Panasonic TC-58AX800U, TC-65AX800U Help Guide

TC-65AX800U

TC-58AX800U

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HELP

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Using my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Features 9

•How to use 10

•Settings 11

Using Apps list

•Features 13

•How to use 14

•Settings 15

Watching TV

Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box

•Initial setting 16

Antenna / Cable service without a box

•Initial setting 17

•Select channels 18

•Favorite channels 19

•Closed Caption 20

•SAP 21

•Other 22

4K compatible equipment

•Connecting and viewing 23

•About 4K format 25

•Input signal (AV) 26

•Input signal (PC) 27

Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

•Connecting and viewing 28

•Example of AV connections 29

•HDMI connection notice 31

•HDMI connection caution 32

•Input signal 33

For best picture

•Picture mode 34

•Auto brightness (ECO) 36

•Aspect setting 37

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•Screen mode 38

•Screen mode for 4K format 40

•Zoom adjustments 41

•Lock settings 42

•Copy adjustments 43

For best audio

•Sound mode 44

•DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal 45

Viewing 3D images

•Notice 46

•About 3D Eyewear 47

•Registering 3D Eyewear 49

•Replacing the battery 50

•Viewing 3D 51

•Change 3D↔2D 52

•Adjust 3D images 53

Network services

Connect to network

•Network connections 54

•Network connection types 55

Network settings

•Setting the menu 57

•Network connection/Network status 58

•my Home Cloud settings 59

•VIERA network name 60

•TV remote App settings 61

•Network link 62

•File sharing settings 63

•Software update 65

•New software notice 66

How to use

•Operate 67

Home network “DLNA”

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Get started

•Information 68

Photos

•Viewing Photos 69

•Photo view 70

•Options menu 71

•Using slideshow 72

•Slideshow settings 73

Videos

•Viewing Videos 74

•Video view 75

•Options menu 76

Music

•Playing Music 77

•Music view 78

•Options menu 79

Media player

Get started

•Information 80

•Media warning messages 81

•SD card handling cautions 82

•File sharing 83

•Notice 84

Photos

•Viewing Photos 85

•Photo View 86

•Sort the photos 87

•Options menu 88

•Multi shot 3D 89

•Thumbnails size 90

•Using slideshow 91

•Slideshow settings 92

•Soundtrack settings 93

Videos

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•Viewing Videos 94

•Video view 95

•Options menu 96

Music

•Playing Music 97

•Music view 98

•Options menu 99

Convenience features

Eco navigation

•Eco navigation 100

Timer

•Setting the menu 101

Parental control

•Setting the menu 102

•Password setting 103

•Parental control ratings 104

Closed Caption

•Setting the menu 106

•Closed Caption notice 107

VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™”

•Basic feature 108

•Connecting note 109

•VIERA Link connections 111

•VIERA Link settings 113

•VIERA Link settings feature 114

•VIERA Link 116

•VIERA Link menu 117

User profile

•Setting the menu 119

•my Stream 120

Info Bar

•Features 121

•Setting the menu 123

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Using Voice guidance

•Voice guidance 124

Using Voice control

•Voice control 125

•How to use the voice control 126

Using Built-in camera

•Built-in camera 127

Using Touch Pad Controller

•Features 128

•My button 129

•Setting the menu 130

Using Bluetooth devices

•Settings 131

Control by Smartphone, etc.

•Smartphone remote 132

•Turn on the TV via IP 133

Using USB Keyboard

•Keyboard 134

All settings

How to use

•Setting the menu 135

Picture

•Basic settings 136

•Pro settings 139

•Advanced picture 143

•Screen settings 146

•3D settings 148

•Other settings 150

Sound

•Basic settings 151

•Advanced settings 153

•Voice guidance settings 156

Network

•Network settings 157

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Timer

•Sleep (Off timer) 160

•Timer (On/Off timer) 161

•Clock settings 162

•Auto turn off settings 163

Setup

•Eco navigation 164

•Voice control settings 165

•User settings 166

•Info Bar settings 167

•USB device setup 168

•VIERA Touch Pad settings 169

•Bluetooth settings 170

•Parental control 171

•ANTENNA/Cable setup 173

•Language settings 175

•Display customization 176

•Closed Caption 177

•DisplayPort settings 179

•VIERA Link settings 180

•System settings 181

•Other settings 182

•Useful settings 183

Support / FAQ

Help menu

•Using Help menu 184

FAQ

•Picture - Viewing 185

•Picture - Snowy / none 186

•Picture - Distortion 187

•Picture - Continue 188

•Sound - None 189

•Sound - Unusual 190

•Networking 191

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•Software update 192

•3D - Viewing 193

•3D - Format 194

•Voice guidance 195

•Voice control 196

•Built-in camera 197

•Touch Pad Controller 198

•Eco navigation (Eco-Navi) 199

•Other 200

•Menu - Gray-out or missing items 201

•Reset to factory default 202

Information

•Data information 203

Care and Cleaning

•Display panel 205

•Cabinet 206

•Pedestal / Power cord 207

•3D Eyewear 208

Press the Remote control button

INFO Letters in box : Remote control button

Menu Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display

References in this eHELP

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Using my Home Screen

my Home Screen

Features

my Home Screen is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides
easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games,
communication tools, etc.

■ Home Screen

(Example)

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen (Full Screen TV, Various Home Screen, etc.)

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Choose your preferred Home Screen layout.

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How to use

The Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media
Player, TV, Internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.

1. Display Home Screen

HOME

●

The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned
on.

●

Press HOME again to return to Home Screen Selection.

●

You can change the default Home Screen when the TV is turned on.

Using my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a Home Screen icon using
access the feature.

●

To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV window with

2) Press

●

Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

to watch

/ / / and press to

/ / /

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Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen.

(Example)

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME

(Example)

2. Select the type of Home Screen with / and press to set.

●

Full Screen TV

Exits the Home Screen and displays the TV picture in full-screen.

– To Keep Full Screen TV

While watching the TV on this full-screen, select Settings from tool
guide. Then, set the Power ON Option.

●

Various Home Screens

You can change the layout of the Home Screen according to your
lifestyle and personal preferences.

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■ Face recognition/Voice Print Recognition

By using the built-in camera and voice control function, this TV recognizes
your face/voice and displays the registered Home Screen.

●

Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to
use this function.

●

To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face/
voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.

All settings > Setup > User settings

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For details of voice control function

Convenience features > Using Voice control

●

For details of the built-in camera

Convenience features > Using Built-in camera > Built-in

camera

■ Settings

You can customize Home Screen. For example, you can change the
wallpaper, rename the screen, add / delete or set your preferred Home
screen, edit applications, etc.

1. Select Settings from the tool guide

2. Follow the on-screen instructions

■ Search function

You can search the content of various Home screen features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide

2. Follow the on-screen instructions

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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

●

Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is
displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not
be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later
manually.

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To change the color type of on-screen displays.

All settings > Setup > Display customization

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Using Apps list

Features

Special features (Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can
be accessed easily from Apps (applications) list.

■ APPS list

●

Apps list is subject to change without notice.

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How to use

You can access special features such as Internet contents, network contents,
Media Player, etc. from Apps list (applications list).

1. Display Apps list

APPS

(Example)

●

To exit Apps list

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features with
access

/ / / and press to

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Settings

You can set up Apps list manually. (For example, Screen Settings, Account
Information, restriction, etc.)

1. Display Apps list

APPS

2. Select the setup menu on Apps list with
to access

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

●

Setup items may be changed without notice

/ / / and press

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Watching TV

Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box

Initial setting

1. Connecting

Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or
Antenna/Cable in.

Note:

●

HDMI will provide the best HD picture

2. Change INPUT

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Wait for 2
seconds.

●

The menu choices vary depending on which input is selected.

3. Power on your Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box

Use the box’s remote control to change channels.

●

If the box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable
in), then set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. Note that the picture will not
be in HD.

●

CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box
connected via HDMI.

●

If you have a High Definition box, ensure that it is outputting 720p or
1080i signal.

Tip: press the TV’s INFO button to verify.

●

Check your box’s “aspect” or “format” settings. It should be set to 16:9,
Widescreen or Full.

●

If the audio volume is too low, check the box’s audio settings.

●

Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on any box
settings.

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Antenna / Cable service without a box

Initial setting

1. Connect coax

Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to
the TV’s “ANTENNA/CABLE IN” screw terminal.

TV (ANTENNA/CABLE IN)

Antenna

2. Scan the channel

MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup > ANTENNA/

Cable signal, Auto program

1) Select either Cable or Antenna programming source in ANTENNA/

Cable signal.

2) Select Auto program and then the appropriate scan mode:

(All channels / Analog only / Digital only)

3) Start scanning.

●

The tuner setup menu (auto scan, etc.) is only available when INPUT is
set to TV.

●

If no channels are found by the end of the scan, then check the
following:

– Antenna’s position - or availability of Cable service.

– Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic services with a box are typically

connected to the TV’s A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD
picture. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed.

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Select channels

■ Select desired channel

or

●

CH buttons are also available on the TV.

■ Select desired digital channel

To directly enter a digital channel number use button to enter the dash.

(e.g.CH15-1→

)

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Favorite channels

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the
number buttons.

●

Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box

■ Set the Favorite channel

OPTION Options menu > Set favorite

Select the list number using
save the displayed channel.

/ and or - / directly to

■ Delete a Favorite channel

OPTION Options menu > Set favorite

Select the list number using

●

To change the page in Set favorite

FAVORITE or / repeatedly

/ and to delete.

■ Display a Favorite channel

FAVORITE Favorite channels

Select the list number using
save the displayed channel.

/ and or - / directly to

●

To change the page in Favorite channels

FAVORITE or / repeatedly

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Closed Caption

■ Viewing with Closed Caption

CC

Switches the Closed Caption mode.

(Off / On / On mute)

●

CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box
connected via HDMI.

●

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC
with their box.

●

The TV’s CC button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s CC
function.

●

For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If
viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off).

●

If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is
480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.

●

If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will
also be output in analog format.

●

If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to
be set up on the recorder or output monitor.

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SAP

■ Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

●

SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box
connected via HDMI.

●

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP
with their box.

●

The TV’s SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s SAP
function.

Select the Audio mode for watching TV.

SAP

Digital mode:

Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track is automatically selected as Preferred audio type and

Preferred SAP language settings.

(Menu > Sound > Preferred audio type)

(Menu > Setup > Language > Preferred SAP language)

●

If you change the audio settings with the SAP button, Preferred SAP

language and Preferred audio type settings will not change.

(Example)

Track number / Number of tracks

Current audio track information

Audio service information

Analog mode:

Select the desired Audio mode.

(Stereo / SAP / Mono)

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Other

1. Information banner

Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the
Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.

INFO

Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed Caption / SAP /
Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep
timer remaining time / Clock

2. Options menu

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION

Voice guidance settings:

Guidance settings for visually impaired users.

Channel surf mode:

Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the
channel up/down button.

Set favorite:

Set favorite channel

Edit CH caption:

Edit the channel identifier

Signal meter:

Check the antenna’s signal strength

●

Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable
input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.

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4K compatible equipment

Connecting and viewing

You can watch content in the 4K format. This new format has twice the
horizontal and vertical resolution of a 1080p HD signal.

1. Connect device

To watch 4K content, connect the 4K compatible equipment to the HDMI4
or DisplayPort input with a 4K compatible HDMI or DisplayPort cable
respectively.

Connections for 4K contents

HDMI 4 IN

HDMI cable (4K compatible cable)

HDMI OUT

4K compatible equipment

PC connection (DisplayPort)

DisplayPort IN

DisplayPort cable

DisplayPort OUT

PC

: Not supplied with this TV

●

Please use DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable.

In some case using DisplayPort 1.2 NON-compliant cable or mini
DisplayPort connector adapter, there will be malfunctions that TV
couldn't display higher resolution (ex.4k).

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2. Select input and display

1) Display Input select menu (with the connected equipment turned On)

INPUT

2) Select the input HDMI 4/DisplayPort input using

●

The menu choices vary depending on which input is selected.

3. Set the related settings

For DisplayPort:

DisplayPort settings (Stream setting)

MENU Menu > Setup > DisplayPort settings

For HDMI 4:

ARC output (HDMI 2/HDMI4)

MENU Menu > Sound > ARC output

Select ARC output terminal settings.

●

When using an amplifier that supports the 4K format, select HDMI4
after connecting the amp to HDMI4 terminal.

HDMI4 HDCP setting (2.2/1.4)

/ and press

MENU Menu > Sound > HDMI4 HDCP setting

Select HDCP version.

●

This TV supports the signals up to HDCP 2.2, but the HDCP 2.2
correspondence signal is restrictive. Select 1.4, if the contents are
not displayed by a desired signal of a supported HDCP 1.4 signal.

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About 4K format

4K format refers to approximately 4,000 pixels of horizontal resolution which
has several different digital formats.

●

This TV supports 4K UHD and DCI 4K (4,096 x 2,160).

■ 4K format of HDMI 4/DisplayPort

●

4K UHD

3,840 x 2,160 (60p, 30p, 24p)

– Aspect is fixed to FULL.

●

DCI 4K

4,096 x 2,160 (60p, 30p, 24p)

– Actual resolution is 3,840 x 2,160p.

– Selectable aspect is FULL, H Full or V Full.

●

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

●

4K 3D format is not supported.

●

Broadcast of 4K format is not supported.

●

Aspect is fixed to FULL when watching the content of 4K format except
DCI 4K.

(Also aspect is fixed to FULL when PC signal (2,560 x 1,440) is
received.)

●

For more information about Aspect

Watching TV > For best picture > Screen mode for 4K format

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Input signal (AV)

●

Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.

●

The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

■ Component/HDMI/DisplayPort

Vertical

Input signal

480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

720/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ ○

1,080/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

1,080/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ ○

1,080/24p 23.98/24.00 ○ ○

frequency

(Hz)

Component HDMI DisplayPort

2,160/60p 59.94/60.00

2,160/30p 23.98/24.00

2,160/24p 23.98/24.00

○

○

○

: HDMI 4 only

○:Applicableinputsignal

○

○

○

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Input signal (PC)

●

Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.

●

The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

●

Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning
frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120
Hz.

(However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed
1,200 lines.)

■ PC (DisplayPort)

Input signal

640 x 480 @60 31.47 59.94

800 x 600 @60 37.88 60.32

1,024 x 768 @60 48.36 60.00

1,280 x 768 @60 47.78 59.87

1,360 x 768 @60 47.71 60.02

1,366 x 768 @60 48.39 60.04

1,280 x 1,024 @60 63.98 60.02

2,560 x 1,440 @60 88.79 59.95

Horizontal frequency

(kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

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Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.

Connecting and viewing

1. Connect device

Verify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to
desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1,
HDMI 2,... Component or Video)

Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.

Please be careful not to confuse the connection when you use Component
or Video.

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For Example of AV connections

See next section, Example of AV connections.

2. Select Input

1) Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON)

INPUT

2) Select the input used in step 1

Select correct input source, using

/ and press

When you connect to Component or Video input, you need to select
Video or Component.

●

Press INPUT and select AV: Video↔Component.

●

Press / to choose Video or Component.

●

You can edit and customize the TV’s Input label for easy
identification by pressing the (Red) button. If you label an input
as Not used, then it will not appear in the Input select menu.

3) Operate using your device’s remote control

●

The menu choices vary depending on which input is selected.

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Example of AV connections

A. Connecting to the HDMI input (Best for HD viewing)

Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has HDMI
terminal.

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player)

For devices with DVI output

Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has DVI
terminal only.

HDMI IN

HDMI-DVI Conversion cable

DVI OUT

AUDIO IN

Audio cable

AUDIO OUT

AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player)

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B. Connecting to the COMPONENT input

Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has
Component terminal only.

COMPONENT IN

Component cable

COMPONENT OUT

AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player)

C. Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only)

COMPOSITE IN

VIDEO cable

COMPOSITE OUT

AV Equipment (e.g. Camcorder)

: Not supplied with this TV

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HDMI connection notice

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition
digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD
devices.

HDMI-compatible equipment

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such
as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI
connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

●

HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying
with a non-compression standard.

●

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI
terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable

●

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to

.

the audio input terminal.

●

Audio settings can be made on the HDMI in menu screen. Applicable
audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

: The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.

: Inquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

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HDMI connection caution

Caution

●

If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect
ratio to “16:9”.

●

The HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

The HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) copyright protection.

●

Devices with no digital output terminal may be connected to the input
terminal of either “COMPONENT IN”, or “VIDEO IN” to receive analog
signals.

●

The HDMI input terminal can be used only with the following video
signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Ensure that the device being
connected to the TV can produce one of these video signals.

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Input signal

●

Signals other than those listed below may not be displayed properly.

●

The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

■ Component/HDMI/DisplayPort

Vertical

Input signal

480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

720/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ ○

1,080/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○

1,080/60p 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ ○

1,080/24p 23.98/24.00 ○ ○

frequency

(Hz)

Component HDMI DisplayPort

2,160/60p 59.94/60.00

2,160/30p 23.98/24.00

2,160/24p 23.98/24.00

●

For more information about viewing 4K content, refer to Watching TV >
4K compatible equipment.

○

○

○

: HDMI 4 only

○:Applicableinputsignal

○

○

○

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For best picture

Picture mode

1. Change picture mode to suit your settings and taste

1) Select Picture mode

MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode

Select desired menu using

2) Adjust using /

Note:

●

HDMI will provide the best HD picture

2. Picture mode type

Vivid

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit
room.

Standard

Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.

Home theater

For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

/ from menu bar and press

THX Cinema/THX Bright Room

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a darkened room/bright
room.

●

THX modes are available during 2D mode.

●

THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional
filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified
movies. THX Certified movies have the THX logo on the disc. THX modes
are not available for photo contents or Internet services.

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THX and the THX Logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

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Cinema

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Allows you to set the professional picture settings in Pro settings and Copy

adjustments.

Monitor

Reproduces the original image quality of graphic contents.

Use the mode below to adjust the picture mode in more detail.

●

Custom

Customizes each item according to your taste.

Allows you to set the professional picture settings in Pro settings and Copy

adjustments.

Professional 1/2

Allows you to set the professional picture settings in Pro settings, Lock

settings and Copy adjustments.

●

If the certified professional dealer sets these modes, Professional 1 and
Professional 2 may be displayed as ISF Day and ISF Night.

●

Adjust the Picture mode in more detail.

All settings > Picture > Pro settings

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Auto brightness (ECO)

Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness
and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO
feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room
lighting is lowered.

C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The
adjustment happens gradually.

If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. by:

●

Menu > Picture > scroll down to C.A.T.S. and turn it off.

Or

●

Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as

Custom.

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Aspect setting

Use this function when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) or to
zoom the picture.

Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio.

FORMAT (to cycle through the aspect modes)

480i, 480p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
1080p, 1080i, 720p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM/H-FILL/SIDECUT JUST/

SIDECUT ZOOM

4K format: Full/H Full/V Full

●

Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the
picture are trimmed.

●

Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide
format. Top and bottom bars are unavoidable.

●

Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players
and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the
device’s aspect settings.

●

For screen format settings

All settings > Picture > Screen settings

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Screen mode

Adjust the screen mode when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom)

●

Mainly for Standard Definition (480i, 480p)

Full

Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s edges.

JUST

Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen.

(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

4:3

Displays the image as original size.

ZOOM

Enlarges the image to the entire screen.

(Recommended for Letterboxed content)

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■ Side cut mode for High Definition (1080p, 1080i, 720p)

If the High definition image has the bars on the both side of the screen, side
cut it to enlarge the image to 16:9.

H-FILL

Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.

The side edges of the image are cut off.

SIDECUT JUST

Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen.

The aspect ratio remains the same around the center and enlarges the left
and right side of the image.

SIDECUT ZOOM

Enlarges the image to the entire screen.

The side edges of the image are cut off.

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Screen mode for 4K format

FULL

Reduces the images to fit to entire screen.

H Full (only for DCI 4K format)

Reduces the images to fit to the side of the screen without changing the
aspect ratio.

The black bars are displayed on top and bottom of screen.

V Full (only for DCI 4K format)

Reduces the images to fit to the top and bottoms of the screen without
changing the aspect ratio.

The side edges of the image are cut off.

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Zoom adjustments

If there is a problem with the image position on the screen, vertical image
position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”

1. Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu.

MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings > Zoom adjustments

2. Adjust the V-position or V-size.

V-position:

Vertical position adjustment

Adjust using
position.

V-size:

Vertical size adjustment

Adjust using

●

Press

to reset

/ to desired

/ to desired size.

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Lock settings

Locks the picture menu for Professional 1/Professional 2 and each input.

Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings.

1. Select Lock settings

MENU Menu > Picture > Lock settings

Select desired menu using

2. Enter the 4-digit PIN number

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

3. Select Adjustment Lock and set to On

Select the menu using

Then, select On using / and press to set

/ and press

/ and press

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select Change password using / and press

2. Enter a new PIN number twice with numeric buttons

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Copy adjustments

You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all
or another input.

Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings.

1. Select Copy adjustments

MENU Menu > Picture > Copy adjustments

Select the desired menu using

2. Select Destination input and set (Default: All)

Select the menu using

Then, select the destination using / and press to set.

3. Select Copy start to copy

Select the menu using

4. Select Yes to set

Select the item using

/ and press

/ and press

/ and press to set

/ and press

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For best audio

Sound mode

Selects your favorite sound mode.

●

The selected mode affects all input signals.

MENU Menu > Sound > Sound mode

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favorite
sound quality.

– For the User mode, Equalizer will appear on the Sound Menu

instead of Bass and Treble. Select Equalizer and adjust the
frequency.

●

Gray-out when using Home Theater.

●

Adjust the Sound mode in more detail.

All settings > Sound

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel)
decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

●

Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright
protection function may operate and disable optical output.

●

When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the
output will be PCM.

●

When playing a movie on Movie player, when the sound has been
recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal will be Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in other formats,
the output will be PCM.

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Viewing 3D images

Notice

The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:

●

A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is
connected via HDMI cable

●

3D TV broadcast (program)

●

3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.

●

3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI
cable.

●

2D→3D

About2D→3D

●

This function converts standard 2D images and displays them in 3D. For
this reason, the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals.
Please bear this in mind when using this function.

●

Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing
images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as coffee shops or
hotels, etc. may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected
under the Copyright Act.

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About 3D Eyewear

■ Parts name and functions

[Front side] [Back side]

Power button/Mode change/Indicator lamp

Switching the 3D Eyewear on or off.

●

Press the button for about 1 second to turn the power on. The indicator
lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then goes off.

●

To turn the power off, press the button for 3 seconds or more again.
The indicator lamp flashes 3 times, then the 3D Eyewear turns off

Mode change

●

Press the button for about 1 second to change the mode between 3D
and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D).

●

(When power is off) Press the button for 5 seconds to change to
registration mode.

Indicator lamp

●

Lights or flashes during use to display the status. (see below)

Protection film

Insulating sheet

●

When using for the first time, peel off the protection film and pull the
insulating sheet.

Battery cover

■ Indicator lamp status

Indicator lamp Status

Lights red for 2 seconds when

Sufficient battery level

turned on

Flashes red 5 times when turned on Low battery level

Flashes red Under registering

Flashes red once every 1 seconds Under reconnecting to the TV

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Flashes red 3 times Power off

(Press the button for 3 seconds or
more when in use, or Automatically
power off when registering or
reconnecting fails, or connection is
lost)

Flashes red once every 2 seconds
when in use

Flashes red twice every 4 seconds
when in use

3D mode is selected

2D mode is selected

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Registering 3D Eyewear

■ Eyewear initial setup

To pair the 3D Eyewear with the TV for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Turn the TV on

2. Place the 3D Eyewear within 1.6 ft. (50 cm) of the TV.

3. Remove the temporary pull tab to enable the battery.

4. Press and hold the power button on the 3D Eyewear for 1 second.

●

The LED will light for 2 seconds and then flash.

●

The 3D Eyewear will turn on and pairing will begin.

●

A confirmation message will be displayed on the TV.

After the pairing process is complete, the 3D Eyewear will automatically
reconnect with the TV anytime it is turned on near the TV. The TV should
be in 3D mode.

●

The 3D Eyewear will turn off automatically when not paired with the TV
or when 2D content is displayed.

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Replacing the battery

When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning
the 3D Eyewear on.

In this case, early battery replacement is recommended.

●

Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the
waste disposal regulations in your local area.

1. Remove the cover

1) Loosen the screw with a precision Phillips (No.0, plus +).

2) Slide the cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -), etc.

3) Remove the cover with your finger as shown in the illustration below.

●

The screw is not removed from the cover.

2. Replace the battery

●

If difficulty, remove it with the tip of the driver.

●

Use the specified type of battery (coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025.)

●

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

3. Replace and fasten the cover

●

Tighten the screw.

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Viewing 3D

1. Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on

Make sure that registration is finished completely.

(Displays messages and information on the screen.)

2. View

When the TV receives a 3D signal, it also tries to detect the 3D mode
(format). 3D images are automatically displayed according to the signal. If
the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomfort,
the images can be adjusted by 3D format select or 3D settings.

3. Turn off the 3D Eyewear

The 3D Eyewear indicator lamp turns off, and the power turns off.

●

It may take several seconds to display 3D image properly after you
switch to 3D mode.

●

4K 3D format is not supported.

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Change 3D↔2D

■ Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode)

3D 3D format select

Switch 3D or 2D using

/ and press

■ Change 3D format (Manual mode)

1. Display 3D format select (Manual)

(Red) 3D format select (Manual)

2. Select 3D format

3D Cycle through the 3D format

(Original/Side by Side - 3D/Side by Side - 2D/Top and Bottom - 3D/Top

and Bottom - 2D/2D→3D)

●

When the TV receives a 480i/576i signal from the Component or HDMI
terminal, manual adjustment is not available.

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Adjust 3D images

1. Select 3D settings

MENU Menu > Picture > 3D settings

2. Select the item and set

Select desired menu using

●

The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from

/ and adjust the settings with /

person-to-person.

●

If a signal received from an external device is different from the 3D
setting of the TV, such as 2D signal when the TV is set to 3D mode, the
images may not be displayed correctly.

●

For 3D settings

All settings > Picture > 3D settings

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Network services

Connect to network

Network connections

1. Contact your Broadband service provider

Obtain Broadband Internet service:

●

Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD
picture quality, respectively.

●

Dial-up Internet access cannot be used for Home Screen.

2. Select wired or wireless connection

If a wired network connection is available near the TV, then using this LAN
(Ethernet) connection is recommended.

●

Wired LAN connection

Recommended for viewing high quality video at high bit-rates and to
avoid interference with 2.4 GHz devices.

●

Wireless LAN connection

Use when your network router is not close enough to the TV or when a
wired connection is not feasible.

3. Connecting to the network

There are some connection type.

See next section, Network connection types.

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Network connection types

A. Wireless connection

TV (Built-in wireless LAN)

Home network (modem/wireless router)

Computer/DLNA Certified media server

●

To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is
not needed.

B. Wired connection (Using Router)

TV (Ethernet port)

LAN (Ethernet) cable

Home network (modem/router)

Computer/DLNA Certified media server

C. Wired connection (Directly connected)

If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you
can just connect the TV directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet modem with LAN
(Ethernet) cable.

TV (Ethernet port)

LAN (Ethernet) cable (crossover cable)

Modem

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●

To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is
not needed.

You can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN
crossover cable.

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Network settings

Setting the menu

This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband service.

1. Display the Menu and select Network

MENU Menu > Network

Select Network using

2. Select the options and set

(Network connection/Network status/my Home Cloud settings/VIERA

network name/TV Remote App settings/Network link/File sharing
settings/Software update/New software notice)

/ from menu bar and press

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Network connection/Network status

1. Select Network connection using / and press

2. Select Quick setup to launch Network connection setup wizard.

Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network connection.

●

Manual settings are also available.

Select Custom and select your connection type.

Displays setting menu according to selected connection type.

Set the desired menu and complete the network connection.

3. Displays Network status

Select Try again and press

to start connection test.

Success

Completion message is displayed.

Error

Select Status details/Help and press to display solution of the

connection error.

Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network settings.

●

You can also display Network status from Network menu.

(Network > Network status)

4. Exit the screen

Select Done and press

to exit from this screen.

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my Home Cloud settings

1. Select my Home Cloud settings using / and press .

2. Select desired menu.

(Notices)

●

To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

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VIERA network name

Set your favorite name for this TV.

1. Select VIERA network name using

2. Enter favorite name with screen keyboard

/ and press

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TV remote App settings

1. Select TV Remote App settings using / and press

2. Select the item and set

■ TV remote (App)

Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).

●

Set to On to enable the settings below.

1. Select TV Remote using

2. Switch On or Off with /

/ and press

■ Wake on LAN

This function allows you to turn on the TV when you use Remote control via
IP.

1. Select Wake on LAN using

2. Switch Off or On with /

/

■ Device to upload contents

Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone,
etc.).

1. Select Device to upload contents using

2. Select device and press

/ and press

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Network link

Setting for DLNA server.

■ DLNA server

Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA).

●

Set to On to enable the settings below.

1. Select DLNA server using

2. Switch On or Off with /

/ and press

■ Registration type

Selects the limitation of access to this TV for each device on the home
network.

1. Select Registration type using

2. Switch Auto or Manual with /

Auto:

All the available device on the home network are accessible. (maximum
16 equipment)

Manual:

Sets the access limitation for each device in the Remote device List.

/ and press

■ Remote device list

Lists the available device on the home network.

1. Select Remote device list using

2. Select the desired device with / and set access limitation.

/ and press

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File sharing settings

■ File sharing server

You can use your computer to exchange files, such as photos, videos, and
music between the computer and USB devices or an SD Card connected to
this TV.

Then, you can enjoy playing them with Media player.

●

PC connection by a network is required to use this function.

1. Select File sharing settings

2. Set File sharing server to On

Switch to On using

/

3. Configure your PC for File sharing

●

The name set in VIERA network name is used for this PC setting.

●

To use File sharing with your computer, see

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

4. Playing the contents with Media player

●

Performance is not guaranteed on all PCs. Tested for compatibility on
PCs with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 (as of December,

2013). Additional information for the devices may be found on the
following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

●

This function is not available when the TV is in standby mode or turned
off.

●

Do not turn the TV off, pull out the power plug or remove the device
during operation (reading, etc.). Doing so may cause device or file
corruption.

■ Network device list

You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices
with Media player.

1. Select File sharing settings

2. Select Network device list

Display connected network devices.

3. Select desired network device and press

4. Registration screen is displayed.

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.

Enter the necessary information to register.

●

For registered network device, enter User ID and Password.

5. Press

●

Performance is not guaranteed on all servers. Tested for compatibility

to register

on PCs with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 (as of December,

2013). Additional information for the devices may be found on the
following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

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Software update

1. Select Software update using / and press

2. Press OK to start the Software update screen

Software update

3. Follow directions on the screen

●

Make sure to set this TV’s Clock before the update starts.

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New software notice

Select On/Off to display new software update information when TV is turned
on.

1. Select New software notice using

2. Switch On or Off with /

/

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How to use

Operate

Now, you can access and enjoy Network services in various scenes.

●

USB keyboard is available. Set Keyboard type in Setup menu.

MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type

●

You need a Broadband environment to use this service.

●

Please confirm Network connections and Network settings before using
this function.

●

Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to download all
the data.

●

Internet services available in Home Screen are subject to change
without notice.

●

Not all contents are available depending on the country and area.

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Home network “DLNA”

Get started

Information

You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA
Certified media server with your home network system.

●

Please confirm Network connection and Network settings before using
this function.

Network services > Connect to network

This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA
Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home
network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos,
videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example,
PC with Windows 7/Windows 8 installed, etc.) connected to your home
network, and enjoy the contents on the TV screen.

■ Media server

Store photos, videos or music into the DLNA Certified media server, and
then you can enjoy them on the TV.

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” is the server software that has
been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Any other
server software have not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility
and performance cannot be assured.

●

Windows 7/Windows 8

The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7/Windows 8 is required. For
details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7/Windows 8.

●

For data information

Support / FAQ > Information > Data information

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Photos

Viewing Photos

1. Display Apps (application) list

APPS APPS list

2. Display DLNA server

Select DLNA server using

3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed)

Select desired server using

4. Select photo (Thumbnails and contents are displayed)

Select desired content using

5. View

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

●

Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data
type.

/ / / and press

/ from DLNA server list and press

/ from file list and press

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Photo view

■ Thumbnail view

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Photo status:

Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view)

2D/3D status:

Displays current 2D/3D status

Display Slideshow settings

●

Information differs depending on selected data.

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

●

In DMR mode, Slideshow is not available.

●

In DMR mode, OK/Next/Prev. are not available.

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Options menu

In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Slideshow settings)

●

Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Using slideshow

1. Display Slideshow settings

Slideshow settings

2. Adjust items

Select the item by

●

Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

/ and adjust the settings using /

3. Start Slideshow

After adjusting each setting, select Start slideshow with

RETURN Stop in mid-cycle

/ and press

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Slideshow settings

Auto makeup

(On/Off)

Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the
enhanced image.

Display interval

(Long/Normal/Short)

Sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode.

Repeat playback

(On/Off)

Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off.

Soundtrack settings

(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)

Select the music.

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Videos

Viewing Videos

1. Display Apps list

APPS APPS list

2. Display DLNA server

Select DLNA server using

3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed)

Select desired server using

4. Select video (Thumbnails and contents are displayed)

Select desired content using

5. Play

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

●

Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data
type.

●

4K video contents may not be played correctly.

/ / / and press

/ from DLNA server list and press

/ from file list and press

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Video view

■ Thumbnail view

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Movie banner:

Displays current Video status

(Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.)

2D/3D status:

Displays current 2D/3D status

●

Information differs depending on selected data.

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

●

In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip are not available.

Forward/Reverse:

Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available.

Slow playback is also available.

●

Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn to slow playback mode.

●

In DMR mode, Resume playback is not available

●

Subtitles are not supported in MKV format.

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Options menu

In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Video options)

Repeat playback

●

Set play repeat function (Off/On)

●

Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Music

Playing Music

1. Display Apps list

APPS APPS list

2. Display DLNA server

Select DLNA server using

3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed)

Select desired server using

4. Select music (Thumbnails and contents are displayed)

Select desired content using

5. Play

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

●

Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data
type.

/ / / and press

/ from DLNA server list and press

/ from file list and press

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Music view

■ Thumbnail view

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Music Guide:

Displays current Music status

(Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time)

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

●

Information differs depending on selected data.

Forward/Reverse:

Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available.

●

In DMR mode, Next skip/Prev. skip/User BGM settings are not
available.

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Options menu

In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Music options)

Repeat playback

●

Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song)

●

Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Media player

Get started

Information

You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash
memory and SD card.

■ SD card

●

When you use an SD card, gently insert with label surface facing front.

●

When you remove the SD card, press in lightly then release.

Label surface

Cutout

Push until a click is heard

Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.

●

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):

SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC Card (32 GB),
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card (2 GB)

(requiring microSDHC Card/miniSD Card/microSD Card/adapter)

●

If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is used, insert /
remove it together with the adapter.

■ USB flash memory

●

When you use a USB device, insert straight in and pull straight out.

●

Media player only supports USB Mass storage class devices.

●

Remove USB devise safely with USB device setup.

(Setup > USB device setup)

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Media warning messages

Message Meaning

No media. Please insert an SD
memory card or USB storage
device.

No media. Device removed.

No photos/No movies/No music files
to play/No playable media

Cannot read file

●

The device is not inserted.

●

The device is removed.

●

The device has no data or this
type of data is not supported.

●

The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the
format.

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SD card handling cautions

●

Use an SD Card meets SD standards. Otherwise, it may cause the TV to
malfunction.

●

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage
card or unit).

●

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

●

Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.

●

Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be
damaged).

●

Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may
damage the data or card.

●

Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or
damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for
any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

●

For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information
on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (This site is in English only)

2.1 mm

32 mm

24 mm

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File sharing

■ File sharing with server

You can use your computer to exchange files, such as photos, videos, and
music between the computer and USB devices or an SD Card connected to
this TV.

Then, you can enjoy playing them with Media player.

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PC connection by a network is required to use this function.

■ Viewing from Network device

You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices
as SD card or USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player.

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For more information about settings, refer to the page below.

Network services > Network settings > File sharing settings

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Notice

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The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the
recording equipment used.

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When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to
complete or some files may not be displayed or playable.

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Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the
files and folders may not be displayed.

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Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

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The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital
camera used.

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The function cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted (i.e.
TIFF, BMP).

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Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2.0, 2.1 and

2.2.

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Photos

Viewing Photos

1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices or PC to share the files

2. Display Media player

SD/USB Media player

You can also access from Apps list.

3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive)

Select the drive using

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The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

Enter User ID / Password to access.

:

User ID / Password are already entered.

:

4. Select the Photos in Media select

Select the media using

5. Select the photo in thumbnail view

Select the data using

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How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions.

6. View

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

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Displayed navigation and guide may differ depending on data type.

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For File sharing/How to register the network devices, refer to the page
below.

/ and press

/ and press

/ / / and press

Network services > Network settings > File sharing settings

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Photo View

■ Thumbnail view

Display Slideshow settings

Display Sort

Display Drive select

Display Media select

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

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Information differs depending on selected data.

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Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen.

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Photo status:

Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view)

2D/3D status:

Displays current 2D/3D status

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

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Sort the photos

1. Display Sort select menu

Sort select menu (Folders/Sort by date/Sort by month)

2. Select the sort type

Select the type using

3. Displayed each screen

Folders:

Ascending order of numeric/alphabetical

Sort by month:

Ascending order of the month

Sort by date:

Ascending order of the day

/ and press

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Options menu

In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Slideshow settings/Multi shot 3D/Thumbnails size)

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Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Multi shot 3D

3D images can be created by selecting 2 photos in thumbnail view.

1. Select first photo and press

2. Select second photo and press

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To select the second image, the size and date must be the same as the

(Red)

(Red)

first image.

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and are displayed at the top left-hand corner of selected

photos.

3. Start Conversion processing by pressing

Conversion processing message will be displayed.

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Error message will be displayed if first and second picture have no
relation, or for other reasons. (e.g. size / date is different)

4. 3D photo is created

5. Save the 3D image generated by the above steps to the original drive.

Confirmation message will be displayed and select Yes to
save the data. (SD card only)

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Thumbnails size

To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen at a time.

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Using slideshow

1. Display Slideshow settings

Slideshow settings

2. Adjust items

Select the item by

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Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings.

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Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

/ and adjust the settings using /

3. Start Slideshow

After adjusting each setting, select Start slideshow with

RETURN Stop in mid-cycle

/ and press

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Slideshow settings

Photo effect

(Off/Sepia/Gray scale)

Select the display effect.

Auto makeup

(On/Off)

Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the
enhanced image.

Photo size

(Normal/ZOOM)

Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo
being displayed.

Display interval

(Long/Normal/Short)

Display interval sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow

mode.

Repeat playback

(On/Off)

Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off.

Soundtrack settings

(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected/Auto)

Select the music.

User selected:

Plays the soundtrack registered in the Soundtrack settings menu.

Auto:

Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory.

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Soundtrack settings

You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks

1. Select Soundtrack settings in Slideshow settings using

2. Select User selected using /

3. Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with /

and press to register

This song:

Register current music

All songs in folder:

Register the music in a folder

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Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

/

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Videos

Viewing Videos

1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices or PC to share the files

2. Display Media player

SD/USB Media player

You can also access from Apps list.

3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive)

Select the drive using

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The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

Enter User ID / Password to access.

:

User ID / Password are already entered.

:

/ and press

4. Select the Videos in Media select

Select the media using

/ and press

5. Select the video in thumbnail view

Select the data using

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How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions.

/ / / and press

6. Play

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

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Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data
type.

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4K video contents may not be played correctly and some functions may
not be available.

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For File sharing/How to register the network devices refer to the page
below.

Network services > Network settings > File sharing settings

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Video view

■ Thumbnail view

Play the video

Display Drive select

Display Media select

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

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Information differs depending on selected data.

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Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen.

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner

Movie banner:

Displays current Video status

(Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.)

2D/3D status:

Displays current 2D/3D status

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

Forward/Reverse:

Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available.

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Subtitles are not supported in MKV format.

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Options menu

In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Video options)

Repeat playback

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Set play repeat function (Off/On)

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Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Music

Playing Music

1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices or PC to share the files

2. Display Media player

SD/USB Media player

You can also access from Apps list.

3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive)

Select the drive using

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The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.

Enter User ID / Password to access.

:

User ID / Password are already entered.

:

4. Select the Music in Media select

Select the media using

5. Select the music in thumbnail view

Select the data using

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How data is displayed differs depending on data storage conditions.

6. Play

Follow the Navigation and guide to operate.

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Displayed navigation and guide will be different depending on data
type.

/ and press

/ and press

/ / / and press

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For File sharing/How to register the network devices refer to the page
below.

Network services > Network settings > File sharing settings

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Music view

■ Thumbnail view

Play folder

Display Drive select

Display Media select

INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.)

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Information differs depending on selected data.

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Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen.

■ Playback screen

INFO Display/hide Guide

Music Guide:

Displays current Music status

(Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time)

Navigation Guide:

Displays available functions.

Forward/Reverse:

Five levels of speed 1 to 5 are available.

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Options menu

In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the OPTION
button.

1. Display Options menu

(Options menu is also available in Menu.)

OPTION Options menu

2. Select the item

Select the desired menu using

(Music options)

Repeat playback

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Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat folder/One song)

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Available menus are displayed on Options menu depending on data
condition and situation.

/ and press

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Convenience features

Eco navigation

Eco navigation

This setting allows you to set the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode
automatically.

1. Select Eco navigation

MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation

2. Press Set to ECO

Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy.

Note:

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The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.

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