TX-40AS640E TX-48AS640E TX-55AS640E 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 26 • Subtitle 28 • Last view 28 • Off Timer 29 • Energy saving functions 29 • Adjusting time 31 • Language 31 External equipment • External connection 32 • Watching external input 35 • Operating with TV’s remote control 37 • HDMI f
• Aspect 44 • Aspect Control Signal 46 • Basic settings 48 • Noise reduction settings 49 • Advanced Settings 50 • Option Settings 53 • Screen Settings 55 • Copy Adjustment 56 For best audio • Sound mode 57 • Basic settings 58 • Volume settings 59 • Voice Guidance Settings 60 • Audio Description 61 • Advanced settings 62 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 65 Teletext • Viewing Teletext 69 • Teletext mode 71 • Teletext Character Set 72 3D • Note 73 • Viewing 3D 73 • 3D Mode Selection
• Update Channel List 86 • New Channel Message 86 • Signal Condition 86 • Other settings 87 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 88 • Selecting device / mode 90 • Network device 92 Photo mode • Selecting file 93 • Viewing photo 94 • Sorting photos 94 • Using Slideshow 95 Video mode • Selecting file 99 • Watching video 100 • Video Setup 102 • Audio output settings 103 Music mode • Selecting file 104 • Playing music 105 • Music Setup 106 Technical information • De
Network Internet content • Information 112 • Selecting internet content 113 • Note 114 DLNA • Information 115 • Using DLNA 118 Network connections • Internet connection 119 • DLNA connection 120 • Note 122 Network settings • Network Connection 123 • Custom - Wireless 125 • Custom - Wired 127 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 128 • Network Status 129 • my Home Cloud Settings 130 • VIERA Name 130 • TV Remote App Settings 130 • Network Link Settings 132 • File Sharing Settings 133 • Software Updat
• Audio output settings 141 Music • Selecting file 142 • Playing music 143 • Music Setup 144 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 145 Technical information • Photo format 146 • Video format 147 • Music format 150 Functions User profile • Information 151 • Settings 151 • my Stream 153 Voice Control • Preparations 154 • How to use 155 Touch Pad Controller • Information 156 • My button 156 • Settings 157 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 158 • Preparation
• Speaker Selection 165 • Note 166 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 167 • PIN number 168 • Parental Rating 168 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 169 • Cookie 169 • Note 170 Common Interface • Caution 171 • Using Common Interface 172 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 173 Updating the TV Software • Information 174 • Auto update 174 • Manual update 175 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 176 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 177 Keyboard • Keyboard
• Ambient Sensor 183 • Noise reduction settings 183 • Advanced Settings 183 • Option Settings 184 • Screen Settings 185 • 3D Settings 186 • Copy Adjustment 187 • Reset to Defaults 187 Sound • Mode 188 • Basic settings 188 • Volume settings 189 • Voice Guidance Settings 190 • Audio Description 191 • Advanced settings 192 • Reset to Defaults 192 Network • Network Connection 193 • Network Status 193 • my Home Cloud Settings 193 • VIERA Name 193 • TV Remote App Settings 193 • Network Link Settings
• User Settings 196 • USB Device Setup 196 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 196 • Bluetooth Setup 196 • Child Lock 197 • Tuning Menu 197 • Language 199 • Display Settings 200 • Common Interface 201 • VIERA Link Settings 202 • Data Service Application 203 • System Menu 203 • Other Settings 204 Support FAQs • Picture 205 • Digital TV 207 • Analogue TV 208 • Sound 209 • 3D 210 • HDMI 211 • Network 212 • Other 213 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 215 Information • Using Help menu 216 Optional accessori
Licence • Licence 219 OK Menu ●● Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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 with ●● / / / and press OK to access.
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ■■Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set. Full Screen TV: Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life. Info Screen: Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
■■Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen. ●● Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use this function. ●● To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face / voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc. Functions > User profile > Settings ●● Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access. 3. Set with / / and press OK 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 contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■■APPS List (Example) = Note = ●● APPS List is subject to change without notice.
How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example) ●● To exit APPS List EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access. Internet contents Network > Internet content my Stream ●● Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.). ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access. / 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■■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 Satellite dish AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial / Cable = Note = ●● For VIERA Link connections Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Selecting channel 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set. DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue ●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly. ●● If TV Selection is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode. 3. 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 using TV Guide 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the current programme with access. / / / and press OK to – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3. Press OK to exit TV Guide. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide ●● The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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 2) Select the category with / (blue). and press OK to change.
: 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) ●● Extra information (DVB) –
●● 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 with OK to access. 3) Select On / Off with / / and press and press OK to set. Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access.
Multi Audio Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB 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).
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 with and press OK to access. 3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with / / and press OK to set.
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer with / and press OK to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set. 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time displays on the information banner.
■■No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with 3. Select On / Off with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. 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. ●● The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone with 3. Set with ●● / / and press OK to access. and press OK to store. The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext 4.
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. ●● For basic connection Watching > Basic > Basic connection ●● To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions > Bluetooth devices ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■■AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 33 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera = Note = ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. ●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings 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 with / and press OK to watch.
= Note = ●● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9. ●● For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. ■■Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in TV Selection, Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with to access. 3.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. 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 Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3. Press to change.
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.
■■DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals). ●● Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop. = Note = ●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
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: - 41 - -Red earth Earth Red in Status RGB CVBS earth RGB status earth CVBS out (video) CVBS in (video) Socket Earth
■■HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground 8 : TMDS Data0 Shield 18: +5V Power 9 : TMDS Data0− 19: Hot Plug Detect 10: TMDS Clock+ Valid input signals ■■COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 6
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / 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 with 3. Select On / Off with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. 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 with ●● / and press OK to set.
4:3 Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. ●● For HD (High definition) signals Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. ●● For HD (High definition) signals Sidecut Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. ●● For HD (High definition) signals = Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
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 will switch to the appropriate ratio.
●● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ●● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
24p Smooth Film (Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. ●● This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation. ●● Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when Game Mode is set to On Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster with OK to access. 3.
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 with 4. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. 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. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.
More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of Colour Management. Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Saturation / C-Saturation / M-Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Colour Management to the default settings.
■■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 with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB 4. Set with / and press OK to store.
HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type. ●● To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto Detail Setting. ●● For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. 16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display 4. Set with / 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.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode / Destination Input with / and press OK to access. 3. Select the destination to copy to with 4. Select Copy Start with / / and press OK to set. and press OK to copy. 5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with press OK to set.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Mode (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost 4. Set with / / / 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.
Bass Boost (On / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is recommended. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with access. 3.
User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Web Browser (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser function. Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description with 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to access. Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
Headphones (Mix / Standard) Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from headphones. ●● For DVB Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set with / and press OK to store. MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. ●● Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. ●● HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission. ●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set. DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. 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 with / / / . – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Press OK to watch. ●● To the previous day (DVB) (red) ●● To the next day (DVB) (green) ●● To view a channel list of the selected type 1) Display the type list with 2) Select the type with / (yellow). and press OK to view.
●● To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB) (if available) 1) Display the search list with 2) Select Search with / 3) Enter characters with (yellow). and press OK to access. / / / and press OK to set. – You can set characters using Numeric buttons. Functions > Setting characters > Using Numeric buttons 4) Press (green) to start searching. – All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.
= Note = ●● When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown. ●● This function varies depending on the country you select. ●● The postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Other Settings > GUIDE Plus+ Settings with press OK to access. / and 3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ●● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ●● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●● Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Select the page with Numeric buttons, (coloured buttons). ●● / or To adjust contrast 1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off with ●● / . Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed. 2. Press and hold OK. ●● The stored page number changes to white. ●● 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 broadcasters. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext with access. 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List with / / and press OK to and press OK to set. ■■FLOF (FASTEXT) mode (in case of FLOF (FASTEXT) broadcasting) In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen.
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set with press OK to access. 3. Select the font with / / and 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.
3D Note ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ●● If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings ●● Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ●● 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
■■Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential) ●● Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. (If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in 2D mode.) ●● If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input ■■3D-supported broadcast ●● Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of this service.
3D Mode Selection You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D. 1. Display 3D Mode Selection with 3D. 2. Select the mode with ●● / and press OK to set. Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition. 3D / 2D: Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format. ●● This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.
3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > 3D Settings with / 3. Select one of the following items with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. 3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 3D Refresh Rate / 2D→3D Depth / 3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions 4. Set with ●● / and press OK to store. To exit the menu screen EXIT 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.
3D Refresh Rate (Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D→3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. 3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode) Set to On to enable Effect setting.
Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely. Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. ●● 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set. DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU. 4. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access. DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 5. Select one of the functions with / 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 with / and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with ●● ●● / . 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 with 2) Press / . (green). 3) Select the new position with 4) Press ●● / or Numeric buttons. (green) to store. To delete the channel 1) Select the channel with / . 2) Press OK to delete. – Press ●● (yellow) to delete all channels. To name the favourites 1) Press (red).
Channel List ■■Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with 2. Select a channel with / / and press OK to access. . 3. 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 Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. / / / or 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, 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.
■■DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue 1. Select Auto Setup with / and press OK to access. 2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings with (DVB-C) ●● / / / and press OK to store. Scan Mode Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency in your country. ●● Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with Numeric 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, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List. ■■DVB-C 1. Enter the frequency with Numeric buttons. ●● Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto. 2. Select Start scan with / and press OK to search. / and adjust frequency with ■■DVB-T 1. Select a channel with channel.
4. Select Store with / 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. Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically.
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.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back. Music mode: Digital music data will be played back. ●● During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
■■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 with 3) Select the device with ●● / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port. = Note = ●● Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information ●● To play back contents 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 with 4. Select the device with / / / / and press OK to access. and press OK to access. ●● If only one device is connected, this step will be skipped.
= Note = ●● You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use ●● 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”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control ■■To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1.
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 with and press OK to access. 3. Select the network device with 4. Enter User / Password with OK to set. / / / and press OK to access.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback. / / / and press OK to start : Error display ●● To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size with ●● / 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 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 with OK to set.
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with / . 2. Start Slideshow with / / (red) and OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN ●● You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below). ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. ●● You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of / . calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off / Sepia / Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos.
Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion ●● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Burst Playback (On / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not.
User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. ●● If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back. ●● To register music 1) Select the music file with ●● / and press OK to access. Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you reach the desired music file. 2) Select File / Folder with / and press OK to set. File: The selected music file will be registered.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / . : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. ●● The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off. Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 2. Start playback with ●● ●● (red).
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with / / / 2. Select the scene with / 3. Start playback with (red). / and press OK to access. / . ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. ●● Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode with / and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set with / and press OK to store. Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with 3. Select Auto / PCM with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with ●● / / (red). For supported file formats Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■■Thumbnail view ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●● To start playback (red) ●● To change the device (yellow) ●● To change the contents (blue) - 104 - / .
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with / / 3. Start playback with / / / / and press OK to access. . (red). ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (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 with / 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.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) 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, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● 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.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) ●● To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. ●● For details of APPS List 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 with / / / and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To return to APPS List APPS ●● To exit APPS List EXIT ●● You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet contents, 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 Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
●● Twonky “Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation. To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia. Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software. = Note = ●● For more information about the server software, please consult each software company. ●● 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 TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA, your smartphone, etc. connected to your home network. You can also select the channel and watch TV on your smartphone . For example, watching the TV programme on your smartphone in the other room, etc.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ●● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●● Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. Hub or 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 with access. ●● / and press OK to access. When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done automatically. 4. Select your desired access point with ●● and press OK to Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup.
7. Select Exit with ●● / and press OK to set. To set manually Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with access. 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit with ●● / and press OK to set.
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 with / 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 with ●● / / and press OK to access.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with OK to set. ●● You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store. / / / and press 5. 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 with / and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit with / 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 with and press OK to access. / / / 3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended.
Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / . 2) Enter the number with Numeric buttons. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. 4. Select Network Status with / and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set. = Note = ●● When the network connection type is set to Wired, Wireless is deactivated.
■■Change settings You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type and Channel setting method manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. ●● Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings. = Note = ●● You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless Access Point. ●● You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.
my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service for the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings > Notices with press OK to access. / and 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● To set up an account for the cloud services Functions > User profile > Settings VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Powered On by Apps (On / Off) Enables to turn the TV on from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). ●● Depending on the network condition, you may have to turn the TV on with Standby On / Off switch of the TV’s remote control. ●● Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power Consumption. Home Streaming (Always / Only when powered on) Enables to share the TV programme and contents of this TV with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) in the home network.
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 with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set with / and press OK to store. DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables to share the TV programme and contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
= Note = ●● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the contents in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update with / and press OK to access. 3.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with / . (red) and OK.
Transition Effect (Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random. Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip (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 with / and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set with / and press OK to store.
Repeat (On / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with 3. Select Auto / PCM with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (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 with / 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 > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with 3. Select DIGA with / / / / and press OK to access. and press OK to access. 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed.
Technical information Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) 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, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● 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.
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.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 User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, my Stream, cloud services, etc. ●● To use my Stream Functions > User profile > my Stream = Note = ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. Settings You can create and edit a user profile. ■■To edit a user profile 1. Display the main menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > User Settings with 3. Select a user with ●● / / and press OK to access.
Your face Registers the face data of the user for Face Recognition. Main Home Screen Selects Home Screen to be displayed when using Voice Control function. To use this function, you need to register your voice data or face data. my Home Cloud account Sets up an account for the cloud services. ■■To delete a user profile 1. Display the main menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > User Settings with 3. Select a user with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to access. 4.
my Stream Automatically provides the recommended contents (TV programmes, internet content, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select my Stream with / / / and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● To register a content as your favourite Functions > Touch Pad Controller > My button = Note = ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Ensure the pairing of Touch Pad Controller is completed. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings ■■Voice Control Settings 1.
= Note = ●● To use Voice Control function fully, you need a broadband network environment, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Please connect the internet without proxy settings. (Proxy settings are not required for normal household use.
Touch Pad Controller Information Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially, on Home Screen or internet contents. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller. ●● Touch Pad Controller can be used by registering to this TV with Bluetooth wireless technology. ●● After registering, you can operate the TV without pointing this controller at the TV (except Standby On / Off switch).
Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > VIERA Touch Pad Controller with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Only 1 Touch Pad Controller can be registered. Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of Touch Pad Controller. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. - 157 - and press OK to and press OK to access.
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.
Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link with / / / and press OK to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control with / and press OK to access. 4. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. ●● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
■■Multi-channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable, and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal. To enjoy multi-channel sound from DIGA Recorder, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Child Lock with / and press OK to access. 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons. ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = ●● Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating with / and press OK to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes with to set.
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. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set. DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU. 4. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Service with OK to access. 5. Select Auto Start On with / / and press and press OK to set.
Note ●● To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application fully, you need a broadband network environment. 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 broadcasts or services. 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 are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > Shipping Condition with OK to access. ●● / and press Child Lock PIN number is required depending on the country. If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. Functions > Child Lock > PIN number 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now with set. / and press OK to Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now. Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
= Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ●● A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is off. Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press 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.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards / mouse / Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
●● To adjust the volume of this audio device, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● Settings in the Sound Menu may not be effective for the Bluetooth audio devices. ●● This setup has not been designed for the 3D Eyewear and Touch Pad Controller supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.
Keyboard Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > Keyboard Layout with OK to access. 3) Select the language with / / and press 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.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. ●● Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. 2. Select the menu with / and press OK to access. 3. Select the items with / and press OK to access. ●● Only available items can be selected. ●● You can also access from eHELP pressing available).
●● To change menu pages ●● 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. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 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).
24p Smooth Film (Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● Not valid in TV mode 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).
AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For AV input 3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.
3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Signal Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings ●● Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ●● For DVB, Component and HDMI input 3D Refresh Rate (Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear.
Edge Smoother (On / Off) Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D→3D mode). Watching > 3D > 3D Settings Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema or Custom settings to those of the other input. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode 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.
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.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service. Network > Network settings > my Home Cloud Settings VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV.
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. (90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Preparations User Settings Settings for user profile. Functions > User profile > Settings USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV.
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock 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.
New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > New Channel Message ●● For DVB 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.
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 Playing Time Display (On / Off) Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes.
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.
Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Settings for the GUIDE Plus+ system Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide USB Charge in Standby (On / Off) Enables charging from the USB port in Standby mode. Watching > 3D > Viewing 3D ●● Available for charging the rechargeable 3D Eyewear (optional accessory) ●● This function is available when in Standby mode. Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.
Support FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal ●● Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
No image can be displayed ●● Check the correct input mode is selected. ●● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection to match the output of the external equipment. Watching > External equipment ●● Is Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? 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.
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. ●● Check Signal Condition. If the level of Signal Quality is low, the DVB signal is weak.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.
Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced ●● Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off. ●● Is the volume set to the minimum? ●● Check connections and setting of external equipment. Watching > External equipment ●● Ensure that Speaker Selection is set to TV.
3D Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV ●● Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●● Check the remaining battery level of the 3D Eyewear. (Battery status is displayed on the screen when the 3D Eyewear is turned on.) When the battery is running low, replace it with a new one.
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.
Cannot operate internet content ●● 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.
Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered ●● Are the batteries installed correctly? ●● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ●● Register again. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings ●● Use Touch Pad Controller within approx. 3.2 m from the TV. (The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the TV and the controller, or the surrounding environment.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■■Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (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 the cloth firmly. (Please note liquids do not enter the TV inside.
Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help with / and press OK to access. 3. Select TV Self Test / System Information / Device Information with and press OK to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Information Displays the system information of this TV. Device Information Displays the device information of this TV.
Optional accessories 3D Eyewear ■■3D Eyewear ●● If you need 3D Eyewear, please purchase Panasonic optional accessory. ●● Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. ●● For more information: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Communication Camera ■■Communication Camera ●● TY-CC20W – This camera can be used for video communication and face recognition.
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. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited.
Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2014 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. GUIDE Plus+, Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/ or its subsidiaries. The GUIDE Plus+ and the Rovi Guide system are manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
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