TX-LR42ET60 TX-LR47ET60 TX-LR50ET60 TX-LR55ET60 e HELP English
Watching my Home Screen • Information 10 • How to use 11 • Settings 12 Basic • Basic connection 13 • Selecting channel 16 • Information banner 17 • Option Menu 20 • Subtitle 21 • Off Timer 21 • Last view 22 External equipment • External connection 23 • Watching external input 26 • Operating with TV’s remote control 27 • HDMI features 28 • Terminal information 30 • Valid input signals 31 For best picture • Viewing Mode 32 • Ambient Sensor 33 • Auto power standby function 3
Teletext • Viewing Teletext 43 • Teletext mode 45 3D • Note 46 • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance 46 • Viewing 3D 46 • 3D Mode Selection 48 • 3D Settings 49 • Source image format 51 Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu 52 • Favourites Edit 53 • Channel List 55 • Auto Setup 57 • Manual Tuning 59 • Update Channel List 60 • New Channel Message 60 • Signal Condition 60 Internet service Internet content • Information 61 • Selecting internet content 62 • Note 63 Network connections • Internet co
• TV Remote App Settings 73 • Network Link Settings 73 • Software Update 73 • New Software Message 73 Home network DLNA • Information 74 • Using DLNA 77 Network connections • DLNA connection 78 • Note 80 Network settings • Network Connection 81 • Custom - Wireless 83 • Custom - Wired 86 • Custom - Wireless Access Point 88 • Network Status 89 • TV Remote App Settings 89 • Network Link Settings 90 • Software Update 91 • New Software Message 91 Photos • Selecting file 92 • Viewing photo 93 • Usi
• Playing music 100 • Music Setup 100 DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder 101 Technical information • Photo format 102 • Video format 102 • Music format 105 Media Player Using Media Player • Information 106 • Selecting device / mode 108 Photo mode • Selecting file 110 • Viewing photo 111 • Sorting photos 111 • Multi Shot 3D 112 • Using slideshow 113 Video mode • Selecting file 117 • Watching video 118 • Video Setup 120 • Audio output settings 121 Music mode • Se
• Video format 126 • Music format 129 Functions APPS List • Information 130 • How to use 131 • Settings 131 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link 132 • Preparations 136 • Easy playback 137 • Power on Link 137 • Power off Link 137 • Standby Power Save 137 • Intelligent Auto Standby 138 • VIERA Link Control 138 • Speaker Selection 140 • Note 141 Child Lock • Using Child Lock 142 • PIN number 143 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application 144 • Cookie 144 • Note
• Auto update 149 • Manual update 150 Setting characters • Using numeric buttons 150 Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard 151 • Gamepad 152 Settings Setting menu • How to use 153 Picture • Viewing Mode 155 • Basic settings 156 • Ambient Sensor 156 • Noise reduction settings 156 • Intelligent Frame Creation 157 • 24p Smooth Film 157 • Advanced Settings 157 • Option Settings 158 • Screen Settings 160 • 3D Settings 161 • Copy Adjustment 162 • Reset to Defaults 162 Sound • Mode 163 • Basic settings
• Network Status 168 • TV Remote App Settings 168 • Network Link Settings 168 • Other settings 168 Timer • Off Timer 169 • Time Zone 169 • Auto Standby 169 • No signal Power off 169 Setup • Eco Navigation 170 • USB Device Setup 170 • Child Lock 170 • Tuning Menu 170 • Language 172 • Display Settings 173 • Common Interface 175 • VIERA Link Settings 175 • Data Service Application 176 • System Menu 176 • Other Settings 177 Support FAQs • Picture 178 • Digital TV 180 • Analogue TV 181 • Sound 181 • 3
Maintenance • Care and Cleaning 186 Information • Using Help menu 187 Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear 188 • Communication Camera 188 • Wall-hanging bracket 189 Licence • Licence 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.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.
■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV. Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable ●● 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 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 / / / and press – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3.
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 service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions Data Service Application 1 – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching ●
●● To hide the banner EXIT ●● Extra information (DVB) – Press again to hide the banner. ●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction ●● The function items vary depending on the country you select. 3.
Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). ●● For DVB mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Settings Setup Display Settings Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB mode MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
●● To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off. ●● The remaining time displays on the information banner. Watching ●● Basic Information banner When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen. Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view. = Note = ●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
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 - 24 -
■■USB devices USB port USB cable 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. ●● Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. ●● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ●● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ●● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
■■Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones ●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. Settings Sound Volume settings 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.
= Note = ●● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9. ●● For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
■■How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons ●● Codes for each product and features 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link 3.
■■Applicable HDMI features ●● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) ●● Input video signal: Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching ●● External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” ●● Content Type ●● Deep Colour ●● Audio Return Channel Summary of VIERA Link – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
Terminal information ■■AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10: 11 : Audio out (R) Audio in (R) Audio out (L) Audio earth Blue earth Audio in (L) Blue in Status CVBS Green earth -Green in 12: 13: 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: 19: 20: 21: ■■HDMI terminal - 30 - -Red earth Earth Red in Status RGB CVBS earth RGB status earth CVBS out (video) CVBS in (video) Socket Earth
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 (1,080) / 60i, 5
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.
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. ●● For HD (High definition) signals Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen.
■■Available conditions ●● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T PAL D, K SECAM 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.
●● 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. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Colour Management. ■■Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve.
■■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. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode / Destination Input with / and press OK to access 3. Select the destination to copy to with 4. Select Copy Start with / / and press OK to set and press OK to copy 5.
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 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 / / / and press OK to – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
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.
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. ●● The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup access Display Settings 3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List with Settings Setup Teletext with / / and press OK to and press OK to set Display Settings ■■FLOF (FASTEXT) mode In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen.
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.
●● Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image. Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images. If you select Yes, this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains power On / Off switch is next turned on. Select No if you do not want to display this message again. ■■Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential format) ●● Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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.
3D Adjustment (On / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode). Set to On to enable Effect setting. ●● When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting. ●● When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals. Effect: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.
Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. ●● 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV 2. Select the mode with / and press OK to set DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu ●● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. 5.
Favourites Edit ■■List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from Category in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching Basic Information banner Watching TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with Using TV Guide / and press OK to access 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with ●● ●● / appears when the channel is encrypted.
■■Edit DVB Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list.
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.
■■Edit DVB / Analogue Channels ●● To swap / move the channel position (if available) 1) Press (green) to edit 2) Set the new position with (green) to store ●● / or numeric buttons, and press To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) (red) – For Analogue mode Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning – 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 / / /
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. ●● If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required. Functions ●● Child Lock PIN number If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning. Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning ■■DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue channels 1.
■■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.
Manual Tuning ●● Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ●● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. (DVB) ●● All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List. ■■DVB-C 1. Enter the frequency with numeric buttons ●● Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto. 2. Select Start scan with / and press OK to search / and adjust frequency with ■■DVB-T 1.
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. ●● The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, etc. ●● Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly. New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not.
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 can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications.
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.
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.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access ●● Wireless with / / Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with OK to set ●● You can set characters using numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store / / / and press 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically.
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 - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access Custom Wired with / / 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
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.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access ●● Wireless with / / Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with OK to set ●● You can set characters using numeric buttons. ●● Press BACK/RETURN to store / / / and press 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment. Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ●● Auto is recommended. ●● Available settings are displayed automatically.
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 - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection / and press OK to access Custom Wired with / / 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name ●● You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
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.
Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with / 2. Start Slideshow with / (red) and OK ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to list BACK/RETURN ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with / and press OK to access 3.
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.
Technical information 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 (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio ●● 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.
●● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ●● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. ●● 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, .
■■Supported Subtitles formats ●● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) ●● The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. ●● If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”. = Note = ●● Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
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. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back. Music mode: Digital music data will be played back. ●● During operation, audio signals are output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals, however, no video signals are output.
■■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. Settings ●● Setup USB Device Setup Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.
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 2. Display APPS List with APPS 3. Select Media Player with 4. Select the device with ●● / / / / and press OK to access and press OK to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. 5.
■■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. Select the device with / (yellow) while the thumbnail and press OK to access ■■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.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback.
Viewing photo ■■Playback ●● To operate Single view : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) OK : Slideshow ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To rotate 90° (blue) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Sorting photos ■■To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2.
Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. ●● This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it. ●● This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras. ●● Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating 3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible.
Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with / 2. Start Slideshow with / / (red) and OK ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To pause (return to Single view) OK ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN ●● You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below). ■■Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1.
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 / .
Burst Playback (On / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not. ●● Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema Interval (Long / Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval.
Back Ground Music (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. 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.
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.
Watching video ■■Playback from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or AVCHD) Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with / / / 2. Select the scene with / 3. Start playback with (red) / and press OK to access / ●● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used.
■■Playback ●● 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.
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.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2.
Playing music ■■Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with 2. Select the file with / / 3. Start playback with / / / and press OK to access / (red) ■■Playback ●● To operate playback : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop OK : Pause / Playback ●● To display / hide the operation guide ●● To the previous track (red) ●● To the next track (green) ●● To return to thumbnail BACK/RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode.
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 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.
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. ●● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio ●● 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 (.
●● 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.
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.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. 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.
Intelligent Auto Standby Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV (except for watching a disc). ●● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. In this case, set to Off.
■■If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recorder / player is numbered. The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type of equipment. For example, when two recorders are connected to HDMI2 and HDMI3, the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as Recorder1, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as Recorder2. ■■If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker 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 / / 3. Select Speaker Selection with 4. Select Home Cinema / TV with / / and press OK to access and press OK to access / and press OK to set Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Bluray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.
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.
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.
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-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.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. ●● This function may not be available in some countries or regions. ●● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels). Please use only the broadcaster-approved CI module.
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup 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. = Note = ●● To retune TV channels only (e.g.
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.
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 switch off the TV.
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.
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.
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. To prevent the noise, change the setting. ●● Not valid when Game Mode is set to On 24p Smooth Film Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth.
Option Settings Game Mode (On / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. ●● Not valid in TV 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 Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
HDMI RGB Range (Auto / Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. ●● When the black level is not suitable, select Full. ●● For HDMI input AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. ●● For AV input 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.
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.
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. On: Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically. ●● To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On (Advance).
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. ●● This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel. Edge Smoother (On / Off) Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D 3D mode). Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.
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 and Bass Boost 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.
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.
Advanced settings MPX Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted. ●● For Analogue mode Audio Preference (Auto / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Auto: Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has more than two tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG. MPEG: The priority is given to MPEG.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. ●● SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
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 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. (On / Off) ●● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.
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 Safely removes USB device. Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels.
New Channel Message (On / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching ●● Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue 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.
Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). ●● To display subtitles Watching Basic Subtitle Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).
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.
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions Common Interface 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.
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 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. ●● Check Signal Condition. If Signal Quality is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned ●● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.
Sound level is low or sound is distorted ●● Sound signal reception may be poor. ●● Set MPX in the Sound Menu to Mono. (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.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual ●● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ●● Check the HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input setting in the Sound Menu. Settings ●● Sound Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
Cannot connect to the network ●● Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly. Internet service Home network ●● Network connections Network connections Check the connections and settings. Internet service Network settings Home network Network connections Home network Network settings ●● Check the network equipment and network environment. ●● The router may not be set to issue IP address automatically.
Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears ●● Check the connections. Functions ●● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on.
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 in the video communication tool.
Wall-hanging bracket ■■Wall-hanging bracket ●● Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = ●● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Licence Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D” and “AVCHD Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited.
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. Text-To-Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2013 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. “PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft. Please be aware of the following.
This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
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