Panasonic Tx L37e30 Operating Instructions

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[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.
Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed
 select
 access
Example : 
Single viewSingle view
StopEXIT
Select
RETURN
Rotate
Operation guide
• To display / hide the operation 
guide
• To return to thumbnailBACK/
RETURN
• To operate Single viewTo the previous photo
Slideshow
To the next photo
Stop
(return to thumbnail)
• To rotate 90°
 (blue)
[Slideshow] -  Slideshow will complete when all photos have been viewed within the present thumbnail.
1  Select the file from the thumbnail of photos 
for the first view2 Start Slideshow
 (red)select
• To display / hide the operation guide• To pause (return to Single view)• To return to thumbnailBACK/
RETURN
Photo Settings
Setup the settings for Photo mode.
1  Display the option menu2  Select [Slideshow Settings]3  Select the items and setOPTIONSlideshow SettingsOption MenuFrameOffColour Effect
Transition Effect
Aspect
Burst Playback
Interval
Repeat
Back Ground Music
Slideshow Settings
Off
Fade
Original
Off
5 seconds
On
access
access / store select
Note
• Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.• Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
 
						

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MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Slideshow Settings
FrameSelects the frame type of the slideshow
[Off ] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / 
[Gallery] / [Cinema]
[Multi] : 
9 photos are displayed orderly at once.
[Collage] : 
Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
[Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] :
Photos are displayed like flow images. • You can select to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is turned by 
pressing left or right cursor button.
[Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] :
The various sizes of photos in the frame are displayed. 
• You can select to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is turned by 
pressing left or right cursor button.
[Cinema] :
Photos are displayed like old films (sepia tone)
Colour EffectSelects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow 
[Off ] / [Sepia] / [Gray scale]
• This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema].
Transition EffectSelects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow 
[Off ] / [Fade] / [Slide] / [Dissolve] / [Motion] / [Random]
[Fade] :   The next photo fades in gradually.
[Slide] :   The next photo slides and appears from the left side.
[Dissolve] :   Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.
[Motion] :  Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or 
moving down.
[Random] :  Each transition is selected at random.
• This function is available when [Frame] is set to [Off ].
AspectSelects whether enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow 
[Original] / [Zoom]
• This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Collage], [Drift], [Gallery] or 
[Cinema].
• This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].• Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g. 
portrait style picture.
Burst PlaybackSelects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode 
[Off ] / [On]
• This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema].• This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].
IntervalSelects slideshow interval [5] / [10] / [15] / [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] (seconds)
• This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema].• This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].
RepeatSlideshow repeat [Off ] / [On]
 
						

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MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Slideshow Settings
Back Ground MusicSelects the back ground music during Photo mode 
[Off ] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [User] / [Auto]
• [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV.
[User] :  
Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back.
To register the music
1.  
Select the music file 2.  Select [File] or [Folder] 
Depending on the conditions of the 
device, select folders until you reach the 
desired music file.
Register Slideshow BGM?FileFolder
 DCIM
 MISC
 001photo
 002photo
 003music
 01  song.mp3 PRIVATEBack Ground Music
Type1
 set
 select
[File] :  The selected music file will be 
registered as back ground music.
[Folder] :  All the music in the folder which 
contains the selected music file 
will be registered as back ground 
music.
 select
 access
• If no music has been registered or the device which has the registered music is 
removed, no sound will be produced.
[Auto] :  
Music data stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back 
randomly.
• If there is no available music data, no sound will be produced.
Change the device
You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more devices are connected.
1  While the thumbnail is displayed, 
display the device selection2  Select the device you want to access to
 (yellow)
OPTIONSD CardEXIT
Select RETURN
Media Player  PhotoAll photos
Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents SelectInfo ViewUSB Drive... USB Flash...
Drive Select
SD Card
EXIT
Select
RETURN
AccessSD Card
 access
 select
Selected device name
Change the contents
You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.• The mode can be switched in the current device.
1  While the thumbnail is displayed, 
display the contents selection
 (blue)
2  Select the contents
OPTIONSD CardEXIT
Select RETURN
Media Player  PhotoAll photos
Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents SelectInfo ViewPhotoVideo MusicRecorded TV
Contents Select
SD Card
EXIT
Select
RETURN
Access
 access
 select
[Photo]  “Photo mode” (p. 60)
[ Video]  “Video mode” (p. 64)
[Music]  “Music mode” (p. 68)
[Recorded TV ] 
 “Recorded TV mode” (p. 65)
 
						

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Video and Recorded TV mode
• Supported file format  (p. 93)
Video mode
(For SD Card or USB Flash Memory)
TV
The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example : Thumbnail - [Title view]
OPTION OPTION
Trip1Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1
2010_4 2010_7 Nature2
2010_9Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6
Media Player  VideoTitle view
SD Card
EXIT
SelectRETURN
Play Contents SelectInfo Access
Option MenuDrive SelectSelected device nameThe preview will start when the title is 
highlighted if it supports a preview.
• To turn off the preview   “Video Setup” (p. 67)• To display the information of the highlighted 
title
1/15
Trip1
19/02/2010 11:21
8
00h15m39s Title
Number of scenes Date & Time
DurationTitle number / 
Total title number File format
: Error display
: The file does not support thumbnail view.
• To view the scenes of the title
Select the title
Example : Thumbnail - [Scene view]
OPTION
Trip1_1Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7
Trip1_8
Media Player  VideoTitle view  >  Trip1
SD CardEXIT
Select RETURN
Contents Select Info Play
PlayOption Menu
Drive Select
The preview will start when the scene is 
highlighted if it supports a preview.
• To turn off the preview “Video Setup” (p. 67)• To display the information of the highlighted 
scene
1/8
Trip1_1
19/02/2010 11:21
00h04m12s Scene
Duration Date & TimeScene number / 
Total scene number
File format
 select
 access
  ■Playback from Title view
Playback of the selected title will start.• To repeat playback  “Video Setup” (p. 67)
1  Select the title2  Start playback
select (red)
  ■Playback from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or AVCHD)
Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title.
• To repeat playback  “Video Setup” (p. 67)
1  Select the title2  Select the scene3  Start playback
 select
 access
select (red)
  ■To return to TVEXIT   or   SD CARD
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
BACK/
RETURN
Note
• The structure of titles 
and scenes may vary 
depending on the digital 
video camera used. 
   
						

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  ■How to operate in the playback
Example : PlaybackSD19/02/2010 11:2100:15:39
00:02:05
EXIT
RETURN
Operation guideInformation banner
• To display / hide the operation guide and 
information banner
• To operate the playback   Rewind
  Pause / Playback
     Fast  forward
     Stop
• To change aspectASPECT
• To the previous title / 
scene
 (red)
• To the next title / scene
 (green)
• To return to thumbnailBACK/
RETURN• You can also use the following buttons. (p. 28)
Set the position to “TV” 
DVD/VCRTV
  ■To change the device  “Change the device” (p. 63)  ■To change the content in the current device  “Change the contents” (p. 63)
Recorded TV mode
(For USB HDD)
Contents list of the USB HDD will be displayed.
BBC 1 D
12:00
ITV D
13:30
BBC 2Das Erste
News
Cinema
USB HDD 1 00:00
1
3
1 D
13:50
OPTION
Select
Play
DeleteEXIT
RETURN
Media Player
Channel TitleDate
Info
Remaining Capacity 500GB (50%)
Thu 28/10 AllNot Viewed
Recorded TV
Mon 10/1
Sat 15/1
Chapter List Select Duration
Not Viewed
Recording
Protected
Grouped
Example : Contents list
Option Menu
[All] :
All the recorded contents are listed.
[Not Viewed] :
Contents not played back are listed.Remaining capacity of the HDD
• This value may not be accurate depending on the condition.
• You can also access the contents list directly by using VIERA 
TOOLS.
  “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 29)• To display the information of the highlighted content
DVB, BBC 1
Das Erste
00:20 Wed 27/10/2010 12:00 - Channel
- Date & Time - Title
- Duration
: Content not played back (Once you playback the content, this icon will disappear.)
: Content under recording (You can playback this content even if under recording.)
: Protected content cannot be deleted.
: Two or more contents are grouped.
  ■Playback the content from the list
1  Select the content2  Start playback
select
  ■To edit recording content [Create Group] / [Release Group] / [Change Protect Status]
1  Select and tick the content 
to edit
 (blue)
2  Display the option menuOPTION3  Select the item and edit
Option MenuCreate Group
Release Group
Drive Select
Contents Select
Change Protect Status
 edit
 select
 
						

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  ■Delete the selected content
1  Select the content2  Delete the content3  Confirm
select (red)Delete
Are you sure you want to delete ?
NoYe s
 set
 select
• To select two or more 
contents
 (blue)
  ■How to operate in the playback
Example : PlaybackDas Erste USB 00:15:39
00:02:05
EXIT
RETURN Manual skip
Operation guide
Information banner
• To display / hide the operation guide and information banner
• To operate the playback   Rewind
[Manual skip] 
• Press to skip forward about 30 seconds• Press and hold to skip backward about 15 seconds
  Pause / Playback
     Fast  forward
     Stop
• To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B”• To the previous chapter
 (red)
• To the next chapter
 (green) Set “A” and “B” in order
 (blue)•  The points will be reset by pressing this button again or 
other operations.
• To change aspect • To display the subtitle (if available)• To return to listASPECTSTTLBACK/
RETURN
• You can also use the following buttons. (p. 28)
Set the position to “TV”
DVD/VCRTV
• To confirm or change the current status (if available)  “Display the selectable settings for the current status” (p. 19)
  ■Chapter List
You can start playback from the chapter list you select.• A recorded content is automatically divided into five-minute chapters.
• The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being recorded.
To play back from the chapter list
 (yellow)
00:00:00 00:05:00
Chapter List
 playback
 select
Note
• Depending on the recorded programmes, some playback operations may not work properly.
  ■To change the device  “Change the device” (p. 63)  ■To change the content in the current device  “Change the contents” (p. 63)
Chapter List
 
						

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Audio output Settings
You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.• To confirm or change the current sound status  “Confirm or change the current status” (p. 68)
1  Display the menu2  Select [Sound]3  Select [SPDIF Selection] and setMENU Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Timer
Setup
2/2SPDIF SelectionReset to DefaultsAuto
Reset
access / store select
 access
 select
MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Sound
SPDIF SelectionSPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and 
HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals [Auto] / [PCM]
[Auto] :  Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC (48 kHz) multi-channel are output 
as Dolby Digital Bitstream. 
DTS is output as DTS.
MPEG is output as PCM.
[PCM] :  Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
Video Setup
Setup the settings for Video mode.• These settings are not available for the formatted USB HDD.
1  Display the option menu 
in the thumbnail view2  Select [Video Setup]3  Select the items and set
OPTIONVideo SetupOption MenuVideo PreviewOnRepeat
Video Setup Menu
Off
accessaccess / store select
MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Video Setup
Video PreviewSets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view [Off ] / [On]• Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview [Off ] 
to resolve this.
RepeatPlayback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) [Off ] / [On]
 
						

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Confirm or change the current status
You can confirm or change the current status of the content.• Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
1  Display the option menu 
during playback2  Select [Video Setup]3  Select the items and set
OPTIONVideo SetupOption MenuMulti AudioStereoAspect ChangeRepeat
Video Setup Menu
Aspect1
Off
accessaccess / store select
MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Video SetupMulti AudioAllows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available)• It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Aspect Change[Aspect1] :  Displays the content full-screen
[Aspect2] :  Displays the content square
[Original] : Displays the content original size
• You can also change the aspect using the ASPECT button.• Aspect change may not work depending on the content.
Music mode
• Supported file format  (p. 94)
The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view]
Selected device name
My Music_1My Music_2 My Music_3
OPTION
Media Player  MusicFolder view
SD Card
EXIT
SelectRETURN
Play Folder Contents SelectInfo Access
Option Menu
Drive Select
• To display the information of the highlighted folder
 1/3
My Music_1
11 Folder name
Number of filesFolder number / Total folder number
  ■Playback from Folder view
All the files in the selected folder will be played back.
1  Select the folder2  Start playback
select (red)
  ■To return to TVEXIT   or   SD CARD
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
BACK/
RETURN
 
						

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  ■Playback from File view
Selected file will be played back.
1  Select the folder2  Select the file3  Start playback
Example : Thumbnail - File view
 (red) select
 access
OPTION
My Song_1My Song_2 My Song_3 My Song_4 My Song_5 My Song_6 My Song_7
My Song_9 My Song_10 My Song_11 My Song_8
Media Player  MusicFolder view > My Music_1
SD Card
EXIT
Select RETURN
Contents Select Info Play
Play FolderOption Menu
Drive Select
select• To display the information of the highlighted file
1/11
My Song_1
My Music_1
My Favourite
1
00h03m29s Title
Artist Album
Track No.
DurationFile number / Total file number
  ■How to operate in the playback
Example : Playback
My Song_9
My Favourite
My Music_1
00:02.43 / 00:05.44
EXIT
RETURN
Operation guide
• To display / hide the operation guide• To the previous track
 (red)
• To operate the playback• To the next track
   Rewind
  Pause / Playback
     Fast  forward
     Stop
 (green)
• To return to thumbnailBACK/
RETURN
  ■To change the device  “Change the device” (p. 63)  ■To change the content  “Change the contents” (p. 63)
Music Setup
Setup the setting for Music mode (only available in the thumbnail view).
1  Display the option menu2  Select [Music Setup]3  SetOPTIONMusic SetupOption MenuRepeatOneMusic Setup Menu 
 access
 select
access / store select
[Folder] :  Playback repeat within the 
selected folder
[One] :  Playback repeat of the selected 
one file
 
						

							Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)
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Using Network Services 
(DLNA / VIERA Connect)
DLNA®This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient 
to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with windows 7 
installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.
• For the supported file format  (p. 93, 94)• AVCHD and DivX files are not supported by DLNA, but can be played by Media Player (p. 58).
  ■Media serverStore photos, videos or music into the DLNA Certified media server, and then you can enjoy them on the TV.
To use a PC as a media server
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC.
“Windows 7” and “TwonkyMedia server 6 (installed on the PC with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)” are the server 
software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (current as of January, 2011). Any other server software have not 
been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
• Windows 7
The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7.
• TwonkyMedia server
“TwonkyMedia server” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.
To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “TwonkyMedia server”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia.
Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.
Note
• For more information about the server software, please consult each software company. • When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data may be at risk of being accessed by other 
people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at the office, hotel or even at 
home when not using a router.
To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server
By connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder to your home network, you can enjoy and control it as one of the media 
servers.
• Please refer to the manual of your DIGA Recorder to confirm whether the recorder is compatible with DLNA.
  ■DLNA Remote ControlThis TV supports the DLNA control function.• To use this function, set the [Network Link Settings]  (p. 72)• ”Windows 7” is the OS that has been tested for compatibility of this TV (current as of January, 2011). For the operations, 
refer to the help functions of Windows 7.
Network connection 
  “Example 1” or “Example 2” in “Network connections” (p. 71)
Network setup 
 (p. 72 - 76)
DLNA operations 
 (p. 77 - 80)
VIERA ConnectYou can access a selection of internet services from VIERA Connect home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums 
(current as of January, 2011).
Network connection 
  “Example 1” or “Example 3” in “Network connections” (p. 71)
Network setup 
 (p. 72 - 76)
VIERA Connect operations 
 (p. 16, 80)