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Read first eHELP • How to use 12 Features • 4K resolution 13 • Info Frame 14 • Home Screen 15 • TV Anywhere 16 • DVB-via-IP 17 • Easy Mirroring 18 Home Screen Home Screen • Information 19 • How to use 21 • Pin to HOME 22 • Option menu 23 Live TV • How to use 24 • Option menu 25 Apps • How to use 26 • Option menu 27 Devices • How to use 28 • Option menu 29 Watching Basic • Basic connection 30 • Selecting channel 33 • Information banner 35 • AV Options 38 -2-
• Subtitle 40 • Last view 41 • Off Timer 42 • Energy saving functions 43 • Adjusting time 46 • Language 47 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment 48 • HDMI Auto Setting 49 • Valid 4K format 50 External equipment • External connection 51 • Watching external input 55 • Operating with TV’s remote control 57 • HDMI features 59 • Valid input signals 61 For best picture • Viewing Mode 62 • Ambient Sensor 63 • Aspect 64 • Aspect Control Signal 65 • Basic settings 67 • Noise re
• Advanced settings 85 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 88 • Timer Programming 90 Teletext • Viewing Teletext 91 • Teletext mode 93 • Teletext Character Set 94 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 95 • Favourites Edit 96 • Channel List 98 • Auto Setup 101 • Manual Tuning 105 • Update Channel List 108 • New Channel Message 109 • Signal Condition 110 • Other settings 111 • Selectable satellites [This feature is available depending on your model.
Technical information • USB HDD 125 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 126 • Selecting device / mode 128 • Network device 130 • Sharing file 131 Photo mode • Selecting file 132 • Viewing photo 133 • Sorting photos 134 • Using Slideshow 135 Video mode • Selecting file 137 • Watching video 138 • Video Setup 140 • Audio output settings 142 Music mode • Selecting file 143 • Playing music 144 • Music Setup 145 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 146 • Watching
• Photo format 155 • Video format 156 • Music format 159 Network Internet content • Information 160 • Selecting internet content 161 • Note 162 DLNA • In-House streaming 163 • Using DLNA 166 Network connections • Internet connection 167 • DLNA connection 168 • Note 170 Network settings • Network Connection 171 • Custom - Wireless 173 • Custom - Wired 176 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 178 • Network Status 179 • my Home Cloud Settings 180 • VIERA Name 181 • TV Remote App Settings
Photos • Selecting file 192 • Viewing photo 193 • Using Slideshow 194 Videos • Selecting file 195 • Watching video 196 • Video Setup 198 • Audio output settings 200 Music • Selecting file 201 • Playing music 202 • Music Setup 203 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 204 Technical information • Photo format 205 • Video format 206 • Music format 209 Functions Info Frame • Information 210 • How to use 211 • Settings 212 Voice Control • Information 213 • How to use
Mirroring • How to use 219 • Mirroring Settings 220 DVB-via-IP • DVB-via-IP client connection 221 • DVB-via-IP Server Selection 223 • Note 225 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 226 • Preparations 231 • Easy playback 232 • Power on Link 233 • Power off Link 234 • Standby Power Save 235 • Intelligent Auto Standby 236 • VIERA Link Control 237 • Speaker Selection 239 • Note 240 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 241 • PIN number 242 • Parental Rating 243 Data Service Applicati
• Auto update 251 • Manual update 252 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 253 Keyboard • Keyboard 254 Settings Setting menu • How to use 255 Picture • Viewing Mode 257 • Basic settings 258 • Ambient Sensor 260 • Noise reduction settings 261 • Advanced Settings 262 • Option Settings 263 • Screen Settings 265 • Copy Adjustment 266 • Reset to Defaults 267 Sound • Mode 268 • Basic settings 269 • Volume settings 270 • Voice Guidance Settings 271 • Audio Description 272 • Advanced
• TV Remote App Settings 280 • Network Link Settings 281 • TV Anywhere Settings 282 • File Sharing Settings 283 • Mirroring Settings 284 • Do Not Track Setting 285 • Other settings 286 Timer • Off Timer 287 • Timer Programming 288 • Time Zone 289 • Auto Standby 290 • No signal Power off 291 Setup • Eco Navigation 292 • Voice Control Settings 293 • USB Device Setup 294 • Recording Setup 295 • Child Lock 296 • Tuning Menu 297 • Language 300 • Display Settings 301 • HDMI Auto Setting 303 • Common Interface
FAQs • Picture 310 • Digital TV 312 • Analogue TV 314 • Sound 315 • HDMI 316 • Network 317 • Other 319 • Detailed information 321 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 322 Licence • Licence 323 - 11 -
Read first eHELP How to use ■■Meaning of signs OK : Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu : Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. : References in this eHELP When the icon ( ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons. (red) : Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions) = Note = ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.
Info Frame Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it.
Home Screen “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features.
TV Anywhere You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available.
DVB-via-IP This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming.
Easy Mirroring You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV.
Home Screen Home Screen Information “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Screen Live TV – Gateway to TV programmes Home Screen > Live TV Apps – Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.) Home Screen > Apps Devices – Gateway to connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.
= Note = ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
How to use From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) 2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV. (Example) ●● Also refer to on the top right of Home Screen for the operations. ■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select on the top left of Home Screen and press OK to access.
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4. Display the option menu with OPTION. 5. Select Pin to HOME and press OK to set. ●● To remove a shortcut from Home Screen, set Unpin from HOME.
Option menu You can customise Home Screen. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Unpin from HOME / Move 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Unpin from HOME Remove a shortcut from Home Screen. Move Arranges the position of the icons.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV. (Example) 3. Press OK to access.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / AV Options 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Apps EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME 3. Select an application and press OK to access. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME Move Arranges the position of the applications. Lock, Unlock Locks / unlocks a specific application to restrict access (if available).
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Devices EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME 3. Select a device and press OK to access.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME Accessibility Guidance settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Show Info.
Watching Basic Basic connection [Some features are not available on all models.] Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ■■Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish ●● For DVB-S ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
■■Aerial Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial / Cable ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue ■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial / Cable HDMI terminal HDMI cable - 31 -
■■Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = ●● For details of DVB-via-IP connections Functions > DVB-via-IP ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.
Selecting channel [Some features are not available on all models.] 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue ●● Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons. ●● Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit (e.g. 399, press ). ■■To select a channel from the channel list 1. Display the channel list with OK. 2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.
■■To watch pay-TV ●● For details of the encrypted channels Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface ●● Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.
Information banner [Some features are not available on all models.] Display information banner with ●● . Also appears when changing a channel. (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( , , , ) ) / TV mode ( Programme Start time / End time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) Category ●● To change the category (DVB) 1) Display the category list with (blue).
: Teletext service available : Multiple audio available : Multiple video available : Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode : Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application 1 – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● To confirm another tuned channel / ●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK ●● Information on the next programme (DVB) ●● Extra information (DVB) –
●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to access. 3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.
AV Options Confirm or change the current status. ●● Display the full-screen TV to use this function. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select AV Options and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Audio Type / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select. 4.
Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For DVB Subtitle Language Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Teletext Language Selects between alternative teletext languages (if available).
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles. Watching > Basic > Language ●● To select the preferred subtitle type 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press OK to access. 3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view. = Note = ●● Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
Off Timer Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set. 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. ●● The remaining time will flash on the screen when less than 3 minutes.
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ●● Off Timer is active. Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On. ●● No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while No signal Power off is set to On. = Note = ●● This function does not affect the recording. ■■Auto Standby 1.
■■No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. No signal Power off (On / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. ●● A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode. ■■Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
■■Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the time and press OK to set. 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds) ●● Sound is active even if the screen is turned off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. ●● The time data are corrected based on GMT.
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext 4. Set the item and press OK to store. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. ●● For details of valid 4K format Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format ●● Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K compatible cable and you can watch content in 4K format. ■■4K compatible equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable 4K compatible equipment ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
HDMI Auto Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. HDMI Auto Setting (Mode1 / Mode2) Reproduces the image more precisely with the expanded colour gamut when connecting the 4K compatible equipment. Select the mode depending on the equipment. Mode1: For better compatibility. Set to Mode1 when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly.
Valid 4K format ■■Valid 4K format (HDMI) ●● 4K UHD 3 840 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) – Aspect is fixed to 16:9. ●● DCI 4K 4 096 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) – Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p. – Aspect is fixed to V Full. = Note = ●● Connect to HDMI1 or HDMI2 for the following formats. – 4K UHD 30p, 25p, 24p / 4:4:4 (10 bit, 12 bit) 60p, 50p – DCI 4K 25p, 24p / 4:4:4 (10 bit, 12 bit) 60p, 50p, 30p ●● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. ●● For details of basic connection Watching > Basic > Basic connection ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■■AV devices AV (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 52 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD, etc. = Note = ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD. ●● Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) ●● You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected. ●● You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV. ●● You can label or skip each input mode.
■■Playing Time Display Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control.
■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons. ●● Codes for each product and features 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV to external equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
■■DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use COMPONENT / VIDEO audio terminals). ●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop. = Note = ●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format / HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
Valid input signals ■■COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○ 3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○ 4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○ ○: Applicable input signal = Note = ●● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. ●● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the mode and press OK to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press OK to set. ●● You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) Auto: The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Aspect Control Signal [Some features are not available on all models.] Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through HDMI terminal) In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through HDMI terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.
●● AV (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame Creation / Clear Motion 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.
Clear Motion (On / Off) Makes the moving pictures more clear by controlling the level of backlight.
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 4K content – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with AV or TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access. 4. Select the mode and press OK to set. Cinema / True Cinema / Custom ■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1.
■■Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Auto / Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Auto: Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. ■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
■■Colour Management R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management. C-Hue / M-Hue / Y-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.
■■Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. ●● Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Gamma to the default settings. ■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct / 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
1080p Pixel by 4pixels (On / Off) Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal. ●● For HDMI ●● Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely. HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. 16:9 Overscan / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display 4. Set the item and press OK to store. 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. ●● Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode / Destination Input and press OK to access. 3. Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set. 4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy. 5. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set. = Note = ●● Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the mode and press OK to set. Mode (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
Basic settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Surround (Diffuse Surround / Virtual Surround / Off) Selects surround sound settings. Diffuse Surround: Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to simulate improved spatial effects. Virtual Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. Bass Boost (On / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Speaker Selection / TV Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Speaker Selection (TV / Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. TV: TV speakers are active.
Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Preferred Audio Type (Audio Description / Standard) Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Audio Format / PCM Optical Level / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press OK to store. MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
●● HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission. ●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. ●● Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes. ●● For DVB SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
PCM Optical Level Adjusts the audio level of PCM output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals to equalise with that of the other audio types. SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. ●● For DVB HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
TV Guide Using TV Guide [Some features are not available on all models.] TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). ●● Not valid in Analogue 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
●● To the next day (green) ●● To view a channel list of the selected type 1) Display the type list with (yellow). 2) Select the type and press OK to view. ●● To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (if available) 1) Display the search list with (yellow). 2) Select Search and press OK to access. 3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 4) Press (green) to start searching.
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access. ●● You can also set a timer event pressing ●● To check / change / cancel a timer event . Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ●● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ●● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●● Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or (coloured buttons). ●● To adjust contrast 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast. 2) Adjust and press OK to set.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off. ●● Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed. 2. Press and hold OK. ●● The stored page number changes to white. ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (coloured buttons) to change. 2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons. 3) Press and hold OK.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press OK to access. 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List and press OK to set. ■■TOP mode (For TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to access. 3. Select the font and press OK to set. West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favourite channel lists, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels. ●● ●● appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. ●● To move the channel 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons. 4) Press ●● (green) to store. To delete the channel 1) Select the channel. ●● 2) Press (blue) to delete. – Press (yellow) to delete all channels. To name the favourites 1) Press (red).
Channel List [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] ■■Edit DVB channels You can edit the list of All DVB Channels by adding / deleting and moving channels. ●● Channels not in all DVB channels list cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press OK to access. ●● To swap / move the channel position 1) Press (green) to edit.
2. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store. ●● To exchange channel list (DVB-S) 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Other Settings > Exchange Channel List and press OK to access. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. – During the operation, remove USB devices other than the USB Flash Memory used for this function. Settings > Setup > Other Settings ■■Skip unwanted Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1.
■■Edit Analogue Channels ●● To swap / move the channel position (if available) 1) Press (green) to edit. 2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons and press store. ●● (green) to To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) (red) ●● To rename the channel name 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR.
Auto Setup [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. ●● This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ●● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●● Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. Functions > Child Lock > PIN number ●● If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.
2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB. – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite. (Available satellite is searched in Auto Setup.) – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set SingleCable Version, User Band, User Band Frequency and PIN (depending on the Single Cable router you use). For details, read the manual of the Single Cable router.
■■DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings and press OK to store. (DVB-C) ●● Scan Mode Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency in your country. ●● Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with Numeric buttons. ●● After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search. 3.
■■DVB-via-IP ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2. A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to access. 3. Select a server from Server List. 1) Select a server and press OK to set. 2) Select Search Channels and press OK to access. 4. Select a search mode and press OK to access. 5. Set Client Settings.
Manual Tuning [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found are added to Channel List. ■■DVB-S ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. 1.
■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ●● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K – F: SECAM L, L’ 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Set Manual Tuning. 4. Select Store and press OK to set.
■■DVB-via-IP (DVB-C) 1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation Type / Symbol Rate / FEC / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. ●● Normally set Symbol Rate to Auto. 2. Select Start scan and press OK to search. ■■DVB-via-IP (DVB-T) 1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation / FEC / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.
Update Channel List [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. ●● The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, etc. ●● Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. ●● When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel List pressing OK.
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. ●● A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
Other settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T Service Replacement (On / Off) Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T Attenuator (On / Off) Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, interference may occur.
Selectable satellites [This feature is available depending on your model.] ■■Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● Intelsat at 85.
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
●● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. ●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. ●● Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be erased after this setup. ●● Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB HDD. Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3.
●● Mode of the USB HDD : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. ●● To change the mode OK ●● To edit USB HDD name (green) ●● To format (red) ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (yellow) = Note = ●● You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●● You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress.
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording and press OK to access. 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) and press OK to set. ■■To start One Touch Recording Press ●● to start.
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto to start REW LIVE TV. ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Off to stop REW LIVE TV. ●● If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be deleted.
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. ●● Not valid in Analogue 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. 4. Press OK to start making the settings. USB HDD Rec.: Records the programme to the USB HDD. 5.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) TV mode : DVB-S : DVB-C : DVB-T : DVB-via-IP – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. Date – Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday – Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the same day every week Start time / End time / Duration (automatic display) 6. Store with OK.
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. 3. Select the event. ●● To change a timer event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming ●● To delete a timer event 1) Press (red). 2) Press OK to delete. ■■To play back or delete the recorded content Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3.
Remote recording You can set timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network using TV Anywhere function. ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Set TV Anywhere to On to use this function. Functions > TV Anywhere ●● To use TV Anywhere function, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming ●● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. ●● No other channels can be selected while recording of Timer Programming is in progress.
Technical information USB HDD ■■USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back properly with this TV. ●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD ●● Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. = Note = ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / USB HDD / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back. Music mode: Digital music data are played back.
●● Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used. ■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3) Select the device and press ●● (yellow) to set.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup ●● To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device 2. Display Home Screen with HOME. 3. Select Devices and press OK to access. 4.
= Note = ●● Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this TV. ●● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control ■■To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the content selection screen with displayed. (blue) while the thumbnail is 2.
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■■How to set User / Password 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List and press OK to access. 3. Select the network device and press OK to access. 4. Enter User / Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set.
Sharing file You can share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > File Sharing Server and press OK to access. 3. Select On and press OK to set. 4. Operate your PC to share the files. ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press OK to start playback. : Error display ●● To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press OK to change.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN - 133 -
Sorting photos ■■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month and press OK to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. ●● Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named “/”. Sort by Date / Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. ●● ●● The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as Unknown.
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN ●● You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below). ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - 5: Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings are played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device are played back. ●● If there is no available music data, no sound is played back. User: Music files in the device registered by yourself are played back.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. ●● The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off. Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 2. Start playback with ●● ●● (red).
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press OK to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red). ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. ●● Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Repeat / Subtitle Settings ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with ●● (red).
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press OK to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx.
Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content ●● For exclusive USB HDD ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. ●● Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right. (This value may not be accurate depending on the condition.) ●● Content list is displayed as All or Not Viewed. All: All the recorded TV programmes are listed.
Watching recorded TV ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
●● To confirm or change the current status (if available) Watching > Basic > AV Options ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN - 148 -
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group / Release Group / Exclude from Group / Change Protect Status and press OK to set. Create Group: Create a group of content. Select and tick all the desired content, and then select Create Group. Release Group: Select the created group to release, and then select Release Group. (To release several groups at once, tick all the desired groups.
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press 2. Delete the content with (blue) to tick in the content list. (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.
Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press OK to start playback. = Note = ●● The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being recorded. ●● Depending on the recorded programmes, some playback operations may not work properly.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Technical information Device handling caution ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Do not touch the pins on the device. ●● Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
USB devices ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ■■USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT ●● USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player. ■■USB HDD ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● DCF and EXIF standards ●● Progressive JPEG is not supported. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● WebM (.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from Apps. (Example) ●● A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. ●● For details of Apps Home Screen > Apps ●● Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. 2. Select the desired item and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Apps EXIT ●● You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications. You can also use the keyboard for TV operation.
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet content, check the network connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ●● Not all the features of the websites are available. ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Apps. You can update the software later manually.
DLNA In-House streaming 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. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
■■Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC, etc.) connected to your home network. ●● To use this function with your smartphone or PC, set TV Remote App Settings of this TV. Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone.
= Note = ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ●● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●● Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, content may not be played back properly.
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub / Router Internet environment Smartphone, etc. DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA) TV ●● To use the TV as a wireless access point Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) Smartphone, etc.
Note ●● Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. ●● If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●● If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub. ●● Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press OK to access. ●● Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3. Select Quick setup and press OK to access.
■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press OK to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press OK to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press OK to set. ●● To set manually Network > Network settings > Custom - Wired = Note = ●● To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press OK to access. ●● Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3. Select your desired access point and press OK to access. ●● Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press OK to set. ●● You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store. 5. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use.
6. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press OK to set.
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press OK to access. 3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address.
4. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press OK to set. = Note = ●● To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired.
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. ●● Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless Access Point and press OK to access. 3. Select Connect to device in WPS and press OK to access. ●● To set manually, select Change settings (see below).
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press OK to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings > Notices and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press OK to access. 3. Enter characters and press OK to set. ●● This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. ●● When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the names of the TVs for each.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. TV Remote / Powered On by Apps / Networked Standby / Home Streaming / Device to upload contents 4. Set the item and press OK to store. TV Remote (On / Off) Enables controlling the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Home Streaming (Always / Only when powered on) Enables sharing the TV programme and content of this TV with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) in the home network. ●● Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy consumption of the product. ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Home Streaming is set to Always. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload content from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set the item and press OK to store. DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables sharing the TV programme and content of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
= Note = ●● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
TV Anywhere Settings Settings for watching TV or editing timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server (On / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player.
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 188 -
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Do Not Track Setting and press OK to access. 3. Select Tracking Mode / About Do Not Track and press OK to access. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Tracking Mode (Mode1 / Mode2 / Mode3) Mode1: Notifies websites that you want to be tracked. Mode2: Notifies websites that you do not want to be tracked.
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● A broadband network environment is required to use this function.
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN - 193 -
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings and press OK to access. 3.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip (if available) – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar / slow playback) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Repeat / Subtitle Settings ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select DIGA and press OK to access. 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder is displayed.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● DCF and EXIF standards ●● Progressive JPEG is not supported. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC ●● WebM (.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Functions Info Frame Information Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. (Example) ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. = Note = ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
How to use You can check useful information using Info Frame while watching TV. 1. Press and hold HOME. ●● Info Frame is displayed on the edge of screen. (Example) Current programme information, etc. Relevant information (weather forecast, etc.) Notification message Recommended content (TV programme, internet content, etc.) 2. Select one side of Info Frame with Cursor buttons or (coloured buttons) while Info Frame is displayed. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Settings You can set items for Info Frame. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Info Frame at Power on and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Info Frame at Power on (On / Off) Displays Info Frame when the TV is turned on.
Voice Control Information Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. by your speech with your smartphone. ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
How to use 1. Press ●● on the screen of your smartphone to display the operation guide. When a confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice Control function. (Example) 2. Say a key word (e.g. my Home Screen) to the microphone while the operation guide is displayed. (Example) ●● The operation guide turns to blue during processing. ●● The operation guide automatically disappears after a certain period of time. Press again to start the Voice Control function.
Settings You can set items for Voice Control function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Voice Control Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Language / Speech Detection Level / Terms of Service / Instructions for Voice Control 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Language Select the language for Voice Control function. ●● All languages may not be available.
Note ●● When you start Voice Control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly in the following conditions: – Not pronouncing words clearly and correctly – Speaking too loudly or too quietly. – Surrounded by loud background noise. ●● Phrases other than Voice Command may not be recognised. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the microphone of the smartphone. ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
TV Anywhere How to use You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Smartphone, etc. TV ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Set TV Anywhere to On. Functions > TV Anywhere > TV Anywhere Settings 2. Connect the device (smartphone, etc.) to the home network and access to the TV.
TV Anywhere Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Anywhere Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. TV Anywhere / Powered on by Swipe & Share / Device ID / Device Password 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. TV Anywhere (On / Off) Enables watching TV and setting timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. TV 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you use this function. ■■Easy Mirroring You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Easy Mirroring / Powered On by Easy Mirroring / Delete All Pairings 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Easy Mirroring (On / Off) Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.) without operating the TV.
DVB-via-IP DVB-via-IP client connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● It is recommended to connect to DVB-via-IP server with a LAN cable. ■■Wired connection ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
= Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● To confirm the current network settings Network > Network settings > Network Status ●● For information about the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP server.
DVB-via-IP Server Selection ■■Preparations ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings ●● Ensure the server settings are completed. For details, read the manual of DVB-via-IP server. ■■DVB-via-IP Server Selection 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Tuning Menu > Add TV Signal and press OK to access. 3. Select DVB-via-IP and press OK to access. 4.
= Note = ●● If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● In case you install the DVB-via-IP client in multicast environment, please consult your professional dealer or server manufacturer.
Note ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch. ●● Please also read the manual of DVB-via-IP server.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc. without complicated settings. Connections to the equipment (DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI connection) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ●● Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV.
■■Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Blu-ray Disc theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Standby Power Save ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Amplifier ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● Speaker Selection : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or
■■VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Preparations ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●● Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu. ●● Set up the TV. After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically.
Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.
Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. ●● This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV (except for watching a disc). ●● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. In this case, set to Off.
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press OK to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press OK to access. 4. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment is displayed. The input mode is changed automatically.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. ●● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press OK to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press OK to access. 4. Select TV / Home Cinema and press OK to set. TV: TV speakers are active. Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Bluray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.
Note ●● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ●● Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the input mode is switched. ●● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Child Lock and press OK to access. 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons. ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press OK to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press OK to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press OK to set. ●● The availability of this function depends on the country you select. = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application [Some features are not available on all models.] You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press OK to access. 4. Select Auto Start On and press OK to set.
Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie / Delete Cookie and press OK to access. Store Cookie (On / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Note ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful. ●● Operations may vary depending on the broadcaster.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
Using Common Interface [Some features are not available on all models.] The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●● This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on the broadcast or service. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels).
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > Shipping Condition and press OK to access. ●● Child Lock PIN number is required depending on the country. If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. Functions > Child Lock > PIN number 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press OK to access. 3. Select the time and press OK to set. ●● If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear. To install new software, select Standby / Now and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search Now and press OK to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any. 4. Download with OK. = Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other Numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Keyboard Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > USB Keyboard Layout and press OK to access. 3) Select the language and press OK to set. ●● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting. ●● Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. ●● Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. 2. Select the menu and press OK to access. 3. Select the items and press OK to access. ●● Only available items can be selected. ●● You can also access from eHELP pressing available).
●● To exit the menu screen EXIT ●● To return to the previous screen BACK/RETURN = Note = ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). ●● Some settings in Picture menu may also affect the menu screen when watching content in 4K format. ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2. Select and set with following control panel buttons.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Vivid Colour (On / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
Clear Motion (On / Off) Makes the moving pictures more clear by controlling the level of backlight.
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 4K content – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings ●● This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – TV mode – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. Film Cadence Mode (Auto / On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For HDMI HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For HDMI AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals.
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 4K content – Photo content – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Basic settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Volume settings Speaker Selection (TV / Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA Link function is connected to this TV. TV Speaker Setting (TV Speaker / Headphone / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Audio Description / Standard) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Speakers (Mix / Standard) Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For Analogue Audio Preference (Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For DVB SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
TV Anywhere Settings You can set timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server (On / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player.
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 284 -
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities.
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode.
Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes.
Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Settings - 293 -
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 295 -
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
Tuning Menu [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit ●● Not valid in Analogue Channel List You can edit the channel list by adding / deleting and moving channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > New Channel Message ●● For DVB Service Replacement (On / Off) Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T Signal Condition Checks the signal condition.
Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings = Note = ●● The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Playing Time Display (On / Off) Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On. Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected.
HDMI Auto Setting Set to Mode1 when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly.
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power off Link Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On / Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application ●● For DVB Store Cookie (On / Off) Sets to store the information from a data service to the TV in order to access again quickly.
System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
Other Settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. Exchange Channel List Exports / Imports DVB-S Channel List settings using the USB device to share the same settings with VIERA which has the same function.
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press OK to access. 3. Select About Firefox OS / TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information and press OK to access. About Firefox OS Displays the information about Firefox OS. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Information Displays the system information of this TV. Device Information Displays the device information of this TV.
FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. Also makes a diagnosis of picture problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal ●● Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
No image is displayed ●● Check the correct input mode is selected. ●● Check the setting of AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection to match the signal being output by the external equipment. Watching > External equipment ●● Is Backlight, Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels.
Digital TV [Some features are not available on all models.] Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish. ●● Check Signal Condition. If the level of Signal Quality is low, the DVB signal is weak.
Faulty dish message appears ●● The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. ●● If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and cable. No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmitter. ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial or dish to another transmitter installed nearby.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●● Weather conditions affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.
Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced ●● Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off. ●● Is the volume set to the minimum? ●● Check connections and setting of external equipment.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual ●● Check the setting of HDMI Audio Format in the Sound Menu to match the audio signal from the connected equipment. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● Check the HDMI Input setting in the Sound Menu.
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network ●● Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly. Network > Network connections ●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Check the network equipment and network environment.
Cannot operate internet content ●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings ●● The server or connected line may be busy now.
Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears ●● Check the connections. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.
LED does not turn to red in Standby mode ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode in the following conditions: – Recording is in progress – Timer Programming is set. – DLNA Server is set to On. – Powered On by Apps is set to On. – Home Streaming is set to Always. – TV Anywhere is set to On. – Powered On by Easy Mirroring is set to On. When pushed with a finger, the display panel moves slightly and makes a noise ●● There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.
Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■■Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface. (2) Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). (3) Wring out the cloth firmly.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
“PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft. Please be aware of the following. (a) This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. (b) Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) Firefox OS is powered by Mozilla, (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (5) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1. About the software categorized as (3), please refer to the “About Firefox OS” menu.
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