TX-55FZ952B TX-65FZ952B TX-55FZ802B TX-65FZ802B e HELP English
Read first Before use • Licence 13 Features • 4K resolution 16 • Home 17 • Touch Pad Controller 18 • TV Anywhere 19 • Freeview Play EPG 20 • Dual Tuner 21 • Easy Mirroring 22 Home Home • Information 23 • How to use 25 • Pin to HOME 27 • Option menu 28 Live TV • How to use 29 • Option menu 30 Apps • How to use 31 • Option menu 32 Devices • How to use 33 • Option menu 34 Watching Basic • Satellite connection 35 • Basic connection 37 • Selecting channel 39 -2-
• Freeview Play banner (UK) 41 • Freesat banner (UK) 43 • Information banner 45 • AV Options 47 • Subtitle 49 • Off Timer 50 • Energy saving functions 51 • Adjusting time 53 • Language 54 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment 56 • HDMI Auto Setting 57 • Valid 4K format 58 External equipment • External connection 59 • Watching external input 63 • Operating with TV’s remote control 65 • HDMI features 67 • HDMI HDR Setting 69 • Valid input signals 70 For best picture • Vi
For best audio • Sound mode 93 • Basic settings 94 • Volume settings 96 • Voice Guidance Settings 98 • Audio Description 99 • Advanced settings 100 TV Guide • Freeview Play EPG (UK) 103 • Freesat EPG (UK) 105 • TV Guide 107 • Timer Programming 109 • Guide link programming 110 Teletext • Digital text service 111 • Viewing Teletext 112 • Teletext mode 114 • Teletext Character Set 115 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 116 • Channel List Editor 117 • Favourites Edit
Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 133 • Setting for USB HDD 135 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 137 • Rewind LIVE TV 138 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming 140 • Editing Timer Programming 142 • Remote recording 143 • Note 144 Technical information • USB HDD 145 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 146 • Selecting device / mode 149 • Network device 151 • Sharing file 152 Easy List View • Selecting file 153 • Filtering files 155 Mix Fo
• Audio output settings 165 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 166 • Watching recorded TV 167 • Grouping content 169 • Deleting content 170 • Chapter List 171 • Audio output settings 172 Connected device • Device handling caution 173 • SD Card 174 • USB devices 175 Supported format • Photo format 176 • Video format 177 • Music format 180 Network Internet content • Information 181 • Selecting internet content 182 • Note 183 DLNA • In-House streaming 184 • Using DL
• Custom - Wireless Access Point 198 • Network Status 199 • TV Name 200 • TV Remote App Settings 201 • Network Link Settings 203 • TV Anywhere Settings 205 • File Sharing Settings 206 • Mirroring Settings 207 • Control4 Settings 208 • Software Update 209 • New Software Message 210 • Terms of Service and Settings 211 Photos • Selecting file 212 • Viewing photo 213 • Using Slideshow 214 Videos • Selecting file 215 • Watching video 216 • Video Setup 218 • Audio output settings 220 Music • Se
• How to use 230 • Settings 231 • Note 232 Touch Pad Controller • Information 233 • Pairing 234 • Identifying controls 235 • Settings 237 TV Anywhere • How to use 238 • TV Anywhere Settings 239 Mirroring • How to use 240 • Mirroring Settings 241 Multi Window • Information 242 • Multi Window 243 • Note 244 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 245 • Preparations 250 • Easy playback 251 • Power on Link 252 • Power off Link 253 • Standby Power Save 254 • Intelligent Auto St
Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 264 • Privacy Setting 265 • Note 266 Common Interface • Caution 267 • Using Common Interface 268 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 269 Updating the TV Software • Information 270 • Auto update 271 • Manual update 272 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 273 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 274 Keyboard • Keyboard 276 Settings Setting menu • How to use 277 Picture • Viewing Mode 279 • Basic settings 280 • Ambient
• PICTURE Button Setting 289 • Lock Settings 290 • Copy Adjustment 291 • Reset to Defaults 292 Sound • Mode 293 • Basic settings 294 • Volume settings 295 • Voice Guidance Settings 296 • Audio Description 297 • Advanced settings 298 • Reset to Defaults 299 Network • Network Connection 300 • Network Status 301 • TV Name 302 • TV Remote App Settings 303 • Network Link Settings 304 • TV Anywhere Settings 305 • File Sharing Settings 306 • Mirroring Settings 307 • Control4 Settings 308 • Other setting
• Recording Setup 318 • Touch Pad Controller 319 • Bluetooth Setup 320 • Child Lock 321 • Tuning Menu 322 • Language 324 • Display Settings 325 • HDMI Auto Setting 326 • HDMI HDR Setting 327 • VIERA Link Settings 328 • Data Service Application 329 • System Menu 330 • Other Settings 331 Support Help menu • Using Help menu 332 FAQs • Picture 333 • Digital TV 335 • Analogue TV 337 • Sound 338 • HDMI 339 • Network 340 • Other 342 • Detailed information 345 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 346 - 1
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 You can jump to the page by pressing OK while the cursor is on the references. ■■Operation guide = Note = ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ●● The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
Read first Before use Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. “freesat” is a registered trademark and the “freesat” logo is a trademark of Freesat (UK) Ltd. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2018 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. “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.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof. Contact Information: cdrequest@unipf.
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.
Home “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features.
Touch Pad Controller Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller The Touch Pad Controller is designed for convenient and intuitive operation of applications and internet content.
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.
Freeview Play EPG Using the Freeview Play EPG enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc.
Dual Tuner You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme while recording another programme, etc.
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 Home Information “Home” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Live TV – Gateway to TV programmes Home > Live TV Apps – Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.) Home > 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. You can update the software later manually.
How to use From Home, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. (Example) ●● Press / to display the tabs which provide you with the relevant programme information, recommended content, etc. ●● A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection 2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV.
■■Setting You can set up Home, tabs, etc. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Press repeatedly to display the setting tab. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Tab Settings / Enable Auto Pin / Disable Auto Pin 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tab Settings Edits the tabs of Home. Enable Auto Pin / Disable Auto Pin Selects whether to automatically add a shortcut for a feature frequently used on Home.
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home. 1. Display Home 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. 6. Select the position to add on Home. ●● To remove a shortcut from Home, set Unpin from HOME.
Option menu You can customise Home. 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 Removes a shortcut from Home. Move Arranges the position of the icons.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home 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 / Accessibility / AV Options 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home. Home > Home > Pin to HOME Accessibility Guidance settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings AV Options Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Apps EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home > Home > Pin to HOME ●● You can assign a favourite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote control. Home > Apps > Option menu 3. Select an application and press OK to access. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Set as My App / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home. Home > Home > Pin to HOME Set as My App Assigns your favourite application to MY APP of the TV’s remote control. is displayed on the assigned application.
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Devices EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home > Home > 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 / Accessibility / Switch to Component / Switch to Video / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME Adds a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home.
Watching Basic Satellite connection 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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables. ●● For Freesat, Other Sat.
■■Single Tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish. ●● Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. is not supported in single tuner mode. Satellite IN 1 terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish = Note = ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites.
Basic connection 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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables. ■■Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial ●● For DVB, Analogue ■■DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.
■■Cable TV box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial / Cable = Note = ●● 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.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
Selecting channel 1. Select the mode with TV. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) ●● Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons. ●● Freesat channel position numbers are in the 101 - 999 and 0101 - 0999 ranges. DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite channel position begin from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■■To display the discovery bar (UK and DVB only) 1. Display the discovery bar with Freeview Play. 2. Select the application and press OK to access. ●● For the applications, follow the on-screen instructions. ■■To select the type of channel list ●● For DVB (Ireland only), Other Sat., Satellite Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Freeview Play banner (UK) Display information banner with . ●● Also appears when changing a channel. ●● For DVB (Example) Channel position and name Programme Date / Start time / End time Current date and time Event image (when available) Features available / message meanings AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK ●● Information on the next programme ●● Extra information – Press again to hide the banner. ●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press OK to access. 3) Set the item and press OK to store. = Note = ●● In Other Sat.
Freesat banner (UK) Display information banner with . ●● Also appears when changing a channel. ●● For Freesat (Example) Channel position and name Programme Date / Start time / End time Current date and time Features available / message meanings AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●● Information on the next programme ●● Extra information – Press again to hide the banner. ●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press OK to access. 3) Set the item and press OK to store. = Note = ●● In Other Sat., the information banner will appear when pressing Watching > Basic > Information banner - 44 - .
Information banner Display information banner with . ●● Also appears when changing a channel. ●● For Analogue, DVB (Ireland only), Other Sat., Satellite (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) All DVB Channels / All Other Sat.
Also in : Same programme available as HD broadcast (UK only) ●● To display the extra information for details STTL: Subtitle service available TEXT: Text service available Multi Audio: Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM: Audio mode 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) – Press again to hide the banner.
AV Options Confirm or change the current status. ●● Display the image full-screen 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 Audio / Monaural Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / 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 Other Sat., Satellite Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● Not valid in Analogue ●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font.
Subtitle ■■Freesat, DVB, Other Sat., Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● 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. – Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
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 (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. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. 1.
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. Preferred Multi Audio / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles / Preferred Teletext 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.
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. – 60p, 50p / 4:4:4, 4:2:2 ●● 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 ●● To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions > Bluetooth devices ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
■■AV devices AV (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player, etc.
■■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 1 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 3.5 mm 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.
HDMI HDR Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI HDR Setting and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. HDMI HDR Setting (On / Off) Set to On when the HDR device is connected to the TV. ●● Please turn Off this function if the image looks unnatural. This may occur in some cases such as compatibility with the connected device, source images or with use of multi-window function. ●● Image may disappear for a few seconds when the setting is changed.
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 / Professional Photo / Cinema / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / True Cinema / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2 / Sport / Game) 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.
Sport: Improves picture quality for watching sports, etc. ●● The sound mode is automatically set to Stadium when Viewing Mode is set to Sport. To cancel the linkage of the sound and viewing mode, set Sport Link to Off. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Game: Improves picture quality for playing games, etc. ●● For HDMI, AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO) ●● Game Mode is automatically set to On when Viewing Mode is set to Game.
Aspect Changes the aspect ratio (image size). ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select Aspect and press OK to access. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. 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 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. Watching > For best picture > Aspect ■■Available conditions ●● Terrestrial terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB PAL I Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.
●● AV (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ●● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 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 ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
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. Luminance Level / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Resolution Remaster / Dynamic Range Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation 4. Set the item and press OK to store.
Reversal Film Effect (Max / Min / Off) Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film for photo content. ●● For photo content ●● Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX mode Resolution Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper. ●● Not valid when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On Dynamic Range Remaster (On / Off) Enhances bright areas of the image closer to the original luminance making improved picture impact.
●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 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.
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.
HDR Brightness Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > HDR Brightness Setting and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. HDR Auto Brightness / HDR Brightness Enhancer 4. Set the item and press OK to store. HDR Auto Brightness (On / Off) Automatically enhances the luminance when watching an HDR video in a bright environment. HDR Brightness Enhancer Adjusts the luminance when watching an HDR video in a bright environment.
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. 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 when Viewing Mode is set to Professional Photo, Cinema, True Cinema, Custom or Professional1 / 2. The settings in True Cinema, Custom or Professional1 / 2 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.
■■Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Native / Rec. 709 / SMPTE-C / EBU / Rec. 2020 / DCI-P3 / Auto / sRGB / Adobe) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Rec. 709: Standard for HD (High definition) SMPTE-C: Standard for NTSC EBU: Standard for PAL Rec. 2020: Provides the suitable colour gamut for Rec. 2020. DCI-P3: Provides the suitable colour gamut for DCI 4K.
■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for White Balance. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.
C-Saturation / M-Saturation / Y-Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of cyan / magenta / yellow areas. C-Luminance / M-Luminance / Y-Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of cyan / magenta / yellow areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Colour Management to the default settings. ■■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.
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 / Black Frame Insertion / 1080p Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct / 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / HDMI Content Type / HDMI EOTF Type / EOTF Type / HDMI Colorimetry Type / HDMI RGB Range / HDMI YCbCr Range / 3D-COMB 4. Set the item and press OK to store.
4K Pure Direct (On / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 4K (HDMI) input signal. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – Multi window 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.
EOTF Type (Auto / Traditional gamma / HLG / PQ) Selects the EOTF type of broadcast or video content. It works correctly only when the signal corresponds the each EOTF type. Set to Auto for general use. ●● Automatically switches to Auto for broadcast each time another input / channel is selected. ●● For digital, video content HDMI Colorimetry Type (Auto / Rec. 601 / Rec. 709 / Rec. 2020) Selects the colourimetry type for each HDMI input.
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. Aspect / 16:9 Overscan / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display / Pixel Orbiter / Panel Maintenance / Panel Maintenance Message 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Aspect Changes the aspect ratio (image size). Watching > For best picture > Aspect 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.
●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 4K content – Multi window Screen Display (On / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. ●● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. ●● Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on. Pixel Orbiter (On / Off) Sets the pixel shifting of the image to prevent panel “image retention”.
Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 for each input. ●● Select Professional1 / Professional2 in Viewing Mode in advance. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Lock Settings 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. 4. Select Adjustment Lock and press OK to access. 5.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Custom, Professional1 or Professional2 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.
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 / Speech / Stadium / 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. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. Stadium: Improves sound quality for watching sports, etc.
Basic 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. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost / Sport Link 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. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Stadium surround: Provides a dynamic sound for watching sports by improving 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. Sport Link (On / Off) Automatically sets the sound mode to Stadium when Viewing Mode is set to Sport.
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 / Clear Sound Adjustment 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. Clear Sound Adjustment (On / Off) If the sound from TV speakers is unclear due to installation environment, On is recommended. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
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 / 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.
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 4. Set the item and press OK to store. ●● For DVB 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. NICAM / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Audio Format / PCM Optical Level / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press OK to store. NICAM (On / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. ●● Set to Off if reception is poor.
Auto: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC multichannel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. Dolby Audio: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC and AAC are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream or Dolby Digital Plus Bitstream. ●● ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
TV Guide Freeview Play EPG (UK) Using the Freeview Play EPG enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. ●● For DVB (UK only) ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Select DVB with TV. 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
●● To display the schedule information (red) ●● To jump to the currently selected channel (green) ●● To access to the Catch-Up menu (if available) (yellow) ●● To search programme (if available) (blue) ●● To view more details of the programme 1) Select the programme. 2) Press to view. – Press again to return to TV Guide. ●● To exit TV Guide EXIT = Note = ●● In Other Sat., the channel list will appear when pressing GUIDE.
Freesat EPG (UK) Using the Freesat EPG enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. ●● For Freesat ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Select Freesat with TV. 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
●● To jump to the currently selected channel (green) ●● To view a channel list of the selected genre (blue) ●● To view more details of the programme 1) Select the programme. 2) Press to view. – Press again to return to TV Guide. ●● To exit TV Guide EXIT = Note = ●● In Other Sat., the channel list will appear when pressing GUIDE. ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen.
TV Guide 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 ●● Ireland only 1. Select DVB with TV. 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. (Example) TV screen (DVB) Date Time Programme Channel position and name ●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme and press OK to access.
●● 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. – All the programme titles including the word you set are listed. – Searching without any characters lists all programmes including current programmes.
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. 3. Select Record and press OK to set. (UK only) ●● 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.
Guide link programming Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer event will follow the change. ●● UK only ●● is displayed on the timer event if the timer is set from the TV Guide.
Teletext Digital text service Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. 1. Select Freesat (UK only) / DVB with TV. ●● DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG). 2. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT.
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 twice to display Contrast. 2) Adjust and press OK to set.
■■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. ●● If you use subtitles, do not change number on ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (blue). (coloured buttons) to change. 2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons. 3) Press and hold OK. ■■View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press to view sub page.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. ●● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT in the information banner. (Ireland only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press OK to access. 3. Select FASTEXT / List and press OK to set.
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 You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favourite channel lists, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access. Freesat Tuning Menu / DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu / Other Sat. Tuning Menu / Satellite Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 4.
Channel List Editor ■■Skip unwanted Freesat / DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List Editor and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip). : Reveal : Hide (skip) ●● To reveal all channels (if available) (yellow) ■■Edit DVB / Analogue Channels ●● To swap the channel position number (logical channel number) 1) Press (green) to edit.
■■Create the channel list for Other Sat. / Satellite Create your channel list of Other Sat. / Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels. And then you can select your desired channels easily. 1. Select a channel to list from Channels Found. ●● To change the category (red) 2. Press OK to add it to Channels for Viewing. ●● To add consecutive channels to the list at once 1) Press (yellow).
Favourites Editor ■■List favourite Other Sat. / Satellite channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The Other Sat. / Satellite favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Select Favourites Editor and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all Other Sat. / Satellite Channels. appears when the channel is encrypted.
●● To display other favourites (green) 3. Press OK to add it to favourites list. ●● To add all channels to the list (if available) 1) Press (yellow). 2) Press (green) to add all. 4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store. ■■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 or select the turn with Numeric buttons.
= Note = ●● Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Editor ●● The hidden channels cannot be displayed in the favourite list (Live TV).
Regional Channel Edit You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel (if available). 1. Select a channel to replace from Freesat Regional Channels. 2. Select a channel to be replaced from Alternative Regional Channels.
Auto Setup 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. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning – For DVB, Analogue, Other Sat.
■■Other Sat. / Satellite ●● To use dual tuner function, set Dual Tuner Mode to On. 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2. Select the satellite. ●● Select IN 1 / IN 2 in Signal Input to set for each tuner. ●● Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird. ●● Check the dish alignment for the satellite to select. – The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites.
■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons.
Channel Sorting by Region You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your channel list. (UK only) 1. Select the region and press OK to access. 2. Select repeatedly until you reach the available region. ●● Normally, you should select Best signal quality (All Regions). ●● If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your channel list.
Manual Tuning ●● 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 Editor. ■■DVB (UK only) 1. Select Frequency. 2. Press OK to search. ●● All channels found are added to Channel List. ■■DVB (Ireland only) 1. Select a channel and adjust frequency for each channel.
■■Other Sat. / Satellite Set tuning parameters for the required satellite, details can usually be found in a satellite TV magazine. ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Add New Channels to retune Other Sat. / Satellite channels. ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting.
Update Channel List 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 Channel List Editor, Favourites Editor, Child Lock, etc. ●● Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
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.
Add New Channels You can add any new channels found automatically to channel list. 1. The signal condition is displayed and press OK to access. ●● If you select Any Satellite in Auto Setup, this step is skipped. ●● It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite. ●● Ensure that the Signal Lock status is shown as Locked. If it is not locked, the search cannot be executed.
Other settings 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. ●● For Other Sat., Satellite Auto Update Channel List (On / Off) Selects whether or not broadcast changes are automatically updated in your channel list. ●● For DVB Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. ●● Allows you to add any TV mode which was skipped during initial Auto Setup.
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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 1 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket.
●● To use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it again on your PC. (Special operations or tools may be necessary to format on your PC. For details, read the manual of the USB HDD.) ●● 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.
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.
Rewind 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 > Rewind LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto to start Rewind LIVE TV. ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
●● Rewind LIVE TV is stopped and the recorded content is deleted automatically in the following conditions: (Even if Rewind LIVE TV stops for the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording starts automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.) – Other channels selected – Locked channel selected – Invalid channel selected – No TV signal – External input selected – When the full-screen application (TV Guide, Media Player, eHELP, etc.
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming 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. Freesat (UK only)/ DVB / Other Sat. (UK only)/ Satellite (Ireland only) 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. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time).
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) TV mode ●● For UK ●● For Ireland : DVB D: DVB : Other Sat. S: Satellite – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc.
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 stop recording 1. Press . 2. Select the programme and press OK to access (when 2 recordings are in progress). 3. Select Yes and press OK to stop.
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 this TV 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. ●● Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be selected.
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 6 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 SD Card / USB Flash Memory / USB HDD / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Easy List View: Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back. Mix Folder View: All files grouped by folder are displayed.
■■To insert or remove the SD Card ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before inserting or removing the SD Card. Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.
●● For details of supported file formats Media Player > Supported format - 148 -
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV. ●● When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. 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 with HOME. 3.
= 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”.
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.
Easy List View Selecting file Still pictures / moving pictures recorded with digital camera or digital video camera are played back. Select the file in the thumbnail view and press OK to start playback. ●● If a file or folder is edited or renamed by digital camera, digital video camera, PC, etc., the thumbnail may not be displayed properly. : Error display ●● To sort by month 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Calendar and press OK to access.
Play Select Settings for playback file selection Repeat (Folder / File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle (On / Off) Files are played back at random.
Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press OK to access. 3. Select Photo / Video and press OK to set. 4. Select OK and press OK to change.
Mix Folder View Selecting file Displays the thumbnail of all files which are grouped by folder. Select the folder / file and press OK to start playback. : Error display ●● 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. 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select and press OK to access. 3) Select Video Setup > Video Preview and press OK to access. 4) Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Repeat (Folder / File Repeat / Off) Playback repeat Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder File Repeat: Playback repeat of the selected one file Shuffle (On / Off) Files are played back at random.
Filtering files You can filter the files as the content type. (Photo / Video / Music) 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Filter and press OK to access. 3. Select Photo / Video / Music and press OK to set. 4. Select OK and press OK to change.
Sorting files You can sort the files in alphabetical / date order. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Sort and press OK to access. 3. Select Alphabet(A...Z) / Alphabet(Z...A) / Date(1...9) / Date(9...1) and press OK to change.
Playback Playback ■■Photo playback : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop OK : Switch the playback mode (Single view / Slideshow). (blue) : Rotate : Display / hide the operation guide. BACK/RETURN : Return to thumbnail. ■■Video / Music 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.
Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. (red) : To the previous title / scene / track (green) : To the next title / scene / track : Display / hide the operation guide. BACK/RETURN : Return to thumbnail.
Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Aspect / Interval / Back Ground Music 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Aspect (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. ●● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval.
File: The selected music file is registered. Folder: All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file are registered. = Note = ●● Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting. ●● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow setting.
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. Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle Settings ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available). ●● It may take several seconds to change the sound.
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 > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM / Dolby Audio 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 = Note = ●● The recorded content may not be played back properly depending on the progress of recording.
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 > Playback > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM / Dolby Audio and press OK to set.
Connected device 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.
SD Card ■■SD Card Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. Failure to do so may cause the TV to malfunction. 2.
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 6 TB.
Supported format 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. ●● Some files may not be played back correctly depending on the resolution, etc. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital) ●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● 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 Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .
●● WebM (.webm) Video codec: VP9 Audio codec: Vorbis ■■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 Some features are not available on all models. 1. Display Apps with APPS. ●● For details of Apps Home > 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 may operate the internet content with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
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.
■■Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network. Available content: ●● Photo, video or music content of this TV ●● Current digital TV programme ●● TV programmes recorded on USB HDDs with this TV Available network equipment: ●● ●● DLNA Certified TV ●● Smartphone, etc.
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 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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable. ●● 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.
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 ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable.
■■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.
●● 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. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy setting.
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.).
TV Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV 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 / Delete All Pairings 4. Set the item and press OK to store.
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 TV, 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 - 207 -
Control4 Settings Settings for the Control4 function 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Control4 Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select Control4 Discovery / Send Identify and press OK to access. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Control4 Discovery (On / Off) Enables Control4 mode. Send Identify Sends identifying message to Control4 controller. ●● This function is available when Control4 Discovery is set to On.
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.
Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Terms of Service and Settings and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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 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 - 213 -
Using Slideshow 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. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
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 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.
– 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 / Monaural 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.
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 / Dolby Audio and press OK to set.
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 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.
Supported format 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 ●● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital) ●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus), HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● 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 Audio (Dolby Digital), LPCM ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● WebM (.webm) Video codec: VP9 Audio codec: Vorbis ■■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) ●● 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 Voice Control Information Some features are not available on all models. Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
How to use Some features are not available on all models. 1. Press on the Touch Pad Controller or 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. Volume up) 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.
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. Speech Detection Level / Terms of Service / Instructions for Voice Control 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Speech Detection Level (High / Standard) Adjusts the sensitivity to recognise your speech. Terms of Service Displays the terms of service.
Note Some features are not available on all models. ●● 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. ●● It is recommended to speak within approx. 15 cm from the microphone when using Touch Pad Controller.
Touch Pad Controller Information Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller The Touch Pad Controller is designed for convenient and intuitive operation, especially with Home or internet content. ●● Touch Pad Controller can be used exclusively for controlling this TV. ●● Register the Touch Pad Controller to this TV with Bluetooth wireless technology before using. The registration starts automatically when you press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) after installing batteries.
Pairing Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller Perform the registration when Touch Pad Controller is used for the first time. The registration starts automatically when you press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) after installing batteries. To register again, take following steps. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Touch Pad Controller > Pairing and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Identifying controls Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller Standby On / Off switch Volume Up / Down On-screen remote control – Press to display the remote control GUI (Graphical User Interface). – Press again to move the position of GUI. Swipe to select the button. – Press to exit the on-screen remote control. Touch pad – For operations, refer to Operation Guide in the Setup menu. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Option menu – Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
HOME – Displays Home. Return – Returns to the previous menu / page. Cursor buttons APPS – Displays Apps. = Note = ●● To use Standby On / Off switch, point the controller directly at the TV’s remote control signal receiver because it works with infrared sensors. (You can operate the switch without registration.
Settings Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Touch Pad Controller and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pairing / Cursor Sensitivity / Operation Guide 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Pairing Cursor Sensitivity (Max / Mid / Min) Adjusts the sensitivity of the cursor.
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 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.
Multi Window Information ■■Multi Window Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV / COMPONENT / HDMI) as shown below (example).
Multi Window You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select Multi Window and press OK to access. ■■Dual view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name Sub screen ●● Press – ●● / to select the screen to operate. displays on the screen. To select the sound 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Sound Output and press OK to access. 3) Select Main / Sub and press OK to set.
Note ●● This function may not work properly depending on the signal format. ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in Tuning Menu to display Freesat or Other Sat. / Satellite both in two windows. ●● Not valid in Analogue ●● Data services are not available in multi window. ●● You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window. ●● External input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or sub screen. ●● HDMI is available for the main screen.
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.
HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Bluray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■■Available features (HDMI connection) DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Standby Power Save ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● VIERA Link Control : For equipment which has “HDAVI C
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables. ●● 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
●● Recorder: Maximum 3 ●● Player: Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) ●● Audio system: Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) ●● Tuner: Maximum 4 (Set top box, etc.
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. 4. Select Child Lock List and press OK to access. 5.
■■Freesat Adult Channels Select Hide to hide channels of the adult genre in EPG and banner. All the timer events of the adult genre are cancelled. = Note = ●● For Freesat ■■Player PIN Control Applies access control for some Digital TV streaming services.
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. = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application ●● Data Service Applications is not effective on MHEG. You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto Start / Manual Start / Off for each channel. Auto Start: Automatically starts the application.
Privacy Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Privacy Setting and press OK to access. 3. Select Low / High / Custom and press OK to set. ■■To change the privacy settings manually You can set up the detailed privacy settings when Privacy Setting is set to Custom. 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.
Note ●● Data Service Applications is not effective on MHEG. ●● 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.
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. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before inserting or removing the CI module.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on the broadcast or service. ■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels. If encrypted channels do not appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV.
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. 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Auto Setup automatically starts. = Note = ●● To retune TV channels only (e.g.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ●● 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 On 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 perform any operations on the TV or 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.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards , Bluetooth mouses and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, smartphone, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards and mouses can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup and press OK to access. 3.
Transmitter: Connects an audio device such as headphones, speaker, etc. Receiver: Connects an audio device such as a smartphone, audio player, etc. Bluetooth Audio Settings Adjusts the volume for an audio device, etc. in the transmitter mode. Audio Output: Sets to Bluetooth only to mute the TV speakers automatically when using a Bluetooth audio device. And you can adjust the volume of the device using Volume Up / Down. Volume: Adjusts the volume of a Bluetooth audio device.
Keyboard Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > 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. ●● If Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. To return to “Home” viewing environment, initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Basic settings Luminance Level, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Remaster Displays the vivid images with the expanded colour gamut.
Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
HDR Brightness Setting You can adjust and set up the details of HDR brightness.
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings MPEG Remaster Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings.
Option Settings Game Mode Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Film Cadence Mode Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Black Frame Insertion Makes the blurring image clearer such as when Game Mode is set, etc. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings 1080p Pure Direct Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.
EOTF Type Selects the EOTF type of broadcast or video content. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings HDMI Colorimetry Type Selects the colourimetry type for each HDMI input. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings HDMI RGB Range Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings HDMI YCbCr Range Adjusts the black level of the image in the YCbCr signal for each HDMI input.
Screen Settings Aspect Changes the aspect ratio (image size). Watching > For best picture > Aspect 16:9 Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Screen Display Turns the screen off when you select Off.
PICTURE Button Setting Sets the viewing mode selection when pressing PICTURE.
Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 for each input.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Custom, Professional1 or Professional2 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 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. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Surround Selects surround sound settings.
Volume settings Speaker Selection 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 TV Speaker Setting Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance 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 Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Volume Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings User Level Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.
Advanced settings NICAM Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Audio Preference Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings SPDIF Selection Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings HDMI Audio Format Selects the audio format for the HDMI 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.).
TV 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 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 - 307 -
Control4 Settings Settings for the Control4 function Network > Network settings > Control4 Settings - 308 -
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. Network > Network settings > New Software Message Terms of Service and Settings Displays the terms of service and settings.
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 - 316 -
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 > Rewind LIVE TV - 318 -
Touch Pad Controller Only for the model with the Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Pairing Cursor Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity of the cursor. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller.
Bluetooth Setup Settings for the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions > Bluetooth devices > Bluetooth Setup - 320 -
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
Tuning Menu Channel List Editor Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Editor Favourites Editor Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Editor Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Regional Channel Edit Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
Auto Update Channel List Selects whether or not broadcast changes are automatically updated in your channel list. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Dual Tuner Mode Set to On to use dual tuner function. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup Add New Channels Adds new Other Satellite channels to the channel list.
Language Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext Selects analogue teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Input Labels Accessing the input labels list allows you to change the input name or skip the input if unconnected, improving identification and selection in the Input Selection banner.
HDMI Auto Setting Set to Mode1 when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly.
HDMI HDR Setting Set to On when the HDR device is connected to the TV.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power off Link Standby Power Save Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Data Service Application Service Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application.
System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface System Update Downloads new software to this TV.
Other Settings Power on Channel List Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. Watching > Basic > Selecting channel Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press OK to access. 3. Select TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information and press OK to access. 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.
●● Is Luminance Level, 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. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup There may be a short black image ●● A black image is displayed to avoid picture distortion when an input signal changes.
Digital 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. 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.
No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmitter. ●● Check the aerial connection to the Television set and if there are any current signalling issues in your area. ●● Contact Panasonic Customer Support by visiting www.panasonic.co.uk/freeview ●● Contact the digital services provider to check for any local transmission issues by visiting www.freeview.co.uk ●● Consult an aerial engineer to check the alignment of your aerial.
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.
●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings ●● The server or connected line may be busy now.
Other 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. 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.
●● Use Touch Pad Controller within approx. 3.2 m from the TV. (The range may be shortened depending on the obstacle between the TV and the controller, or the surrounding environment.) Voice Control function does not work ●● Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the pronunciation, noise and network environment.
●● There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. This is not a malfunction.
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.
●● Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this speaker. ●● Before using chemically-treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. ■■Mains plug ●● Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
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