Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions

							Using Network Services
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Network settings for the LAN Cable connection
This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.
1Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired]
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Network Type 
Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wired
  Software Update  access / store
 select
If you make the network connection like “Example 2” (p. 59), 
you do not have to set [DNS Address], [Proxy] and 
[Proxy Port].
2Select [IP/DNS Settings] and set the items
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  Network Type
  Access Point Settings
 
IP/DNS SettingsNetwork Link Settings
  Software Update
 
Network Setup
 
Wired
Access
  MAC Address  access
 select
After settings, return to [Network Setup] screenRETURN
  ■[Acquire IP Address]  ■[Acquire DNS Address]
Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Address].
For most users, the recommended method of connection to your network is by using [Auto] feature.
Select [Acquire IP Address] and then set to [Auto] 
Select [Acquire DNS Address] and then set to [Auto]
  Acquire IP Address 
Auto
192.168.11.5
255.255.255.0
192.168.11.1
192.168.11.1   IP Address
  Subnet Mask
  Gateway
 
Acquire DNS Address 
DNS Address
  Proxy Settings
 
IP/DNS Settings
 
Auto
   access / store
 select
• The available settings are displayed automatically.
 
						

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2  ■[Proxy Settings]
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items
  Acquire IP Address
  IP Address
  Subnet Mask
  Gateway
  Acquire DNS Address
  DNS Address
 
Proxy Settings
 
IP/DNS Settings 
Auto
192.168.11.5
255.255.255.0
192.168.11.1
192.168.11.1   Auto
  Access  access
 select
After settings, return to [Network Setup] screenRETURN
[Proxy]
Sets Proxy address.
• This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser 
and sends data to the browser. Setting is required if specified by the provider.
1.  Select [Proxy]
0 
Proxy 
Proxy Port
 
Proxy Settings
  access
 select
2.  Enter the address
Set characters one by one
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789!:#abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz()+-.*_
  Proxy 
Host select
 set
• You can set characters by using numeric buttons.
3.  Store
RETURN
[Proxy Port]
Sets Proxy port number.
• This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.
1.  Select [Proxy Port]
0   Proxy 
Proxy Port
 
Proxy Settingsselect
2.  Move the cursor and enter the 
numbermove 
jk  lghimnotuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
3Select [Connection Test] and access to test
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  Connection Test 
Network Type
  Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  Software Update
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wired   Access  access
 select
• Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the 
TV. (It takes a while to test.)
  Check network cable connection.
  Check acquired IP address.
  Check for devices using same IP address.
  Check gateway connection.
  Check server connection. 
Connection Test : succeeded 
The test is successful and the TV is connected to the 
network.
 : failed
Check the settings and connections, and then perform this 
function again.
 
						

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Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection
This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor.
• Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. 
For details, read the manual of the access point.
1Select [Network Type] and set to [Wireless]
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Network Type 
Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  Software Update
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wireless set
 select
2Select [Access Point Settings]
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  Network Type
 
Access Point Settings 
IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  Software Update
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wireless
Access  access
 select
3Select the connection type and set 
Connection Type 
Please select network connection type.
  WPS(Push button)
 
WPS(PIN)
  Search for access point
  Manual
  access
 select
[WPS(Push button)]  (p. 16)
[WPS(PIN)]:  Sets by entering the PIN code to the access point
[Search for access point] 
 (p. 16)
[Manual]: Sets manually by entering the SSID of access point
• Follow the on screen instructions
4Select [Connection Test] and access to test
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  Connection Test 
Access
  Network Type
  Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  Software Update
  MAC Address 
Network Setup
 
Wireless
 
Check access point connection.
  Check acquired IP address.
  Check for devices using same IP address.
  Check gateway connection.
  Check server connection. 
Connection Test
  access
 select
Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the 
TV. (It takes a while to test.)
 : succeeded 
The test is successful and the TV is connected to the 
network.
 : failed
Check the settings and connections, and then perform this 
function again.
If you continue to have difficulty, please contact your 
internet service provider.
Update TV’s software
Accesses the specific web site to update TV’s software and search if any software updates are available.
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  Network Type
  Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings  Software Update 
MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wired
Access access
 select [Software Update]
• Follow the on screen instructions
Note
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  Network Type
  Access Point Settings
  IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
  Software Update
  MAC Address
 
Network Setup
 
Wired
[MAC Address]
• MAC address is a unique address that identifies hardware in the 
network.
(for information only)
 
						

							Using Network Services
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Using DLNA® features
• Ensure the preparation of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 58), “Network connections” (p. 59), “Network Setup” (p. 60 - 63)
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jk  lghimno
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abcdef
MUTELAST VIEW
CHVOL
INDEXHOLD
TV
ASPECT
EXIT
MENU
INFO
OPTION
RGB
RETURN
  ■To return to TVEXIT
  ■To return to the 
previous screen
RETURN
1Display icons of the feature
2Select [Media Server]
  Media Server
 access
 select
3Select one of the media servers you want to 
access
Media server list
OPTION
SERVER1 A
SERVER2 5
SERVER3 g
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Access
Media Server
Info Option Menu4
Available media 
servers
Total listed number
  access
 select
• To display the information of the 
highlighted media server
INFO
4Select the file to be viewed
File list
OPTION
P000102SERVER12009-10-05 09:54
P000135 2009-11-20 13:18
P000180 2009-12-07 11:31
P000214 2009-12-10 15:20
P000251 2009-12-19 12:39
P000276 2009-12-25 14:06
P000293 2010-01-06 13:52
M10025 2010-01-12 15:56
M10042 2010-01-20 10:08
M10054 2010-01-28 14:48
M10078 2010-02-09 19:58
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Select
PixelMedia Server
3648x2736
JPEG Format
EXIT
RETURN
View
SlideshowInfo Option Menu
  access
 select
• Depending on the conditions of the 
media server, you may need to select 
the folder before selecting the file.
• Slideshow  (p. 65)
• To display the information of the 
highlighted file
INFO
Note
• Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
• Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or reconnecting 
the network connection.
 
						

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For photo file
[Single view] 
- Displayed one at a time
Operation guide
2D
Single viewSingle view
Rotate StopEXIT
Select
RETURN
• To display / hide the operation guide INFO
• To operate Single view
To the previous photo
To the next photo
Slideshow
Stop (return to list)
• To rotate 90° B
• To return to the list RETURN
[Slideshow] - Slideshow will be started from the selected photo file and completed within the list.
Start Slideshow 
R  • To display / hide the operation guide INFO
• To pause (return to Single view) 
• To return to the list RETURN
For video file
Playback 
- Playback will start
2DEXIT Manual skip
RETURN
2010/02/19 MEDIA SERVER
00:15:39
00:02:05
Operation guide
• To display / hide the operation guide and information banner INFO
• To operate playback
        [Manual skip] 
(Skip to a fixed period forward manually 
for MPEG-2 (PS format and TS format) only)
   Rewind
 
  Pause / Playback
   Fast forward
     Stop
• To the previous content R
• To the next content G
• To change aspect ASPECT
• To return to the list RETURN
For music file
Playback 
- Playback will start
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
   Rewind
  Pause / Playback
   Fast forward
     Stop
• To the previous track R
• To the next track G
• To return to the list RETURN
 
						

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Photo Setup (for photo contents)
Setup the settings for Photo.
1  Display 
the option 
menu 
OPTION
2  Select [Slideshow Settings]3  Select the items and setOption MenuSlideshow SettingsMusic Setup Video Setup  access
 select 
Slideshow Settings 
Transition Effect 
Fade 
Interval 
5 seconds 
Repeat 
On 
Back Ground Music   access / 
store  
 select
Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
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.
IntervalSelects slideshow interval [5] / [10] / [15] / [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] (seconds)
RepeatSlideshow repeat [Off] / [On]
Back Ground 
MusicSelects the background music while photo [Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3]
• [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV.
 
 
Video Setup (for video contents)
 
Setup the settings for Video mode.
 
1  Display 
the option 
menu
OPTION
  2  Select [Video Setup] 
3  Select the items and setOption Menu
Slideshow Settings
Music Setup
Video Setup   access
 select 
Video Setup Menu 
Video Preview 
On 
Repeat 
Off
 
   access / 
store
  select
• For details  (p. 55)
Confirm or change the current status (for video contents)
1  Display the option menu 
during playback
OPTION
2  Select the items and set
Multi Audio
Subtitle Language
  RepeatDolby D 5.1 ch
English
  OffDual Audio
Aspect Change
  Video Setup Menu
Stereo
Aspect1  access / store
 select
• For details  (p. 55, 56)
Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Dual Audio Selects multiplex sound (if available)
Subtitle 
LanguageAllows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)
 
						

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Audio output settings (for video contents)
You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
1  Display 
the menu
MENU
2  Select [Sound]3  Select [SPDIF Selection] and set
  Main Menu
  Picture
 
Sound
 
Timer
  Setup
  access
 select2/2 
SPDIF Selection 
Reset to Defaults  Auto
  Reset  access / 
store  
 select
• For details  (p. 56)
Music Setup
Setup the setting for Music mode.
1  Display 
the option 
menu
OPTION
2  Select [Music Setup]3  SetOption Menu
Slideshow Settings
Music SetupVideo Setup  access
 select 
Repeat 
One 
Music Setup Menu 
   access / 
store
    select
[Folder]:  Playback repeats within the selected 
folder
[One]:  Playback repeats of the selected one file
VIERA Connect
You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA Connect home screen.
• VIERA Connect requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.
• Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.  “Network connections” (p. 59), “Network Setup” (p. 60 - 63)
• For details about VIERA Connect operation  “Using “VIERA Connect”” (p. 17)
• Setup menu (Items in the [Setup] may change without notice.)
 
Customize 
HomeScreen  Changes the position of each services on VIERA Connect home screen
  My Account  Confirms or removes the account information of the TV you entered on 
VIERA Connect
  Lock 
Sets to restrict access to some services
  Beep 
Sets beep sound On or Off when operating VIERA Connect
  Notices 
Displays the information of VIERA Connect
Note
• Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the 
software is not updated, you will not be able to use VIERA Connect. 
You can update the software later manually [Software Update] in the Network Setup Menu. 
 (p. 63)
• VIERA Connect home screen is subject to change without notice.
• The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service 
may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make 
no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.
• Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
• Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
• Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
• Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or reconnecting the network connection.
• Registration is required to access certain Internet contents. Refer registration steps shown on the 
screen when accessing Internet contents feature.
 
						

							VIERA Link Functions
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player 
theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface to them automatically.
These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
• Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please 
confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.
• VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry 
standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have 
developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI 
CEC cannot be guaranteed.
• Please refer to individual manuals for the external equipment. About applicable Panasonic equipment, 
consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Summary of features
Connected equipment with 
VIERA Link function
Features
DIGA 
Recorder∗1
DVD Player / 
Blu-ray Disc 
Player∗
1
HD Video Camera / 
LUMIX Camera∗1Player 
theatre∗2Blu-ray Disc 
theatre∗2Amplifier∗2
Channel download∗4–––––
Easy playback∗7∗7–
Power on link–
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power 
consumption in standby∗5∗5––∗5–
Auto standby for 
unnecessary equipment
∗3∗3–∗3∗8∗3∗8∗3
Pause Live TV programme∗4 ∗6–––––
Direct TV Recording∗4–––––Control the menu of the connected 
equipment by VIERA remote control∗3∗3∗3∗3∗3–
Speaker control – – –
∗
1: HDMI Connection only
∗
2: HDMI and Audio out connections
∗
3:  available with equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” 
function
∗
4:  available with equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” 
function∗
5:  available with equipment which has 
“HDAVI Control 4 or later” function
∗
6:  available with a DIGA Recorder which has 
HDD
∗
7: while playing a disc
∗
8: except for watching a disc
Connection
• To use DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera:
HDMI cableDIGA Recorder / DVD Player / 
Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / 
LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function
∗9
HDMI cable
HDMI cable Optical digital 
audio cable 
or
RCA cable HDMI 
cablePlayer theatre / 
Blu-ray Disc theatre with 
VIERA Link function
Amplifier with 
VIERA Link function
DIGA Recorder with 
VIERA Link function HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera 
with VIERA Link functionSpeaker system
Speaker system
• To use Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre:
• To use Amplifier:
∗
9:  If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital 
audio cable or RCA cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
VIERA Link Functions
 
						

							VIERA Link Functions
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Note
• For a DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with 
VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
• For a Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via 
an HDMI cable, and also connect either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output 
from the TV.
• Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. 
A recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:
• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)
Preparations
• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.
• Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
• For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the 
manual of the recorder.
• Set [VIERA Link] [On] in the Setup Menu  [VIERA Link] (p. 41)
• Set up the TV  After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. 
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 23), and make sure that an image is 
displayed correctly.
This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
• for the first time • when adding or reconnecting equipment • when changing setup
Features available
Channel download
Channel settings can be downloaded to the recorder.
Easy playback
Automatic input switching - When connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched 
automatically.
[Power on Link]
Set Power on Link [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Power on Link] (p. 41)
When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment 
are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)
[Power off Link]
Set Power off Link [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Power off Link] (p. 41)
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
• This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
[Standby Power Save] - Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby
Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function  [Standby Power Save] (p. 41)The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in 
synchronisation with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the 
power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power 
consumption is increased to make startup time early.
• This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby 
mode and is set to higher consumption.
• This function will work when [Power off Link] is set to [On].
[Intelligent Auto Standby] - Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Set Intelligent Auto Standby [On (With reminder)] or [On (No reminder)] in the Setup Menu to use 
this function 
 [Intelligent Auto Standby] (p. 41)
When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode 
automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from 
HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to [TV] (except for watching a disc).
• If you select [On (With reminder)], the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before 
working this function.
• This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to [Off].
 
						

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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
[Pause Live TV]
You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.
Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.
• This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please 
connect DIGA Recorder which has a HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you 
use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1.
• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69)
Access and pause the live TV programme
OPTION
TVINPUT1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Pause Live TV] and pauseThe TV picture will be paused.
  VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV 
Direct TV Rec
  VIERA Link Control
  Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start pause
 select
• The live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused
• If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes,OPTION(the paused picture will be restored)
  ■To operate Pause Live TV
search backward
pause
search forward
playback
stop
• Operations may be different depending on 
the recorder. In this case, follow the operation 
guide or read the manual of the recorder.
  ■To return to Live TV
(stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)
TV
  No
 
Pause Live TV
 
Stop Pause Live TV?
  Ye s stop
 select  [Yes]• If you stop playback or cancel pause, 
the recorded programme will be 
deleted from HDD.
[Direct TV Rec] - What you see is What you record
Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.
• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please 
connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and 
HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.
• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69)
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EXIT
MENU
INFO
OPTION
STTLTEXT
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RETURN
INDEXHOLD
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Direct TV Rec] and start recording
 
VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV 
Direct TV Rec 
VIERA Link Control
  Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start start
 select
  ■To stop recording
Select [Stop] in [Direct TV Rec] and stop recording
  VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV 
Direct TV Rec 
VIERA Link Control
  Speaker Selection  Stop
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start stop
 select