TX-58DXR800 e HELP English
Read first eHELP • How to use 13 Features • 4K resolution 14 • Home Screen 15 • Info Frame 16 • Touch Pad Controller 17 • DVB-via-IP 18 • Dual Tuner 19 • Easy Mirroring 20 Home Screen Home Screen • Information 21 • How to use 23 • Pin to HOME 24 • Option menu 25 Live TV • How to use 26 • Option menu 27 Apps • How to use 28 • Option menu 29 Devices • How to use 30 • Option menu 31 Watching Basic • Satellite connection 32 • Basic connection 34 • Selecting channel 36 -2-
• Information banner 38 • AV Options 41 • Subtitle 44 • Last view 45 • Off Timer 46 • Energy saving functions 47 • Adjusting time 49 • Language 50 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment 51 • HDCP Setting 52 • HDMI Auto Setting 53 • Valid 4K format 54 External equipment • External connection 55 • Watching external input 59 • Operating with TV’s remote control 61 • HDMI features 63 • HDMI HDR Setting 65 • Valid input signals 66 For best picture • Viewing Mode 67 • Ambient Senso
For best audio • Sound mode 88 • Basic settings 89 • Volume settings 91 • Voice Guidance Settings 93 • Audio Description 95 • Advanced settings 96 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 99 • Timer Programming 101 Teletext • Viewing Teletext 102 • Teletext mode 104 • Teletext Character Set 105 3D • Note 106 • Viewing 3D 107 • 3D Mode Selection 109 • 3D Settings 110 • Source image format 112 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 113 • Favourites Edit 114 • Channel List 116 • Auto Setup
Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 130 • Setting for USB HDD 132 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 134 • REW LIVE TV 135 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming 137 • Editing Timer Programming 139 • Note 140 Technical information • USB HDD 141 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 142 • Selecting device / mode 144 • Network device 146 • Sharing file 147 Photo mode • Selecting file 148 • Viewing photo 149 • Sorting photos 150 • Using Slideshow
• Playing music 160 • Music Setup 161 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 162 • Watching recorded TV 163 • Grouping content 165 • Deleting content 166 • Chapter List 167 • Audio output settings 168 Technical information • Device handling caution 169 • USB devices 170 • Photo format 171 • Video format 172 • Music format 175 Network Internet content • Information 176 • Selecting internet content 177 • Note 178 DLNA • In-House streaming 179 • Using DLNA 182 Network
• Network Status 195 • my Home Cloud Settings 196 • VIERA Name 197 • TV Remote App Settings 198 • Network Link Settings 200 • DVB-via-IP Server Settings 202 • File Sharing Settings 203 • Mirroring Settings 204 • Control4 Settings 205 • Do Not Track Setting 206 • Software Update 207 • New Software Message 208 Photos • Selecting file 209 • Viewing photo 210 • Using Slideshow 211 Videos • Selecting file 212 • Watching video 213 • Video Setup 215 • Audio output settings 217 Music • Selecting
• How to use 227 • Settings 228 Voice Control • Information 229 • How to use 230 • Settings 231 • Note 232 Touch Pad Controller • Information 233 • Pairing 234 • Identifying controls 235 • Settings 237 Mirroring • How to use 238 • Mirroring Settings 239 DVB-via-IP • DVB-via-IP server connection 240 • DVB-via-IP Server Settings 242 • DVB-via-IP client connection 243 • DVB-via-IP Server Selection 245 • Note 247 Multi Window • Information 248 • How to use 249 • Note 252 VIERA Link “H
• VIERA Link Control 264 • Speaker Selection 266 • Note 267 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 268 • PIN number 269 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 270 • Cookie 271 • Note 272 Common Interface • Caution 273 • Using Common Interface 274 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 275 Updating the TV Software • Information 276 • Auto update 277 • Manual update 278 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 279 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 280 Keyboard • Keyboar
• Ambient Sensor 288 • Noise reduction settings 289 • Advanced Settings 290 • Option Settings 291 • Screen Settings 293 • 3D Settings 294 • Lock Settings 295 • Copy Adjustment 296 • Reset to Defaults 297 Sound • Mode 298 • Basic settings 299 • Volume settings 300 • Voice Guidance Settings 301 • Audio Description 302 • Advanced settings 303 • Reset to Defaults 305 Network • Network Connection 306 • Network Status 307 • my Home Cloud Settings 308 • VIERA Name 309 • TV Remote App Settings 310 • N
• Auto Standby 321 • No signal Power off 322 Setup • Eco Navigation 323 • Voice Control Settings 324 • USB Device Setup 325 • Recording Setup 326 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 327 • Bluetooth Setup 328 • Child Lock 329 • Tuning Menu 330 • Language 332 • Display Settings 333 • HDCP Setting 335 • HDMI Auto Setting 336 • HDMI HDR Setting 337 • Common Interface 338 • VIERA Link Settings 339 • Data Service Application 340 • System Menu 341 • Other Settings 342 Support Help menu • Using Help menu 343 FAQs • P
• Detailed information 356 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 357 Licence • Licence 359 - 12 -
Read first eHELP How to use ■■Meaning of signs OK : Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu : Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. : References in this eHELP When the icon ( ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons. (red) : Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions) = Note = ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.
Home Screen “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features.
Info Frame Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it.
Touch Pad Controller The Touch Pad Controller is designed for convenient and intuitive operation of applications and internet content.
DVB-via-IP This TV can be configured as a DVB-via-IP server to provide broadcast streaming to another TV supporting DVB-via-IP client function or SAT>IP compatible devices. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP server connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming.
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 Screen Home Screen Information “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Screen Live TV – Gateway to TV programmes Home Screen > Live TV Apps – Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.) Home Screen > Apps Devices – Gateway to connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.
= Note = ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
How to use From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) 2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV. (Example) ●● Also refer to on the top right of Home Screen for the operations. ■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select on the top left of Home Screen and press OK to access.
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4. Display the option menu with OPTION. 5. Select Pin to HOME and press OK to set. ●● You can also add a shortcut by pressing Pad Controller. (Pin to HOME) on the Touch ●● To remove a shortcut from Home Screen, set Unpin from HOME.
Option menu You can customise Home Screen. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Unpin from HOME / Move 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Unpin from HOME Remove a shortcut from Home Screen. Move Arranges the position of the icons.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV. (Example) 3. Press OK to access.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / AV Options 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Apps EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME 3. Select an application and press OK to access. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME Move Arranges the position of the applications. Lock, Unlock Locks / unlocks a specific application to restrict access (if available).
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Devices EXIT ●● To add a shortcut icon Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME 3. Select a device and press OK to access.
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / Show Info. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME Accessibility Guidance settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Show Info.
Watching Basic 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.
■■Dual Tuner (Single Cable System) Connecting the satellite terminal IN 1 to a satellite dish with a Single Cable router allows you to watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, as long as both programmes are on the same transponder. Satellite IN 1 terminal Satellite cable with Single Cable router Satellite dish ■■Single Tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish. ●● Watching or recording 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc. is not supported in single tuner mode.
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.
■■Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable = Note = ●● For details of DVB-via-IP connections Functions > DVB-via-IP ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) 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. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue ●● Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons. ●● Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit (e.g. 399, press ). ■■To select a channel from the channel list 1. Display the channel list with OK. 2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.
■■To watch pay-TV ●● For details of the encrypted channels Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface ●● Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.
Information banner Display information banner with ●● . Also appears when changing a channel. (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( TV mode ( , , , , ) )/ Programme Start time / End time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) Category ●● To change the category (DVB) 1) Display the category list with (blue). 2) Select the category and press OK to change.
: Teletext service available : Multiple audio available : Multiple video available : Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode : Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application 1 – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● To confirm another tuned channel / ●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK ●● Information on the next programme (DVB) ●● Extra information (DVB) –
●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to access. 3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.
AV Options Confirm or change the current status. ●● Display the full-screen TV to use this function. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select AV Options and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Audio Type / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction / CAM Selection ●● The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select. 4.
Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● For DVB Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For DVB Subtitle Language Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB ●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font.
CAM Selection Selects CI module (if available).
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles. Watching > Basic > Language ●● To select the preferred subtitle type 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press OK to access. 3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with last view button. ●● Press again to return to the current view. = Note = ●● Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
Off Timer Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set. 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. ●● The remaining time will flash on the screen when less than 3 minutes.
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ●● Off Timer is active. Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On. ●● No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while No signal Power off is set to On. = Note = ●● This function does not affect the recording. ■■Auto Standby 1.
■■No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. No signal Power off (On / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. ●● A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode. ■■Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. ●● The time data are corrected based on GMT.
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext 4. Set the item and press OK to store. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. ●● For details of valid 4K format Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format ●● Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K compatible cable and you can watch content in 4K format. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.
HDCP Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDCP Setting and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. HDCP Setting (Auto / 2.2 / 1.4) Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch. ●● HDCP is a technology of copy protection for digital audio / video content.
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 = ●● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ●● 3D content in 4K format is not supported.
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 AV (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 56 -
■■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 M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) ●● You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected. ●● You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV. ●● You can label or skip each input mode.
■■Playing Time Display Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control.
■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons. ●● Codes for each product and features 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV to external equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
■■DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use COMPONENT / VIDEO audio terminals). ●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop. = Note = ●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format / HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
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 / Cinema / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / True Cinema / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2) 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.
●● The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient Sensor / Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster / Resolution Remaster / Dynamic Range Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation ●● You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press OK to set. ●● You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) Auto: The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through HDMI terminal) In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through HDMI terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.
●● AV (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Adaptive Backlight Control / 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 Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images. Resolution Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.
Intelligent Frame Creation (Custom / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. ●● Depending on the content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the setting. ●● Select Custom to set Intelligent Frame Creation manually. Blur Reduction: Adjusts the smoothness of camera content to minimise blur. Film Smooth: Adjust the smoothness of film content.
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema, 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) 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. ●● Set Colour Remaster, Rec.2020 Colour Remaster and Reversal Film Effect to Off to use this function.
Reset to Defaults Resets White Balance to the default settings. ■■Colour Management R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.
■■Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. ●● Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Gamma to the default settings. ■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct / 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
4K Pure Direct (On / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 4K (HDMI) input signal. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 3D – 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.
AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. ●● For AV (VIDEO) 3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. ●● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. 16:9 Overscan / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display 4. Set the item and press OK to store. 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. ●● Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.
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.
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 / Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Bass Boost (On / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Speaker Selection / TV Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Speaker Selection (TV / Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. TV: TV speakers are active.
Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the speaker and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.
= Note = ●● Voice guidance function may not correspond exactly.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Preferred Audio Type (Audio Description / Standard) Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Audio Format / PCM Optical Level / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press OK to store. MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
Audio Preference (Auto / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Auto: Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has two or more tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. ●● Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio.
HDMI Audio Format (Auto / Bitstream / PCM) Selects the audio format for the HDMI input signal. Auto: When the TV speakers are active, audio format is fixed to PCM. When the sound is delivered from theatre speakers, audio format is fixed to Bitstream. Bitstream: Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. Other digital audio output signals are output as PCM. PCM: Digital audio signal is output as PCM.
TV Guide Using 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 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. (Example) TV screen Date Time Programme Channel position and name ●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme and press OK to access.
●● To the next day (green) ●● To view a channel list of the selected type 1) Display the type list with (yellow). 2) Select the type and press OK to view. ●● To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (if available) 1) Display the search list with (yellow). 2) Select Search and press OK to access. 3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 4) Press (green) to start searching.
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access. ●● You can also set a timer event pressing ●● To check / change / cancel a timer event . Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ●● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ●● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●● Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or (coloured buttons). ●● To adjust contrast 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast. 2) Adjust and press OK to set.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off. ●● Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed. 2. Press and hold OK. ●● The stored page number changes to white. ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (coloured buttons) to change. 2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons. 3) Press and hold OK.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press OK to access. 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List and press OK to set. ■■TOP mode (For TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to access. 3. Select the font and press OK to set. West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
3D Note ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ●● If the room is lit by fluorescent lights (50 Hz) and light appears to flicker when using the 3D Eyewear, switch off the fluorescent light. ●● Do not apply pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ●● 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images of content or programmes supporting 3D effects by wearing the 3D Eyewear. ●● This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for right and left eyes are recorded with high definition quality and alternately played back. ●● 3D content in 4K format is not supported. 1. Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on.
■■3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products ●● Available in Media Player and Network services Media Player Network ■■2D images converted to 3D ●● Set to 2D→3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection ●● Content in 4K format cannot be converted to 3D mode.
3D Mode Selection You can change the viewing mode for 3D image. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > 3D Settings > 3D Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the mode and press OK to set. ●● Items for 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition. Original: Displays the source image as it is. ●● Use to identify the format type of the source image. Watching > 3D > Source image format Side by Side - 3D / Top and Bottom - 3D: Displays the mode you select.
3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > 3D Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. 3D Mode / 2D→3D Depth / 3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Safety Precautions 4. Set the item and press OK to store. ●● To exit the menu screen EXIT 3D Mode Selects the 3D format manually. Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection 2D→3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.
L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual. ●● This setting is not memorised when changing the input mode or channel. Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection and each source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. ●● 3D images are displayed correctly with the appropriate 3D formats shown in the yellow boxes below.
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. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access. DVB-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / DVBvia-IP Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels. ●● ●● appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. ●● To move the channel 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons. 4) Press ●● (green) to store. To delete the channel 1) Select the channel. ●● 2) Press (blue) to delete. – Press (yellow) to delete all channels. To name the favourites 1) Press (red).
Channel List ■■Edit DVB channels You can edit the list of All DVB Channels by adding / deleting and moving channels. ●● Channels not in all DVB channels list cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press OK to access. ●● To swap / move the channel position 1) Press (green) to edit. 2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press (green) to store.
2. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store. ●● To exchange channel list (DVB-S) 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Other Settings > Exchange Channel List and press OK to access. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. – During the operation, remove USB devices other than the USB Flash Memory used for this function. Settings > Setup > Other Settings ■■Skip unwanted Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1.
■■Edit Analogue Channels ●● To swap / move the channel position (if available) 1) Press (green) to edit. 2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons and press store. ●● (green) to To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) (red) ●● To rename the channel name 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR.
Auto Setup 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 ■■DVB-S 1. Select Antenna System and press OK to access. 2.
2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB. – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite. (Available satellite is searched in Auto Setup.) – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set SingleCable Version, User Band, User Band Frequency and PIN (depending on the Single Cable router you use). For details, read the manual of the Single Cable router.
■■DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings and press OK to store. (DVB-C) ●● Scan Mode Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency in your country. ●● Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with Numeric buttons. ●● After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search. 3.
■■DVB-via-IP ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2. A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to access. 3. Select a server from Server List. 1) Select a server and press OK to set. 2) Select Search Channels and press OK to access. 4. Select a search mode and press OK to access. 5. Set Client Settings.
Manual Tuning ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found are added to Channel List. ■■DVB-S ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. 1. Select Transponder Frequency / Symbol Rate / Polarisation / Modulation / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 2.
■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Set Manual Tuning. 4. Select Store and press OK to set. ●● Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.). ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.
■■DVB-via-IP (DVB-T) 1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation / FEC / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. ●● The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, etc. ●● Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly. ●● To update DVB-S channels, set Search Mode and Scan Mode before updating. 1) Select Search Mode / Scan Mode and press OK to access.
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. ●● A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
Other settings 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. ●● Not valid in DVB-via-IP Attenuator (On / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, interference may occur. In this case, set to On to weaken the signal automatically. Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode.
Selectable satellites ■■Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● Intelsat at 85.2° East ●● Hot Bird at 13° East ●● ABS 1 at 75° East ●● Eutelsat at 10° East ●● Express at 53° East ●● Eutelsat at 9° East ●● Intelsat at 45° East ●● Eutelsat at 7° East ●● Turksat at 42° East ●● Astra at 4.
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.
= Caution = ●● All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. ●● When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format the USB HDD again with this TV to use it. (All data will be erased after formatting.) ●● To use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it again on your PC.
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. ●● Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be erased after this setup. ●● Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB HDD. Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3.
●● Mode of the USB HDD : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. ●● To change the mode OK ●● To edit USB HDD name (green) ●● To format (red) ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (yellow) = Note = ●● You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●● You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress.
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording and press OK to access. 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) and press OK to set. ■■To start One Touch Recording Press to start.
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto to start REW LIVE TV. ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Off to stop REW LIVE TV. ●● If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be deleted.
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. ●● Not valid in Analogue 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. 4. Press OK to start making the settings. USB HDD Rec.: Records the programme to the USB HDD. ●● Press (yellow) to select the appropriate CI module for the programme to record.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) TV mode : DVB-S : DVB-C : DVB-T : DVB-via-IP – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. Date – Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday – Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the same day every week Start time / End time / Duration (automatic display) 6. Store with OK.
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. 3. Select the event. ●● To change a timer event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming ●● To delete a timer event 1) Press (red). 2) Press OK to delete. ■■To 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.
Note ●● Dual tuner function (watching or recording 2 programmes simultaneously, watching a programme while recording another programme, etc.) is not available while using DVB-via-IP server function. ●● 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.
Technical information USB HDD ■■USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back properly with this TV. ●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD ●● Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. = Note = ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / USB HDD / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back. Music mode: Digital music data are played back.
■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before inserting or removing the USB Flash Memory. Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3) Select the device and press ●● (yellow) to set.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup ●● To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device 2. Display Home Screen with HOME. 3. Select Devices and press OK to access. 4.
= Note = ●● Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this TV. ●● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control ■■To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the content selection screen with displayed. (blue) while the thumbnail is 2.
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■■How to set User / Password 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List and press OK to access. 3. Select the network device and press OK to access. 4. Enter User / Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set.
Sharing file You can share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > File Sharing Server and press OK to access. 3. Select On and press OK to set. 4. Operate your PC to share the files. ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press OK to start playback. : Error display ●● To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press OK to change.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN - 149 -
Sorting photos ■■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month and press OK to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. ●● Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named “/”. Sort by Date / Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. ●● ●● The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as Unknown.
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN ●● You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below). ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - 5: Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings are played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device are played back. ●● If there is no available music data, no sound is played back. User: Music files in the device registered by yourself are played back.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. ●● The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off. Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 2. Start playback with ●● ●● (red).
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press OK to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red). ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. ●● Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Repeat / Subtitle Settings ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with ●● (red).
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press OK to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx.
Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content ●● For exclusive USB HDD ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. ●● Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right. (This value may not be accurate depending on the condition.) ●● Content list is displayed as All or Not Viewed. All: All the recorded TV programmes are listed.
Watching recorded TV ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
●● To confirm or change the current status (if available) Watching > Basic > AV Options ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN = 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 > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Technical information Device handling caution ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Do not touch the pins on the device. ●● Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
USB devices ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ■■USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT ●● USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player. ■■USB HDD ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● DCF and EXIF standards ●● Progressive JPEG is not supported. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● WebM (.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from Apps. (Example) ●● A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. ●● For details of Apps Home Screen > Apps ●● Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. 2. Select the desired item and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To exit Apps EXIT ●● You may operate the internet content with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied). Functions > Voice Control ●● You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications.
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet content, check the network connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ●● Not all the features of the websites are available. ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Apps. You can update the software later manually.
DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
■■Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC, etc.) connected to your home network. ●● To use this function with your smartphone or PC, set TV Remote App Settings of this TV. Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone.
= Note = ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch. ●● This function may not be available in the following condition of this TV: – While the recording is in progress ●● Selecting the channel or TV mode on your smartphone may not be available while the recording is in progress.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ●● 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.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press OK to set. ●● You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store. 5. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use.
6. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press OK to set.
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press OK to access. 3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address.
4. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press OK to set. = Note = ●● To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired.
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. ●● Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless Access Point and press OK to access. 3. Select Connect to device in WPS and press OK to access. ●● To set manually, select Change settings (see below).
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press OK to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings > Notices and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press OK to access. 3. Enter characters and press OK to set. ●● This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. ●● When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the names of the TVs for each.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. TV Remote / Powered On by Apps / Networked Standby / Home Streaming / Device to upload contents 4. Set the item and press OK to store. TV Remote (On / Off) Enables controlling the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Home Streaming (Always / Only when powered on) Enables sharing the TV programme and content of this TV with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) in the home network. ●● Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy consumption of the product. ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Home Streaming is set to Always. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload content from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set the item and press OK to store. DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables sharing the TV programme and content of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
= Note = ●● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
DVB-via-IP Server Settings Selects TV signal and enables tuning in DVB-via-IP server function.
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 - 204 -
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.
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Do Not Track Setting and press OK to access. 3. Select Tracking Mode / About Do Not Track and press OK to access. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Tracking Mode (Mode1 / Mode2 / Mode3) Mode1: Notifies websites that you want to be tracked. Mode2: Notifies websites that you do not want to be tracked.
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● A broadband network environment is required to use this function.
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN - 210 -
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings and press OK to access. 3.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip (if available) – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar / slow playback) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Repeat / Subtitle Settings ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles. Subtitle Text Position: Adjusts the position of subtitles on the screen. Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select the media server and press OK to access. ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted media server 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Show Info. and press OK to access. 4.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● DCF and EXIF standards ●● Progressive JPEG is not supported. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC ●● WebM (.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Functions Info Frame Information Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. (Example) ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. = Note = ●● Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
How to use You can check useful information using Info Frame while watching TV. 1. Press and hold HOME. ●● Info Frame is displayed on the edge of screen. (Example) Current programme information, etc. Relevant information (weather forecast, etc.) Notification message Recommended content (TV programme, internet content, etc.) ●● You can also display the Info Frame by pressing and holding on Touch Pad Controller. (HOME) 2.
Settings You can set items for Info Frame. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Info Frame at Power on and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Info Frame at Power on (On / Off) Displays Info Frame when the TV is turned on.
Voice Control Information Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. ●● 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 ●● To use this function with Touch Pad Controller, ensure the pairing is completed.
How to use 1. Press ●● on the Touch Pad Controller to display the operation guide. When a confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice Control function. (Example) 2. Say a key word (e.g. my Home Screen) to the microphone while the operation guide is displayed. (Example) ●● The operation guide turns to blue during processing. ●● The operation guide automatically disappears after a certain period of time. Press again to start the Voice Control function.
Settings You can set items for Voice Control function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Voice Control Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Language / Speech Detection Level / Terms of Service / Instructions for Voice Control 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Language Select the language for Voice Control function. ●● All languages may not be available.
Note ●● When you start Voice Control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly in the following conditions: – Not pronouncing words clearly and correctly – Speaking too loudly or too quietly. – Surrounded by loud background noise. ●● Phrases other than Voice Command may not be recognised. ●● It is recommended to speak within approx. 15 cm from the microphone when using Touch Pad Controller.
Touch Pad Controller Information The Touch Pad Controller is designed for convenient and intuitive operation, especially with the Home Screen 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 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 > VIERA Touch Pad Controller > Pairing and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● Place Touch Pad Controller within 50 cm from the TV while registration is in progress.
Identifying controls 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.
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 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > VIERA 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. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller.
Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. TV 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press OK to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you use this function. ■■Easy Mirroring You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Easy Mirroring / Powered On by Easy Mirroring / Delete All Pairings 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Easy Mirroring (On / Off) Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.) without operating the TV.
DVB-via-IP DVB-via-IP server connection This TV can be configured as a DVB-via-IP server to provide broadcast streaming to another TV supporting DVB-via-IP client function or SAT>IP compatible devices. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■■Connection TV (Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial / Cable) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. Hub / Router DVB-via-IP client (VIERA, etc.
= Note = ●● 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. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● To use this function, set DVB-via-IP Server Settings.
DVB-via-IP Server Settings ■■Preparations ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP server connection Network > Network settings ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in LNB Configuration. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup ■■DVB-via-IP Server Settings Selects TV signal and enables tuning in DVB-via-IP server function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
DVB-via-IP client connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● It is recommended to connect to DVB-via-IP server with a LAN cable. ●● Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cable.
= Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● To confirm the current network settings Network > Network settings > Network Status ●● For information about the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP server.
DVB-via-IP Server Selection ■■Preparations ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings ●● Ensure the server settings are completed. For details, read the manual of DVB-via-IP server. ■■DVB-via-IP Server Selection 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Tuning Menu > Add TV Signal and press OK to access. 3. Select DVB-via-IP and press OK to access. 4.
= Note = ●● If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● In case you install the DVB-via-IP client in multicast environment, please consult your professional dealer or server manufacturer.
Note ●● Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function may not be available. ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch. ●● Dual tuner function (watching or recording 2 programmes simultaneously, watching a programme while recording another programme, etc.) is not available while using DVB-via-IP server function. ●● Please also read the manual of DVB-via-IP server.
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV / COMPONENT / HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Pre-view Dual view OK Pre-view ●● Pre-view To swap windows OK – Not valid while recording is in progress ●● To exit multi window EXIT = Note = ●● Operations vary while using DVB-via-IP server function.
How to use 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. ■■Pre-view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name (for main screen) TV mode / Input mode (for sub screen) – Press / to select the TV mode / input mode of the sub screen. Current programme information (if available) (for sub screen) – Press / to select the programme of the sub screen.
■■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. – ●● displays on the screen. To confirm or change the current status OPTION – Menu items and selectable options vary between the main screen and sub screen.
= Note = ●● Operations vary while using DVB-via-IP server function as following. PandP: Press (yellow) to switch to Picture-and-Picture mode. PinP: Press (green) to switch to Picture-in-Picture mode. The main screen is displayed on full-screen and the sub screen is displayed at the right bottom of the main screen. – You can swap the main and sub screen with – Press (blue). to display / hide the operation guide. – The sound comes only from the main screen in multi window.
Note ●● This function may not work properly depending on the signal format. ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in LNB Configuration to display DVB-S both in two windows. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup ●● Dual tuner function (watching or recording 2 programmes simultaneously, watching a programme while recording another programme, etc.) is not available while using DVB-via-IP server function. ●● Not valid in Analogue ●● Data services are not available in multi window.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc. without complicated settings. Connections to the equipment (DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI connection) ●● 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. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● 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
■■VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Preparations ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●● Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu. ●● Set up the TV. After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically.
Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.
Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. ●● This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV (except for watching a disc). ●● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. In this case, set to Off.
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press OK to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press OK to access. 4. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment is displayed. The input mode is changed automatically.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. ●● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press OK to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press OK to access. 4. Select TV / Home Cinema and press OK to set. TV: TV speakers are active. Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Bluray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.
Note ●● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ●● Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the input mode is switched. ●● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Child Lock and press OK to access. 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons. ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. 4. Select Child Lock List and press OK to access. 5.
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.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press OK to access. 4. Select Auto Start On and press OK to set. ●● A notification message will appear when the application is available. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie / Delete Cookie and press OK to access. Store Cookie (On / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Note ●● A broadband network environment is required to fully use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. ●● Not valid in multi window mode ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
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. ●● This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on the broadcast or service. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels). Please use only the broadcaster-approved CI module.
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. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press OK to access. 3. Select the time and press OK to set. ●● If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear. To install new software, select Standby / Now and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search Now and press OK to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any. 4. Download with OK. = Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other Numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards and mouse with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse can be used. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup > Devices and press OK to access. Devices Searches the available device and displays the status. ●● Place the device within 50 cm from the TV while registration is in progress. ●● Turn the device on for registering.
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. ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2. Select and set with following control panel buttons.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Vivid Colour (On / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
Reversal Film Effect (Max / Min / Off) Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film for photo content. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● For photo content ●● Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX mode Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Resolution Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.
Intelligent Frame Creation (Custom / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Depending on the content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the setting. ●● 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 Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings ●● This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema, Custom or Professional1 / 2.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – TV mode – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. Film Cadence Mode (Auto / On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
1080p Pixel by 4pixels (On / Off) Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For HDMI ●● Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 3D – Multi window HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type.
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – 4K content – Photo content – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. – 1080p Pure Direct is set to On. – 4K Pure Direct is set to On. – Multi window Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom.
3D Settings 3D Mode Selects the 3D format manually. Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection 2D→3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjusts the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode). Watching > 3D > 3D Settings L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode).
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.
Volume settings Speaker Selection (TV / Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA Link function is connected to this TV. TV Speaker Setting (TV Speaker / Headphone / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings ●● Not valid in multi window mode Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Audio Description / Standard) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB ●● Not valid in multi window mode Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Speakers (Mix / Standard) Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For Analogue Audio Preference (Auto / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For DVB SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
DVB-via-IP Server Settings Selects TV signal and enables tuning in DVB-via-IP server function.
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 - 314 -
Control4 Settings Settings for the Control4 function Network > Network settings > Control4 Settings - 315 -
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities.
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode.
Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes.
Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Settings - 324 -
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 326 -
VIERA Touch Pad Controller 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. 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 - 328 -
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit ●● Not valid in Analogue Channel List You can edit the channel list by adding / deleting and moving channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually.
Antenna System (One LNB / MiniDiSEqC / DiSEqC 1.0 / Single Cable) Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup ●● For DVB-S LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup ●● For DVB-S Attenuator (On / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode.
Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Playing Time Display (On / Off) Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On. Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected.
HDCP Setting Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch. (Auto / 2.2 / 1.
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.
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power off Link Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On / Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application ●● For DVB Store Cookie (On / Off) Sets to store the information from a data service to the TV in order to access again quickly.
System Menu 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 System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
Other Settings USB Charge in Standby (On / Off) Enables charging from the USB port in Standby mode. ●● Available for charging the rechargeable 3D Eyewear (optional accessory) ●● This function is available when in Standby mode. Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. Exchange Channel List Exports / Imports DVB-S Channel List settings using the USB device to share the same settings with VIERA which has the same function.
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press OK to access. 3. Select About Firefox OS / TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information and press OK to access. About Firefox OS Displays the information about Firefox OS. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Information Displays the system information of this TV. Device Information Displays the device information of this TV.
FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. Also makes a diagnosis of picture problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal ●● Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
No image is displayed ●● Check the correct input mode is selected. ●● Check the setting of AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection to match the signal being output by the external equipment. Watching > External equipment ●● Is Backlight, Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels.
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish. ●● Check Signal Condition. If the level of Signal Quality is low, the DVB signal is weak.
Faulty dish message appears ●● The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. ●● If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and cable. No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmitter. ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial or dish to another transmitter installed nearby.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●● Weather conditions affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.
Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced ●● Check the supplied external speaker is connected to the exclusive speaker terminal of the TV properly. ●● Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
3D 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 view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV ●● Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●● Check the remaining battery level of the 3D Eyewear. (Battery status is displayed on the screen when the 3D Eyewear is turned on.) When the battery is running low, replace it with a new one.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual ●● Check the setting of HDMI Audio Format in the Sound Menu to match the audio signal from the connected equipment. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● Check the HDMI Input setting in the Sound Menu.
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network ●● Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly. Network > Network connections ●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Check the network equipment and network environment.
Cannot operate internet content ●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings ●● The server or connected line may be busy now.
Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears ●● Check the connections. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered ●● Are the batteries installed correctly? ●● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ●● Register again. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings ●● 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.
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.
■■Speaker Clean the speaker with a soft, dry cloth. = Caution = ●● When cleaning the speaker, use a fine cloth. Do not use tissues or other materials (towels, etc.) that can fall apart. Small grains may get stuck inside the speaker cover. ●● Do not wipe the speaker net with a wet cloth. ●● 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.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT. THX and the THX Logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
“PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft. Please be aware of the following. (a) This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. (b) Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content.
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 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.
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