Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I connect a universal remote control to my television? Verified
To connect your universal remote control, you need the model number and brand name of both the remote control and the television. There is a list of codes for brands and model numbers in the manual of the remote control .This was helpful (1844)
I want to connect a speaker to my LCD television with HDMI, which port should I use? Verified
You need to use the HDMI-ARC port, which is specifically made for connecting audio equipment.This was helpful (1230)
Does it matter to which HDMI port I connect my device? Verified
In general you can connect a device like a blu-ray player or game console to any HDMI port. The device can then be used by selecting the corresponding HDMI channel on your television.This was helpful (632)
How do I measure the inches of my LCD television? Verified
Measuring the inches on your LCD television is done by measuring the diagonal distance between for example the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the screen (not the edge). One inch equals 2,54 centimeter, so when you measure 99 centimeter, this means your LCD television is 39 inches.This was helpful (469)
Will my remote control also work on other television models of the same brand? Verified
Often a remote control of a television will also work on similar models of the same brand. However, it is unusual that it will work on all models of that brand. Universal remote controls are more suited to do this.This was helpful (229)
What is the difference between LCD and LED? Verified
Both techniques use an LCD screen that emits no light by itself. The difference is in the lighting behind the screen. With LCD screens this is done by CCFL (cold-cathode fluorescent lamp) and LED makes use of LED lights.This was helpful (224)
Can I repair a dead pixel myself? Verified
There is a difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel. A stuck pixel is still coloured and might be fixed by applying light pressure exactly onto the pixel until it restores itself. A dead pixel is always black or white and can’t be repaired by yourself.This was helpful (207)
What does HDMI stand for? Verified
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI is a connection to send high quality video and audio from one device to another.This was helpful (189)
Why are there letters next to the numbers on the remote control? Verified
Certain television settings may require you to enter letters. There are usually three letters or other characters on a button. When letter input is required, you can press that button once for the first letter, press twice for the second letter and press 3 times for the third letter. This way, text can be written with a minimum number of buttons.This was helpful (165)
What is the contrast ratio? Verified
The contrast ratio tells how far the whitest white is from the blackest black. A contrast ratio of for example 400:1 means that the blackest black on screen is 400 times darker than the whitest white. A high contrast ratio contributes to the sharpness of the image.This was helpful (143)
What does LCD stand for? Verified
LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display and is a technology that allows liquid crystals to polarise light to generate colours.This was helpful (141)
How can I properly clean my LCD television? Verified
Turn off the television and wipe dust and dirt off the screen with a microfiber cloth. Do not use paper, this can cause scratches. Do not apply too much pressure or you might cause damage to pixels. Use a specialized detergent or make one by mixing 1 part vinegar with 1 part water. Moisten the cloth with the detergent and clean the screen. Make sure the cloth is not too wet. Remove stains by making rotating movements. Dry the screen with a second microfiber cloth to prevent stripes.This was helpful (140)
What is the optimal viewing distance for my television? Verified
This partially depends on personal preference, but as a rule of thumb the optimal viewing distance is about 3x the diagonal screen size of the television. For a television of 60 inch (152cm) the optimal viewing distance would be 180 inch or about 4.5 meter.This was helpful (140)
Panasonic TX-L42FT60 – Smart TV
You can read our in-depth Panasonic Smart TV review for a full, blow-by-blow look at Panasonic’s smart TV system, so we’ll limit ourselves here to saying it could do with more video content providers (especially UK catch-up services), while My Home Screen is possibly the friendliest and certainly the most customisable smart TV interface we’ve seen to date.
The L42FT60 does not join the DT65 series in shipping with one of Panasonic’s touchpad remote controls, however, though given the highly questionable design of this remote it’s no great loss to the L42FT60.
More of a pity is the L42FT60’s use of a single tuner versus the twin tuner setup that kicks in with the DT65 series, as this means you can’t enjoy the multi-screen viewing options possible on the twin-tuner models.
Panasonic L42FT60 – Design & Connections
Its design certainly gets the L42FT60 off to a fine start. Its frame is slim – barely 1cm across – and highly attractive with its silvery metallic finish. It also sports the fetching open ‘V Neck’ stand attachment found on the more expensive DT65 series, while a see-through wing along the bottom edge helps further the sense that the screen is so light it’s floating.
Connectivity is solid. Multimedia users are well catered for, with three USBs, an SD card slot, and built-in Wi-Fi and LAN options for adding the TV to your network. The network connections can be used for taking the TV online with Panasonic’s Viera Connect service, or streaming a good selection of video, photo and music file formats from networked PCs.
The one connection disappointment is that you only get three HDMIs when most rival TVs at this level of the market offer four.
Panasonuc TX-L42FT60 – Features
Looking for other specification differences that define the L42FT60’s position between Panasonic’s more expensive DT65 and cheaper ET60 models, it chiefly differs from the DT65 series in not having a local dimming system to boost the contrast delivered by its edge LED lighting array.
And it differs from the ET60 series by sporting a 1600Hz BLS (Backlight Scanning) panel driving system versus the cheaper model’s 600Hz BLS system; by supporting Panasonic’s new Hexa picture processing engine; by having earned the backing of image calibration experts the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF); and by supporting Panasonic’s significant 1080p Pure Direct and Super Clear Resolution processing modes.
As with all Panasonic TVs with a T in their name, the Panasonic L42FT60 supports
passive 3D playback (active has been written out of Panasonic’s LCD
story this year), and you get two pairs of glasses included free.
This
seems a little stingy given how cheap passive 3D glasses are, but we
guess it allows Panasonic to sneak in another small point of difference
with the step-up DT65 models, which offer four pairs of free glasses.
How we test televisions
We test every TV we review thoroughly over an extended period of time. We use industry standard tests to compare features properly. We’ll always tell you what we find. We never, ever, accept money to review a product.
Used as the main TV for the review period
Tested for more than a week
Tested using industry calibrated tools, discs and with real world use
Tested with broadcast content (HD/SD), video streams and demo discs
Отзыв №2 о телевизоре Panasonic TX-L(R)42FT60.
Достоинства телевизора:
Подставка поворотная ,пульт с подсветкой ,громкость звука достойная -для телевизора. Отличная цветопередача . Цифровое телевидение — отлично ,кабельное чуть хуже , аналоговое показывает хуже кабельного — терпимо ,смотреть можно. Спутниковое не пробовал — в планах.
Недостатки телевизора:
пока не выявил
Комментарий о телевизоре:
К Wi-Fi — подключился быстро бес проблем. Обрывов сигнала не было замечено. ,
Smart TV работает без тормозов. Встроенных приложений побольше чем у Philips. Как работает Skype — не пробовал ,у меня пока нет камеры ,
Проверял всевозможными тестами: битых пикселей нет ,тёмных пятен и засветов нет. ,
Видео тест для проверки экрана на битые пиксели и засветы ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dNia7atISw ,
японка на веревке тест телевизора (инструкция как скачать видео описана под видио) ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FexW8V2NDzc ,
Эффект 3D присутствует. Эффект 3D проверял при покупке роликами: ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4_Ajkm6dsc ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAaKulQZgM ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdm2et4Pfg ,
(инструкция как скачать видео описана под видио) ,
Подключал флешку usb 2 на 8 и 64 Гб ,жёсткий диск на 512 Гб usb 2- видит ,читает. Как работает usb 3 ,не проверял. ,
Встроенный плеер смог прочитать файлы: mp4 , avi , m2ts , mkv , mp3 , JPEG — остальные не пробовал. ,
Телевизор с лёгкостью взаимодействует с Android. Опробовал на Android 4.2.1 ,как этот ТВ взаимодействует с другими версиями Android не знаю. ,
Опробованный Android софт Panasonic TV Remote 2 ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaY-f9aRVhk ,
и WiTV ,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aLaVEeS0og ,
Ссылка на описания приложений находится под видио. ,
Покупкой доволен