Panasonic TH-L42U30K Adjustments / Configurations alternatives, Viewing Mode, Backlight Contrast

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Picture

Sound

Setup

Note

You can customise the settings of [Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] for each [Viewing mode] and input to suit your viewing preference.

Set for each input signal.

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Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic picture mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dynamic]: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when

 

 

 

 

 

 

viewing in a bright room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Normal]: Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room

 

 

 

 

 

Viewing Mode

lighting conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

[Cinema]: For watching movies in a darkened room with improved

 

 

 

 

 

• Dynamic

 

 

 

 

 

performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction.

 

 

 

 

 

• Normal

 

 

 

 

 

[True Cinema]: Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image

 

 

 

 

 

• Cinema

 

 

 

 

 

without any adjustment.

 

 

 

Functions

 

• True Cinema

 

 

 

 

[Game]: Fast response signal, specifically to provide suitable images for

 

 

 

 

• Game

 

 

 

 

 

playing games

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not valid on TV mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

A record of accumulated time spent using Game mode can be

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

displayed on the top right of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

[Playing Time Display] (p. 29)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

 

Backlight

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

Increase or decrease the levels of these options according to your

 

 

 

Use

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

 

 

 

personal preference

 

 

 

to

 

Colour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How

 

Sharpness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

The picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For NTSC signal, Component or HDMI input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cool

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture

 

 

 

 

 

• Normal

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True Cinema].

 

 

 

 

 

• Warm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel Colour Set

Colour density variation among broadcast channels can be adjusted to

 

 

 

 

 

three levels for each reception channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function.

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Colour

Changes the colour appearence to vivid ones

 

 

 

 

 

• Off

 

 

 

 

 

Not valid on PC signal.

 

 

 

 

 

• On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eco Mode

Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the

 

 

 

 

 

• Off

surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption

 

 

 

 

 

• On

Not available in Shop mode (Dynamic picture mode)

 

 

 

 

 

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction

 

 

 

 

 

• Off

 

 

 

 

 

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the

 

 

 

 

 

• Min

 

 

 

 

 

contoured parts of a picture

 

 

 

 

 

• Mid

 

 

 

 

 

Not valid on PC signal.

 

 

 

 

 

• Max

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid

 

 

 

 

 

3D-COMB

Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour

 

 

 

 

 

patterning may be seen. Set to [On] to display sharper and more

 

 

 

 

 

• Off

 

 

 

 

 

accurate colours.

 

 

 

 

 

• On

 

 

 

 

 

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and Media Player

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Contents Operating Instructions TQB4GC0692-1Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement SD Card CamcorderContents Handling the mains plug and lead If you find anyAbnormality, remove Mains plug Immediately Auto power standby function Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heatDo not block the rear air vents Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panelAccessories / Options Standard accessoriesOptional accessories Accessories / OptionsAttaching the pedestal OptionsInserting and removing remote’s batteries Basic Connection Rear of the TVAC Auto Satellite dish Aerial 50 / 60 Hz Mains leadIdentifying Controls About the Operation Guide On-screen DisplaysIdentifying Controls Remote Control Auto Tuning Plug the TV into mains socket and switch OnAuto Tuning starts Auto TuningAuto Tuning is completed ∗Viewing environment modeTuning Select HomeSetup the wireless LAN connection Wireless LAN connection setup is completedSelect TV mode Select a channel Off TimerWatching TV Turn on the TVDisplay the selectable settings for the current programme Display Information bannerLast view Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Change aspect ratioChange OSD language Switch to Teletext Viewing TeletextSelect Reveal hidden dataWatch TV while waiting for update View in multi windowStore frequently viewed pages View subDisplays the selected mode Adjustment function, set toWatching External Inputs To return to TVHow to Use Viera Tools Display the icon of the featuresSelect a feature Follow the operations of each featureHow to Use the Menu Functions Adjust or selectDisplay the menu Select the menuHow to Use the Menu Functions Enter characters by free input menuAdjustments / Configurations alternatives Viewing ModeEco Mode Advanced SettingsReset to Defaults GammaDefaults AV Colour System Resolution EnhancerHeadphone Volume Volume Control VAOMode BassSpeaker Distance to WallSpdif Selection HDMI1 / 2 / 3 InputUse Banner Display Timeout Power on LinkPower off Link Standby Power SaveTuning and Editing Channels Select Tuning MenuSelect a function PreparationsStart Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Tuning and Editing ChannelsSelect a channel and reveal / hide Child Lock Select Child LockPreparations ChildSelect Display Settings Input LabelsSelect Input Labels Select an input terminal and setShipping Condition Reset settings Shipping Condition Restore settingsSelect System Menu Select Shipping ConditionUsing Media Player Using Media PlayerTo insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory SD Card To insert To removeSwitch to Media Player Select the icon you want to access Select the contentInsert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory Starting Media PlayerPhoto mode Example Thumbnail All photosFolder view Sort by DatePhoto Setup Display the option menu 2 Select Slideshow SettingsTo return to thumbnail Select the items and setAdjustments / Configurations alternatives BackGround MusicChange the contents Video modeVideo Setup Audio output settings Confirm or change the current statusPlayer Music mode Music SetupSelect the folder Select the file Using Network Services Internet contentsWireless LAN connection Using Network ServicesExample InternetSelect Network Setup Network SetupNetwork settings for the LAN Cable connection Select Network Type and set to WiredSelect Connection Test and access to test NetworkSucceeded FailedNetwork settings for the Wireless LAN connection Update TV’s softwareSelect Access Point Settings MAC AddressDisplay the icon of the features Select Media Server Select one of the media servers you want to accessUsing Dlna features Media server p , Network connections p , Network Setup pFor photo file Single view Displayed one at a timeTo pause return to Single view To return to the listPhoto Setup for photo contents Audio Output Settings for video contentsVideo Setup for video contents Accessing the Internet contents Select the iconSummary of features Viera Link FunctionsViera Link Hdavi Control ConnectionFeatures available Channel download Power on linkPower off link PreparationsAccess and pause the live TV programme Pause Live TVSelect Pause Live TV and pause Access and operate the menu of the equipment Select the equipment you want to accessIf you access non-VIERA Link equipment Display Viera Link Menu Select Viera Link ControlAccess and control the speaker volume Speaker Selection Speaker controlHome Cinema Multi-channel soundExternal Equipment Types of connectable equipment to each terminalExternal Equipment To play back Hdmi equipmentTo watch DVDs To listen with Home TheaterHeadphones USB devicesCamcorder / Hdmi equipment Camcorder / Game equipmentTechnical Information Channel AllocationApplicable Hdmi features Hdmi connectionDVI connection PC connectionInput signal that can be displayed Signal nameSignal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz PC from D-sub 15PStereo / Bilingual Sound Selection Media PlayerSupported file format in Media Player / Dlna Photo Format Details / RestrictionsVideo Container Video codec Audio codec Details / RestrictionsDivX Subtitle text file of DivXMusic Codec RestrictionsTo show DivX VOD registration code Message Meaning / ActionUSB connection InformationFAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsScreen Sound Network OtherProblem Actions Chaotic image, noisyCheck applicable data format. p Maintenance MaintenanceFirst, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel, Cabinet, PedestalSpecifications This TV supports Hdavi control 5 functionCustomer’s Record Model Number Serial Number

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