TC-60AS650U TC-55AS650U e HELP English
Using my Home Screen my Home Screen • Features 9 • How to use 10 • Settings 11 Using Apps list • Features 13 • How to use 14 • Settings 15 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box • Initial setting 16 Antenna / Cable service without a box • Initial setting 17 • Select channels 18 • Favorite channels 19 • Closed Caption 20 • SAP 21 • Other 22 Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
• DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal 37 Viewing 3D images • Notice 38 • Viewing 3D 39 • Change 3D ↔ 2D 40 • Adjust 3D images 41 Network services Connect to network • Network connections 42 • Network connection types 43 Network settings • Setting the menu 45 • Network connection/Network status 46 • my Home Cloud settings 47 • VIERA network name 48 • TV remote App settings 49 • Network link 50 • File sharing settings 51 • Software update 52 • New software notice 53 How to use • Operate 54
• Video view 62 • Options menu 63 Music • Playing Music 64 • Music view 65 • Options menu 66 Media player Get started • Information 67 • Media warning messages 68 • SD card handling cautions 69 • File sharing 70 • Notice 71 Photos • Viewing Photos 72 • Photo View 73 • Sort the photos 74 • Options menu 75 • Multi shot 3D 76 • Thumbnails size 77 • Using slideshow 78 • Slideshow settings 79 • Soundtrack settings 81 Videos • Viewing Videos 82 • Video view 83 • Options menu 8
• Eco navigation 88 Timer • Setting the menu 89 Parental control • Setting the menu 90 • Password setting 91 • Parental control ratings 92 Closed Caption • Setting the menu 94 • Closed Caption notice 95 VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™” • Basic feature 96 • Connecting note 97 • VIERA Link connections 99 • VIERA Link settings 101 • VIERA Link settings feature 102 • VIERA Link 104 • VIERA Link menu 105 User profile • Setting the menu 107 • my Stream 108 Using Voice guidance • Voi
Using USB Keyboard • Keyboard 117 All settings How to use • Setting the menu 118 Picture • Basic settings 119 • Pro settings 121 • Advanced picture 125 • Screen settings 127 • 3D settings 129 • Other settings 131 Sound • Basic settings 132 • Advanced settings 134 • Voice guidance settings 136 Network • Network settings 137 Timer • Sleep (Off timer) 139 • Timer (On/Off timer) 140 • Clock settings 141 • Auto turn off settings 142 Setup • Eco navigation 143 • Voice control
• Closed Caption 155 • VIERA Link settings 157 • System settings 158 • Other settings 159 Support / FAQ Help menu • Using Help menu 160 FAQ • Picture - Viewing 161 • Picture - Snowy / none 162 • Picture - Distortion 163 • Picture - Continue 164 • Sound - None 165 • Sound - Unusual 166 • Networking 167 • Software update 168 • 3D - Viewing 169 • 3D - Format 170 • Voice guidance 171 • Voice control 172 • Touch Pad Controller 173 • Eco navigation (Eco-Navi) 174 • Other 175 •
Press the Remote control button INFO Letters in box : Remote control button Menu Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display References in this eHELP -8-
Using my Home Screen my Home Screen Features 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. ■■Home Screen (Example) HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen (Full Screen TV, Various Home Screen, etc.) Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection – Choose your preferred Home Screen layout.
How to use The Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, Internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen HOME ●● The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned on. ●● Press HOME again to return to Home Screen Selection. ●● You can change the default Home Screen when the TV is turned on. Using my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings / 2. Select a Home Screen icon using access the feature.
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ■■Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the type of Home Screen with ●● / and press to set. Full Screen TV Exits the Home Screen and displays the TV picture in full-screen. – To Keep Full Screen TV While watching the TV on this full-screen, select Settings from tool guide. Then, set the Power ON Option.
■■Face recognition/Voice Print Recognition By using the communication camera and voice control function, this TV recognizes your face/voice and displays the registered Home Screen. ●● Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use this function. ●● To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face/ voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.
Using Apps list Features Special features (Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps (applications) list. ■■APPS list ●● 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 (applications list). 1. Display Apps list APPS (Example) ●● To exit Apps list EXIT 2.
Settings You can set up Apps list manually. (For example, Screen Settings, Account Information, restriction, etc.) 1. Display Apps list APPS 2. Select the setup menu on Apps list with to access 3.
Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box Initial setting 1. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in. Note: ●● HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Wait for 2 seconds. ●● The menu choices vary depending on which input is selected. 3. Power on your Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box Use the box’s remote control to change channels.
Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV’s “ANTENNA/CABLE IN” screw terminal. TV (ANTENNA/CABLE IN) Antenna 2. Scan the channel MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup > ANTENNA/ Cable signal, Auto program 1) Select either Cable or Antenna programming source in ANTENNA/ Cable signal.
Select channels ■■Select desired channel or ●● CH buttons are also available on the TV. ■■Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use (e.g. CH15-1 → ) - 18 - button to enter the dash.
Favorite channels Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. ●● Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box ■■Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set favorite Select the list number using save the displayed channel.
Closed Caption ■■Viewing with Closed Caption CC Switches the Closed Caption mode. (Off / On / On mute) ●● CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ●● Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box. ●● The TV’s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s CC function.
SAP ■■Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ●● SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. ●● Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box. ●● The TV’s SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s SAP function. Select the Audio mode for watching TV. SAP Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.
Other 1. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed Caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Options menu This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. (Options menu is also available in Menu.
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing 1. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared. Please be careful not to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video. ●● For Example of AV connections See next section, Example of AV connections. 2.
Example of AV connections A. Connecting to the HDMI input (Best for HD viewing) Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has HDMI terminal. HDMI IN HDMI cable HDMI OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) For devices with DVI output Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has DVI terminal only. HDMI IN HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO IN Audio cable AUDIO OUT AV Equipment (e.g.
B. Connecting to the COMPONENT input Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has Component terminal only. COMPONENT IN Component cable COMPONENT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) C. Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only) COMPOSITE IN VIDEO cable COMPOSITE OUT AV Equipment (e.g.
HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. ●● HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI connection caution Caution ●● If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. ●● The HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●● The HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ●● Devices with no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT IN”, or “VIDEO IN” to receive analog signals.
Input signal ●● Signals other than those listed below may not be displayed properly. ●● The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ■■Component/HDMI Vertical frequency (Hz) Component HDMI 480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 720/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 1,080/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 1,080/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 1,080/24p 23.98/24.
For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to suit your settings and taste 1) Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using 2) Adjust using / from menu bar and press / Note: ●● HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Picture mode type Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. Home theater For watching movies in a darkened room.
Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The adjustment happens gradually. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. by: ●● Menu > Picture > scroll down to C.A.T.S. and turn it off.
Aspect setting Use this function when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) or to zoom the picture. Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio. FORMAT (to cycle through the aspect modes) 480i, 480p: 1080p, 1080i, 720p: ●● Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM/H-FILL/SIDECUT JUST/ SIDECUT ZOOM ●● Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the picture are trimmed. ●● Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format.
Screen mode Adjust the screen mode when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) ●● Mainly for Standard Definition (480i, 480p) Full Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s edges. JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) 4:3 Displays the image as original size. ZOOM Enlarges the image to the entire screen.
■■Side cut mode for High Definition (1080p, 1080i, 720p) If the High definition image has the bars on the both side of the screen, side cut it to enlarge the image to 16:9. H-FILL Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. SIDECUT JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen. The aspect ratio remains the same around the center and enlarges the left and right side of the image.
Zoom adjustments If there is a problem with the image position on the screen, vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM” 1. Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu. MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings > Zoom adjustments 2. Adjust the V-position or V-size. V-position: Vertical position adjustment Adjust using position. / to desired V-size: Vertical size adjustment Adjust using ●● Press / to desired size.
Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or another input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. 1. Select Copy adjustments MENU Menu > Picture > Copy adjustments / Select the desired menu using and press 2. Select Destination input and set (Default: All) Select the menu using / and press Then, select the destination using / and press 3. Select Copy start to copy Select the menu using / and press 4.
For best audio Sound mode Selects your favorite sound mode. ●● The selected mode affects all input signals. MENU Menu > Sound > Sound mode 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 by using the equalizer to suit your favorite sound quality.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. ●● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. ●● When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
Viewing 3D images Notice The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV: ●● A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is connected via HDMI cable ●● 3D TV broadcast (program) ●● 3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder. ●● 3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cable. ●● 2D → 3D About 2D → 3D ●● This function converts standard 2D images and displays them in 3D.
Viewing 3D 1. Put on the 3D Eyewear 2. View When the TV receives a 3D signal, it also tries to detect the 3D mode (format). 3D images are automatically displayed according to the signal. If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomfort, the images can be adjusted by 3D format select or 3D settings. ●● It may take several seconds to display 3D image properly after you switch to 3D mode.
Change 3D ↔ 2D ■■Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode) 3D 3D format select Switch 3D or 2D using / and press ■■Change 3D format (Manual mode) 1. Display 3D format select (Manual) (Red) 3D format select (Manual) 2. Select 3D format 3D Cycle through the 3D format (Original/Side by Side - 3D/Side by Side - 2D/Top and Bottom - 3D/Top and Bottom - 2D/2D→3D) ●● When the TV receives a 480i/576i signal from the Component or HDMI terminal, manual adjustment is not available.
Adjust 3D images 1. Select 3D settings MENU Menu > Picture > 3D settings 2. Select the item and set Select desired menu using ●● / and adjust the settings with / ●● The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from person-to-person. ●● If a signal received from an external device is different from the 3D setting of the TV, such as 2D signal when the TV is set to 3D mode, the images may not be displayed correctly.
Network services Connect to network Network connections 1. Contact your Broadband service provider Obtain Broadband Internet service: ●● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. ●● Dial-up Internet access cannot be used for Home Screen. 2. Select wired or wireless connection If a wired network connection is available near the TV, then using this LAN (Ethernet) connection is recommended.
Network connection types A. Wireless connection TV (Built-in wireless LAN) Home network (modem/wireless router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server ●● To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is not needed. B.
C. Wired connection (Directly connected) If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you can just connect the TV directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet modem with LAN (Ethernet) cable. TV (Ethernet port) LAN (Ethernet) cable (crossover cable) Modem ●● To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is not needed. You can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN crossover cable.
Network settings Setting the menu This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband service. 1. Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu > Network Select Network using / from menu bar and press 2.
Network connection/Network status 1. Select Network connection using / and press 2. Select Quick setup to launch Network connection setup wizard. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network connection. ●● Manual settings are also available. Select Custom and select your connection type. Displays setting menu according to selected connection type. Set the desired menu and complete the network connection. 3. Displays Network status Select Try again and press to start connection test.
my Home Cloud settings 1. Select my Home Cloud settings using / and press . 2. Select desired menu. (Notices) ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
VIERA network name Set your favorite name for this TV. 1. Select VIERA network name using / and press 2.
TV remote App settings 1. Select TV Remote App settings using / and press 2. Select the item and set ■■TV remote (App) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). ●● Set to On to enable the settings below. 1. Select TV Remote using 2. Switch On or Off with / and press / ■■Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). 1. Select Device to upload contents using 2.
Network link Setting for DLNA server. ■■DLNA server Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA). ●● Set to On to enable the settings below. 1. Select DLNA server using 2. Switch On or Off with / and press / ■■Registration type Selects the limitation of access to this TV for each device on the home network. 1. Select Registration type using 2. Switch Auto or Manual with / and press / Auto: All the available device on the home network are accessible.
File sharing settings ■■Network device list You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices with Media player. 1. Select File sharing settings 2. Select Network device list Display connected network devices. 3. Select desired network device and press . 4. Registration screen is displayed. Enter the necessary information to register. ●● For registered network device, enter User ID and Password. 5. Press ●● to register Performance is not guaranteed on all servers.
Software update 1. Select Software update using / and press 2. Press OK to start the Software update screen Software update 3. Follow directions on the screen ●● Make sure to set this TV’s Clock before the update starts.
New software notice Select On/Off to display new software update information when TV is turned on. 1. Select New software notice using 2.
How to use Operate Now, you can access and enjoy Network services in various scenes. ●● USB keyboard is available. Set Keyboard type in Setup menu. MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type ●● You need a Broadband environment to use this service. ●● Please confirm Network connections and Network settings before using this function. ●● Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to download all the data. ●● Internet services available in Home Screen are subject to change without notice.
Home network “DLNA” Get started Information You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. ●● Please confirm Network connection and Network settings before using this function. Network services > Connect to network 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.
Photos Viewing Photos 1. Display Apps (application) list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select photo (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / from file list and press 5. View Follow the Navigation and guide to operate. ●● Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data type.
Photo view ■■Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● Information differs depending on selected data. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Photo status: Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view) 2D/3D status: Displays current 2D/3D status Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. ●● In DMR mode, Slideshow is not available. ●● In DMR mode, OK/Next/Prev. are not available.
Options menu In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Slideshow settings) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / ●● Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ●● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 3.
Slideshow settings Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image. Display interval (Long/Normal/Short) Sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode. Repeat playback (On/Off) Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off. Soundtrack settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5) Select the music.
Videos Viewing Videos 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select video (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / from file list and press 5. Play Follow the Navigation and guide to operate. ●● Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data type.
Video view ■■Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● Information differs depending on selected data. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Displays current Video status (Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.) 2D/3D status: Displays current 2D/3D status Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. ●● In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip are not available. Forward/Reverse: Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available.
Options menu In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Video options) ●● Repeat playback Set play repeat function (Off/On) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Music Playing Music 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server Select DLNA server using / / / and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using / from DLNA server list and press 4. Select music (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using / from file list and press 5. Play Follow the Navigation and guide to operate. ●● Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data type.
Music view ■■Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● Information differs depending on selected data. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Music Guide: Displays current Music status (Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions. Forward/Reverse: Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available. ●● In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip/User BGM settings are not available.
Options menu In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Music options) ●● Repeat playback Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Media player Get started Information You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and SD card. ■■SD card ●● When you use an SD card, gently insert with label surface facing front. ●● When you remove the SD card, press in lightly then release. Label surface Cutout Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
Media warning messages Message Meaning No media. Please insert an SD memory card or USB storage device. ●● The device is not inserted. No media. Device removed. ●● The device is removed. No photos/No movies/No music files to play/No playable media ●● The device has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file ●● The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
SD card handling cautions ●● Use an SD Card meets SD standards. Otherwise, it may cause the TV to malfunction. ●● Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). ●● Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. ●● Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be damaged). ●● Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
File sharing ■■Viewing from Network device You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices as SD card or USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player. ●● For more information about settings, refer to the page below.
Notice ●● The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. ●● When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable. ●● Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and folders may not be displayed. ●● Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. ●● The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
Photos Viewing Photos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using ●● / and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. : Enter User ID / Password to access. : User ID / Password are already entered. 4. Select the Photos in Media select / Select the media using and press 5.
Photo View ■■Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings Display Sort Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● ●● Information differs depending on selected data. Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Photo status: Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view) 2D/3D status: Displays current 2D/3D status Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.
Sort the photos 1. Display Sort select menu Sort select menu (Folders/Sort by date/Sort by month) 2. Select the sort type Select the type using / and press 3.
Options menu In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Slideshow settings/Multi shot 3D/Thumbnails size) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Multi shot 3D 3D images can be created by selecting 2 photos in thumbnail view. 1. Select first photo and press (Red) 2. Select second photo and press (Red) ●● To select the second image, the size and date must be the same as the first image. ●● and photos. are displayed at the top left-hand corner of selected 3. Start Conversion processing by pressing Conversion processing message will be displayed.
Thumbnails size To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time.
Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / ●● Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ●● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 3.
Slideshow settings Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift (with calendar)/Drift/Gallery (with calendar)/ Gallery/Cinema) Select the Frame. Photo effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Select the display effect. Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image.
Soundtrack settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected/Auto) Select the music. User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the Soundtrack settings menu. Auto: Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory.
Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks 1. Select Soundtrack settings in Slideshow settings using 2. Select User selected using / / 3. Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with and press to register This song: Register current music All songs in folder: Register the music in a folder ●● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
Videos Viewing Videos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using ●● / and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. : Enter User ID / Password to access. : User ID / Password are already entered. 4. Select the Videos in Media select / Select the media using and press 5.
Video view ■■Thumbnail view Play the video Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● ●● Information differs depending on selected data. Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Displays current Video status (Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.
Options menu In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Video options) ●● Repeat playback Set play repeat function (Off/On) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Music Playing Music 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using ●● / and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed. : Enter User ID / Password to access. : User ID / Password are already entered. 4. Select the Music in Media select / Select the media using and press 5.
Music view ■■Thumbnail view Play folder Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) ●● ●● Information differs depending on selected data. Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ■■Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide Music Guide: Displays current Music status (Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.
Options menu In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using / and press (Music options) ●● Repeat playback Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song) ●● Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data condition and situation.
Convenience features Eco navigation Eco navigation This setting allows you to set the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. 1. Select Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation 2. Press Set to ECO Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: ●● The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.
Timer Setting the menu The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Timer Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using ●● / and adjust with / Set On/Off timer. All settings > Timer > Timer (On/Off timer) ●● Set Sleep timer.
Parental control Setting the menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching inappropriate content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel, Game and Program settings. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Setup from menu bar Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3. Select Parental control Select the menu using / and press 4.
Password setting You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) ●● If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it. ●● Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) ●● When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel after you input your password.
Parental control ratings “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17/X Not Rated. All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed. ■■U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) - Age-Based Ratings TV-NR Not Rated.
■■CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) E Exempt programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. ■■Contents-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Language. S Sexual situations. V Violence.
Closed Caption Setting the menu The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. ●● The settings are “Analog” or “Digital” depending on the broadcaster. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Setup from menu bar Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3. Select Closed Caption in Display customization Select the menu using / and press 4.
Closed Caption notice ●● For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut off). ●● The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself. Check with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV’s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s CC function.
VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™” Basic feature Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder, HD Camcorder, Home Theater System, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
Connecting note ■■When adding new equipment... When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and make sure that the image is displayed correctly. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with unique function that we have developed and added.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the connected equipment playback operates.
VIERA Link connections ■■Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable. ●● You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV. TV (HDMI) HDMI cable DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■■Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI and Audio connection.
Optical cable Home theater system with VIERA Link function AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■■Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HD camcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function to this input with fully wired HDMI/mini HDMI cable.
VIERA Link settings To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu > Setup 2. Select VIERA Link settings Setup > VIERA Link settings Select Setup using Link settings with / / from menu bar and press and press again. then select VIERA 3.
VIERA Link settings feature ■■Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. ●● For a Home Theater System the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
■■Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier.
VIERA Link Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the VIERA Link menu APPS APPS list 2. Select the item and set (VIERA Link control/Speaker output/Back to TV) Select the desired menu using ●● / and set with / Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is connected (must be HDAVI Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV.
VIERA Link menu ■■Speaker control You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. 1. Select Speaker output using / 2. Select Home theater or TV with / Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment VOL(+/-) and MUTE buttons are available ●● The sound of the TV is muted. ●● When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over.
■■Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. 1.
User profile Setting the menu This setting allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favorite Home Screen, etc. Also you can enjoy cloud services. 1. Select User settings from Setup. MENU Menu > Setup > User settings / Select the menu using and press . 2. Select a user or Create new user. Select the item using / and press . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the each item. (Your icon/Your name/Your voice/Your face/Main Home Screen/my Home Cloud account) ■■Delete user profile 1.
my Stream Automatically provides the recommended contents (TV program, Internet content, etc.). 1. Display Apps list. APPS APPS list 2. Select my Stream. Select my Stream with / / / and press . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Register a content as your favorite.
Using Voice guidance Voice guidance This function provides a useful audio readout of basic features. 1. Set Voice guidance to On MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings > Voice guidance Select the menu using / Then, switch to On using and press / and press 2.
Using Voice control Voice control This function allows you to operate basic functions using voice control. ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●● Ensure the Touch Pad Controller has been paired successfully. You can set the voice control settings. 1. Select voice control settings MENU Menu > Setup > Voice control settings 2.
How to use the voice control ■■How to use 1. Press ●● on Touch Pad Controller When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start voice control function. 2. When the operation guide is displayed follow the onscreen instructions OPTION RETURN Voice command list Exit voice control function ●● When you start voice control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ●● Voice control function may not work properly under the following circumstances. – Incorrect or unclear pronunciation.
Using Touch Pad Controller Features The Touch Pad Controller is designed to facilitate TV operation, such as when accessing Home Screen or the Browser with the Touch Pad and free pointing system. It also covers other TV operations as a Remote controller. ●● Touch Pad Controller must be paired with the TV prior to operation. (Pairing to this TV with Bluetooth wireless technology.) ●● The Touch Pad Controller must be pointed toward the TV to turn on the power. (Only the Power-on switch works at first.
My button ■■Using My button By pressing (My button) on the Touch Pad controller, the contents are registered as your favorite (if available). These information will be gathered, then used for my Stream application.
Setting the menu 1. Select VIERA Touch Pad settings from Setup. MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Touch Pad settings 2. Select item and set. Select desired item using / and press and adjust with (Pairing/Cursor settings/Operational Guide) ●● For Touch Pad settings All settings > Setup > VIERA Touch Pad settings - 114 - / .
Using Bluetooth devices Settings This setting enables you to use Bluetooth keyboard/mouse audio devices (headphones, etc.) and Bluetooth ●● Up to 5 devices can be used simultaneously (except the Touch Pad Controller). ●● Only one audio device can be connected simultaneously. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards and mouse are available. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices are available. 1.
Control by Smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote You can use your smartphone as the TV’s remote control. 1. Select Network MENU Menu > Network 2. Select TV Remote in TV Remote App settings Select desired menu using / 3. Set the item Switch to On using ●● / This function is subject to change without notice. For more details please visit the site below: http://panasonic.
Using USB Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ■■To select the language type for the keyboard MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type ■■Key map Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.
All settings How to use Setting the menu Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions. ●● Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select the menu from menu bar Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press 3.
Picture Basic settings Adjust the image or picture quality. MENU Menu > Picture Picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Home theater/Cinema/Custom) Select from preset picture modes for optimal viewing. Mode is saved separately for each input. Back light Adjusts backlight’s luminance (light intensity). Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste. ●● Display range – Contrast/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 – Brightness/Tint: -50 - +50 Color temp.
C.A.T.S. (On/Off) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The adjustment happens gradually. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. by: Menu > Picture > scroll down to C.A.T.S. and turn it off.
Pro settings Adjust the picture mode in more detail. Set Picture mode to Custom/Cinema first. MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Contrast A.I. (Custom/Auto/Off) Automatically controls contrast according to the images. Auto is Panasonic setting. Contrast A.I. setting Adjust the detail of contrast control setting. If Contrast A.I. is set to Custom, this menu is enabled. AGC (0-15) Automatic Gamma Control. Increases automatically the brightness of a dark signal.
W/B detail adjustment W/B high R, G, B (+/-50) Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. W/B low R, G, B (+/-50) Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. More detail adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input signal level Adjusts the IRE picture level in relation to the gain of the red, green & blue colors. Red, Green, Blue gain Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of each Input signal level.
Yellow, Cyan, Magenta hue (+/-50) Adjusts the yellow/cyan/magenta hue between light, pastel and vivid. Yellow, Cyan, Magenta saturation (+/-50) Adjusts the difference of the yellow/cyan/magenta color against its own brightness. Yellow, Cyan, Magenta luminance (+/-50) Adjusts the luminance of red/green/blue/yellow/cyan/magenta areas. Reset to defaults Resets all More detail adjustment to factory defaults settings. Reset to defaults Resets Color detail adjustment to factory defaults settings.
Reset to defaults Resets all Pro settings adjustments to factory default settings.
Advanced picture MENU Menu > Picture > Advanced picture Game mode (On/Off) Optimizes the TV image for fast response signal when playing video games. ●● Not available in TV mode. 3:2 pulldown (On/Off/Auto) Reduces judder in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (nonHDMI). ●● Available for interlaced content (480i or 1080i) via analog source. ●● Gray-out if Game mode is set to On. 1080p pure direct (On/Off) Enables the support of a 4:4:4 digital video format signal.
Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display of connected equipment. Auto detail setting Selectable the effect on each content type in Auto mode. HDMI/DVI RGB range (Auto/Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a widerange signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non compliance (0-255 bits). Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.
Screen settings MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings Screen format SD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM HD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM → H-FILL → SIDECUT JUST → SIDECUT ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. ●● Gray-out in 3D mode. Overscan (On/Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for FULL aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size.
Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical position and size when FORMAT setting is set to JUST or ZOOM. JUST: V-size max is 3 ZOOM: V-size max is 15 ●● Gray-out in 3D mode. Screen display (On/Off) Turns the screen off when you select. ●● The sound is active even if the screen turns off. ●● Press any buttons to turn the screen on. ●● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen.
3D settings MENU Menu > Picture > 3D settings Auto detect 3D (Auto 1/Auto 2/Off) Auto 1: Switches to 3D display when 3D indication is available (HDMI (3D), AVCHD file, etc.) Auto 2: Same as Auto 1. Also detects 3D signal by identifying similar image in side-by-side or top-and-bottom 3D formats. Note: ●● Choose 3D mode manually when auto detection is not available. 3D signal notification (On/Off) On: Displays a message according to the signal received by the Auto detect 3D.
Diagonal line filter (On/Off) Select when diagonal lines appear jagged. Turn off when the picture looks noisy. ●● Gray-out in 2D mode Safety precautions Displays safety notice about 3D viewing. Please read securely.
Other settings Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or other input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for advanced settings.
Sound Basic settings Adjust audio quality. MENU Menu > Sound Sound mode (Standard/Music/Ambience/User) Select your favorite sound mode. ●● The selected mode affects all input signals. 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 by using the equalizer to suit your favorite sound quality.
Equalizer (150Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz/12kHz/Reset to defaults) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound quality. ●● This function is available when Sound mode is set to User. ●● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. ●● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
Advanced settings MENU Menu > Sound Surround (Virtual surround/Off) Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies. ●● Gray-out when using Home Theater. Bass boost (On/Off) Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. ●● Gray-out when using Home Theater. TV speakers (On/Off) Enables the TV’s built-in speakers. Switch to Off when using external speakers. A.I. sound (On/Off) Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.
Up to 1ft (30cm): TV is mounted. Reduces low frequency level to prevent resonance. ●● Gray-out when using Home Theater. Preferred audio type (Main Audio/Hearing Impaired/Visually Impaired) Allows setting of the accessible audio format when its broadcast and the language setting matches. Digital audio out selection (Auto/PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI 2 (ARC function) terminals.
Voice guidance settings Settings for using voice guidance. MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings Voice guidance (On/Off) On: Enables voice guidance of the basic features (Channel banner and input source). Speed (Fast/Normal/Slow) Adjust the readout speed of the voice guidance. Volume (High/Mid/Low) Selects the volume for voice guidance. Language (English/Español/Français) Selects the language for voice guidance. User level (Beginner/Expert) Selects the level of complexity for voice guidance.
Network Network settings MENU Menu > Network Network connection Connects the TV to the home network. Searches for wireless network or establishes wired connection. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network settings. Network status Tests the connection between the TV to the local router and the Internet. Displays Current settings and status screen. (Network type/Wireless settings/ MAC address/IP Address, etc.) ●● Displayed items differ depending on the type of network connection.
Network link Settings for DLNA Server. DLNA server (On/Off) Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA) ●● Set to On to enable the settings below. Registration type (Auto/Manual) Selects the limitation of access to this TV for each device on the home network. Auto: All the available device on the home network are accessible. (maximum 16 equipment) Manual: Sets the access limitation for each device in the Remote device List.
Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Sleep Sleep (minutes) (Off/15 minutes/30 minutes/60 minutes/90 minutes) Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off.
Timer (On/Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer Timer set (On/Off) Enables or disables the Timer. Inputs Sets which input will be selected when the TV turns on. Channel Sets the channel to display when the TV turns on. Day Sets the day when the TV turns on. On time Sets the time that the TV will turn on at. The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified. Off time Sets the time that the TV will turn off at within 24 hours.
Clock settings MENU Menu > Timer > Clock Mode (Auto/Manual) Sets the date and time manually or automatically via Internet connection. Date, Time (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute) Set current date or time. Time zone (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST) Selects your time zone, to enable correct automatic date and time settings. DST (On/Off) Selects if Daylight Saving Time is currently observed.
Auto turn off settings MENU Menu > Timer No activity for 4 hours (Power TV off/Stay on) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 4 hours. Not in use when “On/Off Timer” is set. “No activity for 4 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 4 hours” feature.
Setup Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation Set to ECO Sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: ●● The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.
Voice control settings Settings for using voice control function. MENU Menu > Setup > Voice control settings Language (English/Español/Français) Selects the language for voice control. Speech detection level (High/Standard) Sets sensitivity level for voice control. Terms of service Displays the terms of service of voice control.
User settings This setting allows you to create, edit or delete user profile individually. User selection Selects your ID and edit the items. Create new user Displays registration screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set these information for new user. Your icon Sets your favorite user icon. Your name Sets the name of the user. Your voice Registers the voice data for voice recognition. Your face Registers the face data for face recognition.
USB device setup MENU Menu > Setup > USB device setup Remove USB device safely to prevent the damage of data or device.
VIERA Touch Pad settings Repeats the initial step-by-step touch pad remote setup. Changes cursor settings, such as tap setting and cursor sensitivity. MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Touch Pad settings Pairing Follow the instructions on screen to complete the pairing. Cursor settings (Tap to OK/Sensitivity) Set cursor settings. Operational Guide Displays operation of Touch Pad Controller.
Bluetooth settings Search and register Bluetooth headphone and Keyboard/Mouse. Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. MENU Menu > Setup > Bluetooth settings Bluetooth devices Search and pair Bluetooth devices in range. Display the status of previously registered devices. Bluetooth audio settings Adjusts the settings for the Bluetooth audio device.
Parental control MENU Menu > Setup > Parental control Change password Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. (Convenience features > Parental control > Password setting) Mode (Off/All/Custom) Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program. Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel, Game and Program. Channel These channels will be blocked regardless of the program ratings.
Program Prohibits viewing of TV content based on the rating provided by the broadcasters. Mode (On/Off) Sets program lock status. “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level (MPAA, U.S.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.) MPAA Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock. U.S.TV U.S. TV program ratings. C.E.L.R. Canadian English ratings. C.F.L.R. Canadian French ratings. DRRT This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S.
ANTENNA/Cable setup MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup ANTENNA/Cable signal (Cable/Antenna) Selects signal source connected directly to the ANTENNA/Cable In terminal. Note: ●● When using a Cable or Satellite box, it is recommended to connect the box to an AV IN terminal and skip this setting. Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE.
Cancel: Cancel the changes. Signal meter Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. ●● If the signal is weak, check the antenna. ●● If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer. ●● Not available if Cable is selected in ANTENNA/Cable signal. ●● Available only for digital antenna channels.
Language settings MENU Menu > Setup > Language Menus language (English/Español/Français) Selects the screen menu language. Preferred SAP language (English/Spanish/French) Selects the preferred language for hearing or visually impaired, if offered during digital broadcast Note: ●● Preferred language takes precedence over preferred audio type. (Available only in the U.S.
Display customization MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization OSD color (Jet black/Pale gray/Organic brown/Sand beige) Selects your favorite on-screen display color. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the input selection.
Closed Caption MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization > Closed Caption Mode (CC on mute/On/Off) On: To display Closed Captions. CC on mute: To display Closed Captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off). Analog (CC1-4/T1-4) Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting. CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) Digital (Primary/Second.
Foreground opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text box Background opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). Reset to defaults Resets all Closed Caption settings to factory default settings.
VIERA Link settings MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Link settings VIERA Link (On/Off) To use all VIERA Link functions, set to On after everything is connected. Power on link (Yes/No) Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected. Power off link (Yes/No) When Yes is selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off.
System settings MENU Menu > Setup > System Keyboard type (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian multilingual std./Spanish(Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. Factory defaults Clears all TV settings and memory to factory defaults. License Displays the software license information.
Other settings MENU Menu > Setup > Other settings Power save (Saving/Standard) Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room.
Support / FAQ Help menu Using Help menu The TV’s built-in self-help resources. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Help from menu bar Select desired menu using / from menu bar and press / and press 3. Select the Help menu Select desired menu using (eHELP/TV Self-test/Version/Device information) eHELP: This screen TV Self-test: Verifies proper function of the TV for picture and sound. ●● Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the self test.
FAQ Picture - Viewing ■■Frequently Asked Questions For updated information, please visit Panasonic web site. How do I view the picture from devices such as: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? ●● Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source. INPUT ●● Input select Check that the device is turned on and functioning correctly.
Picture - Snowy / none Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed? ●● Press MENU and select Help. Then select TV Self-test. If the test picture displays correctly, then the problem is with the external device (ex. Cable box, DVD player, etc.) or its connection to the TV.
Picture - Distortion The picture is distorted after selecting the “AV” input. What should I do? ●● Ensure that the device is connected correctly to the TV’s Video/ Component green connector. ●● If using VIDEO or COMPONENT: Press INPUT , scroll to AV, press to select Video or Component. Why do black bars appear on the top and bottom and/or sides of the screen? ●● Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control.
Picture - Continue Why is there a black box on the screen? ●● Check the settings of Closed Caption (CC). Why do some small spots on the screen remain bright or dark? ●● The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark. ●● These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV. Why is the picture brightness changing? ●● Turn the C.A.T.S.
Sound - None Why is there no sound coming from the TV? ●● Make sure the volume is up and mute is off. ●● Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. ●● If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. ●● If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio system is on, the correct input is selected.
Sound - Unusual Why is the sound unusual, distorted, low volume or in another language? ●● Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. ●● Check that all connections of external equipment connected to the TV are secure. ●● When using Cable or Satellite box, check the device’s audio settings.
Networking How do I get Internet services of Home Screen to work on my TV? 1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps. 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN (built-in). 3. Start Network connection wizard, then follow the directions on the screen to connect.
Software update How do I check for the latest software (firmware) version for my TV? ●● In the main menu, select Network. Select Software update. The current version and latest version software will be displayed. If software update is grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a newer version is available, update your TV. Follow the on screen instructions, do not power off the TV until the update is complete. Be patient; firmware update may take a while.
3D - Viewing Why doesn’t my 3D video source look 3D? 1. Begin playing the 3D video source. 2. Ensure that the Panasonic 3D Eyewear (glasses) are on. 3. Press 3D button directly and select 3D. In the 3D format select (Manual) menu, select 3D format. 3D 3D format select (Red) 3D format select (Manual) ●● 3D Blu-ray discs must be played with a 3D capable Blu-ray player. ●● Check with your Cable or Satellite provider to make sure their supplied box is 3D capable.
3D - Format When selecting some 3D Video content, why are there two pictures next to each other? ●● There are a few different 3D formats and the current setting may not match the incoming 3D signal. The format should change automatically, but depending on the source/ connection it may not signal the TV properly. To manually select other 3D formats: 1. Press 3D button directly on the TV’s remote control and select 3D. 2.
Voice guidance How does the voice guidance feature work? ●● This function provides you with useful voice guidance for basic features. ●● For more information about settings or operation of voice guidance, please refer to the page below.
Voice control Will the TV learn my accent? ●● Set or adjust the Voice control settings first. ●● This function is not available for all dialects or regions. And performance will differ depending on your pronunciation, volume and your surrounding area. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the pronunciation, noise and network environment. ●● For more information about Voice Control, please refer to the page below.
Touch Pad Controller Are there sensitivity adjustments for the Touch Pad Controller? ●● Yes, there are. Press MENU, select Setup and then select VIERA Touch Pad settings. Select Sensitivity in Cursor settings and adjust.
Eco navigation (Eco-Navi) Why does my picture look dim and/or sometimes changes brightness levels? ●● This TV is equipped with a money saving feature called Eco-Navigation or Eco-Navi. The TV automatically dims the brightness to save energy. It also puts the picture in “Standard” mode and enables the C.A.T.S. feature so it will adjust the picture brightness automatically depending on the rooms ambient lighting conditions. This mode will also turn the TV power off if no signal is detected for 10 minutes.
Other What is the easiest and best way to connect a High-Definition Cable or Satellite box to the TV? ●● Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and audio signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV. Why does the CC button not display Closed Caption? ●● Check if the setting is turned On or CC on mute. ●● When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device, such as a Cable or Satellite box, CC must be enabled on the device.
Menu - Gray-out or missing items Why the Antenna/Cable option or available inputs are not listed in the Input select menu? ●● When you label an input as Not used, then it will be hidden from the Input select menu. To make the input visible again: – Press INPUT – Press (Red) Edit Labels – Select the input you want to reveal and re-label it. Some menu items are grayed-out and unable to be selected. Why? ●● Depending on certain modes or the selected input, some options are not available.
Reset to factory default How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? ●● In the main menu, select Setup and then select System. Highlight Factory defaults and press . Enter your password (if locked). Confirmation message will be displayed. Follow the directions on screen to reset the TV to its original factory defaults.
Information Data information ■■Supported Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA Media Photo Compatible format ●● JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 x 8 to 30,719 x 17,279 pixels Videos ●● SD-Video files (SD-Video Standard Ver.1.31) Modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly. ●● AVCHD files AVCHD Standard Ver.2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) Modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.
●● PS files Video codec: H.264 /MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC /Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus /HE-AAC /LPCM/MPEG Audio/MP3 ●● TS files Video codec: H.264/MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus/ DTS core /HE-AAC/MPEG Audio/MP3 Music ●● MP3 files (MP3) ●● M4A files (AAC/Apple Lossless) – Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC files (FLAC) ●● WAV files (LPCM) : for Media player only ■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .
Care and Cleaning Display panel First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■■Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ●● If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
Cabinet First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■■Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ●● If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. ●● Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
Pedestal / Power cord First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■■Pedestal Cleaning ●● Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating.
3D Eyewear ■■3D Eyewear ●● Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ●● Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a soft cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use. ●● Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the 3D Eyewear, as doing so may cause the paint to peel off. ●● Avoid storing the 3D Eyewear in hot or highly humid locations.
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