TX-32CSW514 TX-32CSW514S e HELP English
my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information 11 • How to use 12 • Settings 13 • OSD Colour 15 APPS List • Information 16 • How to use 17 • Settings 18 Watching Basic • Basic connection 19 • Selecting channel 22 • Information banner 24 • Option Menu 27 • Subtitle 29 • Last view 30 • Off Timer 31 • Energy saving functions 32 • Adjusting time 34 • Language 35 External equipment • External connection 36 • Watching external input 39 • Operating with TV’s remote control 41 • HDMI f
• Aspect 50 • Aspect Control Signal 52 • Basic settings 54 • Noise reduction settings 55 • Advanced Settings 56 • Option Settings 59 • Screen Settings 61 • Copy Adjustment 62 For best audio • Sound mode 63 • Basic settings 64 • Volume settings 65 • Voice Guidance Settings 66 • Audio Description 67 • Advanced settings 68 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 70 • Timer Programming 73 Teletext • Viewing Teletext 75 • Teletext mode 77 • Teletext Character Set 78 Tuning and editing channels
Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 96 • Setting for USB HDD 98 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 100 • REW LIVE TV 101 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming 103 • Editing Timer Programming 105 • Note 106 Technical information • USB HDD 107 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 108 • Selecting device / mode 110 • Network device 112 Photo mode • Selecting file 113 • Viewing photo 114 • Sorting photos 115 • Using Slideshow 116 Video mode • Selec
• Grouping content 129 • Deleting content 130 • Changing device 131 • Chapter List 132 • Audio output settings 133 Music mode • Selecting file 134 • Playing music 135 • Music Setup 136 Technical information • Device handling caution 137 • USB devices 138 • Photo format 139 • Video format 140 • Music format 143 Network Internet content • Information 144 • Selecting internet content 145 • Note 146 DLNA • In-House streaming 147 • Using DLNA 150 Network connections •
• Network Status 163 • my Home Cloud Settings 164 • VIERA Name 165 • TV Remote App Settings 166 • Network Link Settings 167 • File Sharing Settings 168 • Mirroring Settings 169 • Software Update 170 • New Software Message 171 Photos • Selecting file 172 • Viewing photo 173 • Using Slideshow 174 Videos • Selecting file 176 • Watching video 177 • Video Setup 179 • Audio output settings 181 Music • Selecting file 182 • Playing music 183 • Music Setup 184 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DI
DVB-via-IP • DVB-via-IP client connection 193 • DVB-via-IP Server Selection 195 • Note 196 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 197 • Preparations 202 • Easy playback 203 • Power on Link 204 • Power off Link 205 • Standby Power Save 206 • Intelligent Auto Standby 207 • VIERA Link Control 208 • Speaker Selection 210 • Note 211 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 212 • PIN number 213 • Parental Rating 214 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 215 • Cookie 216
Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 224 Keyboard • Keyboard 225 Settings Setting menu • How to use 226 Picture • Viewing Mode 228 • Basic settings 229 • Ambient Sensor 230 • Noise reduction settings 231 • Advanced Settings 232 • Option Settings 233 • Screen Settings 234 • Copy Adjustment 235 • Reset to Defaults 236 Sound • Mode 237 • Basic settings 238 • Volume settings 239 • Voice Guidance Settings 240 • Audio Description 241 • Advanced settings 242 • Reset to Defaults 243 Ne
• File Sharing Settings 250 • Mirroring Settings 251 • Other settings 252 Timer • Off Timer 253 • Timer Programming 254 • Time Zone 255 • Auto Standby 256 • No signal Power off 257 Setup • Eco Navigation 258 • USB Device Setup 259 • Recording Setup 260 • Child Lock 261 • Tuning Menu 262 • Language 264 • Display Settings 265 • Common Interface 267 • VIERA Link Settings 268 • Data Service Application 269 • System Menu 270 • Other Settings 271 Support Help menu • Using Help menu 272 FAQs • Picture 273
• Other 282 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 284 Optional accessories • Wall-hanging bracket 285 Licence • Licence 286 OK Menu ●● Letters enclosed in brackets 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.
my Home Screen 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 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.
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as 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. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings 2. Select a feature and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV 1) Select the TV viewer. (Example) 2) Press OK to watch.
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ●● Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed. ■■Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2. Select the screen and press OK to set. Full Screen TV: Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour ●● A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. OSD Colour (Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. ●● This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.
APPS List Information Various applications (internet content, network content, 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 content, network content, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example) ●● To exit APPS List EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features and press OK to access. Internet content Network > Internet content Netflix ●● You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX. ●● A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function fully. ●● This service may be stopped or changed without notice.
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ■■Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish ●● For DVB-S ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial / Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 20 -
■■DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial = Note = ●● For details of DVB-via-IP connections Functions > DVB-via-IP ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.
Selecting channel 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue ●● Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons. ●● Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit (e.g. 399, press ). ■■To select a channel from the channel list 1. Display the channel list with OK. 2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.
■■To watch pay-TV ●● For details of the encrypted channels Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface ●● Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.
Information banner Display information banner with ●● . Also appears when changing a channel. (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( , , , ) ) / TV mode ( Programme Start time / End time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) Category ●● To change the category (DVB) 1) Display the category list with (blue). 2) Select the category and press OK to change.
: Subtitle service available : Teletext service available : Multiple audio available : Multiple video available : Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode : Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application 1 – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● To confirm another tuned channel / ●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK ●● Information on the next programme (DVB)
●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press OK to access. 3) Set the item and press OK to store. ●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour ●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to access.
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select. 3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● For DVB Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For DVB Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). ●● For DVB Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles. Watching > Basic > Language ●● To select the preferred subtitle type 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press OK to access. 3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view. = Note = ●● Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set. 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. ●● When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ●● Off Timer is active. Watching > Basic > Off Timer ●● No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On. ●● No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while No signal Power off is set to On. = Note = ●● This function does not affect the recording. ■■Auto Standby 1.
No signal Power off (On / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. ●● A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode. ■■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. 1.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. ●● The time data are corrected based on GMT.
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext 4. Set the item and press OK to store. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
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 details of basic connection Watching > Basic > Basic connection ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■■AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD = Note = ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● 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 about the devices may be on the following website. http://panasonic.
■■To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system ●● To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. ●● To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) ●● TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts. – Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
■■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 Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to set. ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following 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. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons. ●● Codes for each product and features 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ●● Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. ●● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
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: - 45 - -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+ - 46 -
Valid input signals ■■COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○ ○: Applicable input signal = Note = ●● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. ●● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the mode and press OK to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set. Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode 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.
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal) In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.
●● AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Noise Reduction and press OK to access. 3. Set the item and press OK to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or Custom can be stored for each input. 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 and press OK to access. 4. Select the mode and press OK to set. Cinema / True Cinema / Custom ■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1.
■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. Reset to Defaults Resets White Balance to the default settings. ■■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.
■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Film Cadence Mode / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. ●● For AV 3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. ●● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. 16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display 4. Set the item and press OK to store. 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.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode / Destination Input and press OK to access. 3. Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set. 4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy. 5. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set. = Note = ●● Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press OK to access. 3. Select the mode and press OK to set. Mode (Standard / Music / Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● This function is available when Mode is set to User.
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Speaker Setting (TV Speaker / Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external speakers. ●● Sound from TV speaker turns off when Headphone or Off is selected.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Preferred Audio Type (Standard / Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press OK to store. MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. ●● Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes. ●● For DVB 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.
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 broadcaster). 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue 2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. ●● Press again to change the layout. (Landscape / Portrait) – View Landscape to see several channels. – View Portrait to see one channel by time.
(Example) TV screen Date Time Programme D (DVB-T) / A (Analogue) Channel position and name ●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme and press OK to access. – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Select View and press OK to watch.
3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 4) Press (green) to start searching. – All the programme titles including the word you set are listed. – Searching without any characters lists all programmes including current programmes. ●● To view a channel list of the selected category 1) Display the category list with (blue). 2) Select the category and press OK to view. – To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder and press OK to set. ●● To check / change / cancel a timer event Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming ●● LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.
= Note = ●● If you edit the start time or end time of a signal supported recording event by more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ●● 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. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or (coloured buttons). ●● To adjust contrast 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast. 2) Adjust and press OK to set.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off. ●● 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. ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (coloured buttons) to change. 2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons. 3) Press and hold OK.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press OK to access. 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List and press OK to set. ■■TOP mode (For TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to access. 3. Select the font and press OK to set. West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access. DVB-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / DVBvia-IP Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available from Category in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels. ●● ●● appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. ●● To move the channel 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 4) Press ●● (green) to store. To delete the channel 1) Select the channel. 2) Press OK to delete. – Press ●● (yellow) to delete all channels. To name the favourites 1) Press (red).
Channel List ■■Skip unwanted channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
●● To rename the channel name (Analogue) 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. ●● To exchange channel list (DVB-S) 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Other Settings > Exchange Channel List and press OK to access. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR.
Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. ●● This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ●● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●● Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. Functions > Child Lock > PIN number ●● If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning ■■DVB-S 1. Select Antenna System and press OK to access. 2.
2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB. – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite. (Available satellite is searched in Auto Setup.) – Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually. – If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set SingleCable Version, User Band, User Band Frequency and PIN (depending on the Single Cable router you use). For details, read the manual of the Single Cable router.
●● After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search. 3. A 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. ■■DVB-via-IP ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings 1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access. 2.
■■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.
Manual Tuning ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found are added to Channel List. ■■DVB-S ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. 1. Select Transponder Frequency / Symbol Rate / Polarisation / Modulation / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 2.
1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Set Manual Tuning. 4. Select Store and press OK to set. ●● Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.). ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0. ■■DVB-via-IP (DVB-S) ●● Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. 1.
■■DVB-via-IP (DVB-T) 1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation / FEC / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons. 2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.
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 Search Mode and Scan Mode before updating. 1) Select Search Mode / Scan Mode and press OK to access.
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. ●● When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel List pressing OK.
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. ●● A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
Other settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T Service Replacement (On / Off) Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C Attenuator (On / Off) Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur.
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. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = ●● Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting are not recorded, and also the recording function does not work during the period without any signal.
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. ●● Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be erased after this setup. ●● Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB HDD. Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3.
●● Mode of the USB HDD : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. ●● To change the mode OK ●● To edit USB HDD name (green) ●● To format (red) ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV (yellow) = Note = ●● You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress.
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 > One Touch Recording and press OK to access. 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) 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 > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto 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 > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access. 3. Select Off 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 This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. ●● Not valid in Analogue 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. ■■Set timer event details 1. Press OK to start making the settings. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder. USB HDD Rec.: Records the programme to the USB HDD.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-S : DVB-C : DVB-T : DVB-via-IP – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to set subtitles for Reminder.
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access. 3. Select the event. ●● To change a timer event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming ●● To delete a timer event 1) Press (red). 2) Press OK to delete. ●● To display subtitles (if available) (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles. – For Reminder ●● To cancel a timer event temporarily (blue) – Press again to stop cancelling.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer 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. ●● No other channels can be selected while recording of Timer Programming is in progress.
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 mains socket 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.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back. Recorded TV mode: (For exclusive USB HDD) TV programmes recorded on the USB HDD with this TV are played back.
■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access. 3) Select the device and press (yellow) to set. = Note = ●● To connect the USB HDD Recording > USB HDD setup ●● Check the terminal type and devices are correct for connection.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup ●● To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device 2. Display APPS List with APPS. 3. Select Media Player and press OK to access. 4. Select the device and press OK to access.
= Note = ●● You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use ●● Recorded TV is available for content 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”.
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■■How to set User / Password 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List and press OK to access. 3. Select the network device and press OK to access. 4. Enter User / Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to set.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press OK to start playback. : Error display ●● To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press OK to change.
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 - 114 -
Sorting photos ■■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month and press OK to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. ●● Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named “/”. Sort by Date / Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. ●● ●● The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as Unknown.
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. 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. Press to change the month of calender. / Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off / Sepia / Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos.
●● Not valid in the following conditions: – Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema. – 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. ●● Not valid in the following conditions: – Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema. – Transition Effect is set to Motion.
User: Music files in the device registered by yourself are played back. ●● If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed, no sound is played back. ●● To register music 1) Select the music file and press OK to access. ●● Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you reach the desired music file. 2) Select File / Folder and press OK to set. File: The selected music file is registered.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : 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 > Video mode > Video Setup 2. Start playback with ●● ●● (red).
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press OK to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red). ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. ●● Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle Settings / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
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 and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content ●● For exclusive USB HDD ●● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content 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.) ●● Content list is displayed as All or Not Viewed. All: All the recorded TV programmes 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. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
●● To confirm or change the current status (if available) Watching > Basic > Option Menu ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN - 128 -
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group / Release Group / Exclude from Group / Change Protect Status and press OK to set. Create Group: Create a group of content. Select and tick all the desired content, and then select Create Group. Release Group: Select the created group to release, and then select Release Group. (To release several groups at once, tick all the desired groups.
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press 2. Delete the content with (blue) to tick in the content list. (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.
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 and press OK to access. 3. Select the device and press OK to access. ●● If you select the device to play back photos, videos or music, change to the appropriate content. 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Contents Select and press OK to access.
Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press OK to start playback. = Note = ●● The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being recorded. ●● Depending on the recorded programmes, some playback operations may not work properly.
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 and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with ●● (red).
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press OK to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : 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.
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. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
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 device to the TV’s USB port 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 about the devices may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■■USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT ●● USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● 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 multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● 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, 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.
●● 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.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.
= Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-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. ●● Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) ●● A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. ●● For details of APPS List my Home Screen > APPS List ●● Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. 2. Select the desired item and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To return to APPS List APPS ●● To exit APPS List EXIT ●● You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications. You can also use the keyboard for TV operation as well as for APPS List.
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet content, check the network connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● APPS List is subject to change without notice. ●● Not all the features of the websites are available. ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
DLNA In-House streaming 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.
●● 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 information about the server software, consult each software company. ●● When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people.
■■Sharing the content of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the content of this TV with another network equipment connected to your home network. Available content: ●● Photo, video or music content of this TV Available network equipment: ●● ●● DLNA Certified VIERA To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link Settings of this TV. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings ●● Only 1 piece of other equipment can share the content of this TV.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the media servers 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 Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services. ●● 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, content may not be played back properly.
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub / Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA) TV ●● To use the TV as a wireless access point Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
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. Network > Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press OK to access. ●● Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3. Select Quick setup and press OK to access.
■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press OK to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press OK to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press OK to set. ●● To set manually Network > Network settings > Custom - Wired = Note = ●● To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press OK to access. ●● Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3. Select your desired access point and press OK to access. ●● Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press OK to set. ●● You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store. 5. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. 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.
6. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press OK to set.
Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press OK to access. 3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. 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.
4. Select Network Status and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press OK to set. = Note = ●● To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring to Off and confirm the network connection type is set to Wired.
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 > Wireless Access Point and press OK to access. 3. Select Connect to device in WPS and press OK to access. ●● To set manually, select Change settings (see below).
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 and press OK to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status 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 settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Setup new account / Edit account / Remove account / Notices 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Setup new account Set up an account for this TV. Edit account Displays and edits the account status. Remove account Deletes an account from this TV.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press OK to access. 3. Enter characters and press OK to set. ●● This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. ●● When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the names of the TVs for each.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. TV Remote / Device to upload contents 4. Set the item and press OK to store. TV Remote (On / Off) Enables controlling the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set the item and press OK to store. DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables sharing the content of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player.
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 169 -
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 and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the media servers 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 ●● 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 - 173 -
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. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Slideshow Settings and press OK to access. 3.
Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. ●● Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat (On / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the media servers 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, a confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip (if available) – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar / slow playback) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle Settings / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Subtitle Text Delay: Adjusts the delay time for the subtitles.
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 Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection and press OK to access. 3. Select Auto / PCM and press OK to set. SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the media servers 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 (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. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
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. Select Off / Folder / One and press OK to set.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press OK to access. 3. Select DIGA and press OK to access. 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder is displayed.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 ●● 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 multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● 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, 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.
●● 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: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .
= Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-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. ●● Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Functions Mirroring How to use You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. TV 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Mirroring and press OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you use this function. ■■Easy Mirroring You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.) when Easy Mirroring is set to On.
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Easy Mirroring / Delete All Pairings 4. Set the item and press OK to store. Easy Mirroring (On / Off) Enables starting the mirroring function from the other devices (smartphone, etc.) without operating the TV.
DVB-via-IP DVB-via-IP client connection This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server to watch broadcast streaming. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● It is recommended to connect to DVB-via-IP server with a LAN cable. ■■Wired connection ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
■■Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point DVB-via-IP server Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial / Cable = Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ●● Depending on the network condition and broadcast, this function may not be available.
DVB-via-IP Server Selection ■■Preparations ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection Network > Network settings ●● Ensure the server settings are completed. For details, read the manual of DVB-via-IP server. ■■DVB-via-IP Server Selection 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Tuning Menu > Add TV Signal and press OK to access. 3. Select DVB-via-IP and press OK to access. 4.
Note ●● Depending on the network condition and broadcast, this function may not be available. ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch. ●● Additional information about the services may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ●● Please also read the manual of DVB-via-IP server.
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.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI connection) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ●● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV.
■■Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Blu-ray Disc theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Standby Power Save ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Amplifier ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● Speaker Selection : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or
■■VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > VIERA Link Control ●● Recorder: Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.
Preparations ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ●● For details of VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ●● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●● Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu. ●● Set up the TV. After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically.
Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.
Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. ●● This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.
Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV (except for watching a disc). ●● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. In this case, set to Off.
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 and press OK to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press OK to access. 4. Select one of the following items and press OK to access. Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment is displayed. The input mode is changed automatically.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. ●● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press OK to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press OK to access. 4. Select Home Cinema / TV and press OK to set. Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Bluray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. ●● The sound of TV speakers is mute.
Note ●● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ●● Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the input mode is switched. ●● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Child Lock and press OK to access. 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons. ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press OK to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with 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 and press OK to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press OK to set. ●● The availability of this function depends on the country you select. = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Select the mode with TV. DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service and press OK to access. 4. Select Auto Start On and press OK to set. ●● A notification message will appear when the application is available. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie / Delete Cookie and press OK to access. Store Cookie (On / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Note ●● A broadband network environment is required to be able to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful. ●● Operations may vary depending on the broadcaster.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●● This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on the broadcast or service. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels). Please use only the broadcaster-approved CI module.
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 > System Menu > Shipping Condition and press OK to access. ●● 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 and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press OK to access. 3. Select the time and press OK to set. ●● If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear. To install new software, select Standby / Now and press OK to set. Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now.
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search Now and press OK to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any. 4. Download with OK. = Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other Numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Keyboard Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > USB Keyboard Layout and press OK to access. 3) Select the language and press OK to set. ●● 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.
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 and press OK to access. 3. Select the items and press OK to access. ●● Only available items can be selected. ●● You can also access from eHELP pressing available).
●● To exit the menu screen EXIT ●● To return to the previous screen BACK/RETURN ●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2. Select and set with following control panel buttons.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Vivid Colour (On / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom.
Option Settings Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services or when Game Mode is set to On). ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services).
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● Not valid for photo content H-Size Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● For TV mode, AV, HDMI Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.
Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker / Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard / Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Speakers (Mix / Standard) Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For Analogue Audio Preference (Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For DVB SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV.
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player.
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 251 -
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode.
Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes.
Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 260 -
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit ●● Not valid in Analogue Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually.
Service Replacement (On / Off) Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only available in some countries). Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings ●● For DVB-C Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition ●● Not valid in Analogue Antenna System (One LNB / MiniDiSEqC / DiSEqC 1.0 / Single Cable) Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites.
Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Banner Display Timeout (10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Smart Banner (On / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. Watching > Basic > Information banner Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected.
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power off Link Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On / Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application ●● For DVB Store Cookie (On / Off) Sets to store the information from a data service to the TV in order to access again quickly.
System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
Other Settings Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. Exchange Channel List Exports / Imports DVB-S Channel List settings using the USB device to share the same settings with VIERA which has the same function.
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press OK to access. 3. Select TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information 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.
FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. Also makes a diagnosis of picture problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal ●● Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
●● Is Backlight, Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup There may be red, blue, green and black spots on the screen ●● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem.
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish. ●● Check Signal Condition. If the level of Signal Quality is low, the DVB signal is weak.
●● The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. ●● If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and cable. No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmitter. ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial or dish to another transmitter installed nearby.
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 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. Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu 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.
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 HDMI Input setting in the Sound Menu. Watching > For best audio > 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. Network > Network connections ●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Check the network equipment and network environment.
●● Check the connections and settings. Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings ●● 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. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.
When pushed with a finger, the display panel moves slightly and makes a noise ●● There is a little gap around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. This is not a malfunction.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■■Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust on the surface. (2) Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). (3) Wring out the cloth firmly.
Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = ●● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
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. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.
(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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