TX-P50VT65B TX-P55VT65B TX-P65VT65B e HELP English
Watching my Home Screen • Information 12 • How to use 13 • Settings 14 Basic • Satellite connection 16 • Basic connection 18 • Selecting channel 21 • Information banner 23 • Option Menu 25 • Subtitle 27 • Off Timer 28 • Last view 28 External equipment • External connection 29 • Watching external input 33 • Operating with TV’s remote control 35 • HDMI features 37 • Terminal information 39 • Valid input signals 40 For best picture • Viewing Mode 41 • Ambient Sensor 42 • Au
TV Guide • Using TV Guide 53 • Timer Programming 56 • Guide link programming 57 Teletext • Digital text service 58 • Viewing Teletext 59 • Teletext mode 61 3D • Note 62 • 3D Eyewear - Functions 63 • 3D Eyewear - Registration 65 • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 66 • Viewing 3D 67 • 3D Mode Selection 68 • 3D Settings 69 • Source image format 72 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 73 • Favourites Edit 74 • Channel List 76 • Regional Channel Edit 78 • Auto Setup 78 • Channel
• Setting for USB HDD 85 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 87 • Rewind LIVE TV 88 Timer Programming • Setting timer programming 90 • Editing timer programming 92 • Note 93 Technical information • USB HDD 95 Internet service Internet content • Information 96 • Selecting internet content 97 • Note 98 Network connections • Internet connection 99 • Note 100 Network settings • Network Connection 101 • Custom - Wireless 103 • Custom - Wired 105 • Network Status 107 • TV Rem
Network connections • DLNA connection 113 • Note 115 Network settings • Network Connection 116 • Custom - Wireless 118 • Custom - Wired 121 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 122 • Network Status 123 • TV Remote App Settings 124 • Network Link Settings 125 • Software Update 126 • New Software Message 126 Photos • Selecting file 127 • Viewing photo 128 • Using slideshow 129 Videos • Selecting file 131 • Watching video 132 • Video Setup 133 • Audio output settings 134 Music • Selecting fi
Media Player Using Media Player • Information 143 • Selecting device / mode 145 Photo mode • Selecting file 147 • Viewing photo 148 • Sorting photos 148 • Multi Shot 3D 149 • Using slideshow 150 Video mode • Selecting file 154 • Watching video 155 • Video Setup 157 • Audio output settings 158 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 159 • Watching recorded TV 160 • Grouping contents 161 • Deleting content 161 • Changing device 162 • Chapter List 162 • Audio output settings
• Music format 172 Functions APPS List • Information 173 • How to use 174 • Settings 175 Multi Window • Information 176 • How to use 177 • Note 179 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 180 • Preparations 184 • Easy playback 184 • Power on Link 185 • Power off Link 185 • Standby Power Save 185 • Intelligent Auto Standby 185 • VIERA Link Control 186 • Speaker Selection 188 • Note 189 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 190 • PIN number 191 • Parental Rating 192 Common Interface
• Auto update 196 • Manual update 197 Setting characters • Using numeric buttons 198 Built-in Camera • Using built-in Camera 199 Voice Control • Preparations 200 • How to use 201 Electronic Touch Pen • Information 202 • Touch Pen Setup 202 • Using Electronic Touch Pen 203 • Maintenance 204 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 205 Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard 207 • Gamepad 208 Settings Setting menu • How to use 209 Picture • Viewing Mode 211 • Basic settings 212 • Ambient Sensor 213 •
• 24p Smooth Film 214 • Advanced Settings 214 • Option Settings 215 • Screen Settings 217 • 3D Settings 219 • Lock Settings 220 • Copy Adjustment 221 • Reset to Defaults 221 Sound • Mode 222 • Basic settings 223 • Volume settings 224 • Voice Guidance Settings 225 • Audio Description 226 • Advanced settings 227 • Reset to Defaults 229 Network • Network Connection 229 • Network Status 229 • TV Remote App Settings 229 • Network Link Settings 229 • Other settings 229 Timer • Off Timer 230 • Timer
• Recording Setup 231 • Touch Pen Setup 232 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 232 • Bluetooth Setup 232 • Child Lock 232 • Tuning Menu 233 • Language 235 • Display Settings 236 • VIERA Link Settings 238 • Professional Mode (isfccc) 238 • System Menu 239 • Other Settings 240 Support FAQs • Picture 241 • Digital TV 243 • Analogue TV 245 • Sound 246 • 3D 247 • HDMI 248 • Network 249 • Other 250 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 252 Information • Using Help menu 253 Optional accessories • Electronic Touc
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.
■■Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1. Select Settings from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions ■■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.
Basic Satellite connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ■■Dual tuner Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.
■■Single tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish. ●● Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. are not available. Satellite IN 1 terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish = Note = ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● The freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites.
Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■■Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial ●● For DVB, Analogue ■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
= 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.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected. ●● When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) ●● Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup ●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
■■To select a channel using TV Guide It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2. Select the current programme or channel with OK to access 3. Select View with / / / / and press and press OK to access (DVB) – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 4.
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 freesat Channels / All Other Sat.
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 / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the country you select. 3.
Multi Audio Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB mode ●● For Other Sat. mode (UK only) ●● For Satellite mode (Ireland only) 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.
NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle ■■freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■■Analogue Display subtitles with STTL. ●● Hide subtitles with EXIT. = Note = ●● Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time displays on the information banner.
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 connection To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions ●● Basic Bluetooth devices Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■■AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary.
■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD = 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 3 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
■■To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system ●● To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. ■■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 HDMI3: HDMI3 ●● Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 - 34 -
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.
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). ●● AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the AV2 audio terminals. ●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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: - 39 - -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 / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in Custom or Professional1 / 2 mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in Custom or Professional1 / 2 mode can be stored for each input. ●● You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.
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 and 3D format signals. Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal).
●● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ●● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to Custom or Professional1 / 2 mode. 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 Custom / Professional1 / Professional2 ■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
■■Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Native / Rec. 709 / SMPTE-C / EBU) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Rec. 709: Standard for HD (High definition) SMPTE-C: Standard for NTSC EBU: Standard for PAL ●● For HDMI input or video contents of Media Player (when Colour Remaster is set to Off.) ■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
■■Colour Management R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Colour Management items. Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
■■Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8 / S Curve) 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.
Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Lock Settings with / and press OK to access 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with numeric buttons ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. 4. Select Adjustment Lock with 5.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of Custom, Professional1 or Professional2 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 / Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
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 freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.
●● 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. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3) Press OK to exit TV Guide – If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts, the View Options screen will be displayed. Select HD or SD broadcast.
●● To view more details of the programme (except Analogue) 1) Select the programme with 2) Press / / / to view – Press again to return to TV Guide. ●● To exit TV Guide EXIT = Note = ●● When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown. ●● DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel.
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. Select USB HDD Rec.
Guide link programming ■■Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
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. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select freesat (UK only) / DVB with ●● / and press OK to set freesat and DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG). 3.
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.
3D Note ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ●● If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate. Watching 3D 3D Settings ●● Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ●● 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
3D Eyewear - Functions ■■Part names and functions Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp ●● Power button – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear On. (The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.) – Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to turn the 3D Eyewear Off. (The indicator lamp lights 3 times.) ●● Mode change – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to change the mode between 3D and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D). – When power is off, press and hold for approx.
■■Indicator lamp status ●● Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on: Sufficient battery level ●● Flashes 5 times when turned on: Low battery level ●● Flashes red: Under registering ●● Flashes red once every 1 second: Under reconnecting to the TV ●● Flashes red 3 times: Power off (Press and hold for more than 3 seconds when in use, or automatically power off when registering / reconnecting fails, or connection is lost) ●● Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use: 3D mode is selected.
3D Eyewear - Registration ■■First registration Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. 1. Turn the TV on 2. Press Power button for about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on ●● The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes. ●● The 3D Eyewear will be turned on and the registration will start. ●● Place the 3D Eyewear within 50 cm from the TV while registration in progress. 3.
3D Eyewear - Replacing battery When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. ●● Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the waste disposal regulations in your local area. 1. Remove the battery cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -) etc. 2. Replace the battery (coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025) ●● If difficulty, remove it with the tip of the driver.
Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. ●● This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back. ●● The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images. Perform the First Registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.
■■3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products ●● Available in Media Player and Network services Media Player Home network ■■2D images converted to 3D ●● Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. Watching 3D 3D Mode Selection 3D Mode Selection You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D. 1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 3D 2. Select the mode with ●● / and press OK to set Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.
2D 3D: Converts 2D images into 3D. ●● Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals. ●● Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels etc. may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law. 3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture 3D Settings with / 3.
3D Refresh Rate (Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D 3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. 3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode). Set to On to enable Effect setting.
Edge Smoother (On / Off) Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D 3D mode). Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. ●● 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes.
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 freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access freesat Tuning Menu (UK only) / DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu / Other Sat.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite freesat channels Create your favourite channel list from various broadcasters. The freesat Favourites list is available for switching from Channel Genre in the TV Guide screen. Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access 2. Select a channel to list from all freesat channels with ●● / appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■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 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. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Channel List ■■Skip unwanted freesat / DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels.
●● To rename the channel name (Analogue) 1) Press (blue) to edit 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with numeric buttons, and press OK to set / / / or 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue mode, edit VCR. ■■Create the channel list for Other Sat. / Satellite Create your channel list of Other Sat. / Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels.
Regional Channel Edit You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel (if available). 1. Select a channel to replace from freesat Regional Channels with set / to 2. Select a channel to be replaced from Alternative Regional Channels with / to set 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.
■■Other Sat. / Satellite channels ●● To use dual tuner function, set Dual Tuner Mode to On. 1. Select Auto Setup with / 2. Select the satellite with / and press OK to access ●● Select IN 1 / IN 2 in Signal Input with / to set for each tuner. ●● Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird. ●● Check the dish alignment for the satellite to select.
■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons ●● Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item (up and down only) ●● Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button.
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.
■■Other Sat. / Satellite Set tuning parameters for the required satellite, details can usually be found in a satellite TV magazine. ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Add New Channels to retune Other Sat. / Satellite channels. ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically.
Add New Channels You can add any new channels found automatically to Channel List. 1. The signal condition is displayed and press OK to access ●● If you select Any Satellite in Auto Setup, this step is skipped. ●● It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite. ●● Ensure that the Signal Lock status is shown as Locked. If it is not locked, the search cannot be executed.
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 3 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.
●● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. ●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.
5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes / and press OK to set with ●● The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 2) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6.
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.
Rewind LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Auto with / Rewind LIVE TV with / and press to start Rewind LIVE TV ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Off with / Rewind LIVE TV with / and press to stop Rewind LIVE TV ●● If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind 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. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set freesat (UK only) / DVB / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Timer Timer Programming with / and press OK to access ■■Set timer programming event details 1.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode ●● For UK ●● For Ireland : freesat D: DVB : DVB S: Satellite : Other Sat. – 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.
■■Guide link programming : Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal : Split Programme Watching TV Guide Guide link programming ●● UK only ●● Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
■■To stop recording 1. Press 2. Select the programme with recordings are in progress) 3. Select Yes with / / and press OK to access (when 2 and press OK to stop ■■To play back or delete the recorded contents TV programmes recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display icons of the feature with APPS 2.
●● “!” identifies that three or more timer programming events are overlapped. USB HDD Rec. is given priority over Reminder. As for the overlapped recording events, the first event starts and finishes as programmed. The next event can then start. ●● The recording of Timer Programming may automatically change the channel to the programmed channel a few seconds before the starting time. ●● The recording of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Rewind LIVE TV recording.
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.
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 may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
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 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 Internet service 7. Select Exit with / / and press OK to access Network settings Network Status and press OK to set Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
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.
●● 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.
●● Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio channels, encrypted (copy-protected) programmes or when the broadcast prohibits the output of video and audio. = Note = ●● To use this function, turn this TV on. ●● This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment. ●● You may be able to control this TV to turn off the TV display and mute the sound using your smartphone. For details, refer to the support information of the application.
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 (Unshielded) ●● Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) 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.
7. Select Exit with ●● / 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. Select Exit with / / and press OK to access Network settings Network Status and press OK to set Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point.
■■Change settings You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type and Channel setting method manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. ●● Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings. = Note = ●● You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless Access Point. ●● You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network access TV Remote App Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access TV Remote (On / Off) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). ●● You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone.
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.).
= Note = ●● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. 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.
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.
Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. ●● Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion 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.
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.
Repeat (On / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file 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, .mpo) 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 ●● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital ●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio ●● SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.
●● 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: MPEG1, MPEG2 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, Apple Lossless (.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 an SD Card and 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 SD Card / 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 SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■■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.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV ●● When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. Media Player ●● Using Media Player Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3. Select Media Player with 4.
= 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. ●● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
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.
Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. ●● This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it. ●● This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras. ●● Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating 3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible.
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.
Aspect (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion ●● 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.
User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. ●● If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back. ●● 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.
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 from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or AVCHD) Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with / / / 2. Select the scene with / 3. Start playback with (red) / and press OK to access / ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used.
●● 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. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with OK 3. Select one of the following items 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.
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 ●● The recorded content may not be played back properly while 2 recordings are in progress. 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.
Changing 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 option menu with OPTION 2. Select Drive Select with 3. Select the device with ●● / / and press OK to access and press OK to access If you select the device to play back photos, videos or music, change to the appropriate content.
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.
USB devices ●● It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) 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 ●● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital ●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio ●● SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.
●● 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, Apple Lossless (.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.
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.
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV, Component or HDMI) as shown below (example).
How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture OK to access ●● Screen Settings Multi Window with / and press You can also access the multi window mode by selecting Multi Window from APPS List.
■■Watching View (Example) Main screen TV mode / input mode / channel position and name Sub screen ●● Press – ●● / to select the screen to operate. displays on the screen. To select the sound 1) Display Option Menu with OPTION 2) Select Sound Output with 3) Select Main / Sub with – ●● / / and press OK to access and press OK to set displays on the screen. To confirm or change the current status OPTION – Menu items and selectable options vary between the main screen and sub screen.
Note ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in Auto Setup to display freesat or Other Sat. / Satellite mode both in two windows. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup ●● Analogue channel cannot be displayed both in two windows. ●● Data services are not available in the multi window mode. ●● You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window. ●● External input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or sub screen. ●● HDMI is available for the main screen.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings. Connections to the equipment (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. HDMI terminal / DIGITAL AUDIO / AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
■■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. 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.
■■freesat Players Locks freesat content supplied through the internet. Unlock: With this setting selected, you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content. This is the default setting. Lock Guidance Content: With this setting selected, you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you want to watch freesat Player content which is signalled as “Guidance” (i.e. originally broadcast post watershed).
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. Select an age for the restriction of programmes with to set / and press OK = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
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 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 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.
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.
Built-in Camera Using built-in Camera You can use the built-in Camera as a communication tool for specific applications such as face recognition, video message, etc. Watching my Home Screen Settings = Note = Please note that under certain circumstances, audio / video recording may be prohibited by local laws. This appliance should be used only in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and statutes.
Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. ●● ●● 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 Ensure the pairing of the touch pad controller is completed.
How to use 1. Press ●● of VIERA Touch Pad Controller When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice Control function. 2. The operation guide is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions ●● To display voice command list OPTION ●● To exit Voice Control function BACK/RETURN = Note = ●● When you start Voice Control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly in the following conditions.
Electronic Touch Pen Information This function allows you to paint or play games on the TV screen using Electronic Touch Pen (hereafter referred to as “Touch Pen”). ●● The Touch Pen is available only for specific applications. Touch Pen Setup ■■Pairing To use the Touch Pen, you need to pair the Touch Pen to the TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup access Touch Pen Setup Pairing with / and press OK to 3.
Using Electronic Touch Pen ■■How to paint on the photo / video 1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen 2. Display the following images full-screen – DVB mode – HDMI input – Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services 3. Touch the pen tip to the TV screen for a few seconds 4. The confirmation screen is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● You can save the image into the SD card / USB Flash Memory after painting in the following contents.
Maintenance ■■Storage and Cleaning ●● Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ●● Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the Touch Pen, as doing so may cause the paint to peel off. ●● Do not dunk the Touch Pen in liquid such as water when cleaning. ●● Avoid storing the Touch Pen in hot or highly humid locations. ●● Remove soil stuck to the pen tip with a cotton swab, etc. Be careful not to subject the pen tip to impact since it is equipped with the sensor.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. Settings Setup Bluetooth Setup : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Bluetooth Setup with / and press OK to access 3.
●● To adjust the volume of this audio device, set Headphone Volume. Settings Sound Volume settings ●● Settings in the Sound Menu may not be effective for the Bluetooth audio devices. ●● This setup has not been designed for the 3D Eyewear, VIERA Touch Pad Controller and Electronic Touch Pen supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set 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 / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2) 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. THX Cinema : Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a darkened room.
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in Custom or Professional1 / 2 mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in Custom or Professional1 / 2 mode can be stored for each input. ●● You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.
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. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Resolution Remaster Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.
24p Smooth Film Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. (Max / Mid / Min / Off) ●● This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation. ●● Not valid in multi window mode or when Game Mode is set to On Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. ●● Not valid on TV or multi window mode ●● To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode, set Playing Time Display. Settings Setup Display Settings Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in the mode of multi window, Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. ●● When the black level is not suitable, select Full. ●● For HDMI input 3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. ●● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.
Screen Settings 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.
Side Panel (High / Mid / Low / Off) Adjusts the brightness of the side panel. ●● The recommended setting is High to prevent panel “image retention”. Pixel Orbiter (On / Auto) Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image retention”. Auto: Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely recognise the wobbling. Scrolling Bar Displays scrolling bar pattern to assist elimination of panel “image retention”.
3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. On (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. On: Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically. ●● To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On (Advance).
3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode). Set to On to enable Effect setting. ●● When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting. ●● When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals. Effect: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.
Copy Adjustment Copies the selected Custom, Professional1 or Professional2 settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround, Bass Boost and Digital Remaster 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.
Digital Remaster (On / Off) Compensates a compressed audio signal to reproduce the original sound quality. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. 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.
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. Web Browser (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser function.
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 freesat or DVB mode ●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.
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.
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 for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, 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 Digital TV 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.
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. Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function. Functions Voice Control Preparations TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal / Full / Info) Changes the layout of TV Guide.
Touch Pen Setup Pairing Registers the Electronic Touch Pen (supplied) to this TV. Unpair Cancels pairing all the registered Electronic Touch Pen. Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for using the Electronic Touch Pen. VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. ●● Only 1 touch pad controller can be registered. Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of the touch pad controller. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller.
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 Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region. ●● For freesat mode Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode Dual Tuner Mode (On / Off) Set to On to use dual tuner function. ●● For freesat / Other Sat. (UK) Add New Channels Adds new Other Satellite channels to the channel list.
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 Playing Time Display (On / Off) Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
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 Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth 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.
Other Settings Power on Channel List (All Channel List / Last) Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. ●● Set to All Channel List to display all the channels. Set to Last to display the one you selected last time. ●● Not valid in freesat or Analogue mode USB Charge in Standby (On / Off) Enables to supply the power from the USB port in Standby mode.
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 or dish. ●● Check Signal Condition. If Signal Quality is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
Faulty dish message appears ●● The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. ●● If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and cable. No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmission by contacting Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or at the following website. www.digitaluk.co.
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.
3D Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV ●● Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●● Is the battery installed correctly? Watching 3D 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery ●● Check the remaining battery level of the 3D Eyewear.
There is something wrong with the 3D images ●● Check the setting of L/R Picture Swap or Edge Smoother. Watching 3D 3D Settings The indicator lamp does not light up when pressing Power button on the 3D Eyewear ●● The battery may be running low or flat. Replace it with a new one. Watching 3D 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem.
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.
Built-in Camera does not work ●● Ensure the built-in Camera is held up. When the application for camera operation is activated, the built-in Camera automatically pops up. ●● Face recognition may not work properly depending on surrounding environment or condition (for example, darkened room, etc.). The touch pad controller does not work or cannot be registered ●● Are the batteries installed correctly? ●● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ●● Register again.
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 Electronic Touch Pen ■■Electronic Touch Pen for Plasma TV ●● TY-TP10E – You can paint and play games on the TV screen with this device. Functions Electronic Touch Pen – Touch Pen applications of this TV are available only with this device. – This TV can be paired with up to 2 pieces of the Touch Pen simultaneously. 3D Eyewear ■■3D Eyewear ●● TY-ER3D4ME, TY-ER3D4SE (Rechargeable type) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory.
Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● TY-WK4P1RW – For 50 inches model – Tilting angle for the TV: 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees ●● TY-WK5P1RW – For 55 inches model – Tilting angle for the TV: 0 (vertical) to 15 degrees ●● TY-WK6P1RW – For 65 inches model – Tilting angle for the TV: 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees = Warning = ●● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. “freesat” is a registered trademark and the “freesat” logo is a trademark of Freesat (UK) Ltd. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. THX and the THX Logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade. 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.
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