TX-42AS740B TX-47AS740B TX-55AS740B e HELP English
my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information 12 • How to use 13 • Settings 14 • OSD Colour 16 APPS List • Information 17 • How to use 18 • Settings 19 Watching Basic • Basic connection 20 • Selecting channel 23 • Information banner 24 • Option Menu 27 • Subtitle 29 • Last view 29 • Off Timer 30 • Energy saving functions 30 • Adjusting time 32 • Language 32 External equipment • External connection 34 • Watching external input 38 • Operating with TV’s remote control 40 • HDMI f
• Aspect 46 • Aspect Control Signal 47 • Basic settings 49 • Noise reduction settings 50 • Advanced Settings 51 • Option Settings 54 • Screen Settings 56 • Copy Adjustment 57 For best audio • Sound mode 58 • Basic settings 59 • Volume settings 60 • Voice Guidance Settings 62 • Audio Description 63 • Advanced settings 64 TV Guide • Using TV Guide 66 • Timer Programming 69 • Guide link programming 70 Teletext • Digital text service 71 • Viewing Teletext 72 • Teletext mode 7
• Favourites Edit 82 • Channel List 84 • Regional Channel Edit 86 • Auto Setup 86 • Channel Sorting by Region 88 • Manual Tuning 88 • Update Channel List 89 • New Channel Message 89 • Signal Condition 90 • Add New Channels 90 Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 91 • Setting for USB HDD 92 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 94 • Rewind LIVE TV 95 Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming 97 • Editing Timer Programming 99 • Remote recording 100 • Note 101 Technic
• Viewing photo 109 • Sorting photos 109 • Multi Shot 3D 110 • Using Slideshow 111 Video mode • Selecting file 115 • Watching video 116 • Video Setup 117 • Audio output settings 118 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 119 • Watching recorded TV 120 • Grouping contents 121 • Deleting content 122 • Changing device 122 • Chapter List 122 • Audio output settings 123 Music mode • Selecting file 124 • Playing music 124 • Music Setup 125 Technical information • Device ha
• Note 134 DLNA • Information 135 • Using DLNA 138 Network connections • Internet connection 139 • DLNA connection 140 • Note 142 Network settings • Network Connection 143 • Custom - Wireless 144 • Custom - Wired 147 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 148 • Network Status 149 • my Home Cloud Settings 149 • VIERA Name 150 • TV Remote App Settings 150 • Network Link Settings 152 • TV Anywhere Settings 153 • File Sharing Settings 153 • Software Update 153 • New Software Message 154 Photos • Selecting
• Playing music 163 • Music Setup 163 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 164 Technical information • Photo format 165 • Video format 165 • Music format 169 Functions User profile • Information 170 • Settings 170 • my Stream 172 Built-in Camera • Using built-in Camera 173 Voice Control • Preparations 174 • How to use 175 Touch Pad Controller • Information 176 • My button 176 • Settings 177 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 178 • Preparations 182 • Easy p
• Note 186 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 187 • PIN number 188 • Parental Rating 188 Common Interface • Caution 189 • Using Common Interface 190 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition 191 Updating the TV Software • Information 192 • Auto update 192 • Manual update 193 Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons 194 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 195 Keyboard • Keyboard 197 Settings Setting menu • How to use 198 Picture • Viewing Mode 200 • Basic settings 200 • Ambient Sensor
• 3D Settings 204 • Copy Adjustment 205 • Reset to Defaults 205 Sound • Mode 206 • Basic settings 206 • Volume settings 207 • Voice Guidance Settings 208 • Audio Description 209 • Advanced settings 210 • Reset to Defaults 211 Network • Network Connection 212 • Network Status 212 • my Home Cloud Settings 212 • VIERA Name 212 • TV Remote App Settings 212 • Network Link Settings 212 • TV Anywhere Settings 212 • File Sharing Settings 212 • Other settings 213 Timer • Off Timer 214 • Timer Programmi
• Recording Setup 215 • VIERA Touch Pad Controller 216 • Bluetooth Setup 216 • Child Lock 216 • Tuning Menu 217 • Language 219 • Display Settings 220 • VIERA Link Settings 222 • System Menu 223 • Other Settings 223 Support FAQs • Picture 224 • Digital TV 225 • Analogue TV 227 • Sound 228 • 3D 229 • HDMI 230 • Network 231 • Other 232 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 234 Information • Using Help menu 235 Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear 236 • Wall-hanging bracket 236 Licence • Licence 237 - 10
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. Free Digital TV Screen: Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available).
■■Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition By using the built-in Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen. ●● Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use this function. ●● To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face / voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access. 3. Set with / / and press OK and press OK to store. OSD Colour (Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. ●● This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.
APPS List Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■■APPS List (Example) = Note = ●● APPS List is subject to change without notice.
How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example) ●● To exit APPS List EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access. Internet contents Network > Internet content my Stream ●● Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.). ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access. / 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = ●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■■Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish ●● For Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 21 -
■■DVD Recorder (VCR) / Cable TV box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial / Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable RF cable / SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR = 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. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) ●● Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup ●● 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.
■■To select the type of channel list Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List with press OK to access. 3. Select All Channel List / Last with / / and and press OK to set.
Current time Features available / message meanings Bad signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
●● Extra information (DVB) – Press again to hide the banner. ●● 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.
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select. 3. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For Other Sat. (UK only) ●● For Satellite (Ireland only) Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● Not valid in Analogue Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font.
Subtitle ■■Freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred subtitle type 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with and press OK to access. 3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with / / and press OK to set. – Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
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. ●● Ireland only 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.
Preferred Subtitles (English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). ●● To display subtitles Watching > Basic > Subtitle ●● provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). ●● UK only Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. ●● For 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 - 35 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD = 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 3 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. http://panasonic.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.
Watching 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.
■■Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with to access. 3. Set with / / / / and press OK and press OK to set. ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters).
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons. ●● Codes for each product and features 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link 3.
■■Applicable HDMI features ●● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) ●● Input video signal: Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals ●● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Content Type ●● Audio Return Channel – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
Terminal information ■■AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10: 11 : Audio out (R) Audio in (R) Audio out (L) Audio earth Blue earth Audio in (L) Blue in Status CVBS Green earth -Green in 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20: 21: - 43 - -Red earth Earth Red in Status RGB CVBS earth RGB status earth CVBS out (video) CVBS in (video) Socket Earth
■■HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground 8 : TMDS Data0 Shield 18: +5V Power 9 : TMDS Data0− 19: Hot Plug Detect 10: TMDS Clock+ Valid input signals ■■COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 6
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with 3. Select On / Off with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Ambient Sensor (On / Off) ●● Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■■To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode with ●● / and press OK to set.
4:3 Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. ●● For HD (High definition) signals Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. ●● For HD (High definition) signals Sidecut Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. ●● For HD (High definition) signals = Note = ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
●● Satellite terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ●● AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL PAL 525/60 M.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
24p Smooth Film (Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. ●● This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation. ●● Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when Game Mode is set to On Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster with OK to access. 3.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with AV or TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with 4. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Cinema / True Cinema / Custom ■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1.
■■White Balance R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain: Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.
More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of Colour Management. Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Saturation / C-Saturation / M-Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Reset to Defaults: Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment. Reset to Defaults Resets Colour Management to the default settings.
■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / 3D-COMB 4. Set with / and press OK to store. Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
HDMI Content Type (Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type. ●● To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto Detail Setting. ●● For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. 16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display 4. Set with / and press OK to store. 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode / Destination Input with / and press OK to access. 3. Select the destination to copy to with 4. Select Copy Start with / / and press OK to set. and press OK to copy. 5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with press OK to set.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode with 3. Select the mode with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set. Mode (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Bass Boost (On / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store.
Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm / Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended. ●● If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is recommended. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / 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.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with / and press OK to access. 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. NICAM / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input 4. Set with / and press OK to store. NICAM (On / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. ●● Set to Off if reception is poor.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. ●● SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
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. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue 3. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. ●● To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View. 1) Display the menu with MENU.
(Example) TV screen Date Time Programme : Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD. ●● UK only ●● You can select HD or SD broadcast. D (DVB) / A (Analogue) – No images are displayed in Freesat. (UK only) 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.
●● To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (except Analogue) (if available) 1) Display the search list with 2) Select Search with / 3) Enter characters with (yellow). and press OK to access. / / / and press OK to set. – You can set characters using Numeric buttons. Functions > Setting characters > Using Numeric buttons 4) Press (green) to start searching. – All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.
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. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder with ●● / / / / and press OK to and press OK to set. To check / change / cancel a timer event Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming ●● LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if Timer Programming is set.
Guide link programming Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters.
Teletext Digital text service Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select Freesat (UK only) / DVB with ●● / and press OK to set. Freesat and DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG). 3. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT.
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 twice to display Contrast. 2) Adjust with ●● / and press OK to set.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window. ●● Operations can be made only in teletext screen. 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext. ■■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. ●● If you use subtitles, do not change number on ●● To change stored pages 1) Press (blue). (coloured buttons) to change.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. ●● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT in the information banner. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext with access. 3. Select FASTEXT / List with / / and press OK to and press OK to set.
3D Note ●● Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ●● 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. ●● When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are at an approximately horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images. ●● Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D images.
Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. ●● This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back. 1. Put the 3D Eyewear on. 2. View the 3D images. ●● Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image.
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 / 2D→3D Depth / 3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions 4. Set with ●● / and press OK to store. To exit the menu screen EXIT 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.
3D 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. ●● When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals. Effect: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.
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. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) 3. Display the menu with MENU. 4. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access. Freesat Tuning Menu (UK only) / DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu / Other Sat.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite Freesat channels Create your favourite channel list from various broadcasters. The Freesat favourites list is available for switching from Channel Genre in the TV Guide screen. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all Freesat channels with ●● / . appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The DVB favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and from Category in the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access. 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with ●● ●● / . appears when the channel is encrypted.
●● To name the favourites 1) Press (red). 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Numeric buttons, and press OK to set. / / / or 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = ●● Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Channel List ■■Skip unwanted Freesat / DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1.
●● 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. ■■Create the channel list for Other Sat. / Satellite Create your channel list of Other Sat. / Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels.
Regional Channel Edit You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel (if available). 1. Select a channel to replace from Freesat Regional Channels with set. / to 2. Select a channel to be replaced from Alternative Regional Channels with / to set. 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.
■■Other Sat. / Satellite 1. Select Auto Setup with / and press OK to access. 2. Select the satellite with / . ●● Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird. ●● Check the dish alignment for the satellite to select. – The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, consult your Freesat registered dealer.
■■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. 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. Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.). – Ireland only ●● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0. ■■Other Sat.
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. ●● A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Freesat / DVB reception. ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ●● To change the channel ●● For Freesat and DVB Add New Channels You can add any new channels found automatically to channel list. 1. The signal condition is displayed and press OK to access.
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 3 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
●● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. ●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.
5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes / and press OK to set. with ●● The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with OK to set. / / / or Numeric buttons, and press 2) Press BACK/RETURN to store. 6. 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.
Rewind 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 > Rewind LIVE TV with OK to access. 3. Select Auto with / / and press to start Rewind LIVE TV. ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > Rewind LIVE TV with OK to access. 3. Select Off with / / and press to stop Rewind LIVE TV. ●● If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind 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. Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) 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.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-C : DVB-T ●● For UK ●● For Ireland : Freesat : DVB : DVB : Satellite : Other Sat. – 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 .
■■Guide link programming : Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal : Split Programme Watching > TV Guide > Guide link programming ●● UK only ●● Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
■■To play back or delete the recorded contents Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display icons of the feature with APPS. 2. Select Recorded TV with / / / and press OK to access. Media Player > Recorded TV mode 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.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming ●● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on.
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.
■■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. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU.
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.
Aspect (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion ●● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Burst Playback (On / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not.
User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. ●● If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back. ●● To register music 1) Select the music file with ●● / and press OK to access. Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you reach the desired music file. 2) Select File / Folder with / and press OK to set. File: The selected music file will be registered.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / . : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. ●● The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off. Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 2. Start playback with ●● ●● (red).
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with / / / 2. Select the scene with / 3. Start playback with (red). / and press OK to access. / . ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. ●● Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
●● To change aspect 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode with / and press OK to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. ●● 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 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.
Watching recorded TV ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback ●● To jump to the specified time point 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press / : Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold / : Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
●● To confirm or change the current status (if available) Watching > Basic > Option Menu ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN 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.
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit with contents list. 2. Delete the content with / and press (blue) to tick in the (red). 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with press OK to set. / and Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Drive Select with 3. Select the device with ●● / / and press OK to access.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with 3. Select Auto / PCM with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to set.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with ●● / / / . (red). For supported file formats Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■■Thumbnail view ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●● To start playback (red) ●● To change the device (yellow) ●● To change the contents (blue) Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with 3.
●● 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 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.
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.
= Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio ●● SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.
●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3, Vorbis ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
●● 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.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
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 ■■Freesat Freesat may give you access to the interactive services and features through an internet connection.
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. ●● For details of APPS List my Home Screen > APPS List ●● Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data. 2. Select the desired item with / / / and press OK to access. (Example) ●● To return to APPS List APPS ●● To exit APPS List EXIT ●● You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● APPS List is subject to change without notice. ●● Not all the features of the websites are available. ●● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. ●● To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
●● Twonky “Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation. To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia. Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software. = Note = ●● For more information about the server software, please consult each software company. ●● When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people.
■■Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the current digital TV programme or the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA, your smartphone, etc. connected to your home network. You can also select the channel and watch TV on your smartphone . For example, watching the TV programme on your smartphone in the other room, etc.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access. / and press OK to access. ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ●● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●● Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. ●● To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■■Wireless connection (For DLNA) TV ●● To use the TV as a wireless access point Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.
Note ●● Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. ●● If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●● If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub. ●● Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with access. ●● / and press OK to access. When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done automatically. 4. Select your desired access point with ●● and press OK to Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup.
7. Select Exit with ●● / and press OK to set. To set manually Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with access. 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit with ●● / and press OK to set.
●● 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 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 - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired with and press OK to access. / / / 3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address.
4. Select Network Status with / and press OK to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set. = Note = ●● When the network connection type is set to Wired, Wireless is deactivated. 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.
■■Change settings You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type and Channel setting method manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. ●● Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings. = Note = ●● You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless Access Point. ●● You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. ●● When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the names of the TVs for each. TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings with access. 3.
Home Streaming (Always / Only when powered on) Enables to share the TV programme and contents of this TV with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) in the home network. ●● Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power Consumption. 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.
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings with access. 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to and press OK to access. DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List 4. Set with / and press OK to store. DLNA Server (On / Off) Enables to share the TV programme and contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
= Note = ●● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. TV Anywhere Settings TV Anywhere (On / Off) Enables to watch TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. ●● Set DLNA Server to On to watch TV from outside the home network. ●● Additional information for the services may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message with access. 3. Select On / Off with / and press OK to set.
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.
●● 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. ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2.
Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. ●● Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat (On / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > 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 / Monaural 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 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.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● FLAC (.flac) ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●● LPCM (.wav) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Functions User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, my Stream, cloud services, etc. ●● To use my Stream Functions > User profile > my Stream = Note = ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. Settings You can create and edit a user profile. ■■To edit a user profile 1. Display the main menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > User Settings with 3. Select a user with ●● / / and press OK to access.
Your face Registers the face data of the user for Face Recognition. Main Home Screen Selects Home Screen to be displayed when using Voice Control function. To use this function, you need to register your voice data or face data. my Home Cloud account Sets up an account for the cloud services. ■■To delete a user profile 1. Display the main menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > User Settings with 3. Select a user with / / and press OK to access. and press OK to access. 4.
my Stream Automatically provides the recommended contents (TV programmes, internet content, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select my Stream with / / / and press OK to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● To register a content as your favourite Functions > Touch Pad Controller > My button = Note = ●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Built-in Camera Using built-in Camera You can use the built-in Camera as a communication tool for specific applications such as face recognition, video message, etc. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings = Note = ●● Please note that under certain circumstances, audio / video recording may be prohibited by local laws. This appliance should be used only in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and statutes.
Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ●● Ensure the pairing of Touch Pad Controller is completed. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings ■■Voice Control Settings 1.
How to use 1. Press ●● of Touch Pad Controller. When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice Control function. 2. The operation guide is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions. ●● To display voice command list OPTION ●● To exit Voice Control function BACK/RETURN = Note = ●● When you start Voice Control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ●● Voice Control function may not work properly in the following conditions.
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. - 177 - and press OK to and press OK to access.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc. without complicated settings. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI connection) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
■■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable. ●● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV.
■■Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Blu-ray Disc theatre ●● Easy playback ●● Power on Link ●● Power off Link ●● Standby Power Save ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● VIERA Link Control ●● Speaker Selection Amplifier ●● Power off Link ●● Intelligent Auto Standby ●● Speaker Selection : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or
■■VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > VIERA Link Control ●● Recorder: Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.
Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Set Power off Link to On in VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link with / / / and press OK to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control with / and press OK to access. 4. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access. Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link ●● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. ●● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
= Note = ●● If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Note ●● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ●● Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the input mode is switched. ●● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Child Lock 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. 4. Select Child Lock List with / 5.
= Note = ●● For DVB (UK only) 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.
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. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. ■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels. If encrypted channels do not appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV.
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. 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with press OK to set. / and press / and 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. ●● Auto Setup will automatically start.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ●● 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.
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search Now with / and press OK to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any. 4. Download with OK. = Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV.
Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other Numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards / mouse / Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
●● To adjust the volume of this audio device, set Headphone Volume. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings ●● Settings in the Sound Menu may not be effective for the Bluetooth audio devices. ●● This setup has not been designed for Touch Pad Controller supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.
Keyboard Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > Keyboard Layout with OK to access. 3) Select the language with / / and press and press OK to set. ●● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. ●● Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. 2. Select the menu with / and press OK to access. 3. Select the items with / and press OK to access. ●● Only available items can be selected. ●● You can also access from eHELP pressing available).
●● To change menu pages ●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). ●● If Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. To return to “Home” viewing environment, initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).
24p Smooth Film (Max / Mid / Min / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● Not valid in TV mode Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings ●● For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings ●● Not valid in Network services H-Size (H-Size1 / H-Size2) Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Signal Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings ●● Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ●● For DVB, Component and HDMI input 2D→3D Depth (Max / Mid / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.
Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema or Custom settings to those of the other input. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker / Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance (On / Off) Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast / Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard / Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description ●● For DVB Speakers (Mix / Standard) Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
Advanced settings NICAM (On / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For Analogue Audio Preference (Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings ●● For digital ●● Ireland only SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > 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 digital Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
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 TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal / Full / Info) Changes the layout of TV Guide. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of Touch Pad Controller. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller.
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 Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Regional Channel Edit ●● For Freesat 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 Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition ●● Not valid in Analogue Add New Channels Adds new Other Satellite channels to the channel list. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Add New Channels ●● For Other Sat.
Language Preferred Multi Audio (English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language ●● UK only Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle ●● Ireland only Teletext (FASTEXT / List) Selects analogue teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Smart Banner (On / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. Watching > Basic > Information banner Playing Time Display (On / Off) Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input ●● This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power off Link Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
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 Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface System Update Downloads new software to this TV.
Support FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal ●● Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
No image can be displayed ●● Check the correct input mode is selected. ●● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection to match the output of the external equipment. Watching > External equipment ●● Is Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Watching > For best picture > Basic settings ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels.
●● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels. ●● Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels. ●● Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
Cannot find a channel you have previously watched ●● The channel may broadcast for part of the day. ●● Check the channel in the TV Guide. Watching > TV Guide ●● Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters. ●● Reset channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup 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.
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 ●● Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D. Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection ●● Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognised as 3D images. Set 3D Mode Selection (Manual) to match the picture format.
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.
Built-in Camera does not work ●● Ensure the built-in Camera is held up. When the application for camera operation is activated, the built-in Camera automatically pops up. ●● Face recognition may not work properly depending on surrounding environment or condition (for example, darkened room, etc.). Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered ●● Are the batteries installed correctly? ●● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ●● Register again.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■■Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (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 ●● TY-EP3D20E (1 pack includes 2 pairs of eyewear) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. ●● For more information: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. “freesat” is a registered trademark and the “freesat” logo is a trademark of Freesat (UK) Ltd. 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.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2014 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
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