TX-40AX630E TX-48AX630E TX-55AX630E e HELP English
my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information 12 • How to use 13 • Settings 14 • OSD Colour 15 APPS List • Information 16 • How to use 16 • Settings 17 Watching Basic • Basic connection 18 • Selecting channel 21 • Information banner 22 • Option Menu 24 • Subtitle 26 • Last view 26 • Off Timer 27 • Energy saving functions 27 • Adjusting time 29 • Language 29 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment 30 • HDCP Setting 30 • HDMI Auto Setting 31 • Valid 4K format 31 External equipment
• Terminal information 39 • Valid input signals 40 For best picture • Viewing Mode 41 • Ambient Sensor 42 • Aspect 42 • Aspect Control Signal 43 • Basic settings 45 • Noise reduction settings 46 • Advanced Settings 47 • Option Settings 50 • Screen Settings 52 • Copy Adjustment 53 For best audio • Sound mode 54 • Basic settings 54 • Volume settings 56 • Voice Guidance Settings 57 • Audio Description 58 • Advanced settings 58 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 61 • Timer Programming 64
Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 75 • Favourites Edit 75 • Channel List 77 • Auto Setup 78 • Manual Tuning 79 • Update Channel List 80 • New Channel Message 80 • Signal Condition 81 • Other settings 81 Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 82 • Setting for USB HDD 83 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 85 • REW LIVE TV 86 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming 88 • Editing Timer Programming 90 • Remote recording 91 • Note 91 Technical information • USB HDD
• Viewing photo 100 • Sorting photos 100 • Multi Shot 3D 101 • Using Slideshow 102 Video mode • Selecting file 106 • Watching video 107 • Video Setup 108 • Audio output settings 109 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 110 • Watching recorded TV 110 • Grouping contents 112 • Deleting content 112 • Changing device 112 • Chapter List 113 • Audio output settings 113 Music mode • Selecting file 114 • Playing music 114 • Music Setup 115 Technical information • Device ha
• Note 123 DLNA • Information 124 • Using DLNA 127 Network connections • Internet connection 128 • DLNA connection 129 • Note 131 Network settings • Network Connection 132 • Custom - Wireless 133 • Custom - Wired 135 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 137 • Network Status 138 • my Home Cloud Settings 138 • VIERA Name 138 • TV Remote App Settings 139 • Network Link Settings 140 • TV Anywhere Settings 141 • File Sharing Settings 142 • Software Update 142 • New Software Message 142 Photos • Selecting
• Playing music 151 • Music Setup 151 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 152 Technical information • Photo format 153 • Video format 153 • Music format 156 Functions User profile • Information 157 • Settings 157 • my Stream 159 Voice Control • Preparations 160 • How to use 161 Touch Pad Controller • Information 162 • My button 162 • Settings 163 Multi Window • Picture in Picture 164 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 165 • Preparations 169 • Easy playback
• Note 173 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 174 • PIN number 175 • Parental Rating 175 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 176 • Cookie 176 • Note 177 Common Interface • Caution 178 • Using Common Interface 179 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 180 Updating the TV Software • Information 181 • Auto update 181 • Manual update 182 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 183 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 184 Keyboard • Keyboard 185 Settings Setting me
• Noise reduction settings 189 • Advanced Settings 189 • Option Settings 190 • Screen Settings 191 • 3D Settings 192 • Copy Adjustment 193 • Reset to Defaults 193 Sound • Mode 194 • Basic settings 194 • Volume settings 195 • Voice Guidance Settings 196 • Audio Description 197 • Advanced settings 197 • Reset to Defaults 198 Network • Network Connection 199 • Network Status 199 • my Home Cloud Settings 199 • VIERA Name 199 • TV Remote App Settings 199 • Network Link Settings 199 • TV Anywhere Se
• Voice Control Settings 202 • User Settings 202 • USB Device Setup 202 • Recording Setup 202 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 202 • Bluetooth Setup 202 • Child Lock 203 • Tuning Menu 203 • Language 205 • Display Settings 205 • HDCP Setting 207 • HDMI Auto Setting 207 • Common Interface 207 • VIERA Link Settings 207 • Data Service Application 208 • System Menu 209 • Other Settings 209 Support FAQs • Picture 210 • Digital TV 211 • Analogue TV 212 • Sound 213 • 3D 214 • HDMI 215 • Network 216 • Other 217
Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear 221 • Communication Camera 221 • Wall-hanging bracket 222 Licence • Licence 223 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.
●● For details of Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control ■■Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1. Select Settings from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Media Player Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode Recorded TV Media Player > Recorded TV mode Media Server Network > DLNA > Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” 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 - 19 -
■■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 ).
●● The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■■To watch pay-TV ●● For information of the encrypted channels Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface ●● Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services. Information banner Display information banner with ●● . Also appears when changing a channel.
AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout with and press OK to access. 3) Set with ●● / / and press OK to store. To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour ●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service 1) Display the menu with MENU.
Multi Video Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB 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).
MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For Analogue Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. 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.
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.
4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch the contents of 4K format that have twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. ●● For valid 4K format Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format ●● Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K compatible cable and you can watch contents of 4K format. ■■4K compatible equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable 4K compatible equipment ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
HDMI Auto Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting with 3. Set with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to store. HDMI Auto Setting (Mode1 / Mode2) Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly. ●● For HDMI input Valid 4K format ■■Valid 4K format (HDMI) ●● 4K UHD 3 840 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) – Aspect is fixed to 16:9. ●● DCI 4K 4 096 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) – Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.
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 ■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / 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 or USB HDD.
●● Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● 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. http://panasonic.
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. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) ●● TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts. – Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
3. Set with / / / and press OK to set. ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip. ■■Playing Time Display Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display with press OK to access. 3. Select On / Off with ●● / / and and press OK to set.
: Pause / Resume Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD) : One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording ■■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.
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.
= Note = ●● Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. ●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
■■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 H Full: Displays the image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen without distortion.
■■Available conditions ●● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T / DVB-T2 PAL B, G, H, I, D, K SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.0 MHz M.NTSC 5.5 MHz ●● AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
●● 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 3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p 4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal. = Note = ●● If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR. Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
●● Not valid in multi window mode Resolution Remaster (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper. Intelligent Frame Creation (Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. ●● Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the setting.
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.
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. ■■Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. ●● Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of Gamma.
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 / 4K Pure Direct / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB 4. Set with / and press OK to store. Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
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. ●● When the black level is not suitable, select Full. ●● For HDMI input AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.
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 / Picture in Picture / 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.
Screen Display (On / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. ●● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. ●● Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on. 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.
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.
Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● This function is available when Mode is set to User. ●● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ●● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
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 Setting (TV Speaker / Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external speakers.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store. Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.
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. Preferred Audio Type (Standard / Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast.
4. Set with / and press OK to store. MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted ●● For Analogue Audio Preference (Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) ●● Selectable options vary depending on the country you select. Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Auto: Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has more than two tracks.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. ●● SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
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 access. / / / and press OK to – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Select View with / and press OK to watch.
3) Enter characters with / / / 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. – Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes. ●● To view a channel list of the selected category 1) Display the category list with 2) Select the category with (blue). / and press OK to view.
System Information: Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). ●● DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. D and A may be displayed to distinguish DVB-T and Analogue channels. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme with access. 2.
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.
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. ●● When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.
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.
●● To change the category (blue) 3. Press OK to add it to favourites list. ●● ●● To add all channels to the list 1) Press (yellow). 2) Press (green) to add all. To add consecutive channels to the list at once 1) Press (yellow). 2) Make the channel block with / and press OK to add. 4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store. ■■Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list.
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.
●● After settings, select Start scan with / and press OK to search. 3. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup. (Settings are made automatically.) ●● When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed. ■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons.
■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ●● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K – F: SECAM L, L’ 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Search with / 4. Select Store with . / and press OK to set.
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. ●● A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ●● To change the channel ●● For DVB Other settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some countries).
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
●● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. ●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.
5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes / and press OK to set. with ●● The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with OK to set. / / / or Numeric buttons, and press 2) Press BACK/RETURN to store. 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select Yes with / and press OK to set.
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording with press OK to access. / and 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) with / and press OK to set. ■■To start One Touch Recording Press ●● to start.
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV with OK to access. 3. Select Auto with / / and press to start REW LIVE TV. ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV with OK to access. 3. Select Off with / / and press to stop REW LIVE TV. ●● If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be deleted.
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. ●● Not valid in Analogue 1. 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 Timer > Timer Programming with / and press OK to access. ■■Set timer event details 1. Press OK to start making the settings. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder with / . USB HDD Rec.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-C : DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them. – For Reminder Date (You can set one day ahead with .
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming with 3. Select the event with ●● / / and press OK to access. . To change a timer event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming ●● To delete a timer event 1) Press (red). 2) Press OK to delete. ●● To display subtitles (if available) (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles.
Remote recording You can set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. ●● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Set TV Anywhere to On. Network > Network settings > TV Anywhere Settings ●● Additional information for the services may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.
●● “!” identifies that two or more timer events are overlapped. USB HDD Rec. is given priority over Reminder. As for the overlapped recording events, the first event starts and finishes as programmed. The next event can then start. ●● The recording of Timer Programming will automatically change the channel to the programmed channel a few seconds before the start time. ●● The recording of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in REW LIVE TV recording.
Technical information USB HDD ■■USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) ●● The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet to record and play back properly with this TV. ●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD ●● Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the SD Card / USB Flash Memory / network device, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.
●● Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used. ■■To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV. ●● When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information ●● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup ●● 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.
= Note = ●● You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use ●● Recorded TV is available for contents recorded on the USB HDD with this TV. ●● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
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.
Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos and save it. ●● You can only save the image into the SD card. ●● This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras. ●● Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating 3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible. In this case, it is recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the right approx. 5 cm and take another photo (for R).
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.
●● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Burst Playback (On / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval.
●● 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. Folder: All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file will be registered. = Note = ●● Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings.
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. ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1.
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). ●● This function is available during playback. Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). ●● This function is available during playback. Repeat (On / Off) Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
Recorded TV mode Selecting content ●● For exclusive USB HDD ●● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. ●● Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right. (This value may not be accurate depending on the condition.) ●● Contents list is displayed as All or Not Viewed. All: All the recorded TV programmes are listed.
– Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with contents list. / and press (blue) to tick in the 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group / Release Group / Exclude from Group / Change Protect Status with / and press OK to set. Create Group: Two or more contents can be grouped. Select and tick all the desired contents, and then select Create Group. Release Group: Select the created group to release, and then select Release Group.
Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with 2. Select the chapter with / (yellow). and press OK to start playback. = Note = ●● The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being recorded. ●● Depending on the recorded programmes, some playback operations may not work properly. Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with ●● / / / . (red). For supported file formats Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■■Thumbnail view ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●● To start playback (red) ●● To change the device (yellow) ●● To change the contents (blue) Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with 3.
2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3.
Technical information Device handling caution ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Do not touch the pins on the device. ●● Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
USB devices ●● It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■■USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT ●● USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .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.
●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.
= Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. ●● Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server. Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.
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. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS.
●● You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied). Functions > Voice Control ●● You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications. You can also use the keyboard for TV operation as well as for APPS List. Functions > Bluetooth devices Functions > Keyboard ●● Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
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.
●● For WPS(PIN) 1) Press (green). 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point. 3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK. ●● For Manual 1) Press (yellow). 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access. 2) Enter the address with press OK to set. / / / or Numeric buttons, and 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. 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. 6.
Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access. 2) Enter the address with press OK to set. / / / or Numeric buttons, and 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. ●● Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless Access Point with / / / and press OK to access. 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with ●● / and press OK to access.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status with / and press OK to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. TV Remote (On / Off) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). = Note = ●● This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch. ●● You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
●● LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if DLNA Server is set to On. Registration Type (Auto / Manual) Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment on the home network. Auto: All available equipment on the home network is accessible (maximum 16 pieces of equipment). Manual: Sets the restrictions for each piece of equipment in Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network.
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. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. ●● To play back slowly 1) Press and hold OK for 5 seconds. Press / : Search slowly 2) Return to the normal playback with OK.
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.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI1 / 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.
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.
●● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital ●● AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ●● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified. ●● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .
●● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● 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, .
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Functions User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, 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. - 163 - and press OK to and press OK to access.
Multi Window Picture in Picture Displays the digital TV programme and external input (AV, Component or HDMI) at once. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings > Picture in Picture with OK to access. / and press PandP: Press (yellow) to switch to Picture-and-Picture mode. PinP: Press (green) to switch to Picture-in-Picture mode. The main screen is displayed on full-screen and the sub screen is displayed at the right bottom of the main screen.
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.
: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable / SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI1 / HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable and match the output setting in ARC Output in the Sound menu.
■■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.
■■If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Although you can access the connected equipment, you cannot operate it. Use the remote control of the connected equipment. = 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.
■■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 HDMI1 / HDMI2 terminal and match the output setting in ARC Output in the Sound menu.
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. ●● Not valid in multi window mode ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
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 other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > Shipping Condition 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 with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse 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. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup > Devices with access.
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.). ●● Some settings in Picture menu may also affect the menu screen when watching the content of 4K format. ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu. 2.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / 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).
●● Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the setting. ●● Not valid in multi window mode, photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when Game Mode is set to On 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 the mode of multi window, Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For HDMI input 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.
Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom or Sidecut Zoom. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● Not valid for 4K contents Picture in Picture Displays two windows at once. Functions > Multi Window > Picture in Picture Screen Display (On / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off.
2D→3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode) Watching > 3D > 3D Settings L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode). Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 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).
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.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For DVB or video contents of Media Player / Network services SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI1 / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.
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 Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming ●● For DVB 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 Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
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).
Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font. Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set Default Guide (Channel List / TV Guide) Selects the default screen when pressing GUIDE. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide ●● This function may not be available in some countries or regions.
Radio Mode (20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. Watching > External equipment > Energy saving functions HDCP Setting Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch. (Auto / 2.2 / 1.4) Watching > 4K resolution > HDCP Setting ●● For HDMI input HDMI Auto Setting Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly.
Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Standby Power Save ●● This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On and Power off Link is set to On. Intelligent Auto Standby (On / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption.
System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
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.
●● 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. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup There may be red, blue, green and black spots on the screen ●● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem.
No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby. Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
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 active 3D. ●● 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. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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