pixel) Details / R

Technical Information98 Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions ASF .asf .wmv DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 MPEG4 SP/

Technical Information99 DivX DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX Plus® HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX