Panasonic TH-50AS670M, TH-55AS670M User Manual

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TH-50AS670M
TH-55AS670M
e
HELP
English
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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 13
•Information 15
•How to use 15
•Settings 16
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 17
•Selecting channel 19
•Information banner 19
•Option Menu 20
•Still 20
•Last view 21
•Off Timer 21
•Energy saving functions 21
•Adjusting time 23
•Language 23
External equipment
•External connection 24
•Watching external input 26
•Operating with TV’s remote control 27
•HDMI features 29
•Valid input signals 30
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 31
•Ambient Sensor 32
•Aspect 32
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•Basic settings 33
•Noise reduction settings 34
•Advanced Settings 35
•Option Settings 38
•Screen Settings 39
•Copy Adjustment 40
For best audio
•Sound mode 41
•Basic settings 41
•Volume settings 42
•Voice Guidance Settings 43
•Advanced settings 44
3D
•Note 47
•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 47
•Viewing 3D 47
•3D Mode Selection 49
•3D Settings 50
•Source image format 52
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 53
•Channel List Edit 53
•Auto Tuning 54
•Manual Tuning 55
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 56
•Selecting device / mode 58
•Network device 59
Photo mode
•Selecting file 61
•Viewing photo 61
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•Sorting photos 62
•Multi Shot 3D 62
•Using Slideshow 63
Video mode
•Selecting file 67
•Watching video 67
•Video Setup 69
•Audio output settings 70
Music mode
•Selecting file 71
•Playing music 71
•Music Setup 72
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 73
Technical information
•Device handling caution 75
•SD Card 75
•USB devices 76
•Photo format 76
•Video format 77
•Music format 80
Network
Internet content
•Information 81
•Selecting internet content 81
•Note 82
DLNA
•Information 83
•Using DLNA 85
Network connections
•Internet connection 87
•DLNA connection 88
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•Note 90
Network settings
•Network Connection 91
•Custom - Wireless 92
•Custom - Wired 94
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 95
•Network Status 96
•my Home Cloud Settings 97
•VIERA Name 97
•TV Remote App Settings 97
•Network Link Settings 98
•File Sharing Settings 99
•Software Update 100
•New Software Message 100
Photos
•Selecting file 101
•Viewing photo 101
•Using Slideshow 102
Videos
•Selecting file 104
•Watching video 104
•Video Setup 106
•Audio output settings 107
Music
•Selecting file 108
•Playing music 108
•Music Setup 109
Technical information
•Photo format 110
•Video format 110
•Music format 113
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Functions
User profile
•Information 115
•Settings 115
•my Stream 116
Voice Control
•Preparations 118
•How to use 119
Touch Pad Controller
•Information 120
•My button 120
•Settings 120
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 122
•Preparations 126
•Easy playback 126
•Power on Link 127
•Power off Link 127
•Standby Power Save 127
•Intelligent Auto Standby 127
•VIERA Link Control 128
•Speaker Selection 129
•Note 130
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 131
•PIN number 131
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 132
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 132
Bluetooth devices
•Bluetooth Setup 133
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Keyboard
•Keyboard 135
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 136
Picture
•Viewing Mode 138
•Basic settings 138
•Ambient Sensor 139
•Noise reduction settings 139
•Advanced Settings 139
•Option Settings 140
•Screen Settings 141
•3D Settings 142
•Copy Adjustment 143
•Reset to Defaults 143
Sound
•Mode 144
•Basic settings 144
•Volume settings 145
•Voice Guidance Settings 145
•Advanced settings 147
•Reset to Defaults 147
Network
•Network Connection 148
•Network Status 148
•my Home Cloud Settings 148
•VIERA Name 148
•TV Remote App Settings 148
•Network Link Settings 148
•File Sharing Settings 148
•Other settings 149
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Timer
•Off Timer 150
•Clock Settings 150
•Auto Standby 150
•No signal Power off 150
Setup
•Eco Navigation 151
•Voice Control Settings 151
•User Settings 151
•USB Device Setup 151
•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 151
•Bluetooth Setup 151
•Child Lock 151
•Tuning Menu 152
•Language 152
•Display Settings 152
•VIERA Link Settings 153
•System Menu 154
•Other Settings 154
Support
FAQs
•Picture 155
•Sound 156
•3D 157
•HDMI 157
•Network 158
•Other 159
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 161
Information
•Using Help menu 162
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Optional accessories
•3D Eyewear 163
•Communication Camera 163
•Wall-hanging bracket 164
Licence
•Licence 165
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.
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How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access.
To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with
/ / / .
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)
Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
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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 screen with / and press OK to set.
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV.
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition
By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises 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.
Functions > User profile > Settings
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Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
Support > Optional accessories
For details of Voice Control function
Functions > Voice Control
■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update

OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access.
3. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
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OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.
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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■ APPS List
(Example)
= Note =
APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List.
1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example)
To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features with
Internet contents
Network > Internet content
/ / / and press OK to access.
my Stream
Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.).
You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.
Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.
Functions > User profile > my Stream
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Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Settings

You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
/ / / and press OK
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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■ Aerial
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup.
Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.
Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
■ Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
= Note =
For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel

1. Select TV mode with TV.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2-digit (e.g. 39, press ).

Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.
Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Input mode
Channel position
Channel number
Sound system
Colour system
Aspect ratio
The following icons and message are displayed on the bottom of the screen.
, , , :
Audio mode
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
To hide the banner
EXIT
To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout with
and press OK to access.
3) Set with
/ and press OK to store.
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
To display the introduction banner for the internet service
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with
OK to access.
3) Select On / Off with
/ and press OK to set.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items with
Voice Guidance Settings / MPX / Volume Correction
The function items vary depending on the TV mode.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
For Digital TV
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Still

Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL.
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Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Off Timer with
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to set.
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
The remaining time displays on the screen.
When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

Energy saving functions

The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.
The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
■ Auto Standby
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with
3. Select On / Off with
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
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Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.
The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.
■ No signal Power off
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with
3. Select On / Off with
No signal Power off
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
■ Eco Navigation
Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to
Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with
3. Select Set to Eco with
Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is
set to Set to Eco.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
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Adjusting time

Settings for the system time of this TV.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Clock Settings with
3. Select one of the following items with
Mode / Date / Time / Time Zone
4. Set with
Mode
(Auto / Manual)
Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.
Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from the network. Set to Manual to adjust manually.
Date
Sets the current date manually.
Time
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to set.
Sets the current time manually.
Time Zone
Adjusts the time data.
The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language with access.
3. Set with
OSD Language
Changes language for on-screen displays.
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to
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External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.
For basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
Functions > Bluetooth devices
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system
= Note =
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD Player
AV IN (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital
5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
To select the sound output, set TV Speaker.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV.
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with
OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the
screen.)
You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV, select with / .
You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.
/ and press
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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■ Input Labels
Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with to access.
3. Set with
To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters (maximum 10 characters).
To skip the input mode, select Skip.
/ / / and press OK to set.
/ and press OK
■ Playing Time Display
Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display with press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off with
This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
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:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
:
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link
3. Press
to change.
= Note =
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Watching > External equipment > External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
■ Applicable HDMI features
Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
Content Type
Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
3D
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i
1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with
3. Select the mode with
You can also change the mode pressing PICTURE.
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,
Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored.
When in Cinema, True Cinema or Custom, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom can be stored for each input.
You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.
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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with
3. Select On / Off with
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.
2. Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set.
You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.
4:3 Full:
Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
For HD (High definition) signals
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Sidecut Just:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.
For HD (High definition) signals
= Note =
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
Aspect cannot be changed in 3D format signals.

Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture with
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.
Colour Temperature
Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).
Vivid Colour
(On / Off)
Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
Adaptive Backlight Control
Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.
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Intelligent Frame Creation
(Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change the setting.
Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when
Game Mode is set to On
24p Smooth Film
(Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth.
This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of
Intelligent Frame Creation.
Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when
Game Mode is set to On

Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster with
OK to access.
3. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
Noise Reduction
(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Reduces unwanted picture noise.
MPEG Remaster
(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
/ and press
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Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or
Custom can be stored for each input.
Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode
1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with
4. Select the mode with
Cinema / True Cinema / Custom
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
■ Adjust the detailed picture settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings with
3. Select one of the following items with
Contrast Control / White Balance / Colour Management / Gamma / Reset to Defaults
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
■ Contrast Control
Contrast Control
(Auto / Custom / Off)
Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set
Contrast Control Setting manually.
Contrast Control Setting
Adaptive Gamma Control:
Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.
Black Expander:
Gradually adjusts the shades of black.
Clear White Effect:
Makes the white area clearer.
Reset to Defaults:
Resets items of Contrast Control Setting.
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■ White Balance
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain
Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff
Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain:
Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
Reset to Defaults:
Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset to Defaults
Resets White Balance to the default settings.
■ Colour Management
R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.
G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas.
B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas.
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More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items of Colour Management.
Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue:
Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Y-Saturation / C-Saturation / M-Saturation:
Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance:
Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Reset to Defaults:
Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset to Defaults
Resets Colour Management to the default settings.
■ Gamma
Gamma
Switches the gamma curve.
Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items of Gamma.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
Gain:
Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.
Reset to Defaults:
Reset items of More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset to Defaults
Reset Gamma to the default settings.
■ Reset to Defaults
Reset to Defaults
Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
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Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Option Settings with
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / HDMI Content Type / HDMI RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
Game Mode
(On / Off)
Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
Not valid in TV mode
To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode, set
Playing Time Display.
Film Cadence Mode
(On / Off)
Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
1080p Pure Direct
(On / Off)
Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.
Not valid in 3D mode
HDMI Content Type
(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)
Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type.
Auto:
Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto
Detail Setting.
For HDMI input
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HDMI RGB Range
(Auto / Full / Normal)
Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
When the black level is not suitable, select Full.
For HDMI input
AV Colour System
(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
Selects optional colour system based on video signals.
For AV input
3D-COMB
(On / Off)
Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.
Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.
For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite connection

Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with
3. Select one of the following items with
16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
16:9 Overscan
(On / Off)
Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.
On:
Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Off:
Displays the image in the original size.
Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.
This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals respectively.
Not valid in Network services
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H-Size
(H-Size1 / H-Size2)
Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
For TV mode, AV and HDMI input
Not valid in 3D mode
Zoom Adjustments
Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just,
Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.
Screen Display
(On / Off)
Turns the screen off when you select Off.
This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen.
Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on.

Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode /
Destination Input with
3. Select the destination to copy to with
4. Select Copy Start with
5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with
press OK to set.
= Note =
Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D Settings will not be copied.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to copy.
/ and
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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound > Mode with
3. Select the mode with
Mode
(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)
Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Standard:
Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Music:
Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
Ambience:
Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
User:
Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to set.
In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround and Bass Boost can be adjusted and stored.
For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.
Watching > For best audio > Basic settings
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound with
3. Select one of the following items with
Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost
4. Set with
Bass
/ / / and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
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Treble
Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Equaliser
Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
This function is available when Mode is set to User.
Select the frequency and change the frequency level using / .
To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset
to Defaults with / and press OK.
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Balance
Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.
Surround
(Virtual Surround / Off)
Selects surround sound settings.
Virtual Surround:
Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects.
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Bass Boost
(On / Off)
Enhances the effect of bass sounds.
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

Volume settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound with
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
TV Speaker / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
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TV Speaker
(On / Off)
Set to Off when using the external speakers.
Auto Gain Control
(On / Off)
Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Speaker Distance to Wall
(Up to 30cm / Over 30cm)
Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall.
If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended.
If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is recommended.
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

Voice Guidance Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with
access.
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance
(On / Off)
/ and press OK to
Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.
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Speed
(Fast / Normal / Slow)
Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.
Volume
(Max / Mid / Min)
Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Language
Changes language for the voice guidance.
All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not supported, Language is set to English automatically.
User Level
(Beginner / Expert)
Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.
Web Browser
(On / Off)
Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser function.

Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound with
3. Select one of the following items with
MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Input
4. Set with
MPX
/ and press OK to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Stereo:
Use this normally.
Mono:
When stereo signal cannot be received
M1 / M2:
Available while mono signal is transmitted
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When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the MPX in the Sound Menu.
Meanings of mode indicators
: STEREO
: MAIN I
: SUB II
: MONO
■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast
NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
– Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator /
– Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I): /
– NICAM STEREO: /
– NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): / /
A2 (German) - Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc.
– Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No Indicator /
– BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): /
– STEREO: /
= Note =
If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended to switch from STEREO to MONO.
Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position pressing the Sound Selection button.
DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.
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SPDIF Selection
(Auto / PCM)
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.
Auto:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS.
PCM:
Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
For video contents of Media Player / Network services
Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings
Network > Videos > Audio output settings
HDMI Input
(Digital / Analogue)
Selects to fit the input signal.
Watching > External equipment > HDMI features
Digital:
When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection
Analogue:
When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection
For HDMI input
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3D

Note

Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D.
Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.
3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are at an approximately horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images.
Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.
Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.
3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.

3D Eyewear - Maintenance

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear
Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.
Clean using a soft, dry cloth.
– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may
scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use.
– The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning
the lens.
Do not use benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear, otherwise this may cause peeling of the paint.
Do not dunk the 3D Eyewear in liquid such as water.

Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear.
This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D formats.
– Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right
eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back.
1. Put the 3D Eyewear on.
2. View the 3D images.
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Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image. Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images.
If you select Yes, this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains Power On / Off switch is next turned on. Select
No if you do not want to display this message again.
■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential)
Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. (If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in 2D mode.)
If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player.
Watching > External equipment > Watching external input
■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic
products
Available in Media Player and Network services
Media Player
Network
■ 2D images converted to 3D
Set to 2D→3D mode in 3D Mode Selection.
Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection
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3D Mode Selection

You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D.
1. Display 3D Mode Selection with 3D.
2. Select the mode with
Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.
/ and press OK to set.
3D / 2D:
Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format.
This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.
■ To change 3D format manually
When the image is not changed properly using 3D / 2D mode, use this manual setting.
1. Display 3D Mode Selection (Manual) with
operation.
2. Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set.
Original:
Displays the source image as it is.
(red) during above
Use to identify the format type of the source image.
Watching > 3D > Source image format
Side by Side - 3D / Side by Side - 2D / Top and Bottom - 3D / Top and Bottom - 2D:
Displays the mode you select.
Not valid in TV and AV mode
2D→3D:
Converts 2D images into 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.
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3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > 3D Settings with
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 2D→3DDepth / 3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions
4. Set with
To exit the menu screen
/ and press OK to store.
EXIT
3D Detection
(On (Advance) / On / Off)
Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.
On (Advance):
Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically.
On:
Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically.
To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On
(Advance).
3D Signal Message
(On / Off)
Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not.
Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance)
For Component and HDMI input
2D→3DDepth
(Max / Mid / Min)
Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.
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3D Adjustment
(On / Off)
Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode)
Set to On to enable Effect setting.
When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and press RETURN to go to Effect setting.
When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals.
Effect:
Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.)
L/R Picture Swap
(L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed))
Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode).
Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual.
This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.
Edge Smoother
(On / Off)
Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D→3D mode).
Safety Precautions
Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.
= Note =
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
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Source image format

If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode.
3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes.
Source image format
Side by Side
Top and Bottom
Normal format (2D)
3D Mode Selection
Original
Side by Side - 3D
Top and Bottom - 3D
2D→3D
: When selecting Side by Side - 2D or Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will
be displayed without 3D effect.
Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from the above illustrations.
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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
1. Select TV mode with TV.
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with
4. Select one of the functions with
Channel List Edit / Auto Tuning / Manual Tuning
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.

Channel List Edit

■ Skip unwanted channels
You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function.
1. Select Channel List Edit with
2. Select a channel with
3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
: Reveal
: Hide (skip)
To reveal all channels
/ .
/ and press OK to access.
(yellow)
■ Edit Channels
To move the channel position (if available)
1) Press
2) Set the new position with
To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)
(red)
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
To rename the channel name
1) Press
(green) to edit.
/ and press (green) to store.
(blue) to edit.
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2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with / / / or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
3) Press RETURN to store.
= Note =
If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit VCR.

Auto Tuning

Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.
All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels.
If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
1. Select Auto Tuning with
/ and press OK to access.
2. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Tuning. (Settings are made automatically.)
When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.
■ Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV
1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu.
2. Set Auto Tuning with following control panel buttons.
Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item (up and down only)
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button
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Manual Tuning

Set TV channel manually after Auto Tuning.
Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System to Auto.
1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.
2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.
3. Search with / .
4. Select Store with
Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual
/ and press OK to set.
programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.).
If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.
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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the SD Card / USB Flash Memory / network device.
(Example)
Photo mode:
Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
Video mode:
Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.
Music mode:
Digital music data will be played back.
During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. But no video signals are output. To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers.
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording
equipment. For a file without a valid record date “ ” is shown.
Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
Displaying may take some time when there are many files and folders.
Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.
Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.
Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used.
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■ To insert or remove the SD Card
Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.)
Label surface
Cutout
■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory
Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.
To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely
remove USB in USB Device Setup.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup with
3) Select the device with
Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
= Note =
Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.
For the information of the devices
Media Player > Technical information
For supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information
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Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV.
When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Information
To play back contents in the network device, ensure the connection and settings are completed.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device
2. Display APPS List with APPS.
3. Select Media Player with
You can also start Media Player with MEDIA PLAYER.
4. Select the device with
If only one device is connected, this step will be skipped.
The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.
/ / / and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
: Enter User / Password to access.
: User / Password are already entered.
5. Select Photo / Video / Music with
Photo
Media Player > Photo mode
Video
Media Player > Video mode
Music
Media Player > Music mode
/ and press OK to access.
6. The thumbnail view will be displayed. (Example)
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
INFO
= Note =
You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.
my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use
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Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file.
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
■ To change the device
You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
1. Display the device selection screen with is displayed.
2. Select the device with
/ and press OK to access.
(yellow) while the thumbnail
■ To change the mode
You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.
1. Display the contents selection screen with is displayed.
2. Select the contents with
The mode can be switched in the current device.
/ and press OK to access.

Network device

You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices.
To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Network > Network connections
(blue) while the thumbnail
Network > Network settings
■ How to set User / Password
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List with and press OK to access.
3. Select the network device with
4. Enter User / Password with
OK to set.
Press RETURN to store.
/ and press OK to access.
/ / / or Numeric buttons and press
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To register the new network device, set Server Name / Shared Folder. For details, read the manual of the equipment.
5. Select Register with
To delete the registered device, select Delete with / and press OK
/ and press OK to set.
to set.
= Note =
Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
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Photo mode

Selecting file

Select the file in the thumbnail view with / / / and press OK to start playback.
: Error display
To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view
1) Display the option menu with OPTION.
2) Select Change Size with
For supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information > Photo format
/ and press OK to change.
■ Thumbnail view
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
INFO
To display Slideshow Settings
(red)
Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow
To sort
(green)
To change the device
(yellow)
To change the contents
(blue)

Viewing photo

■ Playback
To operate Single view
: To the previous photo
: To the next photo
: Stop (return to thumbnail)
OK : Slideshow
To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
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To rotate 90°
(blue)
To return to thumbnail
RETURN

Sorting photos

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month
1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green).
2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month with
OK to set.
Folder view:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.
Files which are in the root folder will be collected to the folder named “/”.
Sort by Date / Sort by Month:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as
Unknown.
To return to the thumbnail of all photos
1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with
2) Select All photos with
/ and press OK to set.

Multi Shot 3D

/ and press
(green).
This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos and save it.
You can only save the image into the SD card.
This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras.
Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating 3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible. In this case, it is recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the right approx. 5 cm and take another photo (for R).
To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear.
1. Display the option menu in the thumbnail view with OPTION.
2. Select Multi Shot 3D with
3. Select two photos for L (left) and R (right) with
/ and press OK to access.
/ / / and
(red).
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You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same pixels.
You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you transpose the left and right photos.
4. Create the 3D photo with OK.
If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed and you will return to the photo selection screen (step 3).
To save the 3D photo in the SD Card, press OK and follow the on­screen instructions.
After the photo is saved, the photo selection screen will be displayed (step 3). Select photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from
Multi Shot 3D.
■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos
Saved 3D photos are displayed in the thumbnail view. Wear the 3D Eyewear and enjoy the 3D photos.

Using Slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed.
1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with
/ /
/ .
2. Start Slideshow with
To display / hide the operation guide
(red) and OK.
INFO
To pause (return to Single view)
OK
To return to thumbnail
RETURN
You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below).
■ Slideshow Settings
Set up the settings for Photo mode.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK.
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3. Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access.
Frame / Colour Effect / Transition Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode / Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
Frame
(Off / Multi / Collage / Drift (+ calendar) / Drift / Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery /
Cinema)
Selects the frame type of the slideshow.
Multi:
9 photos are displayed orderly at once.
Collage:
Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
Drift (+ calendar) / Drift:
Photos are displayed with flow images.
You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is changed with / .
Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:
Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.
You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is changed with / .
Cinema:
Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).
Colour Effect
(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)
Selects the colour effect of photos.
Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema
Transition Effect
(Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random)
Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow.
Fade:
The next photo fades in gradually.
Dissolve:
Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.
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Motion:
Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.
Random:
The transition effect is selected at random.
This function is available when Frame is set to Off.
Auto Makeup
(On / Off)
Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Screen Mode
(Normal / Zoom)
Selects enlarged or normal viewing.
Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when
Transition Effect is set to Motion
Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture).
Burst Playback
(On / Off)
Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not.
Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition
Effect is set to Motion
Interval
(Long / Normal / Short)
Selects slideshow interval.
Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition
Effect is set to Motion
Repeat
(On / Off)
Slideshow repeat
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Back Ground Music
(Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto)
Selects the background music during Photo mode.
Type1 - 5:
Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back.
Auto:
Music files stored in the current device will be played back.
If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back.
User:
Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back.
If no music files have been registered or the device which had registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back.
To register music
1) Select the music file with
Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you
/ and press OK to access.
reach the desired music file.
2) Select File / Folder with
/ and press OK to set.
File:
The selected music file will be registered.
Folder:
All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file will be registered.
= Note =
Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings.
Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
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Video mode

Selecting file

1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / .
: Error display
: The file does not support thumbnail view.
The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set
Video Preview to Off.
Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup
2. Start playback with (red).
If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning.
For supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information > Video format
■ Thumbnail view
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
INFO
To start playback
(red)
To change the device
(yellow)
To change the contents
(blue)

Watching video

■ Playback from the selected scene in the title
Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title.
1. Select the title with
/ / / and press OK to access.
2. Select the scene with
3. Start playback with
The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used.
/ / / .
(red).
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Playback may not continue depending on the condition.
To repeat playback
Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup
■ Playback
To operate playback
: Rewind
: Fast forward
: Stop
OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback
To jump to the specified time point
1) Display the time seek bar with OK.
2) While the time seek bar is displayed
Press
/ :
Search approx. 10 seconds
Press and hold
/ :
Search rapidly
3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
To display / hide the operation guide and information banner
INFO
To the previous title / scene
(red)
To the next title / scene
(green)
To change aspect
1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.
2) Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set.
Aspect1:
Displays the content enlarged without distortion.
Aspect2:
Displays the content full-screen.
Original:
Displays the content original size.
– You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly
until you reach the desired mode.)
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– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
To return to thumbnail
RETURN

Video Setup

Set up the settings for Video mode.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select Video Setup with OK.
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Repeat
Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
Video Preview
(On / Off)
Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview Off to solve this.
This function is available in the thumbnail view.
Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio
Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).
It may take several seconds to change the sound.
This function is available during playback.
Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available).
This function is available during playback.
Subtitle Text
Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available).
This function is available during playback.
Repeat
(On / Off)
Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content)
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Audio output settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
To confirm or change the current sound status
Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with
3. Select Auto / PCM with
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.
SPDIF Selection
(Auto / PCM)
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.
Auto:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS.
PCM:
Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
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Music mode

Selecting file

1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with / / / .
2. Start playback with
For supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information > Music format
(red).
■ Thumbnail view
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
INFO
To start playback
(red)
To change the device
(yellow)
To change the contents
(blue)

Playing music

■ Playback of the selected file in the folder
1. Select the folder with
2. Select the file with
3. Start playback with
/ / / and press OK to access.
/ / / .
(red).
■ Playback
To operate playback
: Rewind
: Fast forward
: Stop
OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback
To jump to the specified time point
1) Display the time seek bar with OK.
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2) While the time seek bar is displayed
Press
/ :
Search approx. 10 seconds
Press and hold
/ :
Search rapidly
3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.
To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
To the previous track
(red)
To the next track
(green)
To return to thumbnail
RETURN

Music Setup

Set up the setting for Music mode.
This function is available in the thumbnail view.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK.
3. Select Off / Folder / One with
/ and press OK to set.
Folder:
Playback repeat within the selected folder
One:
Playback repeat of the selected one file
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USB Sharing

USB Sharing

You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports and SD Card slot.
To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to the TV.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Information
Source drive:
USB device / SD Card which contains the data to be copied.
Destination drive:
USB device / SD Card which you copy to.
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select USB Sharing with
3. Select the drive from Source drive with
4. Select the folder or file to copy with
To select all folders or files at once
/ / / and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press (red) to set.
(green)
5. Press
6. Select the drive with
7. Select Copy Here with
8. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with
to go to Destination drive.
/ and press OK to access.
You cannot select the source drive as the destination drive.
/ and press OK to access.
/ and
press OK to start copying.
Copy progress is shown on the top right of the TV screen. When copying is finished, Complete!! is displayed.
To cancel the copying, select USB Sharing from APPS List again.
To watch TV while data copying is in progress, press TV.
■ Create a folder or delete a folder
You can create a new folder or delete an old folder while the cursor is in
Destination drive.
To create a new folder
1) Display the option menu with OPTION.
2) Select Create Folder with
/ and press OK to access.
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3) Enter characters (maximum 16 characters) with / / / or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
4) Press RETURN to store.
To delete an old folder
1) Select the folder with
/ .
2) Display the option menu with OPTION.
3) Select Delete with
4) When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and
press OK to delete.
= Note =
Not valid for the contents in the network device
Some files may not be copied properly.
Please note there may be a risk of file corruption due to power failure or sudden shut down during USB Sharing process.
In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices or SD card for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices or SD card to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port or SD card slot, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.
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Technical information

Device handling caution

Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV.
Do not touch the pins on the device.
Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the device or TV.
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.

SD Card

■ SD Card
Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. Failure to do so may cause the TV to malfunction.
2.1 mm
32 mm
24 mm
Card format:
SDXC Card - exFAT
SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32
Compliant card type (maximum capacity):
SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (miniSD adaptor required)
When using a miniSD Card, insert / remove it together with the adaptor.
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USB devices

It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader.
Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
■ USB Flash Memory
USB Flash Memory format:
FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT
USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.

Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo)
Sub-sampling:
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Image resolution (pixel):
8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279
DCF and EXIF standards
Progressive JPEG is not supported.
= Note =
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
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Video format

■ Supported Video formats
SD-Video (.mod)
Video codec:
MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio codec:
Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio
SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile)
The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified.
AVCHD (.mts)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP
Audio codec:
Dolby Digital
AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive)
The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified.
AVI (.avi)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9
Audio codec:
AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro
Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
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MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3
This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products.
MKV (.mkv)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3, Vorbis
Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
ASF (.asf, .wmv)
Video codec:
MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro
Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
FLV (.flv)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP
Audio codec:
AAC, MP3
3GPP (.3gp, .3g2)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, HE-AAC
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PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3
TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts)
Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3
RealMedia (.rmvb, .rm)
Video codec:
RealVideo 8 (RV30), RealVideo 9 (RV40), RealVideo 10 (RV40)
Audio codec:
RealAudio - cook / raac (AAC) / racp (HE-AAC)
■ Supported Subtitles formats
MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt)
The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.
= Note =
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.
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Music format

■ Supported Music formats
MP3 (.mp3)
AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a)
Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
FLAC (.flac)
WMA / WMA Pro (.wma)
Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
WMA Lossless is not supported.
LPCM (.wav)
= Note =
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
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Network

Internet content

Information

You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List.
(Example)
To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings

Selecting internet content

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
For details of APPS List
my Home Screen > APPS List
Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.
2. Select the desired item with (Example)
/ / / and press OK to access.
To return to APPS List
APPS
To exit APPS List
EXIT
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You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor and Voice Control function of Touch Pad Controller (supplied).
Functions > Voice Control
You can connect a keyboard for character input in the applications. You can also use the keyboard for TV operation as well as for APPS List.
Functions > Bluetooth devices
Functions > Keyboard
Video communication requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera

Note

If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
APPS List is subject to change without notice.
Not all the features of the websites are available.
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update
The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services.
Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
Some contents may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
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DLNA

Information

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.
To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
■ Playback of sharing contents stored in the media server
Store photos, videos or music contents into the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc.) connected to your home network. And then you can enjoy these contents on this TV.
(Example)
For watching and operating contents on this TV
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
For supported file formats
Network > Technical information
To use a PC as a media server
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Any other server software has 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.
Twonky
“Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.
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To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia.
Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.
= Note =
For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances in office, hotel or even at home when not using a router.
■ Playback of sharing contents on this TV with the DMC (Digital
Media Controller) network equipment
You can enjoy contents stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc.) connected to your home network.
To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 / Windows 8, set
TV Remote App Settings of this TV.
Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings
And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application:
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
“Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for compatibility of this TV (as of December, 2013). For the operations, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.
■ Sharing the contents of this TV with another piece of network
equipment
You can enjoy the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA, your smartphone , etc. connected to your home network.
: Available contents:
Contents that can be played back in Media Player of this TV and another piece of network equipment
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: To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the
application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application:
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link
Settings of this TV.
Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings
= Note =
To use this function, turn this TV on.
This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment.
You may be able to control this TV using your smartphone. For details, refer to the support information of the application.

Using DLNA

To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Network > DLNA > Information
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select Media Server with
3. Select one of the media servers with
For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV
/ / / and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to access.
from the displayed media server list.
To display / hide information of the highlighted media server
INFO
4. Select the file with
/ and press OK to access.
(Example)
Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.
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To display / hide information of the highlighted file
INFO
= Note =
Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
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Network connections

Internet connection

To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.
Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
■ Wireless connection
Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)
Access point
Internet environment
■ Wired connection
ETHERNET terminal
LAN cable (Shielded)
Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
Internet environment
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DLNA connection

To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment.
To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
Network > Network connections > Internet connection
■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service)
Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)
Access point
Hub or Router
Internet environment
Smartphone
DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)
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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service)
ETHERNET terminal
LAN cable (Shielded)
Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
Hub or Router
Internet environment
DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)
■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)
TV
To use the TV as a wireless access point
Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point
DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)
Smartphone
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Note

Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.
Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment.
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 or later LAN cables are required.
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the network equipment.
Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company. Depending on the contracts, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible.
Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and then on again when changing or making the network connection again.
Depending on the network condition, the content may not be played back properly.
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Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Network > Network connections
■ Quick setup - Wireless
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Connection with
access.
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
3. Select Quick setup with
When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done
/ and press OK to access.
automatically.
4. Select your desired access point with
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
/ and press OK to access.
: Encrypted access point
For WPS(Push button)
1) Select Easy setup with Push button with access.
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes.
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK.
/ and press OK to
/ and press OK to
– 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.
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
/ / / and press
OK to set.
You can set characters using Numeric buttons.
Press RETURN to store.
6. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed.
Network > Network settings > Network Status
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7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set.
To set manually
Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless
■ Quick setup - Wired
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Connection with
/ and press OK to
access.
3. Select Quick setup with
/ and press OK to access.
4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed.
Network > Network settings > Network Status
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set.
To set manually
Network > Network settings > Custom - Wired
= Note =
When the network connection type is set to Wired, Wireless is deactivated.

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Network > Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless with / and press OK to access.
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
3. Select your desired access point with
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
/ and press OK to access.
: Encrypted access point
For WPS(Push button)
1) Press
(red).
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes.
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK.
– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
/ /
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For WPS(PIN)
1) Press
(green).
2) Enter the PIN code to the access point.
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK.
For Manual
1) Press
(yellow).
2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.
– When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the
built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type.
To search access points again
(blue)
To display / hide information of the highlighted access point
INFO
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
/ / / and press
OK to set.
You can set characters using Numeric buttons.
Press RETURN to store.
5. IP/DNS Settings is displayed.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
Auto is recommended.
Available settings are displayed automatically.
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
Proxy Settings
It is not required for normal household use.
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
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Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access.
/ / / or Numeric buttons, and
press OK to set.
3) Press RETURN to store.
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/ .
2) Enter the number with Numeric buttons.
3) Press RETURN to store.
6. Select Network Status with
Network > Network settings > Network Status
7. Select Exit with
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to access.

Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Network > Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired with and press OK to access.
3. IP/DNS Settings is displayed.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
Auto is recommended.
Available settings are displayed automatically.
/ / /
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
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Proxy Settings
It is not required for normal household use.
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access.
/ / / or Numeric buttons, and
press OK to set.
3) Press RETURN to store.
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/ .
2) Enter the number with Numeric buttons.
3) Press RETURN to store.
4. Select Network Status with
Network > Network settings > Network Status
/ and press OK to access.
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set.
= Note =
When the network connection type is set to Wired, Wireless is deactivated.

Custom - Wireless Access Point

You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point.
Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless Access Point
with
/ / / and press OK to access.
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3. Select Connect to device in WPS with / and press OK to access.
To set manually, select Change settings (see below).
4. Select and set WPS(Push button) / WPS(PIN) with
/ and press OK to
access.
WPS(Push button):
Set up the equipment for WPS(Push button). For details, read the manual of the equipment.
WPS(PIN):
Enter the PIN code of the equipment.
If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
■ Change settings
You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key and Channel setting
method manually.
Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.
Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings.
= Note =
You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless
Access Point.
You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.
To confirm the current network settings
Network > Network settings > Network Status
Ensure the equipment to connect supports WPS for this setup.
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

Network Status

Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Status with
/ and press OK to access.
3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed.
Try Again:
Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
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Status Details:
Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
For more information of the network connection, select Help.

my Home Cloud Settings

Displays the terms of service for the cloud services.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings > Notices with
/ and
press OK to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To set up an account for the cloud services
Functions > User profile > Settings

VIERA Name

Sets your favourite name for this TV.
This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the names of the TVs for each.

TV Remote App Settings

Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings with
/ and press OK to
access.
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
TV Remote
(On / Off)
Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Powered On by Apps
(On / Off)
Enables to turn the TV on from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
Depending on the network condition, you may have to turn the TV on with Standby On / Off switch of the TV’s remote control.
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Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power Consumption.
Home Streaming
(Always / Only when powered on)
Enables to share the contents of this TV with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) in the home network.
Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power Consumption.
Device to upload contents
Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
= Note =
This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On / Off switch.
You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application:
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available.
Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Network Link Settings

Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Network Link Settings with
access.
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access.
/ and press OK to
DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List
4. Set with
/ and press OK to store.
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DLNA Server
(On / Off)
Enables to share the contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
To use this function with another VIERA, select the name of this TV from the DLNA server list of another VIERA, and then select the content to share. Also read the manual of another VIERA.
To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application:
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power Consumption.
Registration Type
(Auto / Manual)
Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment on the home network.
Auto:
All available equipment on the home network is accessible (maximum 16 pieces of equipment).
Manual:
Sets the restrictions for each piece of equipment in Remote Device List.
Remote Device List
Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network.
= Note =
Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

File Sharing Settings

Network Device List
Lists the accessible network devices to play back the contents in Media Player.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device
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Software Update

Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > Software Update with
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
/ and press OK to access.

New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > New Software Message with
access.
3. Select On / Off with
/ and press OK to set.
/ and press OK to
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