Panasonic 42"50" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42gt25 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
 Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV
Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons 
on the TV screen.
Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a fu\
nction quickly.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 Press to return to 
the previous screen 
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
 select
 next
Set each item
 3D
3D settings (p. 22)
 THX
Change to “THX” mode.
Picture mode (p. 59)
 VIERA CAST
VIERA CAST...

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Viewing 3D images on TV
3D 
settings
If the images cause discomfort, they can be adjusted with the following \
settings. These settings are reset by switching inputs or selecting channel. (Set\
tings will not be retained.)
 3D Eyewear (On/Off) 2D->3D depth (Minimum/Medium/Maximum)3D EyewearOn
Off: 3D images can be deactivated by turning “Off” 
while viewing. (When 3D Eyewear is not worn)
2D->3D depth Medium
 Adjusts 3D depth. Available only when 
“2D->3D” is selected in “3D format”. 
 3D format
(Auto...

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Viewing
  Viewing 3D images on TV
Precautions for Viewing 3D Images
 Infra-red receiver section  Do not soil the infra-red receiver section or attach stickers etc. to it\
.•  Doing so may prevent the receiver from receiving signals from the televi\
sion, which may prevent the 3D Eyewear  from operating normally.
  If the 3D Eyewear is affected by other infra-red data communication equipment, the 3D images ma\
y not be displayed 
correctly.
 Cautions During Viewing   If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room...

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Media information
 Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memorySD card USB flash memory
  Insert the card
Gently insert the SD Card label 
surface facing front.
Label surface
Push until a 
click is heard
  Remove the card
Press in lightly  on SD Card, 
then release.
  Insert the device Remove the device 
Insert straight inPull straight out
  Compliant card type (maximum capacity):
  SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC  Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), 
microSD Card (2...

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Viewing
  Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 Press to return to 
the previous screen 
Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory)
 *  This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”\
 (SD card only). Set “Image viewer settings” Select “Play image viewer now”
Set later
Image viewer settingsImage viewer auto play
Play image viewer now
 select
 change
 set
Slideshow:   A Slideshow will start 
automatically next time.
Photos:  
The “Photos” will be...

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Switch 
Thumbnail 
view
SlideshowSortChange thumbnail Info
Media Player Photos
All photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURNSlideshow Sort Info
Media Player Photos
All photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURNChange thumbnail 
In  (p. 25)
7 x 4 (28 photos) 10 x 6 (60 photos)
Sort
In  (p. 25)
 Display “Sort selection” menu Displays each view (sorted)
Info
Media Player Sort by Date
25/07/201026/07/201023/07/201024/07/2010
SlideshowSort Info
Photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
(e.g. “Sort by date” view)...

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Viewing
  Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
Photo 
settings
In  or  (p. 25) Adjust the Picture, Audio or 3D settings
 Display “Photo settings”
example: Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 36)
3D settings (p. 22)
0Vivid
Picture1/3
Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
 select
 adjust
 Select the item
 Use VIERA Link function
Photo settingsPicture
Audio
3D settings
VIERA Link
Slideshow settings
SD Card / USB select select
 next
 select
 change
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record...

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Optional AccessoryCommunication Camera TY-CC10W
•  This camera can be used on VIERA CAST.•  For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
VIERA CASTTM
You can access information services (TV content) from the Home screen v\
ia the Internet.  You need broadband environment to use this service.
Operate VIERA CAST
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 Press to return to 
the Home screen 
Preparations
  Internet connections (p. 29)  Network settings (p. 44-47)
Display the Home screen
Select...

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Viewing
 VIERA CAST
TM
Internet connections
Contact your Broadband service providerNOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider, please order a high-speed 
Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you \
already have such service, 
make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following.
  Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively.  Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for VIERA CAST.
Select...

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Network Camera
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Preparations  Internet connections (p. 29)   Example of Network connection (p. 29)  Network settings (p. 44-47)
     Before connecting the Network camera to the TV, please complete “IP setting” and run 
“Connection test”(p. 44-47)
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. 31)
  There is also an...