Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions

							Using Media Player
51
   
[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.
  Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed
 
 select
 access
  Example: 
 
2D
  Single view  Single view
  Stop  EXIT
  Select
  RETURN
  Rotate
 
Operation guide
•  
To display / hide the 
operation guide
 
INFO
•   To return to thumbnail
 RETURN
•   To operate Single view
 
  To the previous photo
  Slideshow
  To the next photo
  Stop
  (return to thumbnail)
•  
To rotate 90°
 B
   
[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 view 2 Start Slideshow
 
R
 
select
•   To display / hide the operation guide•  
To pause (return to Single view)•  
To return to thumbnail
 INFO
 
RETURN
   
Photo Setup
 
Setup the settings for Photo mode.
 
1  Display the option menu 
2  Select [Slideshow Settings]
 OPTION  Slideshow Settings 
Option Menu
Multi Shot 3D
Change Size  access
 select
 
3 Select the items and set
 
Frame 
Off 
Colour Effect
  Transition Effect
  Screen Mode
  Burst Playback
  Interval
  Repeat
  Back Ground Music
 
Slideshow Settings
 
Off
  Fade
  Normal
  Off
  5 seconds
  On   access / store
 select
 
Note
•  
Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.
•  
Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
 
						

							Using Media Player
52
  Item  Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
 
FrameSelects the indication frame of the slideshow 
[Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / 
[Gallery] / [Cinema]
[Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design
[Collage]: A photo is displayed at a random position and at a random scale.
[Drift (+ calendar) / Drift]: Photos are displayed like flow images.• You can select to display the calendar or not. To change the month of the calendar, 
press the left or right cursor button while viewing the slideshow.
[Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery]: The various sizes of photos in the frame are displayed.
• You can select to display the calendar or not. To change the month of the calendar, 
press the left or right cursor button while viewing the slideshow.
[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]: The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit.
[Motion]:  The photo is replaced with enlarged, reduced, moved up or moved down.
[Random]: Each transition is selected at random.
• This function is available when [Frame] is set to [Off].
  Screen 
ModeSelects enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow 
[Normal] / [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, the photo may not be enlarged.
Burst 
PlaybackSelects whether the continuous shots are displayed in rapid interval during the slideshow 
[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].
  Interval  Selects slideshow interval [5] / [10] / [15] / [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] (seconds)
•  
This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].
  Repeat 
Slideshow repeat [Off] / [On]
  Back 
Ground 
Music  Selects the background 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 current 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 
current device, select folders until 
you reach the desired music file.
   Register Slideshow BGM? 
File 
Folder
 
 DCIM
 MISC
 001photo
 002photo
 003music
 01  song.mp3 PRIVATE  Back Ground Music
 
Type1
 set
 select
 
[File]:  The selected music file will be registered 
as background music.
  [Folder]:  All the music in the folder which 
contains the selected music file will be 
registered as background music.
  access
 select
• If no music has been registered or the registered music device 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.
 
						

							Using Media Player
53
  Multi Shot 3D
 
This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same 
SD Card.
• This TV can also create the 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it.
• This function is available with photos recorded by digital cameras.
• Depending on the photos you select, the created 3D photo may not be suitable or the 3D photo 
creation may not be possible.
• It is recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the right about 5 cm and take 
another photo (for R).
• To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear  “Optional accessories” (p. 8)
 
1 Display the option menu in the thumbnail view
 
OPTION
 2 Select [Multi Shot 3D]
 
 
Slideshow Settings 
Multi Shot 3D 
Change Size
 
Option Menu
   access  
 select
  3 Select two photos for L (left) and R (right)
 
LR
OPTION 
EXIT
  Select  RETURN
 
Media Player  Photo  All photos
 
Select  Info   View
  Option Menu  SD Card
 
Multi Shot 3D
 
  select  set
 R
• You can only select photos of the same recorded date and 
same pixels.
• You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if 
you select the photos for L and R oppositely.
  4 Create the 3D photo
 
•  
If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed 
and will return to the photo selection screen.
•   To save the 3D photo in the SD Card
 
  
 
The 3D image will be saved onto your media. 
Continue?
  No
 
Ye s
 save
 select  [Yes]
  
After finishing saving the photo, the photo selection screen will be displayed (step 3). Select 
photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from [Multi Shot 3D] mode.
  ■ 
 
To enjoy the saved 3D photos
  You can enjoy viewing the saved 3D photos.
3D
OPTION
 
Media Player  Photo  All photos
 
SD Card 
EXIT
  Select  RETURN
  Slideshow  View Select  Contents Select   Info   Access
  Option Menu
  Drive Select
 
Saved 3D photoExample: Thumbnail
•   Single view  (p. 51)
•  
Slideshow  (p. 51) 
   
 
 
						

							Using Media Player
54
   
Change the contents
 
You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.
 
1  While the thumbnail is 
displayed, display the 
contents selection
     
B
 
2  Select the contents
 
OPTION  SD Card 
EXIT
  Select  RETURN
 
Media Player  Photo  All photos
 
Slideshow  View Select    Contents Select   Info   ViewPhotoVideo Music
 
Contents Select
 
SD Card  EXIT
  Select
  RETURN
  Access
  access
 select
 
  [Photo]  “Photo mode” (p. 50)
  [Video]  “Video mode” (below)
  [Music]  “Music mode” (p. 57)
 
 
Video mode
Supported file format  (p. 81)
 
The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
 
Example: Thumbnail - [Title view]
OPTION
 
Title view
  Media Player  Video
 
Trip1
 
Nature2
  2010_9  Trip2
  Nature3  Trip3
  Nature4  Trip4
  Nature5  Trip5
  Nature6  Room
  2010_4  Nature1
  2010_7
 
SD Card
  EXIT
  Select  RETURN
  Play  Contents Select   Info   Access
   Option Menu
Drive Select
  The preview will start when the title is highlighted if it supports 
a preview.
•   To turn off the preview    “Video Setup” (p. 55)
•  
To display the information of the highlighted title
 INFO
 
3D  1/15
  Trip1
  8   Title
  Number of scenes   Date & Time
  Duration  2010/02/19 11:21
  00h15m39s
Title number / 
Total title number File format displayed for 3D video file
   : 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_1
 
Trip1_8  Trip1_2  Trip1_3  Trip1_4  Trip1_5  Trip1_6  Trip1_7
 
Media Player  Video  Title view  >  Trip1
 
SD Card 
EXIT
  Select  RETURN
  Contents Select   Info   Play 
Play 
Option Menu
Drive Select
 
 select
 access
  The preview will start when the scene is 
highlighted if it supports a preview.
•   To turn off the preview
  “Video Setup” (p. 55)
•   To display the information of the highlighted 
scene
 
INFO
 
3D  1/8
  Trip1_1
  00h04m12s   Scene
  Duration   Date & Time
  2010/02/19 11:21
Scene number / 
Total scene number File format displayed for 3D video file
  ■ 
Playback from Title view
  Playback of the selected title will start.
•  
To repeat playback  “Video Setup” (p. 55)
 
1  Select the title 
2  Start playback
 select R
  ■ 
Playback from the selected scene in the title
  Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title.
•  
To repeat playback  “Video Setup” (p. 55)
 
1  Select the title 
2  Select the scene 
3  Start playback
 
 select
 access 
select R
Note
• The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used.
   
						

							Using Media Player
55
  ■ 
 
How to operate playback
  Example: Playback
 
SD
2D
  EXIT
  RETURN
2010/10/02
  00:15:39
  00:02:05   11:21
 
Operation guide 
Information banner
•  
To display / hide the operation guide 
and information banner
 
INFO
•   To operate playback
     Rewind
 
  Pause / Playback
 
   Fast forward
 
     Stop
• To change aspect
 ASPECT
•   To the previous 
title / scene
 
R
•   To the next 
title / scene
 
G
•   To return to thumbnail
 RETURN• You can also use the following buttons  (p. 24) 
Set the remote control code to “73”
    
  ■To change the content  “Change the contents” (p. 54)
 
 
Video Setup
 
Setup the settings for Video mode.
 
1  Display the option menu 
in the thumbnail view  2  Select [Video Setup] 
3  Select the items and set
 
OPTION  Video Setup 
Option Menu 
Video Preview 
On 
Repeat
 
Video Setup Menu
 
Off
 
 
access  access / store
 select
 
Item  Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
 
Video 
Preview  Sets 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.
  Repeat 
Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) [Off] / [On]
 
 
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 playback  2  Select [Video Setup] 
3  Select the items and set
 
OPTION  Video Setup 
Option MenuMulti AudioStereoSubtitle
Subtitle text
Aspect Change
Repeat
  Video Setup Menu
 
Off
Latin1
  Aspect1
  Off
 
 
  access  access / store
 select
 
 
						

							Using Media Player
56
  Item  Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
 
Multi Audio  Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available)•  
It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Subtitle Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available)
[Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] ...)
Subtitle textSelects the font type, if the subtitles text is not displayed correctly.
[Latin1] / [Latin2] / [Cyrillic] / [Turkish] / [Unicode] / [Chinese1] / [Chinese2]
• Some subtitles text may not be displayed correctly.
  Aspect Change  [Aspect1]:  Displays the content enlarged without distortion
  [Aspect2]:  
Displays the content full-screen
  [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.
 
 
Audio output Settings
 
You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
•  
To confirm or change the current sound status  “Confirm or change the current status” (p. 55)
 
1  Display the menu 
2  Select [Sound] 
3  Select [SPDIF Selection] and set
 MENU  Main Menu
  Picture
 
Sound
 
Timer
  Setup
 
2/2 
SPDIF Selection 
Reset to Defaults  Auto
  Reset
  access / store
 select
 
  access
 select
 
Item  Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
 
SPDIF 
Selection  SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format
  Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from the 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.
 
						

							Using Media Player
57
   
Music mode
Supported file format  (p. 81)
  The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
  Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view]
OPTION
 
My Music_1 
My Music_2  My Music_3
 
Media Player  Music  Folder view
 
SD Card
  EXIT
  Select  RETURN
  Play Folder  Contents Select   Info   Access
  Option Menu
Drive Select
• To display the information of the highlighted folder
 
INFO
 
  1/3
  My Music_1   Folder name
  Number of files
  11 
Folder number / Total folder number
  ■ 
Playback from Folder view
  All the files in the selected folder will be played back.
 
1  Select the folder 
2  Start playback
 select R
  ■Playback from File view
Selected file will be played back.
1  Select the folder2  Select the file3  Start playback
 select
 access
OPTION
Media Player  MusicFolder view > My Music_1
My Song_1
My Song_8My Song_2
My Song_9My Song_3
My Song_10My Song_4
My Song_11My Song_5 My Song_6 My Song_7
EXIT
Select RETURNSD Card
Info
Option Menu
Contents Select Drive Select Play
Play Folder
select
R
• To display the information 
of the highlighted title INFO
1/11
My Song_1
My Favorite Title
Artist Album
Track No.
DurationMy Music_1
1
00h03m29sFile number / 
Total file number
  ■How to operate playback
EXIT
RETURN
My Song_9
My Favourite
My Music_1
00:02.43 / 00:05.44
  Operation guide
• To display / hide the operation guide INFO
• To operate playback
• To the previous track R
• To the next track G
• To return to thumbnail RETURN
   Rewind
  Pause / Playback
   Fast forward
     Stop
Music Setup
Setup the setting for Music mode.
1  Display 
the option 
menu
OPTION
2  Select [Music Setup]3  Set
 
Music Setup 
Option Menu 
Repeat 
One 
Music Setup Menu 
 
access  access
 select
[Folder]:  Playback repeats within the selected folder
[One]:  Playback repeats of the selected one file
 
						

							Using Network Services
58
Using Network Services
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 a DLNA Certified media server (for example, 
PC with windows 7 installed (with suitable CODEC pack plug-in), etc.) connected to your home network, 
and enjoy them on the TV.
Supported file format 
 (p. 80 - 81)
Media server
Ensure the connected equipment is a DLNA Certified media server.
To use a PC, install the server software on the PC for obtaining a media server.
Store photos, videos or music into the media server, and then you can watch them on the TV.
“TwonkyMedia server 6” and “Windows 7” are the server software that has been tested for the 
performance with this TV (current as of January, 2011).
For installing, read the manual of the server software.
• When the 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.
DLNA Remote Control
This TV supports the DLNA control function.
• To use this function, set the [Network Link Settings] (p. 60)
• “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. 59)
Network setup
 (p. 60 - 63)
DLNA operations
 (p. 64 - 67)
VIERA Connect
VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and expands VIERA CAST 
functions greatly.
VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy 
internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.
• This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.
Network connection
  “Example 1” or “Example 3” in “Network connections” (p. 59)
Network setup
 (p. 60 - 63)
VIERA Connect operations
 (p. 17, 67)
 
						

							Using Network Services
59
Network connections
To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment.
To use VIERA Connect features, you need a Broadband network environment.
• If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
• Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or 
telecommunications company.
• Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment.
• Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. 
If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
• Read the manual of the network equipment, too.
Example 1
LAN cable
Modem
Hub, Router 
or 
Access point
You can connect to the network by using a 
Wireless LAN Adaptor and an access point.
Internet
Wireless LAN connection
DLNA Certified 
media server 
(for example, PC, etc.)
• Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection.
• If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.
• If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub.
• Ensure that the Broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
• If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 LAN cables are required.
Example 2
You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features.
LAN cableDLNA Certified 
media server 
(for example, PC, etc.)
• Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection.
Example 3
You can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA Connect features.
LAN cable
ModemInternet
If you cannot use VIERA Connect features, 
use Example 1 connection.
Note
• Depending on the ISP or telecommunications company, the required equipment and the Internet 
connection procedure are different. Ensure that you use network equipment that is authorised by your 
ISP and telecommunications company.
• You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV. You may be required to make 
settings on your computer.
• Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications 
company, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the Internet may be impossible.
• Please contact your ISP or telecommunications company if you require further assistance regarding 
the network equipment.
 
						

							Using Network Services
60
[Network Setup]
• Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 59)
POWERINPUTTVAVSD CARD
ASPECT
INFO
OPTION
STTLTEXT
RGYB
MUTELAST VIEW
INDEXHOLD
EXIT
MENU
RETURN
jk  lghimno
tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
  ■To return to TVEXIT
Preparations:1  Display the menu2  Select [Setup]MENU
1Select [Network Setup]1/2
  Access   Eco Navigation
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
Network SetupDivX® VOD
System menu
  access
 select
 
Network Link Settings
 
Sets the link settings to control this TV from the network equipment via the network.
 
1  Select [Network Link Settings] 
2  Select the items and set
 
ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl   Network Type  Wired
  Access   Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings   Connection Test
  Software Update
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Network Link Settings 
VIERA 
VIERA Name
  DLNA Remote Control
  DLNA Remote Volume 
Network Link Settings
 
Network Remote Control
 
On
Off
  On
   access  
 select
 
  select
  access / store
 
Item  Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
 
VIERA Name  Sets your favourite name for this TV and this name will be used to display 
the name of this TV on the screen of the other DLNA compatible equipment.
  DLNA Remote Control 
Enables to control the TV using Windows 7 via the network [Off] / [On]
  DLNA Remote Volume  Enables to control the volume of the TV using Windows 7 via the network 
[Off] / [On]
  Network Remote 
Control  Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.) 
[Off] / [On]
•   Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, 
consult your local Panasonic dealer.
•   For more information of this function, visit the following website. 
(English only)  http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/