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Intelligent Auto Standby

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Off

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Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode

to reduce the power consumption.

Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Intelligent Auto Standby

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This function is available when

VIERA Link

is set to

System Menu

USB Keyboard Layout

Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports.

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For information of using Keyboard

Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard

Shipping Condition

Resets all settings to the original condition.

Functions Shipping Condition

System Update

Downloads new software to this TV.

Functions Updating the TV Software

Licence Menu

Displays the software licence information.

Other Settings

Power Save

(

Off

)

Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-L42ET60H

Page 1: ...eHELP English TC L42ET60H TC L47ET60H TC L50ET60H TC L55ET60H ...

Page 2: ... Still 18 Last view 18 OSD Language 19 External equipment External connection 19 Watching external input 21 Operating with TV s remote control 22 HDMI features 23 Valid input signals 24 For best picture Viewing Mode 25 Ambient Sensor 25 Auto power standby function 26 Aspect 26 Advanced Settings 27 Copy Adjustment 30 For best audio Sound mode 30 TV Guide Using TV Guide 31 ...

Page 3: ...uto Tuning 40 Manual Tuning 41 Update Channel List 42 New Channel Message 42 Signal Condition 42 Internet service Internet content Information 43 Selecting internet content 43 Note 44 Network connections Internet connection 45 Note 46 Network settings Network Connection 46 Custom Wireless 47 Custom Wired 50 Network Status 51 VIERA remote Settings 51 Network Link Settings 51 Software Update 51 ...

Page 4: ...ireless 59 Custom Wired 61 Custom Wireless Access Point 63 Network Status 64 VIERA remote Settings 64 Network Link Settings 65 Software Update 66 New Software Message 66 Photos Selecting file 66 Viewing photo 67 Using slideshow 67 Videos Selecting file 68 Watching video 69 Video Setup 70 Audio output settings 71 Music Selecting file 72 Playing music 72 Music Setup 73 ...

Page 5: ...electing file 81 Viewing photo 82 Sorting photos 82 Multi Shot 3D 83 Using slideshow 83 Video mode Selecting file 86 Watching video 87 Video Setup 88 Audio output settings 89 Music mode Selecting file 90 Playing music 90 Music Setup 91 Technical information Device handling caution 91 SD Card 92 USB devices 92 Photo format 93 Video format 93 Music format 96 ...

Page 6: ...er off Link 103 Standby Power Save 104 Intelligent Auto Standby 104 VIERA Link Control 104 Speaker Selection 105 Note 106 Child Lock Using Child Lock 107 PIN number 107 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition 108 Updating the TV Software Information 108 Auto update 108 Manual update 109 Setting characters Using numeric buttons 109 Keyboard Gamepad Keyboard 110 Gamepad 110 ...

Page 7: ...15 Option Settings 115 Screen Settings 117 3D Settings 118 Copy Adjustment 119 Reset to Defaults 119 Sound Mode 120 Basic settings 120 Volume settings 121 Voice Guidance Settings 122 Advanced settings 122 Reset to Defaults 123 Network Network Connection 124 Network Status 124 VIERA remote Settings 124 Network Link Settings 124 Other settings 124 Timer Off Timer 125 Clock Settings 125 Auto Standby ...

Page 8: ...ttings 127 VIERA Link Settings 128 System Menu 129 Other Settings 129 Support FAQs Picture 130 Digital TV 131 Sound 131 3D 132 HDMI 133 Network 133 Other 134 Maintenance Care and Cleaning 136 Information Using Help menu 137 Optional accessories 3D Eyewear 137 Communication Camera 138 Wall hanging bracket 138 Licence Licence 138 ...

Page 9: ...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: ...os games communication tools etc as shown below example HOME OK OK HOME Home Screen Selected content screen TV application etc Home Screen Selection Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player TV internet content data services communication tools etc 1 Display Home Screen with HOME ...

Page 11: ...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 Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen or use coloured button to display the setup menu Example ...

Page 12: ...w screen to personalise Settings You can customise any Home Screen For example changing the wallpaper renaming freely editing applications setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on etc 1 Select Settings from the tool guide 2 Follow the on screen instructions Search You can search the content from various features 1 Select Search from the tool guide 2 Follow the on screen instructions No...

Page 13: ...m the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required If a communal aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Cen...

Page 14: ...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 When using an HDMI cable it is recommended to use fully wired one Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connectin...

Page 15: ...elect a channel using information banner 1 Display information banner with INFO 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 Digital TV 1 Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2 Select the current programme or channel with and press OK to watch Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide Informati...

Page 16: ... Edit Current time You can adjust the clock time Settings Timer Clock Settings Features available message meanings Sound mute is on Bad signal Poor quality TV signal Dolby D Dolby D HE AAC Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital or HE AAC audio track CC Closed caption service available Analogue TV Subtitle Subtitle service available Digital TV SAP Audio mode available Watching Basic SAP 1 90 Off Timer re...

Page 17: ...ss Voice Guidance Settings Multi Audio Dual Audio Subtitle Analogue CC Volume Correction 3 Set with and press OK to store Voice Guidance Settings Guidance settings for visually impaired users Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings Multi Audio Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks if available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the...

Page 18: ...y 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 minutes the ...

Page 19: ...ections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment For basic connection Watching Basic Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting HDMI equipment HDMI terminal Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player 3D compatible player Set top box Camcorder Amplifier with speaker system Note For VIERA Link connections Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control ...

Page 20: ...B devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera Note It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV s USB ports directly You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV ...

Page 21: ...splay the input selection menu with AV 2 Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press OK to watch The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen 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 ...

Page 22: ... backward DVD video content Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward VCR Skip to the next track title or chapter DVD video content Press and hold to search forward DVD video content Stop the operations Pause Resume Press and hold to play at slow speed DVD Start recording DVD Recorder VCR How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code Change the code according to...

Page 23: ...cting the TV and the equipment HDMI compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal such as a DVD player a set top box or game equipment can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant fully wired cable Watching External equipment External connection The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal 2ch Linear PCM sampling fre...

Page 24: ...justment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals This TV incorporates HDMI technology Valid input signals COMPONENT HDMI Signa...

Page 25: ...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 Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored When in Tr...

Page 26: ...ettings Timer No signal Power off Aspect Change the aspect ratio image size with ASPECT To change the aspect ratio manually 1 Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2 Select the mode with and press OK to set You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode 16 9 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Just Displays a 4 3 ima...

Page 27: ...d set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1 Select the input mode with AV or TV 2 Display the menu with MENU 3 Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press OK to access 4 Select the mode with and press OK to set True Cinema Custom Adjust the detailed picture settings 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Se...

Page 28: ... white balance of dark red green blue areas More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items Input Signal Level Adjusts the input signal level R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red green blue areas Reset to Defaults Resets to the default detailed White Balance Reset to Defaults Resets to the default White Balance Colour Management R Hue R Saturatio...

Page 29: ... the numerical values are reference for the adjustment More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items Input Signal Level Adjusts the input signal level Gain Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level Reset to Defaults Resets to the default detailed Gamma Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Gamma Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default se...

Page 30: ... audio Sound mode 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Sound Mode with and press OK to access 3 Select the mode with and press OK to set Mode Standard Music Ambience User Selects your favourite sound mode for each input Standard Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes Music Improves sound quality for watching music videos etc Ambience Improves spatial effects and provides clea...

Page 31: ... TV 1 Select Digital TV with TV 2 Press GUIDE to view TV Guide Press again to change the layout Landscape Portrait View Landscape to see several channels View Portrait to see one channel by time Example TV Guide date TV Guide time Programme Channel position and name To watch the programme 1 Select the current programme with 2 Press OK to watch To the previous day red To the next day green To view ...

Page 32: ... than a week it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown 3D Note Display the image TV external input etc full screen for viewing 3D Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back to front When viewing 3D images make sure your eyes are at an approximately horizontal level and keep a ...

Page 33: ...3D formats Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back 1 Put the 3D Eyewear on 2 View the 3D images Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images If you select Yes this message will be displayed again in the same conditi...

Page 34: ... with 3D 2 Select the mode with and press OK to set Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition 3D 2D Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format In this case select the appropriate 3D format manually To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using 3D 2D mode u...

Page 35: ...h and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access 3D Detection 3D Signal Message 2D 3D Depth 3D Adjustment L R Picture Swap Edge Smoother Safety Precautions 4 Set with and press OK to store To exit the menu screen EXIT 3D Detection On Advance On Off Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not On Advance Detects all the 3D format signals and ...

Page 36: ... different individuals Effect Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel L R Picture Swap L R Normal R L Reversed Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye except in 2D 3D mode Select R L Reversed if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual This setting will not be memorised when changing the in...

Page 37: ... 3D images 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 i...

Page 38: ...l Condition The function items vary depending on the country you select Settings Setup Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite Digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters up to 4 Favourites 1 to 4 The Digital TV Favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner and the TV Guide screen Watching Basic Information banner Watching TV Guid...

Page 39: ...o 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 RETURN to store Note Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed Channel List Skip unwanted Digital TV Analogue channels You can hide skip unwanted channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function 1 S...

Page 40: ...n the order from the lower channels to the higher channels If tuning has not been done completely set Manual Tuning Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning 1 Select Auto Tuning with and press OK to access 2 The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically When the operation is completed the channel at the lowest position will be disp...

Page 41: ...ded to Channel List 1 Select frequency with and select offset with 2 Press OK to search Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Tuning Set Colour System and then perform this function Normally set Colour System to Auto 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 t...

Page 42: ...Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new Digital TV 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 Digital TV reception Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Green bar Good Y...

Page 43: ... settings are completed Internet service Network connections Internet service Network settings Selecting internet content 1 Display APPS List with APPS For details of APPS List Functions APPS List Depending on the usage conditions it may take a while to read all the data 2 Select the desired item with and press OK to access Example To return to APPS List APPS To exit APPS List EXIT You can connect...

Page 44: ...ou can update the software later manually Internet service 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 the services Some contents may be inappropriate for some vie...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...ternet Service Provider ISP or telecommunications company Depending on the contracts additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible Turn the TV off and then on again when changing or making the network connection again Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup Internet service Network connections...

Page 47: ... the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7 Select Exit with and press OK to set To set manually Internet service Network settings Custom Wireless Quick setup Wired 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network Network Connection with and press OK to access 3 Select Quick setup with and press OK to access 4 Automatically setup is done and the Network ...

Page 48: ...ccess 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 type encryption type and encryption key manually 3 Follow the on screen instructions and set manually When you use 11n 5 GHz for the wireless system between the built in wire...

Page 49: ...or normal household use Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings Proxy This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser 1 Select Proxy with and press OK to access 2 Enter the address with or numeric buttons and press OK to set 3 Press RETURN to store Proxy Port This number is also specified ...

Page 50: ... Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended Available settings are displayed automatically To set manually select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Address Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings Proxy This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the tar...

Page 51: ... connection for the TV and displays the current status again Status Details Displays the detailed network status SSID security type encryption type etc For more information of the network connection select Help VIERA remote Settings Sets to control the TV with any VIERA remote connected to your network Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV...

Page 52: ...elects 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 53: ...your home network And then you can enjoy these contents on this TV Example For watching and operating contents on this TV Home network DLNA Using DLNA For supported file formats Home 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 Window...

Page 54: ...ed etc connected to your home network To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 Windows 8 set VIERA remote of this TV to On Home network Network settings VIERA remote 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 informati...

Page 55: ...ia server network connections and network settings are completed Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select Media Server with and press OK to access 3 Select 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 serve...

Page 56: ...LNA connection To use DLNA features you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment To use internet service you need a broadband network environment 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 environmen...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...ettings and position of your access point before starting setup For details read the manual of the access point 3 Select Quick setup with and press OK to access When the LAN cable is connected wired setup will be done automatically 4 Select your desired access point with and press OK to access Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically Encrypted access point For WPS Push button 1 Sele...

Page 59: ...rk Status 5 Select Exit with and press OK to set To set manually Home network Network settings Custom Wired Custom Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup Home network Network connections 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press OK to access Confirm the encryption key settings and position of your access poi...

Page 60: ...ween the built in wireless LAN and access point select AES for the encryption type To search access points again blue To display hide information of the highlighted access point INFO 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 RETURN to store 5 The VIERA Name IP DNS...

Page 61: ... buttons and press OK to set 3 Press 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 RETURN to store 6 Select Network Status with and press OK to access Home network Network settings Network Status 7 Select Exit with and press OK to set Custom Wired Ensure the connections are co...

Page 62: ...es may not be available depending on the proxy settings Proxy This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser 1 Select Proxy with and press OK to access 2 Enter the address with or numeric buttons and press OK to set 3 Press RETURN to store Proxy Port This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address 1 Sel...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...to control the TV with any VIERA remote connected to your network 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Network VIERA remote Settings with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the following items with and press OK to access VIERA 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 infor...

Page 65: ...n 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 Manual Sets...

Page 66: ...ia server network connections and network settings are completed Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select Media Server with and press OK to access 3 Select 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 serve...

Page 67: ...ist OK Slideshow To display hide the operation guide INFO To rotate 90 blue To return to list 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 INFO To pause return to Single view OK To return to list RETURN Slideshow Settings S...

Page 68: ...ff Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 Selects the background music during Photo mode Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server network connections and network settings are completed Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1 Display APPS List with APPS 2 Select Media Server with and press OK to access 3 Select one of the media ...

Page 69: ...control Watching video Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning To operate playback Manual skip Press to skip forward approx 30 seconds Rewind Fast forward Stop OK Pause displays the time seek bar Playback To display hide the operation guide and information banner IN...

Page 70: ...nd press OK to access Video Preview Multi Audio Dual 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 displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view Set the preview Off to solve this Multi Au...

Page 71: ...o 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 OUT 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...

Page 72: ... another TV from the displayed media server list To display hide information of the highlighted media server INFO 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 INFO Note Non playable files are also listed but cannot be selected You can use the f...

Page 73: ...One Off with and press OK to set Folder Playback repeat within the selected folder One Playback repeat of the selected one file Technical information Photo format Supported Photo formats JPEG jpg jpeg mpo Image resolution pixel 8 8 to 30 719 17 279 Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 2 0 DCF and EXIF standards Progressive JPEG is not supported Note Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil thes...

Page 74: ...ice is modified SD Video mod Video codec MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec Dolby Digital MPEG Audio SD Video Standard Ver 1 31 Entertainment Video Profile The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified AVI 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...

Page 75: ...olby Digital Plus HE AAC LPCM MP3 WMA Copy protected files cannot be played back WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported 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...

Page 76: ... 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 if the file or folder names are changed Supported ...

Page 77: ...less are not supported 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 78: ...gnals 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 79: ...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 Player Technical information Selecting device mode 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV When you in...

Page 80: ...of the highlighted content INFO Note You may also access each mode directly from APPS List Functions 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 ...

Page 81: ...e file in the thumbnail view with and press OK to start playback Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view 1 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 INFO To display Slideshow Settings red...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 message will be displayed and you will return to the photo selection screen step 3 To save the 3D...

Page 84: ...val 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 photos are displayed orderly at once Collage Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale Drift calendar Drift Photos are displayed with flow images You can select whether to display the calendar ...

Page 85: ... Frame is set to Collage Drift Gallery or Cinema Depending on the photo size the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen e g portrait style picture Burst Playback On Off Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast paced slideshow mode or not 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 D...

Page 86: ...n 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 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 87: ...low To change the contents blue Watching video Playback from the selected scene in the title SD Video or AVCHD Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title 1 Select the title with and press OK to access 2 Select the scene with 3 Start playback with red The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used To repeat playback Medi...

Page 88: ...ith 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 ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content To return to thumbnail RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode 1 Display th...

Page 89: ...is available during playback Subtitle Display hide subtitles if available This function is available during playback Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly if available This function is available during playback Repeat On Off Playback repeat within the title or selected file depending on the content Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an ampl...

Page 90: ...ignal is fixed to PCM ARC Audio Return Channel is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable Music mode Selecting file 1 Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2 Start playback with red For supported file formats Media Player Technical information Music format Thumbnail view To display hide information of the highlighted content INFO To start playback red To change the device yellow...

Page 91: ...bnail 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 repeat of the selected one file Technical information Device handling caution Data modified with a PC may not be displayed Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data Otherwise this can damag...

Page 92: ...re to do so may cause the TV to malfunction 2 1 mm 32 mm 24 mm Card format SDXC Card exFAT SDHC Card SD Card FAT16 or FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB miniSD adaptor required When using a miniSD Card insert remove it together with the adaptor USB devices It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory to the TV s USB ports d...

Page 93: ...IF 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 Video format Supported Video formats AVCHD mts Video codec H 264 BP MP HP Audio codec Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ve...

Page 94: ...DTS core HE AAC LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 WMA Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported MKV mkv Video codec H 264 BP MP HP MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP ASP Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available ASF asf wmv Video codec MPEG4 SP ASP VC 1 Windows Media Video V...

Page 95: ...f the products FLV flv Video codec H 264 BP MP HP Audio codec AAC MP3 3GPP 3gp 3g2 Video codec H 264 BP MP HP MPEG4 SP ASP Audio codec AAC HE AAC PS mod mpg mpeg vob vro Video codec H 264 BP MP HP MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 TS mts m2ts tp trp ts tts Video codec H 264 BP MP HP MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 Audio codec AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digi...

Page 96: ... two byte characters or other special codes for file names Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed Supported Video formats are different in Media Player and media server Home network Technical information Video format Music format Supported Music formats MP3 mp3 AAC m4a Copy protected files cannot be played back WMA wma Copy protected files cannot...

Page 97: ... 97 Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed ...

Page 98: ...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 Internet service Internet content Netflix You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX You need a Broadband environment to use this service This service may ...

Page 99: ... saving creating home theatre etc without complicated settings Connections to the equipment DVD Recorder HD Video Camera Player theatre Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically These features are limited to models incorporating HDAVI Control and VIERA Link This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Some functions are not available depending on the equipment s version...

Page 100: ...l via an HDMI cable About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera read the manual of the equipment HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera Available features HDMI connection DVD Player Blu ray Disc Player Easy playback Power on link Power off link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby ...

Page 101: ...HDMI terminal HDMI cable HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function HDMI terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Speaker system Amplifier with VIERA Link function If the connected equipment has HDAVI Control 5 function you do not have to use this audio cable Optical digital audio cable In this case co...

Page 102: ...ntrol 4 or later function While playing a disc Except for watching a disc VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV For example DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable Functions VIERA Li...

Page 103: ...ge is displayed correctly This setup should be done each time the following conditions occur first time operation adding or reconnecting equipment changing setup Easy playback Automatic input switching When the connected equipment is operating the input mode is switched automatically Power on Link Set Power on Link to On in the Setup Menu to use this function Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings Whe...

Page 104: ...to On in the Setup Menu to use this function Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the TV is on non used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption For example when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV except for watching a disc This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment In this...

Page 105: ...displayed as Recorder1 and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as Recorder2 If you access non VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed 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 Co...

Page 106: ...le and Optical digital audio cable and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has the HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV s HDMI2 terminal Note If you cannot operate the equipment check the settings and the equipment Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Summary of VIERA Link Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipme...

Page 107: ...ting 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 channel input group blue PIN number You can change the PIN ...

Page 108: ...the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV If there is an update available and the channel has the update information a notification message is displayed To download OK Press EXIT when not downloading To update via the Internet Internet service Network settings Software Update Auto update You can update new ...

Page 109: ...reservation for update The update will not start when the TV is off Manual update You can update new software manually 1 Display the menu with MENU 2 Select Setup System Menu 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...

Page 110: ...ayout Settings Setup System Menu Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control Keyboard Remote Control Enter OK Backspace RETURN Esc EXIT 0 9 Character Numeric buttons F1 HOME F2 APPS F3 MENU F4 AV F5 F6 Channel Down Up F7 F8 Volume Dow...

Page 111: ... 111 Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control Volume Up Down Channel Up Down GUIDE OK RETURN HOME APPS EXIT AV MENU ...

Page 112: ...ou 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 RETURN to store To reset the settings To initialise picture or sound settings only select R...

Page 113: ...ight only Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set with INPUT OK HOLD for MENU button Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema Custom Dynamic Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room Normal Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition Cinema Improves the per...

Page 114: ...Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference Colour Temperature Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Sets the overall colour tone of the picture bluer redder Vivid Colour On Off Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Adaptive Backlight Control Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images If the uncomfortable dark...

Page 115: ...icture 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 available when Viewing Mode is set to True Ci...

Page 116: ...tent type Auto Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode select Auto Detail Setting For HDMI input HDMI RGB Range Auto Full Normal Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input When the black level is not suitable select Full For HDMI i...

Page 117: ...rscan On Off Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16 9 aspect On Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image Off Displays the image in the original size Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen This function can be memorised for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals respectively Not valid in Network services H Size H Size1 H Size2 Switches the horizontal...

Page 118: ...t 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 format is found or not Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On Advance For Digital TV Component and HDMI input 2D 3D Depth Max Mid Min Selects a level of 3D im...

Page 119: ...D mode Select R L Reversed if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel Edge Smoother On Off Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough except in 2D 3D mode Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema or Custom settings ...

Page 120: ...and adjust the frequency Settings Sound Basic settings This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality This function is available when Mode is set to User ...

Page 121: ...he effect of bass sounds This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers Volume settings 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 betwe...

Page 122: ...r Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance Advanced settings Audio Preference Auto MPEG Selects the initial setting for audio tracks Auto Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has more than two tracks The priority is given in the following order Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC Dolby Digital MPEG MPEG The priority is given to MPEG Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the ...

Page 123: ...Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player Network services PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM ARC Audio Return Channel is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable For Digital TV or video contents of Media Player Network services Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Home network Videos Audio output settings HDMI1 2 3 Input Dig...

Page 124: ... smartphone etc Home network Network settings VIERA remote 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 S...

Page 125: ...e Sets the current time manually Time Zone Adjusts the time data The time data will be corrected based on GMT Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours On Off Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going ...

Page 126: ...t unwanted access Functions Child Lock Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit For Digital TV Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning Manual Tuning S...

Page 127: ...ing on the TV mode Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu Language OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays Display Settings 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 To name each input m...

Page 128: ...ttings VIERA Link On Off Sets to use VIERA Link functions Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Power on Link On Off Sets to use Power on Link functions Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Power on Link Power off Link On Off Sets to use Power off Link functions Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control Power off Link Standby Power Save On Off Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in St...

Page 129: ... Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports For information of using Keyboard Functions Keyboard Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition Functions Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV Functions Updating the TV Software Licence Menu Displays the software licence information Other Settings Power Save On...

Page 130: ...remove noise Settings Picture Noise reduction settings Check nearby electrical equipment car motorcycle fluorescent lamp No image can be displayed Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place Check the correct input mode is selected Check the setting of AV COMPONENT VIDEO in Input Selection to match the output of the external equipment Watching External equipment Is Contrast Brigh...

Page 131: ...l persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the Digital TV signals may be relatively low in some cases despite good reception of Analogue TV channels Unable to receive signals with a high performance aerial Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR or use a splitter Interference or frozen disappearing im...

Page 132: ... the problem If the problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance Cannot view 3D images Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D Watching 3D 3D Mode Selection Some 3D image signals 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...

Page 133: ...equipment is connected via HDMI Check the HDMI cable is connected properly Watching External equipment External connection Turn the TV and equipment off then turn them on again Check an input signal from the equipment Watching External equipment Valid input signals Use equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861D Network Before requesting service or assistance please follow these simple guides to sol...

Page 134: ...t select the file during DLNA operations Is media server of the connected equipment prepared Home network DLNA Information Check applicable 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 conn...

Page 135: ... may cause this error Remove the device try unplugging the mains plug for a few minutes and connecting it again Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be ...

Page 136: ... 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 137: ...ture or sound problems Follow the on screen instructions System Information Displays the system information of this TV Device Information Displays the device information of this TV Optional accessories 3D Eyewear 3D Eyewear TY EP3D20U 1 pack includes 2 eyewears If you need 3D Eyewear additionally please purchase this optional accessory Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D For more information h...

Page 138: ...fety 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 Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impac...

Page 139: ...DAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks DTS 2 0 Digital Out is a trademark ...

Page 140: ... Corporation 3 the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 1 LGPL V2 1 and or 4 open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2 1 The software categorized as 3 and 4 are distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer...

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