Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST50B Page 43 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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How to Use Menu Functions

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

TV Guide Settings

TV Guide View

Changes the layout of TV Guide

[Normal] / [Full] / [Info]

[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

Eco Navigation

Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode

●

If you press the OK button, the following items are set as below:
[C.A.T.S.], [VIERA Link], [Standby Power Save], [Power Save]   [On]
[Intelligent Auto Standby]   [On (No reminder)]
[Auto Standby]   [2 hours]

Recording Setup

Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD (p. 62)

Link Settings

VIERA Link

Sets to use VIERA Link functions

[Off] / [On]

(p. 87)

HDMI Content
Detection

Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content
via HDMI cable

[Off] / [Auto]

●

This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content
Type.

●

The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when this
function works.

AV1 out

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link

[TV] / [AV2] / [Monitor]

[Monitor]:

Image displayed on screen

●

Component and HDMI signals cannot be output.

Standby Power
Save

Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby

[Off] / [On]

(p. 88)

●

This function is available when [VIERA Link] is set to [On].

Intelligent Auto
Standby

Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to
reduce the power consumption

[Off] / [On (With reminder)] / [On (No reminder)]

(p. 88)

●

This function is available when [VIERA Link] is set to [On].

Q-Link Download

Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment
connected to the TV

Child Lock

Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access (p. 56)

Tuning Menu*

Favourites Edit

Creates a list of favourite channels (p. 51)

●

Not valid on Analogue mode

Channel List

Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 52)

Auto Setup

Automatically searches for the receivable channels (p. 50)

Channel Sorting by
Region

Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p. 52)

●

For DVB mode

Manual Tuning

Searches for the channels manually (p. 53)

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-P42ST50B

Page 1: ...T50B TX P55ST50B TX P65ST50B Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only English UK and Ireland model ...

Page 2: ... system for more efficient transmission Available DVB T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup Using USB devices Enjoy recording and playback the digital TV programmes to the USB HDD p 62 71 Enjoy the photo video and music in the USB Flash Memory on Media Player p 65 USB keyboard gamepad etc are available p 99 Timer Programming p 26 54 Timer Programming enables you...

Page 3: ... and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Rovi Corporation and or its subsidiaries and related affiliates are not in any ...

Page 4: ...truction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug Shall the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating ...

Page 5: ...d by young children accidentally Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object the SD Card could be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children Radio waves Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment Radio waves from t...

Page 6: ...cess SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission Do not subject the built in wireless LAN to high temperatures direct sunlight or moisture Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored The built in wireless LAN uses 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference keep the ...

Page 7: ...bags that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children Optional accessories Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories For additional details please read the manual of the optional accessories Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW TX P42ST50B TX P50ST50B TY WK5P1RW TX P55ST50B TY WK6P1RW TX...

Page 8: ...ote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break up batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Attaching removing the pedestal Warnin...

Page 9: ...0ST50B TXFBL5Z0057 TX P55ST50B TX P65ST50B Base TBL5ZX0306 TX P42ST50B TBL5ZX0242 TX P50ST50B TBL5ZX0345 TX P55ST50B TBL5ZX0425 TX P65ST50B Assembling the pedestal 1 Insert the tabs of the neck into the base firmly 2 Turn the base over and fix the neck securely with assembly screws Do not hold the neck when turning over the base F B Back of the base Screw hole TX P42ST50B TX P50ST50B TX P55ST50B T...

Page 10: ...TX P50ST50B or TX P55ST50B TX P65ST50B from the TV 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV 3 Remove the assembly screw from the cover 4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket 5 Remove the assembly screws from the back of the base and pull out the neck Adjusting the panel to your desired angle TX P42ST50B TX P50ST50B Do not place any objects within the full rotation range View from the top TX P42S...

Page 11: ...llow blue Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions 10 Sound Mute Switches sound mute on or off 11 Teletext p 28 Switches to teletext mode 12 Volume Up Down 13 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode switches TV on press for about 1 second 14 Surround p 41 Switches surround sound setting 15 Light Lights the buttons for abou...

Page 12: ...ne Touch Recording 1 Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC signal Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 50 Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu 2 Channel Up Down Value change when using the F button Switching the TV on press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode 3 Changes the input mode 4 Mains power On Off switch Use to switch the mains power If you tu...

Page 13: ...10 4 3 5 2 1 CI slot p 59 2 SD Card slot p 65 3 Headphone jack p 93 4 USB 1 2 port p 62 65 92 5 HDMI1 3 p 14 92 6 ETHERNET p 15 7 Terrestrial terminal see below 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT p 92 9 AV1 SCART p 14 10 AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO p 92 Connections Mains lead and aerial DVB Analogue AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Mains lead Terrestrial aerial RF cable Mains lead Push until both side tabs click Make sure that the...

Page 14: ...strial aerial RF cable RF Cable Supplied with this TV Aerial input terminal RF Cable Note Connect to the TV s AV1 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 86 Q Link and VIERA Link connection p 84 85 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 ma...

Page 15: ...ble Unshielded Use the Unshielded Twist Pair UTP LAN cable Ferrite core Large size supplied Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Wind the cable twice Close Wireless connection Internet environment Access point Built in wireless LAN Using clamper Clamper Standard accessory Attach the clamper Bundle the cables hole Insert the clamper in a hole hooks Set the tip in the hooks T...

Page 16: ... Auto Setup DVB and Analogue DVB Scan Analogue Scan This will take about 6 minutes CH 5 69 62 62 62 100 100 CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4 100 62 100 Cartoon Nwk CH29 CH33 BBC1 CH 1 99 41 H 21 Searching CH Channel Name Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Quality Free TV 8 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Analogue 2 Auto Setup DVB and Analogue DVB Scan Analogue Scan This will take about 6 minut...

Page 17: ...lect Manual and set each item For details p 78 2 Go to the next step Press twice Wireless Access points found automatically are listed 1 Select your desired access point 1 2 3 Access Point A Access Point B Access Point C 11n 2 4GHz 11n 5GHz 11n 5GHz Available Wireless Networks No Network Name SSID Status Wireless type select access For WPS Push button p 18 red Encrypted access point To search acce...

Page 18: ... that your access point supports WPS for this setup 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 3 After the access point setting is finished perform the connection test Check wireless network connection Check acquired IP address Check for devices using same IP address Check gateway connectio...

Page 19: ...ase select your viewing environment Home Shop select set Shop viewing environment for shop display only Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen 1 Return to viewing environment selection screen ...

Page 20: ...a while to read all the data Messages might be displayed before VIERA Connect home screen Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on screen instructions Example VIERA Connect home screen MORE BACK To go to the next level select MORE To back to the previous level select BACK To return to VIERA Connect home screen To exit from VIERA Connect To set the VIERA Connect introduction banne...

Page 21: ...a channel up down or DVB channel position numbers run from 1 onwards Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 99 To select a more than two digit channel position number e g 399 To select a channel using Information banner p 22 It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the Information banner before changing channels 1 Display Information banner if it...

Page 22: ...paired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen For settings p 42 STTL Subtitle service available TEXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono NICAM Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 23 To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the channel listed in the banner Information on the next programme DVB To hid...

Page 23: ... Audio DVB Selects stereo monaural if available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme Subtitle Language DVB Selects the language in which subtitles should appear if available This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext langua...

Page 24: ...tion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion 14 9 Zoom2 Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion 4 3 Zoom3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maxi...

Page 25: ... BBC ONE BBC THREE E4 BBC FOUR BBC 2W BBCi BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 Coronation Street Time TV Guide Wed 26 Oct 2011 10 46 Wed 26 Oct Search All Channels Also in Example 2 5 6 7 3 4 1 1 TV Guide date 2 TV Guide time 3 D DVB A Analogue 4 Channel position and name 5 Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD You can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming 6 Program...

Page 26: ...les including the word you set will be listed Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes select access select set To use numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 100 Timer Programming DVB The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the external recorder or the USB HDD At the corre...

Page 27: ...by the broadcaster the timer programming event will follow the change A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes Note that Guide link programming including Split Programme programming only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters Timer Programming screen 7 BBC ONE DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap 20 00 20 30 14 ...

Page 28: ...Teletext 17 51 28 Feb Example How to operate services In all cases it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons Select go Symbol Back key Coloured characters When options with numbers are displayed Colou...

Page 29: ...tuated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 30 To change mode Teletext p 44 1 Switch to Teletext Displays the index page content varies depending on the broadcasters 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT INFORMATION 17 51 28 Feb Time date Sub page number Colour bar Current page number 2 Select the page or up down or ...

Page 30: ...r press and hold Coloured button you want to change View sub page View sub page Only when Teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV To view specific sub page blue Enter the 4 digit number Example P6 Watch TV while waiting for update Vi...

Page 31: ...o select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the TV except SD Card USB Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2 move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button SD Card USB Switches to Media Player Using Media Player p 65 You can label or skip each input mode except SD Card USB Input Labels p 44 Skipp...

Page 32: ...cture rapidly forward DVD video content Search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Direct TV Rec p 86 88 One Touch Recording p 64 How to change the code Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Change the code according to the equipment you want to operate Press and hold Standby On Off switch during the following operations Enter the appr...

Page 33: ... is blackened such as movies view the screen at a distance at least 3 times of the height of the actual image That makes the distance closer than above recommended figure 3D Eyewear Use Pay special attention when children are using the 3D Eyewear 3D Eyewear should not be used by children younger than about 5 6 years old as a guideline All children must be fully supervised by parents or guardians w...

Page 34: ...ou do not want to display this message again Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it Note 3D Eyewear is not included Please purchase as necessary p 8 For more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear read the manual of the 3D Eyewear The 3D image or 3D effect may not be available in the following conditions VIERA Connect home screen p 20 is displayed Ext Rec of Timer Programming p 54 is in pro...

Page 35: ...nto 3D Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals Using this function for profit making purposes or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels etc may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection Manual and the source image format If the p...

Page 36: ...s the BACK RETURN button to go to Effect setting Effect Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference Picture Sequence Select Reverse if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual except in 2D 3D mode Normal Reverse Edge Smoother Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough except in 2D 3D mode Off On 3D Detection Automatically detects the 3D ...

Page 37: ... or music data on it and insert it into the SD Card slot or USB port properly Using Media Player p 65 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link select access To return to TV or Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link p 89 Photo p 67 Video p 70 Recorded TV p 71 Music p 74 Media Server p 80 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displa...

Page 38: ...return to TV at any time To return to the previous screen To change menu pages up down Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z _ User input Name Set characters one by one St...

Page 39: ...ts the picture hue to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception Colour Balance Sets the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Not valid when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient light...

Page 40: ...to Auto 16 9 signal only or 16 9 This function can be memorised separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals Not valid on VIERA Connect DVI Input Setting Changes the black level of the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal manually Normal Full When the DVI input signal from the external equipment especially from PC is displayed the black level may not be suitable ...

Page 41: ...en channels and inputs Off On Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is reco...

Page 42: ...lts Press the OK button to reset the current Sound Mode Balance Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings Network Connection Test Network Connection Wireless Network Settings IP DNS Settings Sets the network setting to use in your network environment p 77 Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with the devices connected to the network p 77 Software Update Checks for available sof...

Page 43: ...on will be displayed for several seconds when this function works AV1 out Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q Link TV AV2 Monitor Monitor Image displayed on screen Component and HDMI signals cannot be output Standby Power Save Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby Off On p 88 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On Intelligent Aut...

Page 44: ...t1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles depending on the broadcaster English Welsh Gaelic Irish To display subtitles p 24 provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles depending on the broadcaster Input Labels Accesses the inp...

Page 45: ...V to view input from the external equipment connected to the AV1 or HDMI1 terminal e g satellite receiver The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Power on Channel List Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the Information banner when the TV is turned on All Channel List Last Set to All Channel List to d...

Page 46: ...alance Access Access Access Off Off Off Auto Off Colour Management Gamma Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film Clear Cinema 3D Refresh Rate Side Panel Advanced Settings Off 16 9 Overscan 2 2 DVI Input Setting Normal Auto Start Pixel Orbiter Scrolling Bar Advanced Settings p 40 61 Main Menu Picture Sound Network Timer Setup Network Connection Wired Access Wireless Network Settings IP DNS Setti...

Page 47: ...Oct 90 min 60 min 60 min 15 min Wed 26 Oct Wed 26 Oct Thu 27 Oct TIMER TIMER p 54 Access Timer Programming Off Timer Auto Standby Off Off p 42 VIERA Link TV On On No reminder Access HDMI Content Detection AV1 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q Link Download Link Settings Off On p 43 0 100 Sending Preset Data Please wait Remote control unavailable p 43 1 2 TV Guide Settings Access Ac...

Page 48: ...r Save p 45 For DVB CH 21 68 DVB Update Channel List Progress This will take about 3 minutes CH Channel Name Type Quality Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Data 0 Radio 0 Searching p 53 1 2 TV Guide Settings Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Access Eco Navigation Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Access Recording Setup 2 2 Access DivX VOD Off A...

Page 49: ...0 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE All DVB Channels p 52 1 BBC1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Analogue Channel List p 52 29 30 CH 21 68 CH Channel Name Analogue Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes Analogue 2 Searching p 50 CH33 1 BBC1 Store 21 68 Analogue Manual Tuning Manual Tuning p 53 For Analogue For DVB Teletext English Access 3 seconds On Off Teletext Character Set Preferred Subtitles In...

Page 50: ...s on the selected mode 4 Select Auto Setup Example Auto Setup Access DVB Tuning Menu select access 5 Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Example DVB DVB Auto Setup All DVB tuning data will be erased CH 21 68 62 62 62 10 10 CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4 10 62 10 Cartoon Nwk DVB Auto Setup Progress This will take about 3 minutes CH Channel Name Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Qua...

Page 51: ...Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition On DVB Tuning Menu Access Access Access Access Access select access Auto Setup Retuning from Setup Menu p 50 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit 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 p 22 and from Ca...

Page 52: ...position number logical channel number DVB Example Analogue 1 CH23 SC1 ITV 23 35 All Analogue Channels Channel position Channel name Enter the new position number Store green green To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 53 only for the revealed channels red To rename the channel name Analogue Set characters maximum 5 characters Store blue Edit channel name Name To use numeric buttons p 100 select ...

Page 53: ... Store select store Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List You can add new channels delete removed channels update channel name and position automatically to the channel list Example CH 21 68 DVB Update Channel List Progress This will take about 3 minutes CH Channel Name Type Quality The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock et...

Page 54: ...lar technologies make timer programming of the recorder For preparations of a recorder read the manual of the recorder For more information of the USB HDD Recording p 62 97 Recording to the external equipment via SCART is always in standard definition composite video even if the original programme is in high definition 2 minutes before the starting time a reminder message appears if you are watchi...

Page 55: ... including Split Programme programming only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters To edit a timer programming event Select the event To change a timer programming event Correct as necessary p 54 To delete a timer programming event red To record with subtitles if available yellow Each time pressed auto off To cancel a timer programming event temporarily blue Each time ...

Page 56: ...nd AV Sorting 123 Name Input DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue Analogue External Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Analogue Lock Appears when the channel input is locked select lock To cancel Select the locked channel input To lock all green To cancel all locks yellow To jump to the top of the next input blue In DVB mode additional lock item will appear Freeview Players Applies access con...

Page 57: ...p Setup select access 2 Select System Menu System Menu Access select access 3 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Shipping Condition Access select access Restore Settings Shipping Condition 1 Check the message and initialise 2 Follow the on screen instructions Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure 1 Confirm 2 Confirm 3 Start Shipping Condition Reset to Facto...

Page 58: ...the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it The PIN number cannot be reset 2 Select the item NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE and set characters PIN NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Owner ID Data Entry select access User input NAME select set Return to select other items Select the next item and repeat the operations To use numeric buttons p 100 3 Exit the menu To check t...

Page 59: ...ot CI module Rear of the TV Insert the CI module optional The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected 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 ...

Page 60: ...Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at night under the following conditions Standby TV turned off with the remote control Recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is not in progress If System Update is performed the software will be updated it may change TV func...

Page 61: ...True Cinema Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Advanced Settings White Balance R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red green blue area R Cutoff G Cutoff B Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red green blue area Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default White Balance Colour Management R Hue G Hue B Hue Adjusts the picture hue of r...

Page 62: ...r PC For details read the manual of the USB HDD The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back on this TV You cannot play back its contents with another TV including the TV of the same model number or any equipment Do not turn the TV off pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD during operation formatting recording etc It may cause malfunction of the device or damage th...

Page 63: ...atted and all contents deleted Are you sure USB HDD Formatting Yes No select Yes set select Yes set select Yes set 3 Confirmation of USB HDD name USB HDD Formatting Edit name Yes No Name USB Drive A select set The name for the USB HDD is created automatically If you want to edit the name select Yes Set characters Store USB HDD 1 USB HDD Name select set You can set characters by using numeric butto...

Page 64: ...ind LIVE TV Recording Setup Rewind LIVE TV Auto select access store When you select Auto the recording will start automatically This recording will not start if the other recording is in progress TV signal condition is bad or any images are not displayed To operate Rewind LIVE TV To pause To search backward up to 90 minutes After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to...

Page 65: ...on p 85 and set to use theatre speakers p 91 Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment The file without record of the date is shown The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there are many files and folders Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution Picture set...

Page 66: ...y the information of the highlighted content 1 48 p1010001 JPG 23 10 2011 1600X1200 File name Date Size File number Total file number Note You can also access each mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS p 37 Recorded TV is available for contents recorded with this TV on the USB HDD Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file You can use the following buttons during playback Co...

Page 67: ...s photo Slideshow Stop return to thumbnail To the next photo To rotate 90 blue Slideshow Slideshow completes when all photos are viewed within the current thumbnail 1 Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view 2 Start Slideshow red To display hide the operation guide To pause return to Single view To return to thumbnail To change the back ground music Photo Settings p 68 To so...

Page 68: ...nly select photos of the same recorded date and same pixels You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select the photos for L and R oppositely 4 Create the 3D photo If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo the error message will be displayed and will return to the photo selection screen step 3 To save the 3D photo in the SD Card The 3D image will be saved on...

Page 69: ... available when Frame is set to Collage Drift Gallery or Cinema or when Transition Effect is set to Motion Depending on the photo size it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen e g portrait style picture Burst Playback Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast paced slideshow mode Off On This function is not available when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema or when Transition Ef...

Page 70: ...en is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning Playback from the selected scene in the title SD Video or AVCHD Playback of the selected scene will start to the end of the title 1 Select the title 2 Select the scene 3 Start playback select access red Note The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used To repe...

Page 71: ... original size You can also change the aspect using the ASPECT button Aspect change may not work depending on the content Only available during playback Repeat Playback repeat within the title or selected file depending on the content Off On Title Selects from a group of titles if available Recorded TV mode For exclusive USB HDD Contents list of the selected device will be displayed BBC 1 12 00 IT...

Page 72: ...ton to display the grouped contents To exclude only the specific content from the group tick it and then select Exclude from Group To exclude several contents at once tick all the desired contents Change Protect Status Select the content to protect from deletion and then select Change Protect Status Perform the same way to cancel the protection To change the status of several contents at once tick...

Page 73: ...rive Select Option Menu Create Group Release Group Drive Select Contents Select Change Protect Status select access 3 Select the device to access USB HDD1 USB Flash Drive Select USB HDD1 EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card select access If you select the device to play back photos videos or music change to the appropriate content To change the content select Contents Select access Audio output Setti...

Page 74: ... the folder 2 Select the file 3 Start playback select access red How to operate in the playback Example Playback My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00 02 43 00 05 44 EXIT RETURN Operation guide To display hide the operation guide To operate the playback Rewind Pause Playback Stop Fast forward To the previous track red To the next track green To return to thumbnail Music Setup Setup the setting for ...

Page 75: ...dia server is the product of PacketVideo Corporation To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting TwonkyMedia server 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 may be at risk...

Page 76: ...cable for this connection If your modem has no broadband router functions use a broadband router If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports use a hub Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE T 100BASE TX If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 LAN cables are required Example 2 For DLNA You can connect the TV a...

Page 77: ...te Control Enables to control the TV using Windows 7 via the network Off On DLNA Remote Volume Enables to control the volume of the TV using Windows 7 via the network Off On Network Remote Control Enables to control the TV from the network equipment smartphone etc Off On Depending on the area this function may not be available For details consult your local Panasonic dealer For more information of...

Page 78: ...y 2 Enter the address Proxy Host select set You can set characters by using numeric buttons 3 Store 0 Proxy Proxy Port Proxy Settings select access Proxy Port Sets Proxy port number This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address 1 Select Proxy Port 0 Proxy Proxy Port Proxy Settings 2 Move the cursor and enter the number 4 Select Connection Test and access to test Connection T...

Page 79: ...rmation screen will be displayed It is recommended to select the encrypted access point 5 Enter the encryption key of the access point 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z _ Wireless Network Settings Encryption key Set characters Store select set You can set ...

Page 80: ...rk settings are completed p 75 80 1 Display VIERA TOOLS and select Media Server Media Server select access 2 Select one of the media servers to access Example Media server list SERVER1 SERVER2 SERVER3 DIGA 4 Select EXIT RETURN Access Media Server Info Option Menu Available media servers Total listed number select access To display the information of the highlighted media server 3 Select the file E...

Page 81: ...st playback on the way the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning Example Playback V100025 00 15 39 00 02 05 MEDIASERVER Operation guide Information banner EXIT RETURN Manual skip To display hide the operation guide and information banner To the previous content red To the next content green To return to list To operate th...

Page 82: ... Motion Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging reducing moving up or moving down Random Each transition is selected at random Interval Selects slideshow interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds This function is not available when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music during Photo mode Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 ...

Page 83: ...tered on VIERA Connect Lock Sets to restrict access to some services Restrictions Sets to restrict reveal of the restricted services Beep Sets beep sound On or Off when operating VIERA Connect Notices Displays the information of VIERA Connect Help Explains the setup items and operations in VIERA Connect Note Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen...

Page 84: ...ction HD Video Camera LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 Pause Live TV programme 3 4 Direct TV Recording 3 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection DIGA Recorder DVD Player ...

Page 85: ...nt supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 terminal and set AV1 out to Monitor in the Setup Menu p 43 Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV 1 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 2 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 or later function 3 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 4 or later func...

Page 86: ...able conditions Picture source Mode Recording from Analogue TV TV monitor out AV Recorder s tuner DVB USB HDD for recording is not connected TV TV monitor out AV watching recorder s tuner AV Recorder s tuner AV watching recorder s external input AV Recorder s external input AV watching TV s external input AV TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed the recorder is automatically turned ...

Page 87: ...equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue channel setting Analogue channel download see below Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 43 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode from HDMI1 HD...

Page 88: ...operly depending on the connected equipment If required set to Off Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Records the current programme in the DIGA Recorder immediately If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time connect the DIGA Recorder to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number For example if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for t...

Page 89: ...ded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes press OPTION button to restore the pause picture Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function To operate Pause Live TV Search backward Playback Stop If you stop playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Search forward Pause Operations may vary depending on the recorder In this...

Page 90: ...de If other manufacturers equipment is accessed Setup Contents Selection menu may be displayed Available VIERA remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment Note Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment If multiple recorders or players are connected VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA L...

Page 91: ... speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active 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 HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 85 and then select Home Cinema If your Amplifier has HDAVI Control 5 function you only need to connect it with HDMI cable to the ...

Page 92: ...EO adaptor supplied AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO adaptor supplied To watch DVDs DVD Player Listening Viewing USB devices USB cable USB HDD Communication Camera HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player Camcorder HDMI connection p 98 To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi channel sound e ...

Page 93: ...Disc Player To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box 2 To watch DVDs DVD Player To watch camcorder images Video camera To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system 3 To use network services 4 USB HDD Recording 5 Q Link VIERA Link with HDMI Direct TV Recording Recommended Connection 1 To connect the equipment the terminal adaptor supplied is necessary 2 Use HDMI1 for automatic...

Page 94: ...DMI2 HDMI3 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 Auto mode Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen using a four step process WSS Control signal through SCART HDMI terminal Letterbox detection or Justify to fill the screen This process may take several minutes depending on the darkness of the image Letterbox detection If bl...

Page 95: ...MOV mov qt DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 H 264 BP MP HP Motion JPEG MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP ASP AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core HE AAC LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 This TV supports Motion JPEG recorded by Panasonic LUMIX Camera 1 This TV is not available for playing back Motion JPEG with the media server 1 Some products of before the year 2004 may not be available The compatibility with future product...

Page 96: ...SP ASP AAC HE AAC PS mpg mpeg vob vro H 264 2 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 2 AAC 2 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus 2 HE AAC 2 LPCM MPEG Audio MP3 2 2 This codec can be played back only in Media Player TS m2ts tp trp ts H 264 MPEG1 MPEG2 VC 1 3 AAC Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS core 3 HE AAC MPEG Audio MP3 3 3 This codec can be played back only in Media Player Music Codec File extension Restrictions MP...

Page 97: ...p 45 If you want to generate the new registration code you have to deregister the current registration code After playing DivX VOD content once the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed in DivX VOD in the Setup Menu If you press the OK button on the confirmation screen the deregistration code will be generated and you will not be able to play any contents that you purchased using the...

Page 98: ...e equipment HDMI compatible equipment 1 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 For more information about connections p 14 92 Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal 2ch Linear PCM sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Input video signal Input signal that can ...

Page 99: ... buttons F7 F8 Volume Down Up F1 GUIDE F9 F10 F11 F12 Coloured buttons Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website http panasonic jp support global cs tv Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control Select Start 10 11 1 7 6 9 8 2 3 4 5 Example Remote Control Remote Control 1 Volume Up Down 7 VIERA TOOL...

Page 100: ...s table 1 _ 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 a b c 2 A B C Numeric buttons Numeric buttons Characters Characters SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 ...

Page 101: ...d click Save changes if necessary Then select Choose media streaming options property window 3 In Name your media library text box enter a name that will identify your PC on VIERA On the Show devices drop bar select All networks to display all the available devices in the list VIERA Name stored in Network Link Settings p 77 will be displayed Select the VIERA Name and click Allowed so that VIERA ca...

Page 102: ...k all required cables and connections are firmly in place Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen p 94 Press the ASPECT button if you want to change the aspect ratio manually p 24 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 e...

Page 103: ...No programmes shown on TV Guide Reset channels p 50 Check the digital transmission by contacting Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or at www digitaluk co uk Check the analogue broadcast if still available in your area Consult an aerial engineer to check the alignment of your aerial Cannot find a channel you have previously watched The channel may broadcast for part of the day Check the channel in the T...

Page 104: ...n it on again Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre On screen messages Message Meaning Action All tuning data will be erased Shipping Condition will erase all tuning data p 57 Are you sure Confirm correct operation Are you sure you want...

Page 105: ...e TV cannot detect the signal Check the connection of the RF cable Overcurrent error on USB device occurred Please remove the USB device and switch off the TV by mains power switch The connected USB device might cause overcurrent error Follow the on screen instructions Check if foreign objects are inside the USB port PIN incorrect The PIN number you entered is wrong Please check settings and conne...

Page 106: ... LAN cable might be defective No Device Inserted Confirm the SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly No valid file to play The card has no data Server not found There are no available media server on your home network Check the connections and settings p 76 80 The software update is not completed Network download failed Check the connections and settings p 76 80 This operation is not possible ...

Page 107: ...word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD AVCHD 3D and AVCHD Progressive are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation DivX DivX Certified DivX Plus HD and associated logos...

Page 108: ...e no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL Contact Information cdrequest am linux jp Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below http www am linux jp dl EUIDTV12 For the software categorized as 5 and 6 please...

Page 109: ...aural Audio 23 Multi Audio 23 Music mode 74 N Network connections 76 Network Setup 77 80 New Channel Message 53 NICAM 41 NTSC 39 110 O Off Timer 23 42 One Touch Recording 64 Optional accessories 7 Owner ID 18 58 P PAL 110 Pedestal 8 Photo mode 67 PIN number 18 56 58 Pixel Orbiter 40 Playing Time Display 44 P NR 39 Power and Timer LED 12 Q Q Link 84 86 Q Link Download 16 43 Quick Start Guide 7 19 R...

Page 110: ... With Pedestal 20 5 Net 27 0 Net 32 5 Net 43 5 Net TV only 17 5 Net 23 0 Net 28 0 Net 38 0 Net Sound Speaker Front speaker 8 train speakers 2 Woofer Φ 80 mm 1 Woofer Φ 100 mm 1 Audio output 18 W 4 W 4 W 10 W Headphones M3 3 5 mm stereo mini Jack 1 Receiving systems Band name Check the latest information on the available services at the following website http panasonic jp support global cs tv DVB T...

Page 111: ...nsumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used 2 when the TV is turned off with the remote control and no function is active 3 The frequency and channel differ depending on the country 4 Not all the Bluetooth compatible devices are available with this TV Note Design and Specifications are subject to change ...

Page 112: ...nd ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre For customers within the UK 0844 844 3899 For customers within Ireland 01 289 8333 Fo...

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