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Watching my Home Screen • Information 10 • How to use 11 • Settings 12 Basic • Basic connection 14 • Selecting channel 16 • Information banner 18 • Option Menu 20 • Subtitle 21 • Off Timer 21 • Last view 22 External equipment • External connection 23 • Watching external input 26 • Operating with TV’s remote control 27 • HDMI features 29 • Terminal information 30 • Valid input signals 31 For best picture • Viewing Mode 32 • Ambient Sensor 33 • Auto power standby function 3
Teletext • Viewing Teletext 45 • Teletext mode 46 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 48 • Favourites Edit 48 • Channel List 50 • Auto Setup 51 • Manual Tuning 53 • Update Channel List 55 • New Channel Message 55 • Signal Condition 55 • Selectable satellites 56 Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 57 • Setting for USB HDD 58 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 60 • REW LIVE TV 61 Timer Programming • Setting timer programming 63 • Editing timer programming 65 • Note
Network connections • Internet connection 70 • Note 71 Network settings • Network Connection 72 • Custom - Wireless 73 • Custom - Wired 75 • Network Status 77 • TV Remote App Settings 77 • Network Link Settings 77 • Software Update 77 • New Software Message 77 Home network DLNA • Information 78 • Using DLNA 81 Network connections • DLNA connection 82 • Note 84 Network settings • Network Connection 85 • Custom - Wireless 86 • Custom - Wired 88 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 90 • Network Status
• Using slideshow 95 Videos • Selecting file 97 • Watching video 97 • Video Setup 98 • Audio output settings 99 Music • Selecting file 101 • Playing music 101 • Music Setup 102 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 103 Technical information • Photo format 104 • Video format 104 • Music format 107 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 108 • Selecting device / mode 109 Photo mode • Selecting file 112 • Viewing photo 112 • Sorting photos 113 • Using slides
Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 121 • Watching recorded TV 122 • Grouping contents 123 • Deleting content 123 • Changing device 123 • Chapter List 124 • Audio output settings 124 Music mode • Selecting file 125 • Playing music 125 • Music Setup 126 Technical information • Device handling caution 127 • USB devices 127 • Photo format 128 • Video format 128 • Music format 131 Functions APPS List • Information 132 • How to use 132 • Settings 133 VIERA Link “HDAVI
• Speaker Selection 141 • Note 142 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 143 • PIN number 144 • Parental Rating 144 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 145 • Cookie 145 • Note 146 Common Interface • Caution 147 • Using Common Interface 147 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 149 Updating the TV Software • Information 150 • Auto update 150 • Manual update 151 Setting characters • Using numeric buttons 152 Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard 153 • Gamepad 154 Settings Setting men
• Noise reduction settings 158 • Advanced Settings 158 • Option Settings 158 • Screen Settings 160 • Copy Adjustment 160 • Reset to Defaults 160 Sound • Mode 161 • Basic settings 161 • Volume settings 162 • Voice Guidance Settings 162 • Advanced settings 163 • Reset to Defaults 165 Network • Network Connection 166 • Network Status 166 • TV Remote App Settings 166 • Network Link Settings 166 • Other settings 166 Timer • Off Timer 167 • Timer Programming 167 • Time Zone 167 • Auto Standby 167
• Common Interface 172 • VIERA Link Settings 173 • Data Service Application 174 • System Menu 174 • Other Settings 175 Support FAQs • Picture 176 • Digital TV 177 • Analogue TV 178 • Sound 179 • HDMI 179 • Network 180 • Other 181 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.
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. ■■Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish ●● For DVB-S ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable ■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 15 -
Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial ●● 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. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.
■■To select a channel from the channel list 1. Display the channel list with OK 2. Select a channel from the list with ●● / and press OK to watch To sort channel names in alphabetical order (red) ●● To change the category (blue) ■■To select a channel using information banner 1. Display information banner with 2. Select a channel with displayed Watching Basic / if it is not displayed and press OK to watch while the banner is Information banner ■■To select a channel using TV Guide 1.
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.
: 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) ●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● Extra information (DVB) – Pre
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 / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the country you select. 3.
Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Settings Setup Display Settings Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB mode MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view. = Note = ●● Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming or One Touch Recording is in progress. ●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
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 ■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / 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 or USB HDD.
●● Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● 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. (English only) http://panasonic.
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.
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.
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, product using in VIERA Link 3. Press to change = Note = ●● Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. ●● The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
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.
aspect ratio to “16:9”. ●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ●● Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. ●● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
■■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.
16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). 14:9: Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Just: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. 4:3: Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. 4:3 Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
■■Available conditions ●● Satellite terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-S ●● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T PAL B, G, H, I, D, K SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.0 MHz M.NTSC 5.5 MHz ●● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
●● 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.
■■Black Expander Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black. ■■Clear White Effect Clear White Effect Makes the white area clearer. ■■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.
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. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Colour Management. ■■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.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode / / and press OK to access Destination Input with 3. Select the destination to copy to with 4. Select Copy Start with / / and press OK to set and press OK to copy 5.
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. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● Press again to change the layout (Landscape / Portrait). – View Landscape to see several channels.
●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme with access 2) Select View with / / / / and press OK to and press OK to access (DVB) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. (Depending on the country you select, you can also set Signal Supported Recording.) Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
●● DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. D and A may be displayed to distinguish DVB-T and Analogue channels. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. Timer Programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. 1. Select the forthcoming programme or channel with press OK to access 2.
■■Signal Supported Recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Signal Supported Recording is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. Note that Signal Supported Recording only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters. ●● The availability of this function depends on the country and TV mode you select.
Teletext 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 MENU twice 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off with ●● / 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.
■■FLOF (FASTEXT) mode In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■■TOP mode (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access DVB-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 5.
●● To change the category (blue) 3. Press OK to add it to Favourite List ●● ●● To add all channels to the list 1) Press (yellow) 2) Press (green) to add all To add consecutive channels to the list at once 1) Press (yellow) 2) Make the channel block with / and press OK to add 4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store ■■Edit DVB Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list.
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.
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue mode, 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. ●● 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.
2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite (available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup). – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set 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. Watching Tuning and editing channels Selectable satellites 5.
●● After settings, select Start scan with / and press OK to search. 3. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically) ●● When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed. ■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
■■DVB-C 1. Enter the frequency with numeric buttons ●● Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto. 2. Select Start scan with / and press OK to search / and adjust frequency with ■■DVB-T 1. Select a channel with channel ●● / for each Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum. 2. Press OK to search ■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ●● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto.
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 Satellite, Search Mode and Scan Mode before updating.
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. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = ●● Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting will not be recorded, and also the recording function will not work during the period without any signal.
2) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select Yes with / and press OK to set ●● ●● If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording. 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.
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 press OK to access One Touch Recording with / and 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) with / 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 OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Auto with / REW LIVE TV with / and press 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 OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Off with / REW LIVE TV with / and press 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 The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode S: DVB-S C: DVB-C D: DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name : Timer Programming STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them.
Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with 3. Select the event with ●● / and press OK to access / To change a timer programming event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording ●● Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event 1) Press (red) 2) Press OK to delete ●● To display subtitles (if available) (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming ●● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on.
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 socket outlet 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.
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. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Selecting internet content 1.
●● You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications. You can also use the keyboard or gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List. Functions ●● Keyboard / Gamepad Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
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.
●● 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.
●● For Manual 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access 2) Enter the address with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 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.
●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
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.
●● Windows 7 / Windows 8 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8. ●● Twonky “Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation. To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia. Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software. = Note = ●● For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
■■Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA , your smartphone , etc. connected to your home network. You can also watch the current digital TV programme on the other DLNA Certified VIERA . For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.
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.
●● 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.
●● For Manual 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access 2) Enter the address with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 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.
●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy 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 - 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.
●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN 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.
Repeat (On / Off) Slideshow repeat 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.
: Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ●● To the previous content (red) ●● To the next content (green) ●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with / and press OK to set Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size.
Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view. ●● Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview Off to solve this. Multi Audio, Dual Audio, Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available). ●● It may take several seconds to change the sound. ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). ●● This function is available during playback.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. ●● SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ●● ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
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.
●● 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.
Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■■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.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA (.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.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: (For USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.
●● Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used. ■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory 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.
Video Media Player Video mode Media Player Music mode Music Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content = Note = ●● You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. Functions APPS List How to use ●● Recorded TV is available for contents recorded on the USB HDD with this TV. ●● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file.
■■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. Select the contents with ●● / (blue) while the thumbnail and press OK to access The mode can be switched in the current device.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback.
●● 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. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month with OK to set / and press Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. ●● Files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”. Sort by Date / Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Frame / Colour Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode / Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Frame (Off / Multi / Collage / Drift (+ calendar) / Drift / Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery / Cinema) Selects the frame type of the slideshow.
Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery or Cinema ●● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Burst Playback (On / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval.
●● To register music 1) Select the music file with ●● / and press OK to access Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you reach the desired music file. 2) Select File / Folder with / and press OK to set File: The selected music file will be registered. Folder: All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file will be registered. = Note = ●● Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings.
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.
●● 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.
●● 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. ●● Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview Off to solve this. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available). ●● It may take several seconds to change the sound.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. ●● SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ●● ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content ●● For exclusive USB HDD ●● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 1. Contents 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.) ●● Contents list is displayed as All or Not Viewed. All: All the recorded contents 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.
●● To confirm or change the current status (if available) Watching ●● Basic Option Menu To return to list BACK/RETURN Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with contents list / and press (blue) to tick in the 2. Display the option menu with OPTION 3. Select Create Group / Release Group / Exclude from Group / Change Protect Status with / and press OK to set Create Group: Two or more contents can be grouped. Select and tick all the desired contents, and then select Create Group.
3. Select the device with ●● / and press OK to access If you select the device to play back photos, videos or music, change to the appropriate content. 1) Display the option menu with OPTION 2) Select Contents Select with / and press OK to access Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with 2.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with ●● / / / (red) For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Music format ■■Thumbnail view ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●● To start playback (red) ●● To change the device (yellow) ●● To change the contents (blue) Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with / / 3.
●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN 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.
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.
●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording ●● USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .
●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● 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.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .
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.
Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode Media Server Home network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access / 3. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup OK to access Data Service Application 5.
Note ●● To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful. ●● Operations may vary depending on the broadcaster.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. ●● Normally encrypted channels will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. If encrypted channels do not appear, take the following steps. ●● For more details, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
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 OK to access ●● System Menu Shipping Condition with / and press Child Lock PIN number is required depending on the country. If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. Functions Child Lock PIN number 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now with / 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.
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 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 ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
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.
Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images. Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. (On / Off) Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise.
HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type. ●● To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto Detail Setting. ●● For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
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.
Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (On / Off) Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects. 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.
Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance. ●● All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not supported, Language is set to English automatically. User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
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. ●● HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission. ●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. ●● For DVB mode HDMI1 / 2 / 3 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 Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording ●● Timer Programming For DVB mode Time Zone Adjusts the time data. ●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
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. USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For DVB mode Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C or DVB-T mode New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not.
LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup For DVB-S mode Attenuator (On / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case, set to On to weaken the signal automatically. Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. ●● This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV.
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 DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in TV Selection, Input Selection or banner. Watching Basic Selecting channel Watching External equipment Watching external input ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip.
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.
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 mode Store Cookie (On / Off) Sets to store the information from a data service to the TV in order to access again quickly. Delete Cookie Deletes all the information from a data service.
Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Update Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule for the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Postcode Sets your postcode to receive local information in the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.
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.
●● 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. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup There may be red, blue, green and black spots on the screen ●● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details.
DVB-S Auto Setup cannot be done completely ●● Check connections and dish alignment. Watching ●● Basic Basic connection If the problem persists, consult your local dealer. 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 ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby. ●● Check the analogue broadcast. If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult your local dealer. 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.
●● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. Watching External equipment HDMI features Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI ●● Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. Watching External equipment External connection ●● Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on again. ●● Check an input signal from the equipment.
Cannot select the file during DLNA operations ●● Is media server of the connected equipment prepared? Home network ●● Information Check applicable data format. Home network ●● DLNA Technical information Check the settings of Network Link Settings. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Cannot operate internet content ●● ●● Check the connections and settings.
Overcurrent error message appears ●● The connected USB device may cause this error. Remove the device and turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again. ●● Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port. An error message appears ●● Follow the message’s instructions. ●● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre.
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.
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GUIDE Plus+, Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The GUIDE Plus+ and the Rovi Guide system are 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.
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