View The 3D Images - Panasonic Viera TX-P42UT50E Operating Instructions Manual

To view the 3D images
You can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways.
(Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom are the supported 3D format.)
Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential format)
Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
If input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player. (p. 29)
If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed on 2D mode.
3D-supported broadcast
Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of this service.
3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products
Available in Media Player (p. 63 - 65, 67) and Network services (p. 77)
2D images converted to 3D
Set to [2D 3D] mode in [3D Mode Selection]. (p. 34)
Preparations
Perform the First Registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. For details, read the manual of the 3D
Eyewear.
Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on
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Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

View the 3D images

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Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image. Select [Yes] or [No] to continue to view
3D images.
If you select [Yes], this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains power On / Off
switch is next turned on. Select [No] if you do not want to display this message again.
Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.
Note
3D Eyewear is not included. Please purchase as necessary. (p. 7)
For more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear, read the manual of the 3D Eyewear.
The 3D image or 3D effect may not be available in the following conditions:
VIERA Connect home screen (p. 19) is displayed.
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[Ext Rec.] of Timer Programming (p. 52) is in progress.
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Direct TV Recording (p. 82, 84) is in progress.
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As for the contents of the Frame Sequential format and Side by Side (Full), no images will be displayed in these
conditions.
If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D Eyewear, change the setting of [3D
Refresh Rate]. (p. 39)
3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching anything other than 3D images. Liquid crystal displays (such as
computer screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.
Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.
3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.
Changing 2D - 3D mode
You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D using the 3D button.
Select the mode
3D Mode Selection
2D 3D
3D
2D
[3D] / [2D] / [2D 3D]:
Displays the appropriate image that you desire without selecting 3D format.
This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D
format manually.
Items of [3D Mode Selection] vary
select
depending on the condition.
set
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