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Watching my Home Screen • Information 11 • How to use 12 • Settings 13 Basic • Satellite connection 15 • Basic connection 16 • Selecting channel 18 • Information banner 19 • Option Menu 21 • Subtitle 23 • Off Timer 24 • Last view 24 External equipment • External connection 25 • Watching external input 28 • Operating with TV’s remote control 29 • HDMI features 31 • Terminal information 32 • Valid input signals 33 For best picture • Viewing Mode 34 • Ambient Sensor 35 • Au
TV Guide • Using TV Guide 44 • Timer Programming 46 • Guide link programming 47 Teletext • Digital text service 48 • Viewing Teletext 49 • Teletext mode 51 3D • Note 52 • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance 52 • Viewing 3D 53 • 3D Mode Selection 54 • 3D Settings 55 • Source image format 57 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 58 • Favourites Edit 58 • Channel List 60 • Regional Channel Edit 62 • Auto Setup 62 • Channel Sorting by Region 64 • Manual Tuning 64 • Update Channel List 65 •
Recording current programme • One Touch Recording 70 • Rewind LIVE TV 71 Timer Programming • Setting timer programming 73 • Editing timer programming 75 • Note 76 Technical information • USB HDD 77 Internet service Internet content • Information 78 • Selecting internet content 79 • Note 80 Network connections • Internet connection 81 • Note 82 Network settings • Network Connection 83 • Custom - Wireless 84 • Custom - Wired 86 • Network Status 88 • TV Remote App Settings 88 • Network Lin
Network connections • DLNA connection 93 • Note 95 Network settings • Network Connection 96 • Custom - Wireless 97 • Custom - Wired 99 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 101 • Network Status 102 • TV Remote App Settings 102 • Network Link Settings 103 • Software Update 104 • New Software Message 104 Photos • Selecting file 105 • Viewing photo 105 • Using slideshow 106 Videos • Selecting file 108 • Watching video 109 • Video Setup 110 • Audio output settings 111 Music • Selecting file
Media Player Using Media Player • Information 119 • Selecting device / mode 121 Photo mode • Selecting file 123 • Viewing photo 123 • Sorting photos 124 • Multi Shot 3D 124 • Using slideshow 125 Video mode • Selecting file 129 • Watching video 129 • Video Setup 131 • Audio output settings 132 Recorded TV mode • Selecting content 133 • Watching recorded TV 134 • Grouping contents 135 • Deleting content 135 • Changing device 136 • Chapter List 136 • Audio output settings
• Music format 145 Functions APPS List • Information 146 • How to use 146 • Settings 147 Multi Window • Information 148 • How to use 148 • Note 150 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 151 • Preparations 155 • Easy playback 155 • Power on Link 156 • Power off Link 156 • Standby Power Save 156 • Intelligent Auto Standby 156 • VIERA Link Control 157 • Speaker Selection 158 • Note 159 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 160 • PIN number 161 • Parental Rating 161 Common Interface
• Auto update 165 • Manual update 166 Setting characters • Using numeric buttons 167 Voice Control • Preparations 168 • How to use 169 Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup 170 Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard 172 • Gamepad 173 Settings Setting menu • How to use 174 Picture • Viewing Mode 176 • Basic settings 177 • Ambient Sensor 177 • Noise reduction settings 177 • Resolution Remaster 177 • Caption Smoother 178 • Brilliance Enhancer 178 • Intelligent Frame Creation 178 • 24p Smooth Film 1
Sound • Mode 183 • Basic settings 183 • Volume settings 184 • Voice Guidance Settings 185 • Audio Description 186 • Advanced settings 186 • Reset to Defaults 188 Network • Network Connection 189 • Network Status 189 • TV Remote App Settings 189 • Network Link Settings 189 • Other settings 189 Timer • Off Timer 190 • Timer Programming 190 • Time Zone 190 • Auto Standby 190 • No signal Power off 190 Setup • Eco Navigation 191 • Voice Control Settings 191 • TV Guide Settings 191 • USB Device Setu
• System Menu 198 • Other Settings 198 Support FAQs • Picture 199 • Digital TV 200 • Analogue TV 202 • Sound 202 • 3D 203 • HDMI 203 • Network 204 • Other 205 Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 207 Information • Using Help menu 208 Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear 209 • Communication Camera 209 • Wall-hanging bracket 210 Licence • Licence 211 OK Menu ●● Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
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.
■■Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1. Select Settings from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions ■■Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = ●● ●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Basic Satellite connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ●● For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ■■Dual tuner Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals Satellite cables Satellite dish ■■Single tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.
●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV. RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR ●● 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.
Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen 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.
4. Press OK to exit TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide ■■To watch pay-TV ●● For information of the encrypted channels Functions ●● Common Interface Using Common Interface Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services. Information banner Display information banner with ●● . Also appears when changing a channel. (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.
Bad signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track Also in : Same programme available as HD broadcast ●● To display the extra information for details ●● UK only AD: Audio Description service available ●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
– Press again to hide the banner. ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. Settings ●● Setup Display Settings AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions. Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2.
●● In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track. ●● For freesat mode (UK only) ●● For DVB mode (Ireland only) 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 ●● For Other Sat.
Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB / Satellite mode (Ireland only) NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle ■■freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■■Analogue Display subtitles with STTL. ●● Hide subtitles with EXIT.
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.
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 connection To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions ●● Basic Bluetooth devices Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■■AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. Camcorder / Game equipment ■■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 3 port for connecting the USB HDD. ●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, 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.
●● Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 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.
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.
Settings Sound Advanced settings ●● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. ●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. ●● 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 / Professional1 / Professional2) 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.
Professional1 / 2 mode can be stored for each input. ●● You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each. 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.
Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal 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.
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal). In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio.
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. = Note = ●● If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.
■■Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. ●● Not valid when Adaptive Backlight Control is set to Off ■■Black Expander Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black. ■■Clear White Effect Clear White Effect Makes the white area clearer. ■■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.
■■Colour Management R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Colour Management items. Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
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. Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Lock Settings with / and press OK to access 3.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Custom, Professional1 or Professional2 to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode / / and press OK to access Destination Input with 3. Select the destination to copy to with 4. Select Copy Start with / / and press OK to set and press OK to copy 5.
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.
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 freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide ●● To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.
●● 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. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3) Press OK to exit TV Guide – If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts, the View Options screen will be displayed. Select HD or SD broadcast.
●● To view more details of the programme (except Analogue) 1) Select the programme with 2) Press / / / to view – Press again to return to TV Guide. ●● To exit TV Guide EXIT = Note = ●● When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown. ●● DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel.
= Note = ●● For freesat and DVB mode ●● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. ●● Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be selected. ●● When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup.
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 the TV Selection screen 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.
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.
■■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 2) Enter a new page number with numeric buttons 3) Press and hold OK ■■View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press to view sub page.
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 access Display Settings 3.
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 the 3D Mode Selection screen 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.
●● 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.) L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D 3D mode).
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 the TV Selection screen 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.
■■List favourite Other Sat. / Satellite channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Other Sat. / Satellite Favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner. Watching Basic Information banner ●● To change the category, press ●● To add consecutive channels to the list at once 1) Press (blue).
3) Select the new position with buttons 4) Press ●● / or select the turn with numeric (green) to store To delete the channel 1) Select the channel with / 2) Press OK to delete – Press ●● (yellow) to delete all channels To name the Favourites 1) Press (red) 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.
■■Edit DVB / Analogue Channels ●● To swap the channel position number (logical channel number) 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Enter the new position number with numeric buttons, and press (green) to store ●● To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) (red) – Only for the revealed channels ●● 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 c
●● To move the selected channel in the list of Channels for Viewing 1) Press (green) 2) Select the new position with buttons 3) Press / or select the turn with numeric (green) to store 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 / to set 2.
■■DVB, Analogue channels 1. Select Auto Setup with / and press OK to access 2. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically) ●● When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed. ■■Other Sat. / Satellite channels ●● To use dual tuner function, set Dual Tuner Mode to On. 1. Select Auto Setup with / 2.
■■Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons ●● Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item (up and down only) ●● Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button.
■■Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. 1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down button 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. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for freesat / DVB reception. ●● Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows. – Green bar: Good – Yellow bar: Poor – Red bar: Bad (Check the terrestrial aerial or satellite dish) ●● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
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 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.) = Note = ●● Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.
●● 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 ●● ●● If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.
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.
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 OK to access Recording Setup 3. Select Auto with / Rewind LIVE TV with / and press to start Rewind LIVE TV ●● When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
●● If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind LIVE TV will be deleted. ●● Rewind LIVE TV will be stopped and the recorded content will be deleted automatically in the following conditions: (Even if Rewind LIVE TV stops for the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording will start automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.
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. ●● Not valid in Analogue mode 1. Display the TV Selection screen 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 programming event details 1.
(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode ●● For UK ●● For Ireland : freesat D: DVB : DVB S: Satellite : Other Sat. – 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.
■■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 programming 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 TV programmes recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display icons of the feature with APPS 2. Select Recorded TV with Media Player ●● / / / and press OK to access Recorded TV mode The recorded content may not be played back properly while 2 recordings are in progress. Note ●● TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event.
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.
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS ●● For details of APPS List Functions ●● 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 the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
Note ●● If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings. Internet service Network connections Internet service 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 will not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
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.
●● 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.
●● 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 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. 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.
●● 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.
●● 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 Network Link Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with / / and press OK to access 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.
●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with / 2. Start Slideshow with / (red) and OK ●● 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.
Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random. Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. 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.
Playing music ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause / Playback ●● 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.
= 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. Video format ■■Supported Video formats ●● 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.
●● 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, Apple Lossless (.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 an SD Card and 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 SD Card / 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 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 Insert or remove straight and completely. ●● To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB in USB Device Setup.
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 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3. Select Media Player with 4.
●● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control ■■To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the device selection screen with is displayed 2.
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.
●● You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same pixels. ●● You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select photos for L and R in reverse. 4. Create the 3D photo with OK ●● If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed and you will return to the photo selection screen (step 3). ●● To save the 3D photo in the SD Card, press OK and follow the onscreen instructions.
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. Multi: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. Collage: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale. Drift (+ calendar) / Drift: Photos are displayed with flow images. ●● You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is changed with / .
Random: The transition effect is selected at random. ●● This function is available when Frame is set to Off. Auto Makeup (On / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Aspect (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. ●● 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.
Type1 - 5: Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. ●● If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. 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.
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 2.
●● To repeat playback Media Player Video mode Video Setup ■■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.
●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN 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.
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 ●● The recorded content may not be played back properly while 2 recordings are in progress. 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.
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.
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.
USB devices ●● It is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory to the TV’s USB ports 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. (English only) http://panasonic.
Photo format ■■Supported Photo formats ●● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) 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.
●● SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ●● 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. ●● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.
●● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ●● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ●● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.
●● 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. ●● Supported Video formats are different in Media Player and media server. Home network Technical information Video format Music format ■■Supported Music formats ●● MP3 (.mp3) ●● AAC, Apple Lossless (.m4a) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ●● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) ●● Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
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™” Multi Window Functions Multi Window 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.
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV, Component or HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Zapping View Watching View OK Zapping View ●● Zapping View To swap windows OK ●● To exit multi window EXIT How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
■■Zapping View (Example) Main screen TV mode / input mode / channel position and name (for main screen) TV mode / input mode (for sub screen) – You can select the TV mode / input mode of the sub screen with / . Current programme information (if available) (for sub screen) – You can select the programme of the sub screen with Sub screen / information screen – Press ●● (blue) to change the screen. The sound comes only from the main screen.
2) Select Sound Output with 3) Select Main / Sub with – ●● / / and press OK to access and press OK to set displays on the screen. To confirm or change the current status OPTION – Menu items and selectable options vary between the main screen and sub screen. Watching ●● Basic Option Menu To display / hide the operation guide Note ●● Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to On in Auto Setup to display freesat or Other Sat. / Satellite mode both in two windows.
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. HDMI terminal / DIGITAL AUDIO / AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
■■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 ●● 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. 4. Select Child Lock List with / 5.
Unlock: With this setting selected, you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content. This is the default setting. Lock Guidance Content: With this setting selected, you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you want to watch freesat Player content which is signalled as “Guidance” (i.e. originally broadcast post watershed).
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.
encrypted channels. If encrypted channels do not appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV. ●● 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 DVB with / and press OK to set 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup OK to access System Menu 5.
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 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 mode, 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 Now with / System Menu System Update and press OK to access System Update Search 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 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.
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. Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Ensure the pairing of the touch pad controller is completed.
How to use 1. Press ●● of VIERA 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.
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. Settings Setup Bluetooth Setup : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Bluetooth Setup with / and press OK to access 3.
●● This setup has not been designed for the VIERA Touch Pad Controller supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. ●● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard ●● Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ●● To change the language type, set 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 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. Functions Shipping Condition ■■Using control panel buttons 1.
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2) 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.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Colour Temperature (Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2) Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Vivid Colour (On / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones. Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.
Caption Smoother Makes caption contours smooth. Specially effective for low resolution contents. (Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off) ●● Not valid in 3D mode Brilliance Enhancer Enhances picture contrast locally to increase picture brilliance. (Max / Mid / Min / Off) ●● Not valid in 3D mode Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. (Max / Mid / Min / Off) ●● Depending on the contents, images may be noisy.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. ●● Not valid on TV or multi window mode ●● To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode, set Playing Time Display. Settings Setup Display Settings Film Cadence Mode (On / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. ●● This function is available for interlaced signals (except in the mode of multi window, Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
3D-COMB (On / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. ●● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours. ●● For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection ●● Not valid in 3D mode 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.
Screen Display (On / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. ●● Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. 3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / On / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. On (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically.
●● 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.) L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D 3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard / Music / Ambience / User) 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. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. ●● In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround, Bass Boost and Digital Remaster can be adjusted and stored.
Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (Stadium / Hall / Natural / Off) Selects surround sound settings. Stadium: Provides the sound effect such as a stadium. Hall: Provides the sound effect such as a concert hall. Natural: Controls the reverberation to make the voice sound clearer. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. Bass Boost (On / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. ●● This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. 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.
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users. Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. ●● The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the information banner. ●● For freesat or DVB mode ●● Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.
Audio Preference (Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Multichannel: The priority is given to multi-channel audio track. Stereo: The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG. ●● MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal. Watching External equipment HDMI features Digital: When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection Analogue: When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection ●● For HDMI input 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. 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 Digital TV Time Zone Adjusts the time data. ●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT. ●● Ireland only 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. Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function. Functions Voice Control Preparations TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal / Full / Info) Changes the layout of TV Guide.
VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. ●● Only 1 touch pad controller can be registered. Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of the touch pad controller. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. Bluetooth Setup Settings for the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access.
Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region. Watching ●● For DVB mode ●● UK only Tuning and editing channels Channel Sorting by Region Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning Not valid in freesat mode Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings.
= Note = ●● The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (freesat Tuning Menu / DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu / Other Sat. Tuning Menu / Satellite Tuning Menu) Language Preferred Multi Audio (English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending on the broadcaster). ●● Ireland only 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 digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
●● To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters). ●● To skip the input mode, select Skip. Banner Display Timeout (10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Smart VIERA Banner (On / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service.
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.
System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports. ●● For information of using Keyboard Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions Common Interface System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information.
Support FAQs Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect ●● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. Watching ●● For best picture Aspect Control Signal Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually.
●● Is Contrast, Brightness or Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? Settings Picture Basic settings Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) ●● Reset channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup There may be red, blue, green and black spots on the screen ●● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details.
freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely ●● Check connections and dish alignment. The dish needs to be pointing at Astra2 at 28.2° East, and Eurobird1 at 28.5° East. ●● If the problem persists, consult your freesat registered retailer or call Freesat (UK) Ltd on 08450 990 990 or visit www.freesat.co.uk Faulty dish message appears ●● The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection problems of the cable.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.
Sound level is low or sound is distorted ●● Sound signal reception may be poor. ●● Set NICAM in the Sound Menu to Off. (Analogue) Settings Sound Advanced settings 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.
●● Check the HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input setting in the Sound Menu. Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. Watching External equipment HDMI features 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.
Settings ●● Network Network Status If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications company. 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.
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 3D Eyewear ■■3D Eyewear ●● TY-EP3D20E (1 pack includes 2 eyewears) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ Communication Camera ■■Communication Camera ●● TY-CC20W – This camera can be used for video communication and face recognition.
Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = ●● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. “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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2013 Nuance Communications, Inc.
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