Panasonic Viera TH-42PX600A Operating Instructions Manual page 21

Technical Information
Data format for Card browsing
Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of
DCF ∗ and EXIF standards
Video : Videos recorded with this TV, Panasonic DVD recorder or digital camcorder
Data format : FAT12 or FAT16
Number of pixels
for motion picture : 320 x 240 (QVGA) or 176 x 144 (QCIF)
Max. number of fi les : 65,535
Image resolution : 8 x 8 to 5,120 x 3,840
Sound format : G.726 (32 Kbps, 8-kHz sampling frequency, monaural)
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Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Multi Media Card, miniSD Card (requiring miniSD
adapter)
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Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
∗DCF (Design rule for camera fi le system): Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Note
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A JPEG image modifi ed with a PC cannot be displayed.
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Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
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Partly degraded fi les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
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MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this TV, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile
camera D-snap.
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When recording in MPEG4, format the SD card with this TV. The card may not operate properly if formatted with
different equipment.
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Memory cards must be formatted with FAT12 or FAT16 in order to be viewed on TV. If the card is not formatted, it
may cause incompatibility with certain memory card adapters. If this happens, reformat the card using your digital
camera.
Reformatting the card will erase the images and pictures stored in it. Refer to your camera manual for more
information.
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This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).
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The displayed image size depends on the recorded image size.
Folder structure viewed in PC
Photo
Created automatically
DCIM
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
100_PANA
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit fi le number
P1000001.JPG
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P1000002.JPG
Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to 9," and "_"
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG
Video
Created automatically
SD_VIDEO
Created automatically
PRL001
"PRL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters
"MOL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters
MOL001.ASF
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MOL002.ASF
Usable characters: 1-byte "a to f", "A to F", and "0 to 9"
MOL003.ASF
MOL004.ASF
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The folder and fi le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
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Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
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The card may become unusable with this TV if fi le or folder names are changed.
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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre
for assistance. (p. 48)
Problem
logo appears at
the four corners of the
screen
Contrast is reduced
White spots or
shadow images (noise)
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Blurry or
distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Neither image nor
sound is produced
The channel number
is not disappeared on
the screen
Only one part remains
dark
No sound is produced
Sound level is low
or sound is distorted
Whirling sound is
heard
Actions
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The function to prevent after-image is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
● The screen saver is activated if the TV is not operated
for a certain time in AV mode.
● Contrast is lowered when radio, menu, etc. lasts for
several minutes.
● "after-image" (p. 5)
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Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise).
(p. 18)
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Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).
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Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the
minimum? (p. 18)
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Reset channels. (p. 22 and p. 24)
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Is the TV in "AV mode"?
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Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?
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Is the TV turned On?
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Check Picture menu (p. 18) and volume.
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The channel number is being broadcast by the TV station.
There is no way to turn this off.
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A pixel or luminescent spot may occasionally be missing
in plasma displays.
(Not a faulty symptom)
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Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7)
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Is the volume set to the minimum?
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Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
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The sound is from built-in cooling fan (not a sign of
faulty operation).
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