TX-P50VT60T TX-P55VT60T TX-P65VT60T e HELP English
Watching my Home Screen • Information 12 • How to use 13 • Settings 14 Basic • Satellite connection 16 • Basic connection 18 • Selecting channel 20 • Information banner 21 • Option Menu 23 • Subtitle 25 • Off Timer 25 • Last view 25 External equipment • External connection 26 • Watching external input 29 • Operating with TV’s remote control 30 • HDMI features 31 • Terminal information 33 • Valid input signals 34 For best picture • Viewing Mode 35 • Ambient Sensor 36 • Au
TV Guide • Using TV Guide 46 • Timer Programming 48 Teletext • Viewing Teletext 50 • Teletext mode 52 3D • Note 53 • 3D Eyewear - Functions 54 • 3D Eyewear - Registration 56 • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 57 • Viewing 3D 58 • 3D Mode Selection 59 • 3D Settings 60 • Source image format 62 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 63 • Favourites Edit 63 • Channel List 65 • Auto Setup 66 • Manual Tuning 69 • Update Channel List 71 • New Channel Message 71 • Signal Condition 71 • Selec
Timer Programming • Setting timer programming 79 • Editing timer programming 81 • Note 82 Technical information • USB HDD 83 Internet service Internet content • Information 84 • Selecting internet content 84 • Note 85 Network connections • Internet connection 86 • Note 87 Network settings • Network Connection 88 • Custom - Wireless 89 • Custom - Wired 91 • Network Status 93 • TV Remote App Settings 93 • Network Link Settings 93 • Software Update 93 • New Software Message 93 Home network D
Network settings • Network Connection 101 • Custom - Wireless 102 • Custom - Wired 104 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 106 • Network Status 107 • TV Remote App Settings 107 • Network Link Settings 108 • Software Update 109 • New Software Message 109 Photos • Selecting file 110 • Viewing photo 111 • Using slideshow 111 Videos • Selecting file 113 • Watching video 114 • Video Setup 115 • Audio output settings 116 Music • Selecting file 117 • Playing music 118 • Music Setup 118 DIGA
• Selecting device / mode 126 Photo mode • Selecting file 128 • Viewing photo 129 • Sorting photos 129 • Multi Shot 3D 130 • Using slideshow 131 Video mode • Selecting file 135 • Watching video 136 • Video Setup 137 • Audio output settings 138 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 139 • Watching recorded TV 140 • Grouping contents 141 • Deleting content 141 • Changing device 142 • Chapter List 142 • Audio output settings 143 Music mode • Selecting file 144 • Playi
Functions APPS List • Information 152 • How to use 153 • Settings 153 Multi Window • Information 154 • How to use 154 • Note 156 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 157 • Preparations 161 • Easy playback 161 • Power on Link 162 • Power off Link 162 • Standby Power Save 162 • Intelligent Auto Standby 162 • VIERA Link Control 163 • Speaker Selection 164 • Note 165 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 166 • PIN number 167 • Parental Rating 167 MHP • Using MHP services 168 • Opera
Updating the TV Software • Information 173 • Auto update 173 • Manual update 174 Setting characters • Using numeric buttons 175 Built-in Camera • Using built-in Camera 176 Voice Control • Preparations 177 • How to use 178 Electronic Touch Pen • Information 179 • Touch Pen Setup 179 • Using Electronic Touch Pen 179 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 181 Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard 183 • Gamepad 184 Settings Setting menu • How to use 185 Picture • Viewing Mode 187 • Basic settings 18
• Intelligent Frame Creation 189 • 24p Smooth Film 190 • Advanced Settings 190 • Option Settings 190 • Screen Settings 192 • 3D Settings 193 • Lock Settings 195 • Copy Adjustment 195 • Reset to Defaults 195 Sound • Mode 196 • Basic settings 196 • Volume settings 198 • Voice Guidance Settings 198 • Advanced settings 199 • Reset to Defaults 201 Network • Network Connection 202 • Network Status 202 • TV Remote App Settings 202 • Network Link Settings 202 • Other settings 202 Timer • Off Timer 203
• Touch Pen Setup 204 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 204 • Bluetooth Setup 205 • Child Lock 205 • Tuning Menu 205 • Language 207 • Display Settings 208 • Common Interface 210 • VIERA Link Settings 210 • Professional Mode (isfccc) 211 • System Menu 211 • Other Settings 212 Support FAQs • Picture 213 • Digital TV 214 • Analogue TV 216 • Sound 217 • 3D 217 • HDMI 219 • Network 220 • Other 221 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 223 Information • Using Help menu 224 Optional accessories • Electronic Tou
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 DVB-S ■■Dual tuner (DiSEqC) Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish with Multi Switcher, and you can watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc.
■■Single tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish. ●● Watching or recording 2 DVB-S 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.
Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■■Aerial Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial or cable ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue ■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable 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 Set top box Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV. Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial ●● For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue ●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. ●● If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode. 3.
■■To select a channel using TV Guide 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.
Current time Features available / message meanings : Sound mute is on Bad signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track : Subtitle service available : Teletext service available : Multiple audio available : Multiple video available : Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode : MHP service available Functions MHP Using MHP services 1 – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching ●● Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned
●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● Extra information (DVB) – Press again to hide the banner. ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. Settings Setup Display Settings Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2.
Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● For DVB mode Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For DVB mode Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). ●● For DVB mode ●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Settings Setup Display Settings Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
CAM Selection Selects CI module (if available). ●● Not valid while the recording is in progress ●● For DVB mode Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles. Settings Setup Language = Note = ●● Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images. ●● If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
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.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Settings Sound Volume settings 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.
= Note = ●● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9. ●● For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. 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.
■■Applicable HDMI features ●● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) ●● Input video signal: Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching ●● External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” ●● Content Type ●● Deep Colour ●● Audio Return Channel Summary of VIERA Link – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
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: - 33 - -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).
●● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
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.
4. Select Adjustment Lock with 5. Select On with ●● / / and press OK to access and press OK to set Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Advanced Settings and Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu can be locked. ■■To change the PIN number 1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access 2.
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 DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● Press again to change the layout (Landscape / Portrait). – View Landscape to see several channels.
●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme with access 2) Select View with / / / / and press OK to and press OK to access (DVB) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. (Depending on the country you select, you can also set Signal Supported Recording.) Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
●● To view more details of the programme (DVB) 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. ●● This function varies depending on the country you select.
= Note = ●● Not valid in Analogue mode ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be selected. ●● When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ●● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ●● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●● Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off with ●● / Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (Coloured buttons) while the page is displayed 2. Press and hold OK ●● The stored page number changes to white.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup access Display Settings 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List with Settings Setup Teletext with / / and press OK to and press OK to set Display Settings ■■FLOF (FASTEXT) mode In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen.
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.
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.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access DVB-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 5.
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 display other Favourites (green) ●● To sort channel names in alphabetical order (red) ●● To change the category (blue) 3.
●● 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 Channel List ■■Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with 2. Select a channel with / and press OK to access / 3.
■■Edit DVB / Analogue Channels ●● To swap / move the channel position (if available) 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Set the new position with (green) to store ●● / or numeric buttons, and press To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) (red) – For Analogue mode Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning – Only for the revealed 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 / / /
■■DVB-S channels 1. Select Antenna System with / and press OK to access 2. Select One LNB / MiniDiSEqC / DiSEqC 1.0 / Single Cable with press OK to set / and One LNB: Compatible with single LNB. MiniDiSEqC: Up to 2 LNBs can be controlled. DiSEqC 1.0: Up to 4 LNBs can be controlled. Single Cable: When using the Single Cable router, up to 8 user bands are available. ●● You can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control antenna system. ●● This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1.0. 3.
7. Select Satellite / Search Mode / Scan Mode with access 8. Set with ●● / / and press OK to and press OK to store Scan Mode Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite. ●● After settings, select Start scan with / and press OK to search. 9. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically) ●● When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.
■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2. 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.
■■DVB-T 1. Select a channel with channel ●● / and adjust frequency with / for each Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum. 2. Press OK to search ■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ●● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K – F: SECAM L, L’ 1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons 2.
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. ●● The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, etc. ●● Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly. ●● To update DVB-S channels, set Satellite, Search Mode and Scan Mode before updating.
Selectable satellites ■■Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● Intelsat at 85.2° East ●● Hot Bird at 13° East ●● ABS 1 at 75° East ●● Eutelsat at 10° East ●● Express at 53° East ●● Eutelsat at 9° East ●● Intelsat at 45° East ●● Eutelsat at 7° East ●● Turksat at 42° East ●● Astra at 4.
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 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.
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Auto with / REW LIVE TV with / and press to start REW LIVE TV ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Off with / REW LIVE TV with / and press to stop REW LIVE TV ●● If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be deleted.
Timer Programming Setting timer programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Timer Timer Programming with / and press OK to access ■■Set timer programming event details 1. Press OK to start making the settings 2. Select USB HDD Rec.
●● and can also be entered with numeric buttons. (Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode S: DVB-S C: DVB-C D: DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name : Timer Programming STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them.
4. Store with OK Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with 3. Select the event with ●● / and press OK to access / To change a timer programming event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording ●● Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event 1) Press (red) 2) Press OK to delete ●● To display subtitles (if available) (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming ●● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on. ●● Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be selected.
Technical information USB HDD ■■USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet to record and play back properly with this TV. ●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording ●● USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed.
Internet service Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) ●● To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Selecting internet content 1.
●● You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied). Functions ●● Voice Control You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications. You can also use the keyboard or gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List. Functions Bluetooth devices Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Note ●● If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings.
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.
●● For Manual 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy 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.
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. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
●● Windows 7 / Windows 8 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8. ●● Twonky “Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation. To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia. Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software. = Note = ●● For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
■■Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA , your smartphone, etc. connected to your home network. You can also select the channel and watch TV on your smartphone . For example, watching the TV programme on your smartphone in the other room, etc.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Unshielded) ●● Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.
■■Wireless connection (For DLNA) TV ●● To use the TV as a wireless access point Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone 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.
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.
●● For Manual 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy 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.
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. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use.
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. ●● Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom with / / / and press OK to access 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with ●● / Wireless Access Point and press OK to access To set manually, select Change settings.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network access Network Link Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables to share the TV programme or contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = 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.
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. ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN 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.
4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Transition Effect (Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with / and press OK to access 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with 3.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause / Playback ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with 3. Select DIGA with / / / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .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.
●● 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 (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on 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.
Screen Mode (Normal / 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.
Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - 5: Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. ●● If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. ●● The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off. Media Player 2.
Watching video ■■Playback 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. ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1.
●● It may take several seconds to change the sound. ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). ●● This function is available during playback.
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. Start playback with ●● / / / (red) For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Music format ■■Thumbnail view ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●● To start playback (red) ●● To change the device (yellow) ●● To change the contents (blue) Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with 3.
■■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. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3.
Technical information Device handling caution ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Do not touch the pins on the device. ●● Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
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.
●● 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 (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
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.
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV, Component or HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Zapping View Watching View OK Zapping View ●● Zapping View To swap windows OK ●● To exit multi window EXIT How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
■■Zapping View (Example) Main screen TV mode / input mode / channel position and name (for main screen) TV mode / input mode (for sub screen) – You can select the TV mode / input mode of the sub screen with / . Current programme information (if available) (for sub screen) – You can select the programme of the sub screen with Sub screen / information screen – Press ●● (blue) to change the screen. The sound comes only from the main 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. Watching ●● Basic Option Menu To display / hide the operation guide Note ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in Auto Setup to display DVB-S mode both in two windows.
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.
■■Multi-channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable, and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal. To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Child Lock with / and press OK to access 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with the numeric buttons ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating with / and press OK to access 2.
MHP Using MHP services MHP (Multimedia Home Platform) is a standard of interactive services for digital broadcasting. MHP is a Java-based application, provided by broadcasters and you can load MHP services automatically on the TV (news, information, entertaining, etc.). 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select DVB-T with / and press OK to set 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup OK to access 5.
Operating MHP application Select a channel with MHP and follow the on-screen instructions. ●● On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons. ●● While operating MHP application, you will find a short prompt shown on the upper right side of the screen (for example “Loading”) to let you know what is happening. ■■To load MHP application manually 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select MHP App with / and press OK to access 3. Select one of the MHP applications with 4.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. ●● Normally encrypted channels will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. If encrypted channels do not appear, take the following steps. ●● For more details, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access ●● System Menu Shipping Condition with / and press Child Lock PIN number is required depending on the country. If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. Functions Child Lock PIN number 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now with 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. Display the menu with MENU 2.
= Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ●● A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is off. Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
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.
= Note = ●● To use Voice Control function fully, you need a broadband network environment, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Please connect the internet without proxy settings. (Proxy settings are not required for normal household use.
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”). ●● Touch Pen is not included. Please purchase as necessary. Support ●● Optional accessories Electronic 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.
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.
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 ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / 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.
: THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified movies. THX Certified movies have the THX logo on the disc. THX modes are not available for photo contents or internet services. Basic settings Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Colour Temperature (Cool / Normal / Warm) Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).
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. (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Caption Smoother Makes caption contours smooth. Specially effective for low resolution contents.
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.
HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type. ●● To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto Detail Setting. ●● For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. ●● Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●● This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals respectively.
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 Signal Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. ●● Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ●● For DVB, Component and HDMI input 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.
L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D 3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual. ●● This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel. 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.
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.
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. ●● To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset to Defaults with / and press OK.
Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended.
Language Changes language for the voice guidance. ●● All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not supported, Language is set to English automatically. User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Web Browser (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser function. Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
Audio Preference (Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) ●● Selectable options vary depending on the country you select. Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Auto: Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has more than two tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG. 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.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Network Status TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording ●● Timer Programming For DVB mode Time Zone Adjusts the time data. ●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function. Functions Voice Control Preparations USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. Bluetooth Setup Settings for the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels.
Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C or DVB-T mode New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode Service Replacement (On / Off) Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries).
Attenuator (On / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case, set to On to weaken the signal automatically. Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. ●● This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV. = Note = ●● The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. ●● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority. ●● Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in TV Selection, Input Selection or banner. Watching Basic Selecting channel Watching External equipment Watching external input ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip.
Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. ●● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel. ●● Press any buttons except Standby, Volume Up / Down and MUTE to turn the screen on. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc.
Intelligent Auto Standby (On / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption. Functions ●● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Intelligent Auto Standby This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On. Professional Mode (isfccc) Enables the professional picture settings. Set to On to display the modes of Professional1 and Professional2 in Viewing Mode. ●● isfccc is the picture setting for the certified professional dealer.
Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Update Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule for the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Postcode Sets your postcode to receive local information in the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). 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.
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. Connecting the aerial to the TV directly may improve signal quality than connecting the aerial through the equipment (set top box, DVD, etc.).
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.
●● 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. (Battery status is displayed on the screen when the 3D Eyewear is turned on.) When the battery is running low, replace it with a new one. ●● Use the 3D Eyewear within approx. 3.2 m from the TV.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual ●● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ●● Check the HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input setting in the Sound Menu. Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network ●● Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly. Internet service Home network ●● Network connections Network connections Check the connections and settings.
Cannot operate internet content ●● ●● Check the connections and settings. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Internet connection The server or connected line may be busy now. Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears ●● Check the connections.
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. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT. THX and the THX Logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. “Full HD 3D Glasses™” logo and “Full HD 3D Glasses™” word are trademark of Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.
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.
(b) Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content.
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