TX-L32EW6 TX-L39EW6(K)(W) TX-L32EF62 TX-L39EF62 TX-L42EW6(K)(W) TX-L32ES61 TX-L39ES61 TX-L32EN63 TX-L39EN63 TX-L32EX64 TX-L39EX64 e HELP English
Watching my Home Screen • Information 11 • How to use 12 • Settings 13 Basic • Basic connection 15 • Selecting channel 18 • Information banner 19 • Option Menu 21 • Subtitle 23 • Off Timer 23 • Last view 23 External equipment • External connection 24 • Watching external input 27 • Operating with TV’s remote control 28 • HDMI features 30 • Terminal information 31 • Valid input signals 32 For best picture • Viewing Mode 33 • Ambient Sensor 34 • Auto power standby function 3
Teletext • Viewing Teletext 46 • Teletext mode 47 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 49 • Favourites Edit 49 • Channel List 51 • Auto Setup 52 • Manual Tuning 55 • Update Channel List 56 • New Channel Message 57 • Signal Condition 57 • Selectable satellites 58 Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations 59 • Setting for USB HDD 60 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 62 • REW LIVE TV 63 Timer Programming • Setting timer programming 65 • Editing timer programming 67 • Note
Network connections • Internet connection 72 • Note 73 Network settings • Network Connection 74 • Custom - Wireless 75 • Custom - Wired 77 • Network Status 79 • TV Remote App Settings 79 • Network Link Settings 79 • Software Update 79 • New Software Message 79 Home network DLNA • Information 80 • Using DLNA 83 Network connections • DLNA connection 84 • Note 86 Network settings • Network Connection 87 • Custom - Wireless 88 • Custom - Wired 90 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 92 • Network Status
Photos • Selecting file 96 • Viewing photo 97 • Using slideshow 97 Videos • Selecting file 99 • Watching video 100 • Video Setup 101 • Audio output settings 102 Music • Selecting file 103 • Playing music 103 • Music Setup 104 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 105 Technical information • Photo format 106 • Video format 106 • Music format 109 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 110 • Selecting device / mode 111 Photo mode • Selecting file 114 • View
Video mode • Selecting file 119 • Watching video 119 • Video Setup 121 • Audio output settings 122 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 123 • Watching recorded TV 124 • Grouping contents 125 • Deleting content 125 • Changing device 126 • Chapter List 126 • Audio output settings 126 Music mode • Selecting file 128 • Playing music 128 • Music Setup 129 Technical information • Device handling caution 130 • USB devices 130 • Photo format 131 • Video format 131 • Mus
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 137 • Preparations 141 • Easy playback 141 • Power on Link 142 • Power off Link 142 • Standby Power Save 142 • Intelligent Auto Standby 142 • VIERA Link Control 143 • Speaker Selection 144 • Note 145 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 146 • PIN number 147 • Parental Rating 147 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 148 • Cookie 148 • Note 149 Common Interface • Caution 150 • Using Common Interface 150 Shipping Condition • Shippin
Settings Setting menu • How to use 158 Picture • Viewing Mode 160 • Basic settings 160 • Ambient Sensor 161 • Noise reduction settings 161 • Advanced Settings 161 • Option Settings 161 • Screen Settings 163 • Copy Adjustment 164 • Reset to Defaults 164 Sound • Mode 165 • Basic settings 165 • Volume settings 166 • Voice Guidance Settings 166 • Advanced settings 167 • Reset to Defaults 169 Network • Network Connection 170 • Network Status 170 • TV Remote App Settings 170 • Network Link Set
Setup • Eco Navigation 172 • USB Device Setup 172 • Recording Setup 172 • Child Lock 172 • Tuning Menu 172 • Language 174 • Display Settings 175 • Common Interface 176 • VIERA Link Settings 177 • Data Service Application 178 • System Menu 178 • Other Settings 179 Support FAQs • Picture 180 • Digital TV 182 • Analogue TV 183 • Sound 184 • HDMI 184 • Network 185 • Other 186 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 188 Information • Using Help menu 189 Optional accessories • Communication Camera 190 •
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.
Watching 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 the 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 or added.
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the 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. Watching 2.
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu. (Example) ■■Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set Full Screen TV: Displays full-screen TV TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen.
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 DVB-S ●● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
■■Aerial Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial or cable ●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue ■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 16 -
■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial ●● For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = ●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.
Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue ●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. ●● If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode. 3.
■■To select a channel using TV Guide 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2. Select the current programme or channel with OK to access 3. Select View with / / / / and press and press OK to access (DVB) – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 4. Press OK to exit TV Guide Watching ●● TV Guide Using TV Guide The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Category ●● To change the category (DVB) 1) Display the category list with 2) Select the category with / (blue) and press OK to change Current time Features available / message meanings : Sound mute is on Bad signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track : Subtitle service available : Teletext service available : Multiple audio available : Multiple video available : Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode : Data serv
●● To confirm another tuned channel / ●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK ●● Information on the next programme (DVB) ●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● Extra information (DVB) – Press again to hide the banner. ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. Settings Setup Display Settings Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2.
Multi Audio Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). ●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. ●● For DVB mode Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● For DVB mode Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). ●● For DVB mode Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles. Settings Setup Language = Note = ●● If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode. Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with OFF TIMER. ●● Press repeatedly until desired time appears.
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 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 - 25 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / Communication Camera = Note = ●● It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD. ●● Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
■■To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system ●● To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. ■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
●● To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with ●● You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels) Settings ●● . Display Settings The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment. Watching ●● Setup / External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control To return to TV mode TV = Note = ●● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
: Pause / Resume Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD) : One Touch Recording Recording Recording current programme One Touch Recording ■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations 2.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ●● Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. ●● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
■■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 (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1,125
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. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Off Timer is active.
16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). 14:9: Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Just: Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. 4:3: Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. 4:3 Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
■■Available conditions ●● Satellite terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-S ●● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T PAL B, G, H, I, D, K SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.0 MHz M.NTSC 5.5 MHz ●● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 M.
●● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ●● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ●● HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
■■Adjust the detailed picture settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Advanced Settings Adaptive Gamma Control / Black Expander / Clear White Effect / White Balance / Colour Management / Gamma with / and press OK to access 3. Set with / / / and press OK to store ■■Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.
More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. 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 to the default detailed White Balance. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default White Balance. ■■Colour Management R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.
More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Gamma. ■■Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1.
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 / Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.
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 the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● Press again to change the layout (Landscape / Portrait). – View Landscape to see several channels.
●● To watch the programme 1) Select the current programme with access 2) Select View with / / / / and press OK to and press OK to access (DVB) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. (Depending on the country you select, you can also set Signal Supported Recording.) Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
●● DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. D and A may be displayed to distinguish DVB-T and Analogue channels. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. Timer Programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. 1. Select the forthcoming programme or channel with press OK to access 2.
■■Signal Supported Recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Signal Supported Recording 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 programming event will follow the change. Note that Signal Supported Recording only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters. ●● The availability of this function depends on the country and TV mode you select.
Teletext Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT ●● Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ●● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ●● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●● Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2.
■■Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice 2. Set Picture and text to On / Off with ●● / Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ■■Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (Coloured buttons) while the page is displayed 2. Press and hold OK ●● The stored page number changes to white.
■■FLOF (FASTEXT) mode In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■■TOP mode (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access DVB-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 5.
●● To change the category (blue) 3. Press OK to add it to Favourite List ●● ●● To add all channels to the list 1) Press (yellow) 2) Press (green) to add all To add consecutive channels to the list at once 1) Press (yellow) 2) Make the channel block with / and press OK to add 4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store ■■Edit DVB Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list.
Channel List ■■Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with 2. Select a channel with / and press OK to access / 3.
●● 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 mode, edit VCR. Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. ●● This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ●● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased.
3. Select LNB Configuration with / 4. Select LNB / Satellite with and set with / and press OK to access / 1) Set LNB first – If you set to One LNB, LNB is not selectable. – If you set to MiniDiSEqC or Single Cable, select from LNB AA and AB. – If you set to DiSEqC 1.0, select from LNB AA, AB, BA and BB. 2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite (available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup).
■■DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue channels 1. Select Auto Setup with / and press OK to access 2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings with (DVB-C) ●● / / / and press OK to store Scan Mode Full: Scans the whole frequency range. Quick: Scans the suitable frequency in your country. ●● Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons.
Manual Tuning ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List. ■■DVB-S 1. Select Satellite with ●● / and set with / Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the setting. 2.
■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. ●● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto. – SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G – SC2: PAL I – SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K – F: SECAM L, L’ 1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down button 3. Search with / 4.
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. ●● When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel List pressing OK. Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. ●● Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows.
Selectable satellites ■■Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. ●● Intelsat at 85.2° East ●● Hot Bird at 13° East ●● ABS 1 at 75° East ●● Eutelsat at 10° East ●● Express at 53° East ●● Eutelsat at 9° East ●● Intelsat at 45° East ●● Eutelsat at 7° East ●● Turksat at 42° East ●● Astra at 4.
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ●● Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ●● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●● Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet. ●● To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
●● The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. ●● Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.
5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes / and press OK to set with ●● The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 2) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6.
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 press OK to access One Touch Recording with / and 3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) with / and press OK to set ■■To start One Touch Recording Press ●● to start.
REW LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. ●● Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Auto with / REW LIVE TV with / and press to start REW LIVE TV ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
■■To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Off with / REW LIVE TV with / and press to stop REW LIVE TV ●● If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be deleted.
Timer Programming Setting timer programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode S: DVB-S C: DVB-C D: DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name : Timer Programming STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them.
Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with 3. Select the event with ●● / and press OK to access / To change a timer programming event OK – Correct as necessary. Recording ●● Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event 1) Press (red) 2) Press OK to delete ●● To display subtitles (if available) (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles.
Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming 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.
Internet service 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. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Selecting internet content 1.
●● You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications. You can also use the keyboard or gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List. Functions ●● Keyboard / Gamepad Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
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.
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. Internet service Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network ●● Network Connection with / 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 access 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 Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service 5.
●● 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. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access 2) Enter the address with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
Home network 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.
●● Windows 7 / Windows 8 The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required. For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8. ●● 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.
■■Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with another piece of network equipment You can enjoy the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA , your smartphone , etc. connected to your home network. You can also watch the current digital TV programme on the other DLNA Certified VIERA . For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.
Using DLNA To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home 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 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.
■■Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) ●● Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
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 you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or later LAN cables are required. ●● Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or making the network connection again.
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections ■■Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network ●● Network Connection with / 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 access 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 Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■■Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with 3. Select Quick setup with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network 5.
●● 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. ●● To search access points again (blue) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ●● It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. 4.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with / and press OK to access 2) Enter the address with OK to set / / / or numeric buttons, and press 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with / 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically. ●● To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS Address. Proxy Settings ●● It is not required for normal household use. ●● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. ●● Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom with / / / and press OK to access 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with ●● / Wireless Access Point and press OK to access To set manually, select Change settings.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with / and press OK to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Try Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again. Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network access Network Link Settings with 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 or contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Software Update with / and press OK to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions 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 access New Software Message with 3.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Viewing photo ■■Playback Photos are displayed one at a time. ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with / 2.
■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with / and press OK to access 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Auto Makeup / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with / / / 3. Select one of the media servers with and press OK to access / and press OK to access ●● For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
Watching video ■■Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●● To operate playback : Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with / and press OK to access 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4.
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 Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with 3.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home 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 display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home 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) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 ●● 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 two-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.
●● 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 ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● 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. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .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.
Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) ●● FLAC (.flac) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use two-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.
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory with this TV, 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: (For USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.
●● Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used. ■■To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup. Settings ●● Setup USB Device Setup Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.
Photo Media Player Photo mode Media Player Video mode Media Player Music mode Video Music Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) ●● To display / hide information of the highlighted content = Note = ●● You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. Functions 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.
■■To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the contents selection screen with is displayed 2. Select the contents with ●● / (blue) while the thumbnail and press OK to access The mode can be switched in the current device.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback.
●● 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 / and press Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. ●● Files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”. Sort by Date / Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Frame / Colour Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode / Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Frame (Off / Multi / Collage / Drift (+ calendar) / Drift / Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery / Cinema) Selects the frame type of the slideshow.
Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery or Cinema ●● 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 2.
●● 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.
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with OK 3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Repeat ●● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 4. Set with / / / and press OK to store Video Preview (On / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ●● To confirm or change the current sound status Media Player Video mode Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with 3.
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 contents 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.
●● 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.
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 and press OK to access If you select the device to play back photos, videos or music, change to the appropriate content.
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. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ●● ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
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 the next track (green) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. ●● This function is available in the thumbnail view. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3.
Technical information Device handling caution ●● Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●● Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Do not touch the pins on the device. ●● Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact. ●● Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV. ●● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
●● Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV. Recording ●● USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .
●● 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 ●● Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available. ●● 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. ●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.
●● 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 (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● LPCM (.wav) ●● FLAC (.flac) = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●● Do not use two-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.
Functions 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.
Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode Media Server Home network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access / 3. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
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.
■■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 the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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 the Setup Menu to use this function.
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. 1.
= 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 the numeric buttons ●● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the 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.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup OK to access Data Service Application 5.
Note ●● To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. ●● Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful. ●● Operations may vary depending on the broadcaster.
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■■How to insert CI module and smart card ●● Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module. ●● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module.
■■Insert the CI module (optional) ●● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. ●● Normally encrypted channels will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. If encrypted channels do not appear, take the following steps. ●● For more details, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-C / DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
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 OK to access ●● System Menu Shipping Condition with / and press Child Lock PIN number is required depending on the country. If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. Functions Child Lock PIN number 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. ●● To install new software, select Standby / Now with set. / and press OK to Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now. Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
= Note = ●● Download may take a few hours. ●● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ●● A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is off. Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. :.@/1!:#+-*_()“‘%&?,;=$[]~<>{}|`^\ :abc2ABC :def3DEF :ghi4GHI :jkl5JKL :mno6MNO :pqrs7PQRS :tuv8TUV :wxyz9WXYZ : Space 0 ●● The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ●● You can also set the character pressing OK or other numeric buttons less than 1 second.
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. Settings Setup System Menu ●● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting. ●● Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.
Gamepad ●● Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ●● Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU ●● Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. 2. Select the menu 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) (red) at each item.
●● To change menu pages = Note = ●● A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network services. Media Player Home network Using Media Player DLNA Using DLNA ■■Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. Cinema: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room. True Cinema: Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images. Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. (On / Off) Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise.
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 16:9 Overscan (On / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. ●● Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●● This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals respectively.
= Note = ●● Each input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or sub screen. ●● The sound comes only from the main screen in multi window. ●● Some settings in Picture Menu may not be available in multi window. ●● You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window. ●● HDMI is available for the main screen. ●● Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display. Screen Display (On / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Speech / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● In each mode, Bass, Treble and Surround can be adjusted and stored.
Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (On / Off) Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects. Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control (On / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Volume (Max / Mid / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance. ●● All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not supported, Language is set to English automatically. User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally.
MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. ●● Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. ●● HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission. ●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. ●● For DVB mode HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Internet service Home network Network settings Network settings Network Status Network Status TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
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 For DVB mode Time Zone Adjusts the time data. ●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device.
Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For DVB mode Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries). ●● For DVB-C or DVB-T mode New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not.
LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup For DVB-S mode Attenuator (On / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. ●● If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case, set to On to weaken the signal automatically. Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. ●● This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV.
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. ●● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority. ●● Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List) Selects teletext display mode. Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West / East1 / East2) Selects teletext language font.
Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in TV Selection, Input Selection or banner. Watching Basic Selecting channel Watching External equipment Watching external input ●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip.
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link (On / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link Power off Link (On / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power off Link Standby Power Save (On / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.
Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On / Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. ●● Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and broadcaster. Functions ●● Data Service Application Using Data Service Application For DVB mode Store Cookie (On / Off) Sets to store the information from a data service to the TV in order to access again quickly. Delete Cookie Deletes all the information from a data service.
Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Update Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule for the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Postcode Sets your postcode to receive local information in the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Power Save (On / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.
Support FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching ●● For best picture Aspect Control Signal Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
No image can be displayed ●● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. ●● 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? Settings Picture Basic settings Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels.
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish. ●● Check Signal Condition. If Signal Quality is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
No programmes shown on TV Guide ●● Check the digital transmitter. ●● Adjust the direction of the aerial or dish to another transmitter installed nearby. Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
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.
Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI ●● Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. Watching External equipment External connection ●● Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on again. ●● Check an input signal from the equipment. Watching ●● External equipment Valid input signals Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D. Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem.
Cannot select the file during DLNA operations ●● Is media server of the connected equipment prepared? Home network ●● Information Check applicable data format. Home network ●● DLNA Technical information Check the settings of Network Link Settings. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Cannot operate internet content ●● ●● Check the connections and settings.
Overcurrent error message appears ●● The connected USB device may cause this error. Remove the device and turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again. ●● Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port. An error message appears ●● Follow the message’s instructions. ●● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre.
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: First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
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 Communication Camera ■■Communication Camera ●● TY-CC20W – This camera can be used in the video communication tool. Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. 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. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT. Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
GUIDE Plus+, Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The GUIDE Plus+ and the Rovi Guide system are manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US, Europe, and other countries including one or more of the United States patents 6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 issued to Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof. Contact Information: cdrequest@unipf.
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