Panasonic 42" Class 1080p Lcd Hdtv Tc L42e3 Owners Manual
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41 Advanced Using Network services ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to go back to the previous screen Preparations ●Network connections (p. 35) ●Network settings (p. 36-38) ●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. 38) ●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 Select OK RETURN1-94 cam / 8 cam 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 Select OK RETURN4 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. 38) 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 manual 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. 33)
42 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. 13) OK select MenuAuto programAll channels Analog only Digital only ●After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”. (see p. 43 ). ●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 Network settings VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode Language ClockAll next select Select “ANT/Cable setup” MenuSetup1/2 ANT/Cable setupInput labels Network settings VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving 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
43 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. 48) Select “Edit” Manual programEditCancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 ... ... Ye s 3 ... ... Ye s 4 ... ... 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 ... ... Ye s 8 ... ... Ye s 9 ... ... 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 Delete ABC → abc @ D A Select 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 4Y 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. 42). ●Available only for digital antenna channels.
44 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and othe\ r 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. Menu RETURNCustomize label Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal. Input labels HDMI 4 Component Video PC HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 1 Change Select Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items. Menu items Press OK to proceed to 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) Adjust or select a menu item Vivid Menu 200 0 0 0 0 Picture 1/2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Back light Contrast Reset to defaults (example: Picture menu) adjust or select
45 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions ●“Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in th\ e following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed ca\ ption”. 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. Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. 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/Normal/WarmSelects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. Color mgmt. Off/OnOn: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scene\ s. A.I. picture Off/On Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture. C.A.T.S. Off/OnAutomatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lig\ hting condition. Video NR Off/OnReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. • 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/ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 50) 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 sizeSize 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. 50) Zoom adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”.\ PC adjustments Reset to defaultsResets PC adjustments. SyncH & VThe H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 53) On greenUses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector. (p. 53) Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, fl\ ickers partially or is blurred. H-positionAdjusts the horizontal position. V-positionAdjusts the vertical position. Clock phaseAlleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blu\ rred. First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust\ the clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. ●It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input sign\ als. Input resolutionSwitches to wide display. ●VGA (640×480 pixels), WVGA (852×480 pixels), XGA (1,024×768 pixels), WXGA (1,280×768 pixels) ●Options change depending on signals H-frequency V-frequencyDisplays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz
46 Settings ItemsItem Description HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB range (HDMI 1-4)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 1-4)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/On Minimizes 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. 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. Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. Treble Increases or decreases the treble response. Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Advanced audio A.I. sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. Surround Off/OnEnhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo. Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. TV speakers Off/OnSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers. Off: “A.I sound”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected. HDMI 1-4 in Digital/ Component/ VideoThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digita\ l input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) Timer settings The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock (see p. 48) and make\ sure “Auto power on” is set to “No” (see p. 48) Settings Items Item Description Sleep (Off timer) Sleep (minutes) Off/15/30/60/90 Select how long for the TV to automatically turn off. Timer 1-5 (On/Off timer) Timer setEnables or disables this timer. (Off/On) InputsSets the input to select when the TV turns on. ChannelSets the channel to select when the TV turns on. DaySets the day when the TV turns on. [SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT(displays the nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT] On timeSets the time when the TV turns on. The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified. Off timeSets the time when the TV turns off within 24 hours.
47 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\ ctionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\ enu. • Password setting/entering (p. 19) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”\ , “Program” and “EASY IPTV” settings. Settings Items Item Description Mode Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Prog\ ram” and “EASY IPTV”. AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of “Channel”,\ “Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV”. CustomLocks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program”\ and “EASY IPTV”. Channel (These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.)ModeSet channel lock status. (Off/All/Custom) All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels Custom: Locks specified channels. Set “Channel 1” - “Channel 7”\ Channel 1-7Select a channel to lock. (Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block.) Game On/OffLocks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs. Program (To set a rating level)ModeSet program lock status. (Off/On) “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.) MPAASelect U.S. movie ratings to lock. For more information (p. 49) U.S.TVU.S. TV program ratings. C.E.L.R.Canadian English ratings. C.F.L.R.Canadian French ratings. (EASY IPTV)*On/OffOn: Locks EASY IPTV. When you select EASY IPTV icon on VIERA TOOLS screen, the EASY IPTV Lock screen is displayed. Type the correct password to enter the screen. * The menus displayed differ depending on your county or area you select (p. 12) Change passwordChange the password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. • This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region \ Rating System” when available. (Available only in U.S.A.) • The Off rating is independent of other ratings. • When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked. Closed caption Display closed caption The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \ a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) \ information. (p. 52) Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all Closed caption settings to factory default settings. Mode On/Off/ CC on mute On: To display Closed captions. CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select “Off”). Analog CC1-4/T1-4Choose the Closed caption service of Analog broadcasting. CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the sc\ reen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) DigitalPrimary/Second./ Service 3/4/5/6The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to\ view the digital captioning. Digital setting (Set display settings in digital program) SizeText size FontText font StyleText style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) ForegroundColor of text Fore. opacityOpacity of text BackgroundColor of text box Back. opacityOpacity of text box OutlineOutline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.) • The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcas\ ter.
48 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18) Language English/ Español/ FrançaisSelects the screen menu language. ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 15) ANT/Cable setupSee p. 42-43 for more detail. Input labels (Display labels of connected devices) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \ identification during the input selection. (Input select (p. 21)) T erminals: HDMI 1-4/Component/Video/PC Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/ RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/ Not used • You can also enter the label name directly. (Entering characters (p. 19)) Network settingsSee p. 36-38 for more detail. VIERA Link settingsSee p. 30-31 for more detail. ECO/energy saving Power save (Standard/ Saving)Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room. No signal for 10 minutes (Stay on/ Power TV off) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes. • Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set. • “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\ ut 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 minutes”. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\ 3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. No activity for 3 hours (Stay on/ Power TV off)To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. • Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC inputs” is selected. • “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\ t 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\ 3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Keyboard typeSelect keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Advanced setup Auto power on (No/Yes)Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On.\ TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored. Image viewer auto playSlideshow/ Photos/Videos/ Music Set later/OffSets the media contents or playback type to play back SD cards automatically. Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeated\ ly.“Using Media player” (p. 22) First time setupRestarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12) AboutDisplays TV version and software license. Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channe\ l settings. • Password setting/entering (p. 19)
49 Advanced Support Information Ratings List for parental control How to Use Menu Functions Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \ standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY. U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) Age-basedGroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description NR (Not Rated) TV-NR • Viewable • Blocked Not Rated. Youth TV-Y • Viewable • Blocked All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7 • FV Blocked • Viewable • Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Guidance TV-G • Viewable • Blocked General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\ and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-PG • D,L,S,V (all selected) • Any combination of D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. TV-14 • D,L,S,V (all selected) • Any combination of D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. TV-MA • L,S,V (all selected) • Any combination of L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content. CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and o\ ther information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\ r. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.G General programming, suitable for all audiences. PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\ ren. 14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\ wers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\ re-teens and early teens. 18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\ nce or scenes of extreme violence. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)E Exempt - Exempt programming. G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\ lence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\ r a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. 13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\ ins either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. 16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\ ins frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\ f extreme violence. Caution The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \ programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” \ programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\ pes of programming:” • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\ hers) • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\ Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
50 Technical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) H-FILL 4:3 H-FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.) ZOOM ZOOM Note 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM 1080p / 1080i / 720p: FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box) Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”. Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 45) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) H size Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise. Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise. See page 45 for more information