Using Network Services - Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT20BA Operating Instructions Manual

Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)
DLNA
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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 and videos (including 3D images) stored in the DLNA Certified media
server (for example, PC with windows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network,
and enjoy watching them on the TV screen.
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Applicable data format
Photo : JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels
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Motion JPEG and Progressive JPEG are not supported.
Video : MPEG2 (PS format and TS format)
Image resolution - Up to 1,920 × 1,080 pixels
FPS (Frame Per Second) - 24 / 25 / 30 fps
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PS (Program Stream) format : used for DVD recording, etc.
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TS (Transport Stream) format : used for digital broadcasts, internet, etc.
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Depending on the network environment, including lack of transfer speed, contents may not be played
back properly.
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AVCHD, DivX and MKV (Matroska Video) files are not supported by DLNA, but can be played by
Media Player (p. 78).
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Music files are not supported by DLNA functions of this TV, but MP3 and AAC files can be played back by
Media Player (p. 81).
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Media server
Store photos or videos into the media server, and then you can watch 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 5.1.x (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, 2010). Any other
server software have not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
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Windows 7
• The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required.
"How to use Windows 7 as a media server" (p. 105)
• This TV does not support DLNA control functions from Windows 7.
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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
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For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
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Software which has the file sharing feature may be available with this TV. But, all the features may not be used.
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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.
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Please refer to the manual of your DIGA Recorder to confirm whether the recorder is compatible with DLNA.
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Network connection
Example 1 or Example 2
in "Network connections" (p. 83)
VIERA CAST™
VIERA CAST is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic.
By connecting the TV to the internet environment, VIERA CAST allows you to enjoy internet content on
the TV screen such as photos, videos, weather, etc. from VIERA CAST home screen.
You can access VIERA CAST home screen directly by pressing the VIERA CAST button on the remote
control.
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Network connection
Example 1 or Example 3
in "Network connections" (p. 83)
freesat
freesat will give you access to the great interactive services and features through an internet connection.
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Please contact broadcasters for availability of services.
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Network setup
p. 84 - 87
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Network setup
p. 84 - 87
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DLNA operations
p. 88 - 90
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VIERA CAST operations
p. 91