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Multi Audio

Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if

available).

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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once

you exit the current programme.

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For DVB

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Multi Audio / AD

is displayed instead of

Multi Audio

. (Ireland only)

Monaural Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once

you exit the current programme.

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Not valid in Analogue

Subtitle Language

Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).

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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once

you exit the current programme.

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Not valid in Analogue

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

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Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Summary of Contents for TX-42AS520B

Page 1: ...TX 32AS520B TX 42AS520B TX 50AS520B eHELP English ...

Page 2: ... Selecting channel 18 Information banner 19 Option Menu 21 Subtitle 23 Last view 24 Off Timer 24 Energy saving functions 24 Adjusting time 26 Language 26 External equipment External connection 28 Watching external input 32 Operating with TV s remote control 34 HDMI features 35 Terminal information 37 Valid input signals 38 For best picture Viewing Mode 39 Ambient Sensor 40 ...

Page 3: ...lume settings 52 Voice Guidance Settings 53 Audio Description 54 Advanced settings 55 TV Guide Using TV Guide 57 Teletext Digital text service 60 Viewing Teletext 61 Teletext mode 62 Teletext Character Set 63 Tuning and editing channels Setting menu 64 Favourites Edit 64 Channel List 66 Auto Setup 67 Channel Sorting by Region 68 Manual Tuning 68 Update Channel List 69 New Channel Message 69 Signal...

Page 4: ...deshow 76 Video mode Selecting file 80 Watching video 81 Video Setup 82 Audio output settings 83 Music mode Selecting file 84 Playing music 84 Music Setup 85 Technical information Device handling caution 86 USB devices 86 Photo format 87 Video format 87 Music format 90 Network Internet content Information 91 Selecting internet content 91 Note 92 DLNA Information 93 ...

Page 5: ...my Home Cloud Settings 107 VIERA Name 108 TV Remote App Settings 108 Network Link Settings 109 File Sharing Settings 110 Software Update 110 New Software Message 110 Photos Selecting file 111 Viewing photo 112 Using Slideshow 112 Videos Selecting file 114 Watching video 114 Video Setup 116 Audio output settings 117 Music Selecting file 118 Playing music 119 Music Setup 119 DIGA Recorder Controllin...

Page 6: ... Link 130 Standby Power Save 130 Intelligent Auto Standby 130 VIERA Link Control 131 Speaker Selection 132 Note 133 Child Lock Using Child Lock 134 PIN number 135 Parental Rating 135 Common Interface Caution 136 Using Common Interface 137 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition 138 Updating the TV Software Information 139 Auto update 139 Manual update 140 Setting characters Using Numeric buttons 141...

Page 7: ...creen Settings 148 Copy Adjustment 148 Reset to Defaults 148 Sound Mode 149 Basic settings 149 Volume settings 150 Voice Guidance Settings 151 Audio Description 152 Advanced settings 152 Reset to Defaults 153 Network Network Connection 154 Network Status 154 my Home Cloud Settings 154 VIERA Name 154 TV Remote App Settings 154 Network Link Settings 154 File Sharing Settings 154 Other settings 155 ...

Page 8: ... Lock 157 Tuning Menu 157 Language 159 Display Settings 160 VIERA Link Settings 161 System Menu 162 Other Settings 163 Support FAQs Picture 164 Digital TV 166 Analogue TV 167 Sound 168 HDMI 169 Network 170 Other 171 Maintenance Care and Cleaning 172 Information Using Help menu 173 Optional accessories Communication Camera 174 Wall hanging bracket 174 ...

Page 9: ...cence 175 OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons Menu Letters in cyan indicate on screen display items References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 10: ...lications and more It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player videos games communication tools etc as shown below example HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen Selected content screen TV application etc Home Screen Selection Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added ...

Page 11: ... with HOME Example The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout my Home Screen my Home Screen Settings 2 Select a feature with and press OK to access To watch full screen TV 1 Select the TV viewer with Example 2 Press OK to watch Example Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide ...

Page 12: ...reen with and press OK to set Full Screen TV Displays full screen TV Free Digital TV Screen Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services if available UK only TV Home Screen To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable Lifestyle Screen Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life Info Screen Enjoy internet content while watching TV ...

Page 13: ...dband network environment Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Network Network connections Network Network settings Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen If the software is not updated you may not be able to use my Home Screen You can update the software later manually Network Network settings Software Update OSD Col...

Page 14: ...ou can access special features such as internet contents network contents Media Player etc from APPS List 1 Display APPS List with APPS Example To exit APPS List EXIT 2 Select an icon of the features with and press OK to access Internet contents Network Internet content Media Player Media Player Using Media Player Selecting device mode Media Server Network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIER...

Page 15: ...tomise APPS List screen settings etc 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select the icon for settings on APPS List with and press OK to access 3 Follow the on screen instructions Note Setup menu items may be changed without notice ...

Page 16: ... disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB Analogue DVD Recorder VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 SCART terminal SCART cable ...

Page 17: ...ol Summary of VIERA Link External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected 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 Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable Use a fully wir...

Page 18: ...nnel using TV Guide 1 Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2 Select the current programme with and press OK to access The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen 3 Press OK to exit TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide To select the type of channel list Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on 1 Display the menu with M...

Page 19: ... DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites Press blue to switch DVB To list favourite channels set Favourites Edit Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Current time Features available message meanings Bad signal Poor quality TV signal Dolby D Dolby D HE AAC Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital or HE AAC audio track AD Audio Description service available This function can aid visual...

Page 20: ... confirm another tuned channel To watch the channel listed in the banner OK Information on the next programme DVB To hide the banner EXIT Extra information DVB Press again to hide the banner To adjust banner timeout set Banner Display Timeout 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Banner Display Timeout with and press OK to access 3 Set with and press OK to store To change th...

Page 21: ...firm availability of these functions Option Menu Confirm or change the current status 1 Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Voice Guidance Settings Audio Type Multi Audio Monaural Audio Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set Teletext Language NICAM Volume Correction The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you se...

Page 22: ...t programme Not valid in Analogue Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear if available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme Not valid in Analogue Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font Watching Teletext Teletext Character Set Ireland only Teletext Language Selects between alternat...

Page 23: ...standing and enjoyment with digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 2 in Language are given priority Watching Basic Language Ireland only Analogue Display subtitles with STTL Hide subtitles with EXIT Note If you press STTL in Analogue the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page Press EXIT to return to TV mode This is the same ...

Page 24: ...hen the remaining time is less than 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on the screen You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu 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 Energy saving functions The TV c...

Page 25: ...ss OK to access 3 Select On Off with and press OK to set No signal Power off On Off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy saving mode T...

Page 26: ...n the screen on Not valid in Analogue Adjusting time Adjusts the time data 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Timer Time Zone with and press OK to access 3 Set with and press OK to store The time data will be corrected based on GMT Ireland only Language 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Language with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to acces...

Page 27: ...caster Ireland only To display subtitles Watching Basic Subtitle Preferred Subtitles English Welsh Gaelic Irish Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster To display subtitles Watching Basic Subtitle provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles depending on the broadcaster UK only Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for di...

Page 28: ...sic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting HDMI equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable Recorder Player Cable TV box Camcorder Amplifier with speaker system Note Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier This connection is applicable when using a...

Page 29: ... 29 AV devices AV2 COMPONENT terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 VIDEO terminals Composite cables Camcorder Game equipment ...

Page 30: ...to connect the device to the TV s USB port directly Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader Additional information for the devices may be on the following website http panasonic net viera support English only ...

Page 31: ...nt to the amplifier For the connections read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier To select the sound output set Speaker Setting Watching For best audio Volume settings Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume set Headphone Volume Watching For best audio Advanced settings To select the sound output set Speaker Setting Watching For best audio Volume settings ...

Page 32: ... connections When input mode is not switched automatically perform as above or check the setup of the equipment You can also select the input pressing AV Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2 select with You can label or skip each input mode Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed Input Labels The remote control is capable...

Page 33: ...with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Input Labels with and press OK to access 3 Set with and press OK to set To name each input mode freely select User input and set characters maximum 10 characters To skip the input mode select Skip Screen display Manual input default setting in Input Labels AV1 AV1 AV1 RGB AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 Auto input EC mode or VIERA Link AV1 EC A...

Page 34: ...w the picture rapidly in reverse VCR Skip to the previous track title or chapter DVD video content Rewind view the picture rapidly in reverse VCR Search backward DVD video content Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward VCR Skip to the next track title or chapter DVD video content Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward VCR Search forward DVD video content Pause Resume Press and hold t...

Page 35: ...tly after changing the code The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment 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 connect...

Page 36: ...rminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal use AV2 audio terminals Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop Note Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu Watching For best audio Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set ...

Page 37: ...o out R 2 Audio in R 3 Audio out L 4 Audio earth 5 Blue earth 6 Audio in L 7 Blue in 8 Status CVBS 9 Green earth 10 11 Green in 12 13 Red earth 14 Earth 15 Red in 16 Status RGB 17 CVBS earth 18 RGB status earth 19 CVBS out video 20 CVBS in video 21 Socket Earth ...

Page 38: ...DS Clock 13 CEC 14 Utility 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect Valid input signals COMPONENT HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 60p 625 576 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 50p 24p Applicable input signal Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display ...

Page 39: ...e 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 Custom Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality In each Viewing Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Ambient Sensor...

Page 40: ...o change the mode pressing ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Auto The best ratio is selected automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal 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...

Page 41: ...Standard definition and HD High definition signals Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service 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 wi...

Page 42: ...50p Invalid input signal format 525 480 60i 60p 750 720 60p 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 50i HDMI terminal Valid input signal format 525 480 60i 60p 625 576 50i 50p 750 720 60p 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 50p 24p HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal 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 man...

Page 43: ...all 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 Noise reduction settings 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Picture Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction with and press OK to access 3 Set with and press OK to store Noise Reduction Auto Max M...

Page 44: ...iled picture settings 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Picture Advanced Settings with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Contrast Control White Balance Colour Management Gamma Reset to Defaults 4 Set with and press OK to store Contrast Control Contrast Control Auto Custom Off Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings Select Custom...

Page 45: ...esets White Balance to the default settings 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 Colour Management to the default settings ...

Page 46: ...t Picture Option Settings with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pixel Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range 3D COMB 4 Set with and press OK to store Film Cadence Mode On Off Improves vertical resolution for movie images This function is available for interlaced signals except in Network services 1080p Pixel Direct 39 4...

Page 47: ...f each content type for Auto mode select Auto Detail Setting For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range Auto Full Normal Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input When the black level is not suitable select Full For HDMI input 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 s...

Page 48: ...rs on the edge of the screen This function can be memorised for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals respectively Not valid in Network services H Size H Size1 H Size2 Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image For TV mode AV and HDMI input Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just Sidecut Just Zoom o...

Page 49: ...U 2 Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input with and press OK to access 3 Select the destination to copy to with and press OK to set 4 Select Copy Start with and press OK to copy 5 When the confirmation screen is displayed select Yes with and press OK to set Note Option Settings and Screen Settings will not be copied ...

Page 50: ...c Improves sound quality for watching music videos etc Speech Improves sound quality for watching news drama etc User Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality In each mode Bass Treble and Surround can be adjusted and stored For the User mode Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency...

Page 51: ...und quality This function is available when Mode is set to User Select the frequency and change the frequency level using To enhance the bass sound raise the level of the lower frequency To enhance the treble sound raise the level of the higher frequency To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings select Reset to Defaults with and press OK This function is effective only for the ...

Page 52: ... speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones Auto Gain Control On Off Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode 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 spa...

Page 53: ...to store Voice Guidance On Off Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features menu item on screen messages etc for visually impaired users Speed Fast Normal Slow Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance Volume Max Mid Min Selects the volume for the voice guidance User Level Beginner Expert Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance Web Browser On Off Set to On to enabl...

Page 54: ...tion Narration settings for visually impaired users Set to Audio Description 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 DVB Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description For DVB Speakers Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers For ...

Page 55: ...nd For Analogue 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 For digital Irelan...

Page 56: ...s of Media Player Network services Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Network Videos Audio output settings SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image For digital Ireland only HDMI Input Digital Analogue Selects to fit the input signal Watching External equipment HDMI features Digi...

Page 57: ...he menu with MENU 2 Select Setup TV Guide Settings TV Guide View with and press OK to access 3 Select Normal Full Info with and press OK to set Normal Default TV Guide screen Full Displays channels and programmes full screen without the operation guide Info Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the operation guide To change the type of TV Guide 1 Display the menu with ME...

Page 58: ...rogramme titles and view a list of the searched programmes except Analogue if available 1 Display the search list with yellow 2 Select Search with and press OK to access 3 Enter characters with and press OK to set You can set characters using Numeric buttons Functions Setting characters Using Numeric buttons 4 Press green to start searching All the programme titles including the word you set will ...

Page 59: ...ails of the programme DVB 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 Th...

Page 60: ...ontrol but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons To exit a digital text service TEXT Note As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text service software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the teletext function This means that when ...

Page 61: ...Press MENU twice to display Contrast 2 Adjust with and press OK to set To exit teletext EXIT Reveal hidden data 1 Press MENU 2 Reveal with red Press again to rehide To view a favourite page stored Press STTL to view a favourite page Call up the page stored on blue List mode Factory setting is P888 subtitle service on blue List mode FULL TOP BOTTOM 1 Press MENU 2 Press green to change the layout Wa...

Page 62: ...ge Only when teletext has more than one page The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages Searching may take time while you are watching TV To view a specific sub page 1 Press MENU 2 Press blue 3 Enter the 4 digit number e g P6 press Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters The features may vary depending on the broadcaste...

Page 63: ...uated on the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be changed and stored in the TV s memory Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup Display Settings Teletext Character Set with and press OK to access 3 Select the font with and press OK to set West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedis...

Page 64: ...The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select 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 for switching in the information banner and from Category in the TV Guide screen Watching Basic Information banner Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide 1 Select ...

Page 65: ...Numeric buttons 4 Press 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 or Numeric buttons and press OK to set 3 Press BACK RETURN to store Note Channel position numbers known as logical channel numbers can be swapped in Channel List Watching Tuni...

Page 66: ...logue yellow 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 or Numeric buttons and pres...

Page 67: ...nalogue 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 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 con...

Page 68: ...ound problems select Best signal quality All Regions instead 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 UK 1 Select Frequency with 2 Press OK to search All channels found will be added to Channel ...

Page 69: ...gs 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 When a notification message appears you can perform Update Channel List pressing OK Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition A good Signal Strength is ...

Page 70: ...als But no video signals are output To use HDMI2 with ARC function connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment For a file without a valid record date is shown Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Displayin...

Page 71: ...dia Player Technical information For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Selecting device mode 1 Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV Media Player Using Media Player Information To play back contents in the network device ensure the connection and settings are completed Media Player Using Media Player Network device 2 Display APPS List with APPS 3 Select Media Player with an...

Page 72: ...een APPS List How to use Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file You can use the following buttons during playback Confirm the remote control code is 73 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 Displ...

Page 73: ... 2 Select Network File Sharing Settings Network Device List with and press OK to access 3 Select the network device with and press OK to access 4 Enter User Password with or Numeric buttons and press OK to set To register the new network device set Server Name Shared Folder For details read the manual of the equipment 5 Select Register with and press OK to set To delete the registered device selec...

Page 74: ...Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Change Size with and press OK to change For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Photo format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content To display Slideshow Settings red Media Player Photo mode Using Slideshow To sort green To change the device yellow To change the contents blue ...

Page 75: ...thumbnail view with green 2 Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month with and press OK to set 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 The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as Unknown To return to the thumbnail ...

Page 76: ...Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Slideshow Settings with OK 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Auto Makeup Aspect Burst Playback Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4 Set with and press OK to store Frame Off Multi Collage Drift calendar Drift Gallery calendar Gallery Cinema Selects the frame type of the slideshow Multi 9 ...

Page 77: ...ffect Off Fade Dissolve Motion Random Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow Fade The next photo fades in gradually Dissolve Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo Motion Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging reducing moving up or moving down Random The transition effect is selected at random This function is available when Frame is ...

Page 78: ...interval Not valid when Frame is set to Drift Gallery Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat 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 current device will be played back If th...

Page 79: ... desired music file 2 Select File Folder with and press OK to set File The selected music file will be registered Folder All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file will be registered Note Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings ...

Page 80: ...deo Preview to Off Media Player Video mode Video Setup 2 Start playback with red 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 For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Video format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content To start ...

Page 81: ...ack may not continue depending on the condition 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 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3 Jump to the specified ti...

Page 82: ...tion 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 Images may not be display...

Page 83: ...de Video Setup 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Sound SPDIF Selection with and press OK to access 3 Select Auto PCM with and press OK to set 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 out...

Page 84: ...iew 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 and press OK to access 2 Select the file with 3 Start playback with red Playback To operate playback Rewind Fast forward Stop OK Pause displays the time seek bar Playback ...

Page 85: ...play hide the operation guide To the previous track red To the next track green To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode This function is available in the thumbnail view 1 Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Music Setup Repeat with OK 3 Select Folder One Off with and press OK to set Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder One Playback repe...

Page 86: ...ata or device Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data deterioration data damage or erratic operation of the TV Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV s USB port directly Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader...

Page 87: ...acters 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 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 functio...

Page 88: ...l Plus DTS core HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 Vorbis 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 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 Au...

Page 89: ...le 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may b...

Page 90: ...be played back WMA Lossless is not supported LPCM wav Note Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server ...

Page 91: ...dband network environment Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Network Network connections Network Network settings Selecting internet content 1 Display APPS List with APPS For details of APPS List my Home Screen APPS List Depending on the usage conditions it may take a while to read all the data 2 Select the desired item with and press OK to access Example To return t...

Page 92: ...f the software is not updated you may not be able to use APPS List You can update the software later manually Network Network settings Software Update The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice Therefore Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of t...

Page 93: ... your home network And then you can enjoy these contents on this TV Example For watching and operating contents on this TV Network DLNA Using DLNA For supported file formats Network Technical information To use a PC as a media server Prepare the PC with Windows 7 Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC Windows 7 Windows 8 and Twonky 7 installed on the PC with Windows XP or M...

Page 94: ...dia servers Please read the manual of your DIGA Recorder to check if the recorder is compatible with DLNA Playback of sharing contents on this TV with the DMC Digital Media Controller network equipment You can enjoy contents stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment smartphone PC with Windows 7 Windows 8 installed etc connected to your home network To use this functi...

Page 95: ...rolling VIERA in your smartphone For information of the application http panasonic net viera support English only For the operations refer to the support information of the application To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA set Network Link Settings of this TV Network Network settings Network Link Settings Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio chan...

Page 96: ...ns to access another TV select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file with and press OK to access Example Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display hide information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed ...

Page 97: ... 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 Wireless connection Built in wireless LAN Rear of the TV Access point Internet environment Wired connection ETHERNET terminal LAN cable Shielded Use the Shielded Twist Pair S...

Page 98: ...roadband network environment To use internet service you need a broadband network environment Network Network connections Internet connection Wireless connection For DLNA and internet service Built in wireless LAN Rear of the TV Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server PC etc ...

Page 99: ...ed Use the Shielded Twist Pair STP LAN cable Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server PC etc Wireless connection For DLNA TV To use the TV as a wireless access point Network Network settings Custom Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server PC etc Smartphone ...

Page 100: ... compatible with 10BASE T 100BASE TX If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 or later LAN cables are required Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP or telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the network equipment Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider ISP or telecommunications company Depending on t...

Page 101: ...matically 4 Select your desired access point with and press OK to access Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically Encrypted access point For WPS Push button 1 Select Easy setup with Push button with and press OK to access 2 Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup If the connection has f...

Page 102: ...re the connections are completed before starting network setup Network Network connections 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press OK to access Confirm the encryption key settings and position of your access point before starting setup For details read the manual of the access point 3 Select your desired access point with and press OK to acce...

Page 103: ...d 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 Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press OK to set You can set characters using Numeric buttons Press BACK RETURN to store 5 IP DNS Settings is displayed Acquire IP Address Acquir...

Page 104: ...et 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 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Network Network settings Network Status 7 Select Exit with and press OK to set Custom Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starti...

Page 105: ...ss of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser 1 Select Proxy with and press OK to access 2 Enter the address with or Numeric buttons and press OK to set 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...

Page 106: ...details read the manual of the equipment WPS PIN Enter the PIN code of the equipment If the connection has failed check the settings and positions of the equipment And then follow the on screen instructions Change settings You can set up Network name SSID Encryption key Wireless type and Channel setting method manually Follow the on screen instructions and set manually Set Reset settings to reset ...

Page 107: ... of the network connection select Help my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network my Home Cloud Settings with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access 4 Follow the on screen instructions Setup new account Set up an account for this TV Edit account Displays and edits the account s...

Page 108: ...th and press OK to access TV Remote On Off Enables to control the TV from the network equipment smartphone etc Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment smartphone etc Note This function is not available when the TV is turned off You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone For information of the application http panasoni...

Page 109: ...read the manual of another VIERA To use this function with your smartphone you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone For information of the application http panasonic net viera support English only For the operations refer to the support information of the application Registration Type Auto Manual Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece ...

Page 110: ...ate 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 New Software Message with and press OK to access 3 Select On Of...

Page 111: ...elect one of the media servers with 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 information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file with and press OK to access Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display hide informati...

Page 112: ... 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 Select one of the following items with and press ...

Page 113: ...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 Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Typ...

Page 114: ...de information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file with and press OK to access Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display hide information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed but cannot be selected Watching video Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway the confirmation sc...

Page 115: ... OK To display hide the operation guide and information banner To the previous content red To the next content green To change aspect 1 Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT 2 Select the mode with and press OK to set Aspect1 Displays the content enlarged without distortion Aspect2 Displays the content full screen Original Displays the content original size You can also change the mode pressing ASPE...

Page 116: ...r scene in the thumbnail view Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view Set the preview Off to solve this Multi Audio Monaural Audio Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks if available It may take several seconds to change the sound This function is available during playback Subtitle Display hide subtitles if available This function is available during playback ...

Page 117: ...cess 3 Select Auto PCM with and press OK to set SPDIF Selection Auto PCM Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital and HE AAC multi channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM DTS is output as DTS PCM Digital output signa...

Page 118: ...lect one of the media servers with 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 information of the highlighted media server 4 Select the file with and press OK to access Depending on the condition of media server you may need to select the folder before selecting the file To display hide informatio...

Page 119: ...nd hold Search rapidly 3 Jump to the specified time point with OK To display hide the operation guide To the previous track red To the next track green To return to 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 Select Folder One Off with and press OK to set Folder Playback repeat wit...

Page 120: ...rk settings 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select Media Server with and press OK to access 3 Select DIGA with and press OK to access 4 The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV s remote control according to the operation guide Example Before operating register this TV on the DIGA Recorder For details read the manual of the DI...

Page 121: ...l these conditions Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Video format Supported Video formats 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 ...

Page 122: ... MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP ASP Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 Vorbis Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available ASF asf wmv Video codec MPEG4 SP ASP VC 1 Windows Media Video Ver 9 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC LPCM MP3 WMA WMA Pro Copy protected files cannot be played back FLV flv Video codec H 264 BP MP HP Audio c...

Page 123: ...e 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 Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may be...

Page 124: ...be played back WMA Lossless is not supported LPCM wav Note Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions Do not use multi byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server ...

Page 125: ...I Control 5 function Some functions are not available depending on the equipment s version of HDAVI Control Confirm the connected equipment s version of HDAVI Control VIERA Link HDAVI Control is a unique function that we have developed and added based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control As such its operation with ot...

Page 126: ...pment with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Available features HDMI connection DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link VIERA Link Control For equipment whic...

Page 127: ... AV1 SCART terminal SCART cable DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable SCART cable HDMI cable Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function If the connected equipment has HDAVI Control 5 function you do not have to use this audio cable Optica...

Page 128: ...Blu ray Disc theatre Easy playback Power on Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Amplifier Power off Link Intelligent Auto Standby Speaker Selection For equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function For equipment which has HDAVI Control 4 or later function While playing a disc Except for watching a disc ...

Page 129: ... Amplifier etc Tuner Maximum 4 Set top box etc Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable Use a fully wired SCART cable Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu Set up the TV After connection turn the ...

Page 130: ... reduce the consumption When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised When the TV is turned on the connected equipment is still in Standby mode but the power consumption is increased to start the connected equipment fast This function is effective if the connected equipment ...

Page 131: ...ions to operate the menu of the equipment Confirm the remote control code is 73 Watching External equipment Operating with TV s remote control To display the operation guide OPTION If other manufacturers product is accessed Setup Contents Selection menu may be displayed Available TV s remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recor...

Page 132: ...a The sound is delivered from theatre speakers Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be activated You can use Volume Up Down and MUTE TV TV speakers are active Multi channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch ...

Page 133: ...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 To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV Support Information Using Help menu ...

Page 134: ...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 and press OK to access 5 Select the channel input with and press OK to lock appears when the channel input is locked To cancel 1 Select the locked channel input with 2 Press OK To lock all green To cancel all locks yellow To jump to the head of the next chan...

Page 135: ... the PIN number and all settings Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age enter the PIN number depending on the broadcaster 1 Select Parental Rating with and press OK to access 2 Select an age for the restriction of programmes with and press OK to set Note Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings Ireland only ...

Page 136: ... module If a smart card and a CI module come as a set first insert the CI module then insert the smart card into the CI module Insert or remove the CI module completely in the correct direction as shown Remove the CI module from the TV when placing the TV facing upward This may cause damages to the CI module and CI slot Note There might be some CI modules in the market with older firmware versions...

Page 137: ...h the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels If encrypted channels do not appear perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV For more details read the manual of the CI module or check with the content provider 1 Select DVB with TV 2 Display the menu with MENU 3 Select Setup System Menu Common Interface with and press OK to access 4 Press OK and follow the on screen instruc...

Page 138: ...Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press OK to access 3 When the confirmation screen is displayed select Yes with and press OK to set 4 Follow the on screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically start Note To retune TV channels only e g after moving house set Auto Setup Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup ...

Page 139: ...m Update Auto Update Search in Standby with and press OK to access 3 Select On with and press OK to set If any software updates are available the notification message will appear To install new software select Standby Now with and press OK to set Standby Installs new software in standby condition Now Installs new software now If System Update is performed the software will be updated TV functions ...

Page 140: ...enu System Update System Update Search Now with and press OK to access 3 Searches for an update for several minutes and displays a corresponding message if any 4 Download with OK Note Download may take a few hours During software download and update DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV ...

Page 141: ...each the desired character 1 _ a b c 2 A B C d e f 3 D E F g h i 4 G H I j k l 5 J K L m n o 6 M N O p q r s 7 P Q R S t u v 8 T U V w x y z 9 W X Y Z 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 The characters may vary depending on the input items ...

Page 142: ... language with and press OK to set Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control Keyboard Remote Control Enter OK Backspace BACK RETURN Esc EXIT 0 9 Character Numeric buttons F1 HOME F2 APPS F3 MENU F4 AV F5 F6 Channel Down Up F7 F8 Vol...

Page 143: ... press OK to set You can adjust using the slide bar with and press OK to set You can go to the next screen with OK You can enter names or numbers freely for some items 1 Enter characters one by one with and press OK to set You can set characters using Numeric buttons Functions Setting characters Using Numeric buttons 2 Press BACK RETURN to store To reset the settings To initialise picture or sound...

Page 144: ... Home viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition Functions Shipping Condition Using control panel buttons 1 Press and hold INPUT OK HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2 Select and set with following control panel buttons Move the cursor select from a range of options select the menu item up and down only adjust levels left and right only Access ...

Page 145: ...rding to your personal preference Watching For best picture Basic settings Colour Temperature Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Sets the overall colour tone of the picture bluer redder Watching For best picture Basic settings Vivid Colour On Off Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Watching For best picture Basic settings Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight...

Page 146: ...ction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 39 42 50 inches model MPEG Noise Reduction Auto Max Mid Min Off Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise Watching For best picture Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 39 42 50 inches model Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings Watching F...

Page 147: ...on Settings HDMI Content Type Graphics Photos Auto Off Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type Watching For best picture Option Settings For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range Auto Full Normal Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input Watching For best picture Option Settings When the black level is not suitable select Full For HDMI input 3D COM...

Page 148: ...ttings For TV mode AV and HDMI input Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just Sidecut Just Zoom or Sidecut Zoom Watching For best picture Screen Settings Screen Display On Off Turns the screen off when you select Off Watching For best picture Screen Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema or Custom settings to those of the other input Watc...

Page 149: ... Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Watching For best audio Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality Watching For best audio Basic settings Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Watching For best audio Basic settings Surround On Off Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spati...

Page 150: ... audio Volume settings Auto Gain Control On Off Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs Watching For best audio Volume settings Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode Watching For best audio Volume settings Speaker Distance to Wall Up to 30cm Over 30cm Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance betwee...

Page 151: ...peed for the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings Volume Max Mid Min Selects the volume for the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings User Level Beginner Expert Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance Watching For best audio Voice Guidance Settings Web Browser On Off Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web b...

Page 152: ...tion For DVB Speakers Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers Watching For best audio Audio Description For DVB Headphones Mix Standard Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from headphones Watching For best audio Audio Description For DVB Advanced settings NICAM On Off Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound ...

Page 153: ...vanced settings For DVB or video contents of Media Player Network services Watching For best audio Advanced settings SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 ARC function terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image Watching For best audio Advanced settings For digital Ireland only HDMI Input Digital Analogue Selects to fit the input signal Watch...

Page 154: ...rk Network settings my Home Cloud Settings VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV Network Network settings VIERA Name TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment smartphone etc Network Network settings TV Remote App Settings Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network Network Network settings Network Link Settings File Sharin...

Page 155: ...ble software updates from the Panasonic website Network Network settings Software Update New Software Message On Off Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not Network Network settings New Software Message ...

Page 156: ...ing time Ireland only Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours On Off Watching Basic Energy saving functions No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes On Off Watching Basic Energy saving fun...

Page 157: ...sing Media Player Information Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access Functions Child Lock Using Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Aut...

Page 158: ... your settings Watching Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For DVB New Channel Message On Off Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB Signal Condition Checks the signal condition Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue Note The settings in Tuni...

Page 159: ...hing Basic Language Ireland only Preferred Subtitles 1 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Watching Basic Language Ireland only Preferred Subtitles English Welsh Gaelic Irish Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster Watching Basic Language UK only Preferred Teletext Selects the...

Page 160: ...ay mode Watching Teletext Teletext mode Teletext Character Set West East1 East2 Selects teletext language font Watching Teletext Teletext Character Set Ireland only Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner Watching External equipment Watching external input ...

Page 161: ...unctions Banner TV Guide Selection Freetime Panasonic Selects the type of the information banner and TV Guide Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide For DVB VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link On Off Sets to use VIERA Link functions Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Preparations Power on Link On Off Sets to use Power on Link functions Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Power on Link Power off Link On Off Se...

Page 162: ...ns VIERA Link HDAVI Control Intelligent Auto Standby This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports Functions Keyboard Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition Functions Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels etc Functions C...

Page 163: ...List Last Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on Watching Basic Selecting channel Not valid in Analogue Power Save On Off Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption ...

Page 164: ...Aspect Control Signal Press ASPECT if you want to change the aspect ratio manually Watching For best picture Aspect Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV When connecting with SCART ensure the output setting of the external equipment is not S Video Chaotic image noisy Set Noise Reduction and MPEG Noise Reduction in the Picture Menu to re...

Page 165: ... and connections are firmly in place Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Reset channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup There may be red blue green and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few n...

Page 166: ...ignal reception heavy rain snow etc in particular in poor reception areas Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases despite good reception of analogue channels Turn the TV off with Mains Power On Off switch then turn it on again No program...

Page 167: ...eavy rain snow etc in particular in poor reception areas Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels Turn the TV off with Mains Power On Off switch and then on again If the problem persists consult your local dealer or service provider for the availability of services No programmes shown on TV Guide Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter ...

Page 168: ...on or off Is the volume set to the minimum Check connections and setting of external equipment Watching External equipment Ensure that Speaker Selection is set to TV Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Speaker Selection Ensure that Speaker Setting is set to TV Speaker Watching For best audio Volume settings Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be poor Set NICAM in the...

Page 169: ...tching For best audio 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 Check an inp...

Page 170: ...ess set an IP address manually Network Network settings The router may be using MAC address filtering security setting Confirm the MAC Address of this TV and set the router to use it Network Network settings 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 equip...

Page 171: ...s of the front top and rear panels has risen these temperature rises do not cause any problems in terms of performance or quality 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 ins...

Page 172: ...e away all the moisture Caution Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap...

Page 173: ...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 ...

Page 174: ...ury 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 Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off...

Page 175: ...rk of Apple Inc HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufact...

Page 176: ...luding copyrighted content This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady protected content and or WMDRM protected content If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device s ability to consume PlayReady protected content Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content ac...

Page 177: ...of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL V2 1 GPL V2 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so as well as the respective copyright notice thereof Con...

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