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Intelligent Frame Creation

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering

movements to make the images smooth.
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Max

Mid

Min

Off

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Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,

change the setting.

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Not valid when

Game Mode

is set to

24p Smooth Film

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source

movie images smooth.
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Max

Mid

Min

Off

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This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of

Intelligent Frame Creation

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Not valid when

Game Mode

is set to

Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings.

Watching For best picture Advanced Settings

This function is available when

Viewing Mode

is set to

True Cinema

Custom

Settings Picture Viewing Mode

Summary of Contents for TX-L42ET61B

Page 1: ...eHELP English TX L42ET60B TX L42ET61B TX L47ET60B TX L47ET61B TX L50ET60B TX L55ET61B TX L55ET60B ...

Page 2: ... 22 External equipment External connection 23 Watching external input 26 Operating with TV s remote control 28 HDMI features 30 Terminal information 32 Valid input signals 33 For best picture Viewing Mode 34 Ambient Sensor 35 Auto power standby function 35 Aspect 36 Aspect Control Signal 38 Advanced Settings 40 Copy Adjustment 43 For best audio Sound mode 44 TV Guide Using TV Guide 45 ...

Page 3: ...nd editing channels Setting menu 58 Favourites Edit 58 Channel List 60 Auto Setup 61 Channel Sorting by Region 62 Manual Tuning 63 Update Channel List 64 New Channel Message 64 Signal Condition 64 Internet service Internet content Information 65 Selecting internet content 66 Note 67 Network connections Internet connection 68 Note 69 Network settings Network Connection 70 Custom Wireless 72 ...

Page 4: ...ons DLNA connection 83 Note 85 Network settings Network Connection 86 Custom Wireless 88 Custom Wired 91 Custom Wireless Access Point 93 Network Status 94 TV Remote App Settings 94 Network Link Settings 95 Software Update 96 New Software Message 96 Photos Selecting file 97 Viewing photo 98 Using slideshow 98 Videos Selecting file 100 Watching video 101 Video Setup 102 Audio output settings 103 ...

Page 5: ...layer Using Media Player Information 112 Selecting device mode 114 Photo mode Selecting file 116 Viewing photo 117 Sorting photos 117 Multi Shot 3D 118 Using slideshow 119 Video mode Selecting file 123 Watching video 124 Video Setup 126 Audio output settings 127 Music mode Selecting file 128 Playing music 129 Music Setup 129 Technical information Device handling caution 130 SD Card 130 ...

Page 6: ...ations 143 Easy playback 144 Power on Link 144 Power off Link 144 Standby Power Save 144 Intelligent Auto Standby 145 VIERA Link Control 145 Speaker Selection 147 Note 148 Child Lock Using Child Lock 149 PIN number 150 Parental Rating 150 Common Interface Caution 151 Using Common Interface 152 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition 153 Updating the TV Software Information 154 Auto update 154 ...

Page 7: ...ient Sensor 162 Noise reduction settings 162 Intelligent Frame Creation 163 24p Smooth Film 163 Advanced Settings 163 Option Settings 164 Screen Settings 166 3D Settings 167 Copy Adjustment 168 Reset to Defaults 168 Sound Mode 169 Basic settings 170 Volume settings 171 Voice Guidance Settings 172 Audio Description 173 Advanced settings 174 Reset to Defaults 175 Network Network Connection 176 ...

Page 8: ...signal Power off 177 Setup Eco Navigation 178 TV Guide Settings 178 USB Device Setup 178 Child Lock 178 Tuning Menu 179 Language 181 Display Settings 182 VIERA Link Settings 184 System Menu 185 Other Settings 185 Support FAQs Picture 186 Digital TV 188 Analogue TV 190 Sound 191 3D 192 HDMI 193 Network 194 Other 196 Maintenance Care and Cleaning 197 ...

Page 9: ...ommunication Camera 199 Wall hanging bracket 200 Licence Licence 201 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: ...ions 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 ...

Page 11: ...creen 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 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 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 Add New Screen You can add a new screen to personalise Settings You can customise any Home Screen For example changing the wallpaper renaming freely editing applications setting the screen launch...

Page 13: ...nment 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 If the software is not updated you will not be able to use my Home Screen You can update the software later manually Internet service Network settings Software Update...

Page 14: ...efore 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 AV1 SCART adaptor supplied is necessary when connecting to the TV ...

Page 15: ...atellite dish or terrestrial aerial AV1 SCART terminal SCART cable AV1 SCART adaptor supplied is necessary when connecting to the TV RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder VCR For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link ...

Page 16: ... 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 When using a SCART or HDMI cable it is recommended to use fully wired one Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting ...

Page 17: ...anging channels 1 Display information banner with if it is not displayed 2 Select a channel with and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed Watching Basic Information banner To select a channel using TV Guide It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide EPG before changing channels 1 Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2 Select the current programme or channel...

Page 18: ...lected programme except Analogue All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites 1 to 4 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 Mute 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 Al...

Page 19: ... time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel To watch the channel listed in the banner OK Information on the next programme DVB To hide the banner EXIT Extra information DVB Press again to hide the banner To adjust banner timeout set Banner Display Timeout Settings Setup Display Settings AD STTL TEXT Multi Audio indications are displayed as available on particular programmes but...

Page 20: ...me has Audio Description service then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen To adjust the volume for Audio Description UK only Settings Sound Audio Description For DVB mode Multi Audio AD Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks if available Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio description sound track S...

Page 21: ...ot memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme Not valid in Analogue mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font Settings Setup Display Settings Ireland only Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext if available For DVB mode Ireland only NICAM Switches NICAM sound if available Settings Sound Advanced settings F...

Page 22: ...Standby mode automatically after a fixed period 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Timer Off Timer with and press OK to access 3 Select the time in 15 minute increments with and press OK to set 90 75 60 45 30 15 Off minutes To cancel set to Off or turn the TV off The remaining time displays on the information banner Watching Basic Information banner When the remaining time is less than 3 minute...

Page 23: ...c connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting HDMI equipment HDMI terminal Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player 3D compatible player Cable TV box Camcorder Amplifier with speaker system Note 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...

Page 24: ... 24 AV devices AV2 COMPONENT terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 VIDEO terminals Composite cables Camcorder Game equipment USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera ...

Page 25: ...ader Additional information for the devices may be on the following website English only http panasonic net viera support To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch connect the equipment to the amplifier For the connections read the manuals of the equip...

Page 26: ...ally perform as above or check the setup of the equipment You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT OK HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV 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 Labe...

Page 27: ...play Manual input default setting in Input Labels AV1 AV1 AV1 RGB AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 Auto input EC mode or VIERA Link AV1 EC AV1 EC AV1 RGB AV2 HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 ...

Page 28: ...d view 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 h...

Page 29: ...ows 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 Press to change Note Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced Some operations m...

Page 30: ... HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant fully wired cable Watching External equipment External connection The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 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 C...

Page 31: ...er shop Note Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 2 3 Input in the Sound Menu Settings Sound Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connec...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...lock 13 CEC 14 Utility 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect 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 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 displa...

Page 34: ...uction 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 Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Intelligent...

Page 35: ...omatically 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 Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On Settings Timer Auto Standby No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while No signal Power off is set to...

Page 36: ...anamorphic 14 9 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Just Displays a 4 3 image full screen Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges 4 3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Zoom Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion 4 3 Full Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen For HD High definition signals Sid...

Page 37: ...V external input etc full screen to use this function completely Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D format signals ...

Page 38: ...ill switch to the appropriate ratio Watching For best picture Aspect Available conditions Terrestrial terminal WSS only Valid input signal format DVB PAL I Invalid input signal format PAL 525 60 6 0 MHz M NTSC 6 0 MHz AV1 SCART AV2 VIDEO terminals Valid input signal format PAL PAL 525 60 M NTSC NTSC Control signal through SCART pin 8 HDMI terminal only AV2 COMPONENT terminals WSS only Valid input ...

Page 39: ...6 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 ...

Page 40: ...inema Custom Adjust the detailed picture settings 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Picture Advanced Settings Adaptive Gamma Control Black Expander Clear White Effect White Balance Colour Management Gamma with and press OK to access 3 Set with and press OK to store Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter Not valid when Adaptive Backlight...

Page 41: ...ts the detailed white balance of bright red green blue areas Reset to Defaults Resets to the default detailed White Balance Reset to Defaults Resets to the default White Balance Colour Management R Hue R Saturation R Luminance Adjusts the picture hue saturation luminance of red areas G Hue G Saturation G Luminance Adjusts the picture hue saturation luminance of green areas B Hue B Saturation B Lum...

Page 42: ...ed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items Input Signal Level Adjusts the input signal level Gain Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level Reset to Defaults Resets to the default detailed Gamma Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Gamma Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings ...

Page 43: ...lect 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 Screen Settings and 3D Settings will not be copied ...

Page 44: ...ic 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 For the User mode Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble Select Equaliser and adjust...

Page 45: ...st and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days depending on the broadcasters 1 Select DVB or Analogue with TV 2 Press GUIDE to view TV Guide To change the layout of TV Guide set TV Guide View Settings Setup TV Guide Settings Example TV screen TV Guide date TV Guide time Programme D DVB A Analogue Channel position and name ...

Page 46: ... only 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 be listed Searching without any characters will list all programmes including curr...

Page 47: ...ide 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 There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels ...

Page 48: ...mands 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 switching to a digital channel you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing TEXT this will allow t...

Page 49: ...he screen 2 Select the page with numeric buttons or Coloured buttons To adjust contrast 1 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 se...

Page 50: ...s to white If you use Subtitles do not change number on blue To change stored pages 1 Press Coloured buttons to change 2 Enter a new page number with numeric buttons 3 Press and hold OK View sub page The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen Press to view sub page Only when teletext has more than one page The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pag...

Page 51: ...ect FASTEXT List with and press OK to set Settings Setup Display Settings FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriate coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown List mode In List mode four differently coloured page num...

Page 52: ... screens digital clocks or calculators etc may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses 3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person 3D Eyewear Maintenance Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool dry place Clean using a soft dry cloth Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may ...

Page 53: ...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 If you use the non 3D compatible player the images will be displayed in 2D mode If the input mode is not switched automatically select the input mode connected t...

Page 54: ...use this manual setting 1 Display the 3D Mode Selection Manual screen with red during above operation 2 Select the mode with and press OK to set Original Displays the source image as it is Use to identify the format type of the source image Watching 3D Source image format Side by Side 3D Side by Side 2D Top and Bottom 3D Top and Bottom 2D Displays the mode you select Not valid in Analogue and AV m...

Page 55: ...h 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 3D Signal Message On Off Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D for...

Page 56: ...erence This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel L R Picture Swap L R Normal R L Reversed Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye except in 2D 3D mode Select R L Reversed if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual 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 ima...

Page 57: ...mages are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes Source image format Side by Side Top and Bottom Normal format 2D 3D Mode Selection Original Side by Side 3D Top and Bottom 3D 2D 3D When selecting Side by Side 2D or Top and Bottom 2D the images will be displayed without 3D effect Depending on the player or broadcasts the image may be different from the above illust...

Page 58: ...ction items vary depending on the country you select Settings Setup Tuning Menu 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...

Page 59: ...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 To swap the channel position nu...

Page 60: ...ue 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 press O...

Page 61: ...ue channels 1 Select Auto Setup with and press OK to access 2 The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be displayed 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...

Page 62: ... 1 Select the region with and press OK to access 2 Select repeatedly until you reach the available region Normally you should select Best signal quality All Regions If you choose to select your preferred region you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List If you have any image or sound problems select Best signal quality All Regions instead ...

Page 63: ...and 1 Select a channel with and adjust frequency with for each channel Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum 2 Press OK to search Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup 1 Select the channel position with numeric buttons 2 Select the channel with Channel Up Down button 3 Search with 4 Select Store with and press OK to set Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustment...

Page 64: ...ssage Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not When a notification message appears you can perform Update Channel List pressing OK Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Green bar Good Yellow bar Poor R...

Page 65: ...nasonic and enjoy internet contents such as videos games communication tools etc from APPS List Example To enable this function you need a broadband network environment Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings ...

Page 66: ...turn 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 You can also use the keyboard or gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List Functions Keyboard Gamepad Video communication for example Skype requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY CC20W For details read the manual of the Communication Camera...

Page 67: ...e 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 the services Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers Some contents may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages Depending on the c...

Page 68: ... 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 69: ... 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 70: ...automatically 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 h...

Page 71: ...settings Custom Wireless Quick setup Wired 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network Network Connection with and press OK to access 3 Select Quick setup with and press OK to access 4 Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 5 Select Exit with and press OK to set To set manually Internet service Network settings Cust...

Page 72: ... point until the light flashes 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup If the connection has failed check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow the on screen instructions For WPS PIN 1 Press green 2 Enter the PIN code to the access point 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK For Manual 1 Press yellow 2 You can set up SSID security...

Page 73: ...P 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 To set manually select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Address ...

Page 74: ...e 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 BACK RETURN to store 6 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Internet service Network set...

Page 75: ...d press OK to access 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 Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended Available settings are displayed automatically To set manually select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS ...

Page 76: ...e 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 BACK RETURN to store 4 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Internet service Network set...

Page 77: ...Sets to control the TV with the equipment smartphone etc connected to your network Home network Network settings TV Remote App Settings Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV s software if any updates are available 1 Display the menu with ME...

Page 78: ... home network Home network Network connections Home network Network settings Playback of sharing contents stored in the media server Store photos videos or music contents into the DLNA Certified media server for example PC with Windows 7 Windows 8 installed DIGA Recorder etc connected to your home network And then you can enjoy these contents on this TV Example For watching and operating contents ...

Page 79: ...cketVideo Corporation To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting Twonky visit the website of TwonkyMedia Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software Note For more information about the server software please consult each software company When server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other peopl...

Page 80: ...ne or Windows 7 Windows 8 set TV Remote App Settings of this TV Home network Network settings TV Remote App Settings And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone For information of the application English only http panasonic net viera support For the operations refer to the support information of the application Windows 7 Windows 8 are the OS that have been test...

Page 81: ...function with another DLNA Certified VIERA set Network Link Settings of this TV Home network Network settings Network Link Settings To use this function with your smartphone you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone For information of the application English only http panasonic net viera support For the operations refer to the support information of the applicati...

Page 82: ...perations 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 ...

Page 83: ...thout a broadband network environment To use internet service you need a broadband network environment Internet service 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 ...

Page 84: ...ielded Use the Shielded Twist Pair STP LAN cable Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server Wireless connection For DLNA TV To use the TV as a wireless access point Home network Network settings Custom Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone ...

Page 85: ... 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 ...

Page 86: ...ilable 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 failed check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow ...

Page 87: ...t Network Network Connection with and press OK to access 3 Select Quick setup with and press OK to access 4 Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 5 Select Exit with and press OK to set To set manually Home network Network settings Custom Wired ...

Page 88: ... 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 failed check the settings and positions of your access point And then follow the on screen instructions For WPS PIN 1 Press green 2 Enter the PIN code to the access point 3 Connect the TV with the access point with OK For Manual 1 Press yellow 2 You...

Page 89: ...to store 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 To set manually select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Address ...

Page 90: ...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 BACK RETURN to store 6 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Home network Network setti...

Page 91: ...press OK to access 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 Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended Available settings are displayed automatically To set manually select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Ad...

Page 92: ...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 BACK RETURN to store 4 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Home network Network setti...

Page 93: ...ails 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 the...

Page 94: ...ntrol the TV with the equipment smartphone etc connected to your network 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network TV Remote App Settings with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access TV Remote On Off Enables to control the TV from the network equipment smartphone etc You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone For ...

Page 95: ... function with another VIERA select the name of this TV from the DLNA server list of another VIERA and then select the content to share Also read the manual of another VIERA Registration Type Auto Manual Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment on the home network Auto All available equipment on the home network is accessible maximum 16 pieces of equipment Man...

Page 96: ...lect 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 Off with and press OK to set ...

Page 97: ...erations 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 information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed bu...

Page 98: ...o display hide the operation guide To rotate 90 blue To return to list BACK RETURN Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed 1 Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2 Start Slideshow with red and OK To display hide the operation guide To pause return to Single view OK To return to list BACK RETURN ...

Page 99: ...wing items with and press OK to access Auto Makeup Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4 Set with and press OK to store Auto Makeup On Off Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast Interval Long Normal Short Selects slideshow interval Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 Selects the background music during Photo mode...

Page 100: ...perations 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 information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed b...

Page 101: ...k 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 list 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 A...

Page 102: ...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 103: ... 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 output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM DTS is output as DTS PCM Digital output si...

Page 104: ...erations 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 information of the highlighted file Note Non playable files are also listed bu...

Page 105: ...ck 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 within the selected folder One Playback repeat of the selected one file ...

Page 106: ...rk Network 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 o...

Page 107: ...9 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 ...

Page 108: ...d 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 subti...

Page 109: ...AC 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 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 code...

Page 110: ...er 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 two byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV i...

Page 111: ...MA 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 ...

Page 112: ...nals 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 with the recording equipment appears on a file on which recording date has not been recorded Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Displaying ...

Page 113: ... 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 Note Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting For the information of the devices Media Player Technical information For supported file formats Media...

Page 114: ...ll be skipped 5 Select Photo Video Music with and press OK to access Photo Media Player Photo mode Video Media Player Video mode Music Media Player Music mode 6 The thumbnail view will be displayed Example To display hide information of the highlighted content Note You may also access each mode directly from APPS List Functions APPS List How to use Select the appropriate device and content for pla...

Page 115: ...lection screen with yellow while the thumbnail is displayed 2 Select the device with 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 blue while the thumbnail is displayed 2 Select the contents with and press OK to access The mode can be switched in the current device ...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...il view with OPTION 2 Select Multi Shot 3D with and press OK to access 3 Select two photos for L left and R right with and red You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same pixels You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select photos for L and R in reverse 4 Create the 3D photo with OK If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo the error ...

Page 119: ...gle 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 Display the option menu with OPTION 2 Select Slideshow Settings with OK 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Frame Colour Effect Auto Makeup Aspect Burst Playback Interval ...

Page 120: ...layed You can select whether to display the calendar or not The month of calendar is changed with Cinema Photos are displayed as old films sepia tone Colour Effect Off Sepia Gray scale Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow Not valid when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Auto Makeup On Off Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contr...

Page 121: ...play 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 Not valid when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Repeat On Off Slideshow repeat ...

Page 122: ... back If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed no sound will be played back To register music 1 Select the music file with and press OK to access Depending on the condition of the device select folders until you reach the desired music file 2 Select File Folder with and press OK to set File The selected music file will be registered Folder Al...

Page 123: ...ideo 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 124: ... the digital video camera used 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 time point with OK ...

Page 125: ...t1 Displays the content enlarged without distortion Aspect2 Displays the content full screen Original Displays the content original size You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN ...

Page 126: ...thumbnail view Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view Set the preview Off to solve this This function is available in the thumbnail view Multi 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 availab...

Page 127: ...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 output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM DTS is output as DTS PCM Digital output ...

Page 128: ...bnail view with 2 Start playback with red For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Music format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content To start playback red To change the device yellow To change the contents blue ...

Page 129: ...To display hide the operation guide To the previous track red To the next track green To return to thumbnail BACK RETURN Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode This function is available in the thumbnail view 1 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 Playbac...

Page 130: ... erroneous operation may damage the data 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 SD Card SD Card Use an SD Card which meets SD standards Failure to do so may cause the TV to malfunction 2 1 mm 32 mm 24 mm Card format SDXC Card exFAT SDHC...

Page 131: ...ng back in Media Player USB Flash Memory format FAT16 FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player 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 condition...

Page 132: ...d 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 subti...

Page 133: ...AC 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 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 code...

Page 134: ...s 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 Do not use two byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected device...

Page 135: ...MA 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 ...

Page 136: ...nctions 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 ...

Page 137: ...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 Internet service Internet content Media Player Media Player Using Media Player Selecting device mode Media Server Home network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control ...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...trol 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 features may be available even with other manufacturers equipment supporting HDMI CEC 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 in...

Page 140: ...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 141: ... from the TV HDMI terminal DIGITAL AUDIO AV1 SCART terminal SCART cable AV1 SCART adaptor supplied is necessary when connecting to the TV DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable AV1 SCART adaptor supplied is necessary when connecting to the TV HDMI cable Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre with V...

Page 142: ...atre Easy playback Power on link Power off link Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Blu ray Disc theatre Easy playback Power on link Power off link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Amplifier Power off link Intelligent Auto Standby Speaker Selection For equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function For equipment which...

Page 143: ...re Blu ray Disc theatre 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 Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be used Use a fully wired SCART cable Set up the connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment Set VIERA Link ...

Page 144: ... TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save to On in the Setup Menu to use this function Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on off state to reduce the consumption When the TV is set to Standby mode the conne...

Page 145: ...ERA Link with and press OK to access 3 Select VIERA Link Control with and press OK to access 4 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera LUMIX Digital Camera Other The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed The input mode will be changed automatically The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment Home Cinema ...

Page 146: ...order2 If you access non VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed Although you can access the connected equipment you cannot operate it Use the remote control of the connected equipment Note If you cannot operate the equipment check the settings and the equipment Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on ...

Page 147: ...the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be activated You can use the Volume Up Down button 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 via an Amplifier connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has the HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to conne...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...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 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 ...

Page 150: ...es 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 151: ... 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 152: ... CI module Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels If encrypted channels do not appear perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV For more details read the manual of the CI module or check with the broadcaster 1 Select DVB with TV 2 Display the menu with MENU 3 Select Setup System Menu Common Interface with and press OK to access ...

Page 153: ...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 154: ... 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup System Menu System 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 ...

Page 155: ...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 156: ... reach 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 157: ...isplayed 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 Volume Down Up F9 F10 F11 F12 Coloured buttons ...

Page 158: ...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 Volume Up Down Channel Up Down GUIDE OK BACK RETURN HOME APPS EXIT AV MENU ...

Page 159: ...tives with and 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 pi...

Page 160: ...ent To return to 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 ri...

Page 161: ...ginal 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 Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored When in True ...

Page 162: ... Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions On Off Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction Auto Max Mid Min Off Reduces unwanted picture noise Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On MPEG Noise Reduction Auto Max M...

Page 163: ...mooth Film Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth Max Mid Min Off This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of Intelligent Frame Creation Not valid when Game Mode is set to On Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings Watching For best picture Advanced Settings This function is ava...

Page 164: ... signals except in Network services or when Game Mode is set to On 1080p Pixel Direct On Off Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p HDMI input signal Not valid in 3D mode HDMI Content Type Graphics Photos Auto Off Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type Auto Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI c...

Page 165: ...table 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 sharper and more accurate colours For PAL NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection Not valid in 3D mode ...

Page 166: ...ctively 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 Not valid in 3D mode Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just Sidecut Just Zoom or Sidecut Zoom Screen Display On Off Turns the screen off when you select Off This function is effecti...

Page 167: ...format is found or not Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On Advance For DVB Component and HDMI input 2D 3D Depth Max Mid Min Selects a level of 3D image depth for viewing converted 2D images 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 t...

Page 168: ...he 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 Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema or Custom settings to those of the other input Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing M...

Page 169: ...ves 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 For the User mode Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency Settings Sound Basic settings This function is effectiv...

Page 170: ...e 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 sound from TV speakers 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 ...

Page 171: ...ume of each individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Up to 30cm Over 30cm Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended This function is effective only for the sound from...

Page 172: ...he 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 ...

Page 173: ...e availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the information banner For DVB mode Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description For DVB mode UK only Speakers On Off Set to On to activate the description sound track from TV speakers For DVB mode UK only Headphones On Off Set to On to activate the description sound track from headphones For DVB mode UK only ...

Page 174: ...reference 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 mode Ireland only ...

Page 175: ...utput using HDMI cable For DVB mode or video contents of Media Player Network services Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Home 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 mode Ireland only HDMI1 2 3 Input Digital Analogue Selects to ...

Page 176: ... smartphone etc Home network Network settings TV Remote App Settings Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings Software Update New ...

Page 177: ...ergy 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 The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode 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 per...

Page 178: ... Guide Settings TV Guide View Normal Full Info Changes the layout of TV Guide 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 USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted acc...

Page 179: ...y Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel Sorting by Region For DVB mode UK only Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings Watching Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For DVB mode...

Page 180: ...tion Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode Note The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode The menu name varies depending on the TV mode DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu ...

Page 181: ... second preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster 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 t...

Page 182: ...et West East1 East2 Selects teletext language font West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedish Turkish etc East1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc 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 selec...

Page 183: ...ame mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes This function is available when Game Mode is set to On Settings Picture Option Settings Radio Mode 20 15 10 5 Off seconds Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected The sound is active even if the screen turns off This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio ...

Page 184: ...rol Power off Link Standby Power Save On Off Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On and Power off Link is set to On Intelligent Auto Standby On Off Makes non watched or non used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption Functi...

Page 185: ...terface System Update Downloads new software to this TV Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information Other Settings Power on Channel List All Channel List Last Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on Set to All Channel List to display all the channels Set to Last to display the one you sel...

Page 186: ...ure 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 t...

Page 187: ...Settings Picture Basic settings Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Reset channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup There may be red blue green and black spots on the screen This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non ac...

Page 188: ...ls Signal Condition Watching Basic Basic connection Weather conditions will affect signal reception heavy rain snow etc in particular in poor reception areas Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases despite good reception of analogue chan...

Page 189: ... previously watched The channel may broadcast for part of the day Check the channel in the TV Guide Watching TV Guide Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters Reset channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup ...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...ound mute active Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off Is the volume set to the minimum Check connections and setting of external equipment Watching External equipment Ensure that Speaker Selection is set to TV Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Speaker Selection Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be poor Set NICAM in the Sound Menu to Off Analogue Settings Sou...

Page 192: ...gnals may not be automatically recognised as 3D images Set 3D Mode Selection Manual to match the picture format Watching 3D Viewing 3D For some people the 3D images may be difficult to see or cannot be seen especially among users who have a different level of eyesight between the left and right eyes Take necessary measures wearing glasses etc to correct your eyesight before use There is something ...

Page 193: ...Menu Settings Sound Advanced settings If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection Watching External equipment HDMI features Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Check the HDMI cable is connected properly Watching External equipment External connection Turn the TV and equipment off then turn them on again Check an input...

Page 194: ...ings 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 If the network administrator prefers to allocate an IP address set an IP address manually Home network Network settings The router may be using MAC address filtering security setting Con...

Page 195: ...le data format Home network Technical information Check the settings of Network Link Settings Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings Internet service Network connections Internet connection Internet service Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now ...

Page 196: ...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 instructions If the problem persists contact your loca...

Page 197: ... this may cause scratches on the surface Take care not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent Liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure 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 damag...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...nic 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 Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content Depending on the area this optional accessory may not be available For details consult your local Panasonic dealer ...

Page 200: ...ure 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 Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Take care when fixing wall brac...

Page 201: ...registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac is a trademark 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...

Page 202: ...llectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft b Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady content access technology to protect their intellectual property including copyrighted content This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady protected content and or WMDRM protected c...

Page 203: ...LITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Software Licence menu on this product At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete mach...

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