Panasonic 42"46"50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42st30 Owners Manual

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Advanced
 Using Network services
Wireless network (Wireless network setting)
 
■Sets / Changes wireless network setting
 Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen
 Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting
Wireless network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
Please choose connection method:
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)
Search for wireless networks
Manual settings
 select
 OK
*  Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance’s certification
 
●For more details on setting of an Access point, please 
refer to operating manual for the Access point. Search for Wireless networks:
  
Select an Access point from the ones searched for 
automatically, and configure the settings as instructed 
on the screen.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup* using push button):
   You can connect the Access point to press the 
buttons.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number):
   Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the 
Access point.
Manual settings:
   Manually set SSID, Security type, and Encryption type 
to match the settings of the Access point to which to 
connect.
 
●When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select “AES” as the 
Encryption type for the wireless LAN.
IP address/DNS settings
  Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to 
“Automatic”
(When IP/DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be 
used)
MenuIP address/DNS settingsIP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeAutomaticDNS192.168.0.20
Automatic
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OK
 Each IP address is acquired automaticallyIf you are using a broadband router, IP automatic 
acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal 
circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the person 
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for 
each device.
 
■Manual setting
  Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 Select the item and press OK
  Check the specifications of the broadband router and 
enter each IP address.
Or Enter each IP address as was specified by the 
provider
IP addressOK10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
Proxy setting
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
 Select “Proxy setting”
MenuIP address/DNS settingsIP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeAutomaticDNS192.168.0.20Proxy setting Automatic
 select
 OK
 Select item and press OK
 select
 OK
MenuProxy settingProxy address
0
Proxy port
 Enter address or port number and press OK 
●Entering characters (p. 21)
 
■Proxy addressThis is the address of the relay server that is connected 
to the target server instead of the browser and sends 
data to the browser. Setting is only required if specified 
by the provider.
 
■Proxy portThis number is specified by the provider together with the 
Proxy address. 
						

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Network link
 
■Edit the name of this TVSets your favorite name for this TV. This name 
will be used to display the name of this TV on 
the screen of the other Network compatible 
equipment.
 Select “VIERA network name”
MenuNetwork linkVIERA network nameDLNA remote controlEnable VIERA
DLNA remote volume controlEnable Network remote controlEnable 
 select
 OK
  Edit the name and press OKEntering characters (p. 21)
 
■Switches DLNA remote control (Disable/Enable)Switches DLNA remote control “Disable” or “Enable”
select
DLNA remote controlEnable 
 
■Volume setting in DMR operation  (Disable/Enable)Sets volume setting in DMR operation
•  Available only when “Enable” is selected in “DLNA remote 
control”
select
DLNA remote volume controlEnable 
 
■Switches Network remote control (Disable/Enable)Switches remote control of network device like smartphone 
“Disable” or “Enable”.
select
Network remote controlEnable 
 Network cameras list
Before using a Network camera, you need to register the camera as shown \
below. You can also set 
Default camera or Disconnect/Delete the registered cameras.
  Press “Network cameras list” and 
display screen
 Set Network camera setting
Select
RETURNOK
Network cameras listModel Status Default...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...Camera name
BL-C210A Connected
Camera 1
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
select
 
●For this operation, please refer to the operating 
manual for the Network camera.
 Start camera search. 
●Before you start to search for a camera, switch the 
camera to registration mode.
 
●Search condition also depends on “Network settings”
 Delete camera information.
 Disconnect to camera.
“Disconnected” will be displayed in “Status”.
 Set to default use.Displayed “(Default)” next to camera name.
(Available only when reconnecting)  Connect to Camera. “Connect” will be displayed in “Status”.
Software update
 Select “Software update”
 select
 OK
MenuNetwork settings
Network cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless network
IP address/DNS settingsWireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
 Press OK to start the Software update screen
 Follow directions on the screen
 
●Set “Clock” first. (p. 17) 
						

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Advanced
 Using Network services
Other settings
In 
 Display “Menu”
 Select the item
 select
 OK
Menu
Picture
Audio
3D settings
VIERA Link
 Set 
 
■Adjust the Picture, Audio or 3D settings
 select
 adjust
0
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
example: Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 49-51)
3D settings (p. 25)
 
■Use VIERA Link function
 select
 changeRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
VIERA Link menu (p. 36)
 VIERA Connect (Enjoy Internet Service)
You can access Internet services from the VIERA Connect Home screen. 
●You need broadband environment to use this service.
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 
■Press to go back to 
the Home screen 
Preparations 
●Network connections (p. 39) 
●Network settings (p. 40-42)
Display the Home screen
Select the item and press OK
MORE
BACK
 select
 view
Video communication (e.g. Skype™) 
requires an exclusive   Communication 
Camera TY-CC10W (p. 8).
This screen is an example. It varies according to the usage conditions.
*  Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the d\
ata.
•  VIERA Connect allows you to access only to websites supported by Panasonic an\
d 
has no full browser function.
•  VIERA Connect contents are subject to change without notice.
•  Not all VIERA Connect contents are available depending on the country and area.
•  3D images are not displayed on center of the home screen depending on th\
e signal.
 
■Using USB keyboard 
●Keyboard type (p. 53) 
●Operate USB keyboard/Entering characters (p. 21)
(Also available Game pad) 
						

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Using  DLNA feature
You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system.
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■Press to go back 
to the previous 
screen
Preparations 
●Network connections (p. 39)  
●Network settings (p. 40-42)
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the “DLNA”
 select
 next
Select serverDisplay available server.
DLNA server
 
RETURN
SERVER1
A5g SERVER2
SERVER3
3Info
OK
Select
SUB
MENU
Available DLNA servers Total listed number
(DLNA server list)
 select
 next
 
●To display Information
 
Select contentsDisplay contents of selected server.
Size:
Screen format 3648x2736
JPEG DLNA server
SERVER1 > Photos > All photos
 
wohsedilS
P0001022008-10-05 09:54P0001352008-11-20 13:18P0001802008-12-07 11:31P0002142008-12-10 15:20P0002512008-12-19 12:39P0002762008-12-25 14:06P0002932009-01-06 13:52M100252009-01-12 15:56M100422009-01-20 10:08M100542009-01-28 14:48M100782009-02-09 19:5828RETURNInfo
OK
Select
SUB
MENU
(File list)Contents type
Thumbnail
 select
 next
 
●To display Information
 
 
●To display “Slideshow 
settings” (p. 28) (photo 
only) 
 
 
●To display Optional 
menu 
 
View/PlaySee “Using Media player” to operate. (p. 26-31) 
						

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Advanced
 Using Network services
 
■Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■Press to go back 
to the previous 
screen
Preparations 
●Network connections (p. 39)  
●Network settings (p. 40-42) 
●Before connecting the Network camera to the TV, please complete “IP setting” and run 
“Connection test”
With all connected equipment turned on
Display “VIERA Link” menu
 
●If there is no registered camera displayed, please set it in 
Network Camera settings. (p. 42)
 
●There is also an option to start with sensor detection.
Select “Network camera”
Network camera
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
 OK
View
4 cam / 8 camSelect OK
RETURN1-9
Camera name Camera 1
Model  BL-C210A
Multi screen(1/9)
Preset position
Home position1-90Pan
Tilt RETURN
Single screen
Camera name 
Camera 1
Model  BL-C210A
Select OK
RETURN4 cam / 8 cam
Camera name Camera 1
Model  BL-C210A
Multi screen(1/4)
9 split screen
 select
 OK to Single screen
Single screen
Preset position
Home position1-90
Pan
Tilt RETURN
Navigation area
4 split screen
 select
 OK to Single screen
 
●Default camera setting (p. 42)
Note
 
●A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the followin\
g sites:http://www.panasonic.com/
http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/
 
●For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please \
also read 
the operating manuals for the Network camera.
 Network Camera
You can operate the Network camera from the TV remote and also check the images from the Network 
camera on 
your TV.  
●VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 37) 
						

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Editing and  Setting Channels
 Auto program (Set automatically)
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” 
Or select “Not used”.
 Select “Auto program”
 next
 select
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter
 Select a  scanning mode 
(p. 15)
 OK
 select
MenuAuto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only
 
●After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see p. 47 ). 
●All previously saved channels are erased.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
MenuSetup 1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
3D settings next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu3D settingsSetup
1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
 next
 select
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception conditions.
 
ANT/Cable setup and operation 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Manual program ( Set manually)
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list 
manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 53)
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEditCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
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Ye s
4 ...
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Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6Y
Channel select
 next
 Select the item to edit
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
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Ye s
8 ...
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Ye s
9 ...
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Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page• Caption:
  Changes the station  identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  Favorite List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
  Edit
 
●Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN@  D A
SelectDelete
ABC  → abc
or
 change
 set
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available) 
 
●Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-1123
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 
●AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)” 
 Move the cursor to a channel number
Manual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply”
 select
 OK
l programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye sel
To cancel the Edit
Manual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
ChannelChanges will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No select
 next
 OK  (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select  “Yes”
 Signal meter (Check signal strength)
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.
Menu--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
Tune manually
Signal intensity 
or change 
channel
 OK
 
●If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 
●Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see p. 46). 
●Available only for digital antenna channels. 
						

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 How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so\
 that you can enjoy watching TV 
best suited for you.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to go back to the previous 
screen
 
Display the menu
 
●Shows the functions that can be adjusted. 
●Some functions will be disabled depending on 
the type of input signal.
RETURN
Menu
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Customize label
Input labels
HDMI 3
Component
Video HDMI 2 HDMI 1
Change Select
Menu structure
Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.
Menu items
Press OK to proceed to the next 
screen if available.
Help information
Operation guide
(example: Input labels)
Select the menu
Menu
Picture settings
Audio settings
Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer)
Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.)
Closed Caption setting
Setup (other settings)
Select the item and adjust
Vivid
Menu
0
0
0
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
 
● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in t\
he following menus:
 “Picture”, “Pro settings”, “Audio” and “Closed cap\
tion”.
   Picture settings
Adjust the image or picture quality
Settings Items Item Description
 Reset to defaults
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced 
picture”.
 Picture mode VividProvides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
it
room.
StandardRecommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
CinemaFor watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like pi\
cture.
GameFor playing video games.
Custom (Photo)Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
 Contrast, 
Brightness,
Color, Tint, 
SharpnessAdjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
•  Display range  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness  : 0 - 100
  Tint  : -50 - +50
 Color temp. Cool 2/1/Normal/ Warm 1/2Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. 
 Color mgmt. Off/OnOn:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es. 
Photo 
enhancementOn/OffProvides appropriate picture when still images are input.
 C.A.T.S.
Off/OnAutomatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lig\
hting 
condition.
 Video NR Off/Weak/
Medium/StrongReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.
Pro settings
(Adjust the 
“Picture mode” 
setting in more 
detail.)Reset to defaultsResets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings.
Color space Wide/NormalAdjust the color representation in panel color gamut.
W/B high R, G, BAdjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas.
W/B low R, G, BAdjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas.
Black extensionAdjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
Gamma 
adjustment
S-curve/1.8/2.0/
2.2/2.4/2.6Gamma correction. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the 
image.
Panel brightness High/Mid/LowSelects the display panel brightness.
Contour 
emphasisOff/OnAdjusts the contour emphasis of the image.
AGC
0-15Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
Save as defaultSave all “Picture” (when “Picture mode” is “Custom”)\
 and “Pro 
settings” adjustment.
•  Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “Zoom adjustments” will be grayed out if the aspect is not \
set to Zoom.)
 Aspect
adjustments Screen format FULL/H-FILL/
JUST/4:3/ZOOMChanges the format (aspect ratio). 
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of 
received signal. (p. 55)
HD sizeSize 1/Size 2Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the 
scanning area with High-definition signal.
Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen. \
 
●Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %  
●Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 %
H size Size 1/Size 2Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side 
edges of an image.
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to 
reduce noise. (p. 55)
Zoom 
adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”.\
 
						

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Settings ItemsItem Description
HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB  range (HDMI 1-3)Auto/
Standard 
(16-235)/
Nonstandard
Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when 
a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB 
range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). 
Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/
Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.
Contents type
(HDMI 1-3)Off/Auto/Photo/
GraphicsSets content type to each HDMI input.
Auto: Switches content type automatically depending on the 
HDMI signal information.
Photo: Best setting for JPEG viewing. 
Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display of connected 
equipment.
•  Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is hi\
gh definition or you are viewing photos, etc.)
 Advanced 
picture 3D Y/C filter  Off/OnMinimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. 
Color matrix SD/HDSelects image resolution of component-connected devices.
SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition       
Only used with 480p video signal.
Block NR Off/OnReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, Cable box, etc. 
Mosquito NR Off/OnReduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an 
image 
Motion smoother Off/Weak/StrongImproved moving picture quality by reducing motion blur.
Black level Dark/LightSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. 
3:2 pulldown Off/On/AutoAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. 
24p Direct in 60Hz/48Hz48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the 
movie contents at twice the speed of 24 frames per second.