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 (p. 28)
 VIERA Link
VIERA Link control (p. 42-43)
  VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 24-27)
 Media player
Media player (p. 24-27)
 Eco
Eco/energy saving (p. 37)
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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 detect/Side by side/Top and bottom/2D->3D/Native)
 Left / Right swap (Normal/Swapped)Left / Right swapSwapped
 Change this to “Swapped” when the phases 
are reversed (when there is an unusual 
sense of depth).Auto detect
3D format
Auto detect: (Default) When the HDMI receives 
information in which 3D mode is detected, 3D images 
are automatically displayed according to the signal.
(Switching may not occur depending on the signal.)
Side by side/Top and bottom:  Allows you to set this setting to match the image state.2D->3D: Allows you to transform normal 2D image to 
3D image (p. 60).
You can also adjust 3D depth in “2D->3D depth” menu. (see right)“Left / Right swap” and “Diagonal line filter” are not avail\
able.Native:  Displays the input signals as is on the screen.
 Diagonal line filter (On/Off)
(Switch “Side by side” and “Top and bottom” types)Diagonal line filterOff
On: Resolves discomfort caused by receiving a 
quincunx matrix signal.
 Safety precautionsDisplays message for viewing 3D images.
When the HDMI receives information in which Full HD 
(Frame Sequential Method) is detected, the image is 
automatically displayed regardless of “3D format” settings.
You can enjoy 3D images by wearing the 3D Eyewear (not supplied) to vie\
w 3D broadcasts and 3D image software.  Optional Accessories (p. 8)
*  For more detail on usage of 3D Eyewear (Power button and Accessories etc.), please refer to operating manuals for the  purchased 3D Eyewear seeing it differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear (Model No. of 3D Eyewear).
Viewing 3D images
Using the television menu controls, set so that 3D images are shown.  You can watch 3D images in the following cases: (2D->3D (Simulated 3D)\
 p. 60)•  When a 3D image supporting Blu-ray Disc is played on a 3D image supporti\
ng player/recorder connected using a  HDMI cable to a 3D image supporting television.
•  3D image supported broadcast (program)
•  3D Photo, 3D Movie taken by LUMIX / Camcorder. (available in autumn 2010)
 Press to exit from a 
menu screen
 
 Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Wearing the 3D Eyewear 
  Press and hold the power button on the 3D Eyewear for approximately 1 se\
cond.  (The Indicator lamp lights for approximately 2 seconds.)  
  Put on the 3D Eyewear.If the 3D Eyewear slips out of place, hold it in place using the special\
ized band, 
and adjust the length of the band.
If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomf\
ort, the 
images can be adjusted by following this procedure.
* 
The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from person to person.
  Display the VIERA TOOLS 
screen and select “3D” Select the item and set  3D settings  (see below)  Using Setup menu (p. 37)
Auto detect
3D settings3D Eyewear
Diagonal line filterSafety precautions
Left / Right swap
3D format
Swapped
2D->3D depth
Medium
OffOn select change select
 next
After UsePress and hold the power button on the 3D Eyewear for approximately 1 se\
cond. 
(The Indicator lamp on the 3D Eyewear flashes 3 times, then the power s\
witches off.)
After using the 3D Eyewear, store it in the case provided.
*  If a signal received from an external device is different from the 3D setting of the TV, such as 2D signal when the TV is set to 
3D mode, the images may not be displayed correctly. 
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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 in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz)\
 are used, the light within the room may appear 
to be flickering. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
  Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly. 3D images will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upsi\
de down or 
back-to-front.
  Individual differences may occur in which the 3D images are difficult to see, or cannot be seen, especially in users that 
have a different level of eyesight between the left and right eyes. Take the necessary steps (wearing glasses etc.) to 
correct your eyesight before use. 
 For comfortable viewing  View the screen at a distance at least 3 times further than the effective height of the screen.
 Recommended distance:    For a 42-inch television, 5’3” (1.6 m) or more.
  For a 50-inch television, 6’2” (1.9 m) or more.
  Using the 3D Eyewear at a distance closer than the recommended distance \
may cause eyesight fatigue.
   When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened, such as during \
some movies, view the screen at a distance 
3 times further than the height of the actual image. (That makes the di\
stance closer than above recommended figure.)
Troubleshooting/Q&A
•  Is “3D Eyewear” set to “On”?
Switch “3D Eyewear” set to “On”.
•   Is “3D input format” set correctly? When the HDMI receives information in which 3D mode is not detected, 3D \
images are not automatically displayed.
Adjust “3D input format” according to the 3D images.
•   
Is there a sticker or other such item blocking the infra-red reception s\
ection on the 3D Eyewear?The 3D Eyewear operates by receiving signals from the television.Check that there are no objects blocking the path between the television\
 and 3D Eyewear.
Images are not 3D
The power of the 3D Eyewear 
turns off by itself
•   Are there any objects between the eyewear and television?
•   Is there a sticker or other such item blocking the infra-red reception s\
ection  on the 3D Eyewear?
The 3D Eyewear operates by receiving signals from the television.
Check that there are no objects blocking the path between the television\
 and 
3D Eyewe
ar.•   If the eyewear stops receiving infra-red signals from the television, th\
e power automatically switches off after 5 minutes.
•   Are the left and right sides of the 3D image reversed?
Switch “Left / Right swap” setting. (p. 22)There is something wrong with 
the 3D images
•   Is the battery level low? Battery is run out if the Indicator lamp does not light when 3D Eyewear \
is 
powered on. Please replace the battery or recharge the battery.
For more details on operation please refer to operating manuals for the \
purchased 3D Eyewear.
Indicator lamp does not light 
when the 3D Eyewear power 
button is pressed
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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 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/
miniSD Card/microSD Card/ adapter)
  If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
  Media player only supports USB Mass storage class devices.
  For more information and cautions on SD card and USB flash memory (p. 5\
8)
Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
(Media player)
The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on\
 a VIERA television by simply 
inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.
Media player:
You can also view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB f\
lash memory and an SD card. 
Basic features for Media player
 Available contents and features
Change thumbnail
Slideshow Sort
Media Player Photos All photos
Contents SelectRGBYInfo
View (SD)
SelectReturnRETURN Enter
SelectPhotosVideosMusicMixed
Media select
Media Player Photo
All photos
SlideshowSortChange thumbnail Info
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURNRETURNOK
Select
PictureAudioVIERA linkSlideshow settingsSD Card / USB select
Photo settingsMedia Player Photos
All photos
1/5
File name:
100-0001.jpg
Date:
15/04/2010
Size:
640x480
Slideshow SortChange thumbnail Info
Media select
RGBYOK
Select
RETURN
Slideshow SortChange thumbnail Info
Media Player Photos
All photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
Photos
Info
Media Player Videos Titles/Folders view
Media select
PlayRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
STREAM
Videos
Play Folder Info
Media Player Music
Titles/Folders view
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
Sound... Green...
Music
Info
Media Player Mixed
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
PRIVATE DCIM Fantastic... Halfby
Play
Mixed (Photo/Video/Music)
Contents selectionInformation panel Setting menu
Displays detailed data information.
(File name, Date, and Size etc.)
*Information differs depending on 
selected data. Settings--> p. 27
Photo settings
Movie options
Music options
Mixed media options
 select
 OK
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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 displayed 
automatically next time.
Videos/Music:  The video/music data plays 
automatically from next time.
Set later:  “Image viewer settings” menu 
will be displayed repeatedly.
Off:  The data can be played manually.
  Select the contents (“Set later” only)Media Player
Info
View (SD)
SelectReturnReturn Enter
SelectPhotosVideosMusicMixedMedia select select
 OK
 Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”/For USB flash memory)
  Display “Media player” and select contents(SD card only)
 Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
•SD card / USB select 
(p. 27)
SD card onlyMedia Player
Info
View (SD)
SelectReturnReturn Enter
SelectPhotosVideosMusicMixedMedia select
Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music/Mixed)How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.
 Select Title/Folder Select file
Info
Media Player
Folders100_PANA
SlideshowSort Info
Photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
(e.g. Photo-Folders)
 select
 OKSlideshow SortChange thumbnail Info
Media Player Photos
All photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURN
(e.g. Photo-All photos)
 select
 OK
•other functions (p. 26-27)
View or Play
•Slideshow (p. 26)Next
Prev. RotateRETURNPlayStop
Accessing
NextPrev.Rotate
RETURNPlay
Stop
Navigation area
Single photo viewPhoto status
Photo
Single Slide show
RETURN
Title
Date and time2006.12.12_1
10:35
12/12/2006
00:00.06 / 00:00.30
Title
Date and time2006.12.12_1
10:35
12/12/2006
00:00.06 / 00:00.30RETURN
Navigation 
area
Elapsed time of current movie
Movie
Movie banner
•To display/hide Navigation area and Banner   
•To display/hide Navigation area  
•To display/hide Banner (Photo)  
•To display/hide Banner (Movie)  
Recording format
(AVCHD/MPEG2)
Pause
Forward
Play
Stop
Reverse
Artist name
Album name
Song name
AAAAAA
BBBBBBB
XXXXXXX00:00.05 / 00:00.49
RETURNRGBYSoundtrack
Music
Elapsed time of current song
SoundtrackRETURN
RGBY
Navigation 
areaPause
Forward
Play
Stop
Reverse
•To display/hide Navigation area   •Soundtrack (p. 26)  
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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)
Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical)
Sort by month (ascending order of the month)
Sort by date (ascending order of the date )
 Select the item select
 OK
Folders
Sort by date All photos
Sort by month
Slideshow
In  (Display All-picture view) (p. 25)
Slideshow SortChange thumbnail Info
Media Player Photos
All photos
Media selectRGBYOK
Select
RETURNNextPrev.RETURNPauseStopNext
Prev. RotateRETURNPlayStop
Slideshow
Single view
Single view
NextPrev.Rotate
RETURN
Play
Stop
Slideshow
NextPrev.RETURNPause
Stop
Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
(Media player) (Continued)
Photo view
Soundtrack
In  (p. 25)
You can register the music file currently played back or the music files \
included in the same folder as 
the current file for Soundtrack.
 Display “Soundtrack” menu Select the item
 select
 OK
SoundtrackThis song
All songs in folder
This song: Register current music.
All songs in folder : Register the music in a folder.
Video view
Change 
Current
audio 
status
In  (p. 25)  Display “Current audio 
status”  Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode. (If the movie has multiple audio signals.) 
stereo
(Current audio status)
  It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Music 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 now
Stop recording
VIERA Link (p. 42)
 SD Card / USB select(SD/USB1/USB2)
 Set select
 changeReturn OK
Select
Connected
SD Card
(example)
 Slideshow settings
FastOffOffOffSepiaZoomOff
Off
Slideshow settingsDisplay intervalRepeat playbackTransition effectFrame
Photo effect
Photo size
Soundtrack
Burst playback
 select
 adjust
Note
  To stop in mid-cycle  Press   Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.
  Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
Display intervalYou can set “Display interval” each image is displayed in the Slide\
show mode.
(Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat playbackTurn the Slideshow Repeat function on or off  (Off/On).
Transition effectSelect the Transition effect (Off /Fade in/Wipe  ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/
Slide in  ↓/Slide in  ↑/Slide in →/Slide in  ←/Zoom in/Comb  ↑↓/Comb →←/
Dissolve/Checker wipe/Motion/Random)
Frame
Select the Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift(with calendar)/Drift/Gallery(with calendar)/\
Gallery/Cinema)
Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)
Photo size
Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the ph\
oto being displayed.  (Normal/Zoom)
SoundtrackSelect the music (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected/Auto)User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the “Soundtrack”\
. (p. 26)Auto: Plays the songs on the root folder (directory) of SD card or USB flash memory.
Burst playbackContinuously plays photos that were shot continuously.  (On/Off)
Movie 
options/
Music 
options/
Mixed 
media 
options
In  or  (p. 25)  Display “Movie options”/“Music options”/
“Mixed media options” Adjust the Picture, Audio or 3D settings
 Use VIERA Link function
 SD Card / USB select
Follow the direction above (Photo settings)
 Set up Repeat playback
On
Movie optionsPicture
Audio
3D settings
VIERA Link
SD Card / USB select
Repeat playback
 select
 change
Set play repeat function
  Movie: (On/Off)
  Music: (Off/One song/Repeat Folder) Select the item 
On
Movie optionsPicture
Audio
3D settings
VIERA Link
SD Card / USB select
Repeat playback
 select
 OK
(example: Movie options)
 Set
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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 the item and press OK
MORE
BACK
 select
 view
Video communication (e.g. Skype™) 
requires an exclusive Communication 
Camera TY-CC10W (above).
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 CAST contents are subject to change without notice.
•  Not all VIERA CAST 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  USB connections (p. 55, 58)  Keyboard type (p. 37)  Operate USB keyboard/Entering characters (p.19)
Other 
settings
In 
 Display “Menu”  Adjust the Picture and Audio
 select
 adjust
0
0
0
0
0Vivid
Picture
1/3
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
example: Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu 
(p. 36)
 Select the item  Use VIERA Link function
 select
 OK
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
 select
 change
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
VIERA Link (p. 42) Set
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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 wired or wireless connection If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have only one TV set, you may choose a wired connection. If the 
Cable/DSL modem is far from the TV and/or you have more TVs in the house, you may want to use a wireless network.
Connecting to the Internet 
ABasic connection
If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you could just connect 
the TV directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet connection (see schematic below). 
BAdvanced wired connection
If you are using the network for connecting various PCs/Laptops and want\
 to connect the TV, 
you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet (see schematic below). 
CAdvanced wireless connection 1
If you are using the network for connecting various PCs/Laptops and want\
 to connect the TV, 
you could also use a wireless router to connect the TV to the Internet (see schematic below).
DAdvanced wireless connection 2
If you are using the network for connecting various PCs/Laptops and want\
 to connect the TV, you could 
also use a wireless LAN adapter and Access point to connect the TV to the Internet (see schematic below).
Internet
Internet
InternetInternet
Cable/
DSL 
modem
Ethernet 
cableRouter
B
C
Wireless 
Repeater Cable/
DSL 
modem
Cable/
DSL 
modem
A
D
Example of Network connection
   For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment
Internet
Ethernet 
cable
Router/
Access point Internet equipment
Set Internet setting (LAN) for 
connected equipment with 
Internet equipment if you need. 
* You cannot set Internet setting 
from this TV.
Cable/DSL 
modem
Back of the TV
Network Camera
*  About wireless 
LAN (p. 16)
*  Models capable of a wireless 
LAN connection are also 
available.
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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 option to start with sensor detection.
Select “Network camera”
Network camera
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 OK
View
Select OK
RETURNR4 cam / 8 cam
Camera name Camera 1
Model BL-C210A
Multi screen(1/4)
4 split screen
 select
 OK to Single screen
  Default camera setting (p. 31)
R4 cam / 8 camSelect OK
RETURN1-9
Camera name Camera 1
Model BL-C210A
Multi screen(1/9)
9 split screen
 select
 OK to Single screen
Preset position
Home position1-90Pan
Tilt RETURN
Single screen
Camera name 
Camera 1
Model BL-C210A
Single screen
Preset position
Home position1-90
Pan
Tilt RETURN
Navigation area
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.
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. 43)
Basic operation for Network camera
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