Operating Instructions

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)
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Network connections
To use only DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without
broadband network environment.
To use VIERA Connect features, 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 and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. If the transfer
speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
Example 1
(For DLNA and VIERA Connect)
LAN cable (Unshielded)
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Hub or Router
DLNA Certified media server
(for example, PC, DIGA
Recorder, etc.)
Internet environment
Access point
Smartphone
Built-in wireless LAN
DLNA Certified VIERA
Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection.
Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make settings for the
equipment 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.
If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 LAN cables are required.
Example 2
(For VIERA Connect)
You can connect this TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA Connect features.
Internet environment
LAN cable (Unshielded)
Note
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the
network equipment.
Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications
company
. Depending on the contracts, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be
impossible.
Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or reconnecting the network connection.