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

TH-50AS670M

TH-55AS670M

e

HELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 13

APPS List

•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

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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)

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

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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.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.

(Example)

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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.

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

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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

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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 =

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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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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

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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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/ and press OK

OSD Colour

(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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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 =

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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)

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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

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Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content,
etc.).

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You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.

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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 =

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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

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Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare

required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct
connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.

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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.

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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 =

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For VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

●

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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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.

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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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.

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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

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The following icons and message are displayed on the bottom of the
screen.

, , , :

Audio mode

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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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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/

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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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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

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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 =

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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.

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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:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.

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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

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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.

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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.

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For basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

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To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

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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 =

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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For VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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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.

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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

●

Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.

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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

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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.

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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.)

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You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the
desired input is selected.

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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV, select with / .

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You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)

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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 =

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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.

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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

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To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters
(maximum 10 characters).

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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

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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.

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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 =

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Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

●

The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

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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

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Input audio signal:

2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

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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

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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 =

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Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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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”.

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

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Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input
terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.

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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 =

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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

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Some contents may only be available for specific countries and may be
presented in specific languages.

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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.

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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)

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For watching and operating contents on this TV

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

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For supported file formats

Network > Technical information

To use a PC as a media server

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For more information about the server software, please consult each
software company.

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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.

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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.

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“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:

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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.

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To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link

Settings of this TV.

Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings

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To use this function, turn this TV on.

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This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment.

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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

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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.

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To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

INFO

4. Select the file with

/ and press OK to access.

(Example)

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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

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Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.

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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.

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If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your
retailer for assistance.

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Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

Hub or Router

Internet environment

DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)

■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)

TV

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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

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Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.

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Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You
cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment.

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If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.

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If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant
ports, use a hub.

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Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with
10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.

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If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or
later LAN cables are required.

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Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications
company for further assistance regarding the network equipment.

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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.

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Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, and then on again when
changing or making the network connection again.

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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.

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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

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When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done

/ and press OK to access.

automatically.

4. Select your desired access point with

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Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

/ and press OK to access.

: Encrypted access point

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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.

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It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set.

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You can set characters using Numeric buttons.

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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.

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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.

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To set manually

Network > Network settings > Custom - Wired

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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.

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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

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Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

/ and press OK to access.

: Encrypted access point

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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.

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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.

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To search access points again

(blue)

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To display / hide information of the highlighted access point

INFO

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It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set.

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You can set characters using Numeric buttons.

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Press RETURN to store.

5. IP/DNS Settings is displayed.

Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

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Auto is recommended.

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Available settings are displayed automatically.

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To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

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It is not required for normal household use.

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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

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Auto is recommended.

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Available settings are displayed automatically.

/ / /

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To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default

Gateway / DNS Address.

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Proxy Settings

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It is not required for normal household use.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings.

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You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless

Access Point.

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You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according
to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.

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To confirm the current network settings

Network > Network settings > Network Status

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Ensure the equipment to connect supports WPS for this setup.

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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.).

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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.

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To set up an account for the cloud services

Functions > User profile > Settings

VIERA Name

Sets your favourite name for this TV.

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This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other
network equipment.

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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.).

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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.

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Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power
Consumption.

Device to upload contents

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

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This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power
On / Off switch.

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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.

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Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available.

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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.).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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