Panasonic Viera TX-L32G20BA Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Viera TX-L32G20BA Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 74 page image

74Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)DLNA ®This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easierand more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.It allows you to share photos and videos stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC withwindows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy watching them onthe TV screen.Applicable data formatPhoto : JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixelsMotion JPEG and Progressive JPEG are not supported.Video : MPEG2 (PS format and TS format)Image resolution - Up to 1,920 × 1,080 pixelsFPS (Frame Per Second) - 24 / 25 / 30 fpsPS (Program Stream) format : used for DVD recording, etc.TS (Transport Stream) format : used for digital broadcasts, internet, etc.Depending on the network environment, including lack of transfer speed, contents may not be played back properly.AVCHD and DivX files are not supported by DLNA, but can be played by Media Player (p. 70).Music files are not supported by DLNA functions of this TV, but MP3 and AAC files can be played back by Media Player (p. 73).Media serverStore photos or videos into the media server, and then you can watch them on the TV.To use a PC as a media serverPrepare 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 otherserver software have not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.Windows 7 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 is required.•“How to use Windows 7 as a media server” (p. 97)This TV does not support DLNA control functions from Windows 7.•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.•NoteFor more information about the server software, please consult each software company. Software which has the file sharing feature may be available with this TV. But, all the features may not be used.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 serverBy connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder to your home network, you can enjoy and control it as one ofthe media servers.Please refer to the manual of your DIGA Recorder to confirm whether the recorder is compatible with DLNA.Network connection Example 1 or Example 2in “Network connections” (p. 75)Network setup p. 76 - 79DLNA operations p. 80 - 82VIERA 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 onthe 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 remotecontrol.Network connection Example 1 or Example 3in “Network connections” (p. 75)Network setup p. 76 - 79VIERA CAST operations p. 83freesatfreesat will give you access to the great interactive services and features through an internet connection.Please contact broadcasters for availability of services.