TX-L24X6B e HELP English
Watching my Home Screen • Information 10 • How to use 11 • Settings 12 Basic • Basic connection 14 • Selecting channel 16 • Information banner 17 • Option Menu 19 • Subtitle 21 • Off Timer 21 • Last view 21 External equipment • External connection 22 • Watching external input 26 • Operating with TV’s remote control 28 • HDMI features 30 • Terminal information 32 • Valid input signals 33 For best picture • Viewing Mode 34 • Ambient Sensor 35 • Auto power standby function 3
Teletext • Digital text service 46 • Viewing Teletext 47 • Teletext mode 49 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 50 • Favourites Edit 51 • Channel List 53 • Auto Setup 54 • Channel Sorting by Region 55 • Manual Tuning 56 • Update Channel List 57 • New Channel Message 57 • Signal Condition 57 Internet service Internet content • Information 58 • Selecting internet content 59 • Note 60 Network connections • Internet connection 61 • Note 62 Network settings • Network Connection 63 • C
Home network DLNA • Information 71 • Using DLNA 75 Network connections • DLNA connection 76 • Note 78 Network settings • Network Connection 79 • Custom - Wireless 81 • Custom - Wired 84 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 86 • Network Status 87 • TV Remote App Settings 87 • Network Link Settings 88 • Software Update 89 • New Software Message 89 Photos • Selecting file 90 • Viewing photo 91 • Using slideshow 92 Videos • Selecting file 94 • Watching video 95 • Video Setup 96 • Audio output
Technical information • Photo format 101 • Video format 102 • Music format 104 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 105 • Selecting device / mode 107 Photo mode • Selecting file 109 • Viewing photo 110 • Sorting photos 110 • Using slideshow 111 Video mode • Selecting file 114 • Watching video 115 • Video Setup 117 • Audio output settings 118 Music mode • Selecting file 119 • Playing music 120 • Music Setup 120 Technical information • Device handling caution
• How to use 128 • Settings 128 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 129 • Preparations 133 • Easy playback 134 • Power on Link 134 • Power off Link 134 • Standby Power Save 134 • Intelligent Auto Standby 135 • VIERA Link Control 136 • Speaker Selection 138 • Note 139 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 140 • PIN number 141 • Parental Rating 141 Common Interface • Caution 142 • Using Common Interface 143 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 144 Updating the TV Software • Informa
Settings Setting menu • How to use 150 Picture • Viewing Mode 152 • Basic settings 153 • Ambient Sensor 153 • Noise reduction settings 153 • Advanced Settings 153 • Option Settings 154 • Screen Settings 155 • Copy Adjustment 155 • Reset to Defaults 155 Sound • Mode 156 • Basic settings 157 • Volume settings 158 • Voice Guidance Settings 159 • Audio Description 160 • Advanced settings 161 • Reset to Defaults 162 Network • Network Connection 163 • Network Status 163 • TV Remote App Setting
Setup • Eco Navigation 165 • TV Guide Settings 165 • USB Device Setup 165 • Child Lock 165 • Tuning Menu 166 • Language 168 • Display Settings 169 • VIERA Link Settings 171 • System Menu 172 • Other Settings 172 Support FAQs • Picture 173 • Digital TV 175 • Analogue TV 177 • Sound 178 • HDMI 179 • Network 180 • Other 182 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 183 Information • Using Help menu 184 Optional accessories • Communication Camera 185 • Wall-hanging bracket 185 Licence • Licence 186 -
OK Menu ●● Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
Watching my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection – Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example) ●● The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout. Watching 2.
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu. (Example) ■■Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set Full Screen TV: Displays full-screen TV TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen.
Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR ●● For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Selecting channel 1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV ●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons ●● DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
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 Programme start / finish time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4 ●● Press (blue) to switch.
AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the country you select. 3.
Monaural Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font.
Subtitle ■■DVB Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■■Analogue Display subtitles with STTL. ●● Hide subtitles with EXIT. = Note = ●● If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode. ●● This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service).
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 basic connection Watching ●● Basic Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■■AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 23 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera = Note = ●● It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. ●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, 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 with / and press OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen) ●● TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts. – Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
■■Screen display ●● Manual input (default setting in Input Labels) AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 ●● Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 - 27 -
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below 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 Media Player, DLNA features, product using in 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 and the 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 an HDMI compliant (fully wired) 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 AV2 audio terminals). ●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop. = Note = ●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 Input in the Sound Menu.
Terminal information ■■AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10: 11 : Audio out (R) Audio in (R) Audio out (L) Audio earth Blue earth Audio in (L) Blue in Status CVBS Green earth -Green in 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20: 21: - 32 - -Red earth Earth Red in Status RGB CVBS earth RGB status earth CVBS out (video) CVBS in (video) Socket Earth
■■HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground 8 : TMDS Data0 Shield 18: +5V Power 9 : TMDS Data0− 19: Hot Plug Detect 10: TMDS Clock+ Valid input signals ■■COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1,125
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access and press OK to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Ambient Sensor with 3. Select On / Off with / / and press OK to access and press OK to set Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Off Timer is active.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2. Select the mode with ●● / 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).
= Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely. ●● Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. ●● Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / 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 SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio.
●● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal. = Note = ●● If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom. 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 with 4. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access and press OK to set True Cinema / Custom ■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed White Balance.
■■Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve. ●● Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Gamma. ■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access and press OK to set Mode (Standard / Music / Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.
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 broadcasters). 1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV 2. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.
●● To the next day (DVB) (green) ●● To view a channel list of the selected type 1) Display the type list with 2) Select the type with (yellow) / and press OK to view – Ireland only ●● To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB) (UK only) 1) Display the search list with 2) Select Search with / 3) Enter characters with (yellow) and press OK to access / / / and press OK to set – You can set characters using numeric buttons.
Teletext Digital text service Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. 1. Select DVB with TV ●● DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG). 2.
Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ●● 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.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window ●● Operations can be made only in teletext screen. 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (Coloured buttons) while the page is displayed 2. Press and hold OK ●● The stored page number changes to white. ●● If you use Subtitles, do not change number on ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (blue).
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. ●● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT in the information banner. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup access Display Settings 3.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu with and press OK to access ●● / The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 4.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner and from Category in the TV Guide screen. Watching Basic Information banner Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with ●● ●● / appears when the channel is encrypted.
●● To delete the channel 1) Select the channel with / 2) Press OK to delete – Press ●● (yellow) to delete all channels To name the Favourites 1) Press (red) 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with numeric buttons, and press OK to set / / / or 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store = Note = ●● Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. To swap the channel position number.
Channel List ■■Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with 2. Select a channel with / and press OK to access / 3.
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. ●● If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required. Functions ●● Child Lock PIN number If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning. Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning ■■DVB, Analogue channels 1.
Channel Sorting by Region You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your Channel List. (UK only) 1. Select the region with / and press OK to access 2. Select repeatedly until you reach the available region ●● Normally, you should select Best signal quality (All Regions). ●● If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List.
Manual Tuning ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List. ■■DVB (UK) 1. Select Frequency with / 2. Press OK to search ●● All channels found will be added to the Channel List. ■■DVB (Ireland) 1.
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. New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not.
Internet service Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) ●● To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS ●● For details of APPS List Functions ●● APPS List Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. 2. Select the desired item with / / / and press OK to access (Example) ●● To return to APPS List APPS ●● To exit APPS List EXIT ●● You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications.
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings ●● APPS List is 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 will not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ●● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●● Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
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. Internet service Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network ●● Network Connection with / and press OK to access When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done automatically. 4. Select your desired access point with ●● and press OK to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup.
7. Select Exit with ●● / and press OK to set To set manually Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service 5.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access ●● Wireless with / / Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with OK to set ●● You can set characters using numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store / / / and press 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically.
Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access Custom Wired with / / 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 4. Select Network Status with Internet service 5.
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 with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen 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 type, encryption type, etc.).
Home network DLNA Information 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.
●● To use a PC as a media server Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of November, 2012). Any other server software has not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
■■Playback of sharing contents on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy contents stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc.) connected to your home network. ●● To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 / Windows 8, set TV Remote App Settings of this TV.
= Note = ●● To use this function, turn this TV on. ●● This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
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 you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or later LAN cables are required. ●● Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or making the network connection again.
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network ●● Network Connection with / and press OK to access When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done automatically. 4. Select your desired access point with ●● and press OK to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup.
6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network 7. Select Exit with ●● / Network settings Network Status and press OK to set To set manually Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network 5.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access ●● Wireless with / / Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with OK to set ●● You can set characters using numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store / / / and press 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically.
Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with Home network 7.
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access Custom Wired with / / 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 4. Select Network Status with Home network 5.
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 with / / / and press OK to access 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with ●● / Wireless Access Point and press OK to access To set manually, select Change settings.
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 with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen 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 type, encryption type, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network access Network Link Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables to share the TV programme or contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
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 with / and press OK to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 access New Software Message with 3.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Viewing photo ■■Playback Photos are displayed one at a time.
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 with / 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 with / and press OK to access 3.
Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with / and press OK to access 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4.
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 Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with 3.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause / Playback ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN 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.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with 3. Select DIGA with / / / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 ●● 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 two-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 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.
■■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.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back. Music mode: Digital music data will be played back. ●● During operation, audio signals are output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals, however, no video signals are output.
■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. Settings ●● Setup USB Device Setup Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port. = Note = ●● Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV Media Player Using Media Player Information 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3. Select Media Player with 4. Select the device with ●● / / / / and press OK to access and press OK to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. 5. Select Photo / Video / Music with / and press OK to access Photo Media Player Photo mode Media Player Video mode Media Player Music mode Video Music 6.
■■To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the device selection screen with is displayed 2. Select the device with / (yellow) while the thumbnail and press OK to access ■■To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the contents selection screen with is displayed 2.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback.
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 Sorting photos ■■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2.
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 with / 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.
Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. ●● You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of / . calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off / Sepia / Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow.
Repeat (On / Off) Slideshow repeat 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 will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. ●● If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / : 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 2.
Watching video ■■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.
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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 with / and press OK to access Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
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 with 3.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2.
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with / / 3. Start playback with / / / and press OK to access / (red) ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause / Playback ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode.
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.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 ●● 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 two-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 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.
■■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 (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) ●● FLAC (.flac) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use two-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 APPS List Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■■APPS List (Example) = Note = ●● APPS List is subject to change without notice.
How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS (Example) ●● To exit APPS List EXIT 2.
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 (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI connection) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ●● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART 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, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. Functions ●● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” VIERA Link Control Recorder: Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in the Setup Menu to use this function.
Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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 List with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with / / / and press OK to access 3. Select VIERA Link Control with / and press OK to access 4. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed.
= 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 List with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with / / 3. Select Speaker Selection with 4. Select Home Cinema / TV with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access / and press OK to set 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 with / and press OK to access 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with the 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 with / 5.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating with / and press OK to access 2.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. ■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. ●● Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels.
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access System Menu Shipping Condition with 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with press OK to set / and press / and 4. Follow the on-screen instructions ●● Auto Setup will automatically start. = Note = ●● To retune TV channels only (e.g.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now with set. / and press OK to Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now. Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1.
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Now with / System Menu System Update and press OK to access System Update Search 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any 4. Download with OK = Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV.
Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. Settings Setup System Menu ●● 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.
Gamepad ●● Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ●● Some of the keys of gamepads 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 with / and press OK to access 3. Select the items with / and press OK to access ●● Only available items can be selected. ●● You can also access from eHELP pressing available) (red) at each item.
●● To change menu pages = Note = ●● A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network services. Media Player Home network ●● Using Media Player DLNA Using DLNA If Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. To return to “Home” viewing environment, initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. Functions Shipping Condition ■■Using control panel buttons 1.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. Cinema: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room. True Cinema: Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Colour Temperature (Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Vivid Colour (On / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones. Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.
Option Settings Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services). Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. 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. 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. ●● This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals respectively.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Speech / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● In each mode, Bass, Treble and Surround can be adjusted and stored.
Basic settings 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. ●● This function is available when Mode is set to User. ●● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ●● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, onscreen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users. Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. ●● The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the information banner. ●● For DVB mode Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. ●● For DVB mode ●● UK only Speakers (On / Off) Set to On to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
Advanced settings NICAM (On / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. ●● Set to Off if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound) ●● For Analogue mode Audio Preference (Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Multichannel: The priority is given to multi-channel audio track. Stereo: The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG.
●● For DVB mode or video contents of Media Player / Network services Media Player Home network Video mode Videos Audio output settings Audio output settings SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. ●● For digital mode ●● Ireland only HDMI1 / 2 Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Network Status TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data. ●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT. ●● Ireland only Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. (On / Off) ●● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal / Full / Info) Changes the layout of TV Guide.
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue mode Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region.
Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode = Note = ●● The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
Language Preferred Multi Audio (English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). ●● UK only Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). ●● Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. ●● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority. ●● Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). ●● Ireland only Teletext (FASTEXT / List) Selects analogue teletext display mode. Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Banner Display Timeout (10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Smart VIERA Banner (On / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. ●● For Full Screen TV Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. ●● The sound is active even if the screen turns off.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” 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.
System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. ●● For information of using Keyboard Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions Common Interface System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
Support FAQs Picture 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. 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 can be displayed ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. ●● Check the correct input mode is selected. ●● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection to match the output of the external equipment. Watching ●● External equipment Is Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Settings Picture Basic settings 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. ●● Check Signal Condition. If Signal Quality is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
Cannot find a channel you have previously watched ●● The channel may broadcast for part of the day. ●● Check the channel in the TV Guide. Watching TV Guide ●● Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters. ●● Reset channels.
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 will 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. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced ●● Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off. ●● Is the volume set to the minimum? ●● Check connections and setting of external equipment. Watching ●● External equipment Ensure that Speaker Selection is set to TV.
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 ●● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ●● Check the HDMI1 / 2 Input setting in the Sound Menu. Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
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. Internet service Home network ●● Network connections Network connections Check the connections and settings.
Cannot operate internet content ●● ●● Check the connections and settings. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Internet connection 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.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■■Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Help with / and press OK to access 3. Select TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information with and press OK to access TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Information Displays the system information of this TV. Device Information Displays the device information of this TV.
Optional accessories Communication Camera ■■Communication Camera ●● TY-CC20W – This camera can be used in the video communication tool. Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
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. Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US, Europe, and other countries including one or more of the United States patents 6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 issued to Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. “PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
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