Panasonic TH-55CS610A, TH-65CS610A, TH-40CS610A, TH-50CS610A, TH-60CS610A User Manual

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HELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 14

APPS List

•Information 15

•How to use 16

•Settings 17

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 18

•Selecting channel 20

•Information banner 21

•Option Menu 24

•Subtitle 26

•Last view 27

•Off Timer 28

•Energy saving functions 29

•Adjusting time 31

External equipment

•External connection 33

•Watching external input 36

•Operating with TV’s remote control 38

•HDMI features 40

•Valid input signals 42

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 43

•Ambient Sensor 44

•Aspect 45

•Basic settings 46

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•Noise reduction settings 47

•Advanced Settings 48

•Option Settings 51

•Screen Settings 53

•Copy Adjustment 54

For best audio

•Sound mode 55

•Basic settings 56

•Volume settings 57

•Voice Guidance Settings 58

•Audio Description 59

•Advanced settings 60

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 63

•Timer Programming 65

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 66

•Favourites Edit 67

•Channel List 69

•Auto Tuning 70

•Manual Tuning 71

•Update Channel List 72

•New Channel Message 73

•Signal Condition 74

•Add TV Signal 75

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 76

•Setting for USB HDD 78

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 80

•REW LIVE TV 81

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Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 83

•Editing Timer Programming 85

•Note 87

Technical information

•USB HDD 88

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 89

•Selecting device / mode 91

•Network device 93

Photo mode

•Selecting file 94

•Viewing photo 95

•Sorting photos 96

•Using Slideshow 97

Video mode

•Selecting file 101

•Watching video 102

•Video Setup 104

•Audio output settings 106

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 107

•Watching recorded TV 108

•Grouping content 110

•Deleting content 111

•Changing device 112

•Chapter List 113

•Audio output settings 114

Music mode

•Selecting file 115

•Playing music 116

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•Music Setup 117

USB Sharing

•USB Sharing 118

Technical information

•Device handling caution 120

•USB devices 121

•Photo format 122

•Video format 123

•Music format 126

Network

Internet content

•Information 127

•Selecting internet content 128

•Note 129

DLNA

•In-House streaming 130

•Using DLNA 133

Network connections

•Internet connection 134

•DLNA connection 135

•Note 137

Network settings

•Network Connection 138

•Custom - Wireless 140

•Custom - Wired 143

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 145

•Network Status 146

•my Home Cloud Settings 147

•VIERA Name 148

•TV Remote App Settings 149

•Network Link Settings 151

•File Sharing Settings 152

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•Mirroring Settings 153

•Software Update 154

•New Software Message 155

Photos

•Selecting file 156

•Viewing photo 157

•Using Slideshow 158

Videos

•Selecting file 160

•Watching video 161

•Video Setup 163

•Audio output settings 165

Music

•Selecting file 166

•Playing music 167

•Music Setup 168

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 169

Technical information

•Photo format 170

•Video format 171

•Music format 174

Functions

Mirroring

•How to use 175

•Mirroring Settings 176

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 177

•Preparations 182

•Easy playback 183

•Power on Link 184

•Power off Link 185

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•Standby Power Save 186

•Intelligent Auto Standby 187

•VIERA Link Control 188

•Speaker Selection 190

•Note 191

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 192

•PIN number 193

•Parental Rating 194

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 195

•Cookie 196

•Note 197

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 198

Updating the TV Software

•Information 199

•Auto update 200

•Manual update 201

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 202

Keyboard

•Keyboard 203

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 204

Picture

•Viewing Mode 206

•Basic settings 207

•Ambient Sensor 208

•Noise reduction settings 209

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•Advanced Settings 210

•Option Settings 211

•Screen Settings 213

•Copy Adjustment 214

•Reset Picture Defaults 215

Sound

•Mode 216

•Basic settings 217

•Volume settings 218

•Voice Guidance Settings 219

•Audio Description 220

•Advanced settings 221

•Reset Sound Defaults 222

Network

•Network Connection 223

•Network Status 224

•my Home Cloud Settings 225

•VIERA Name 226

•TV Remote App Settings 227

•Network Link Settings 228

•File Sharing Settings 229

•Mirroring Settings 230

•Other settings 231

Timer

•Off Timer 232

•Timer Programming 233

•Clock Settings 234

•Auto Standby 235

•No signal Power off 236

Setup

•Eco Navigation 237

•USB Device Setup 238

•Recording Setup 239

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•Child Lock 240

•Tuning Menu 241

•Display Settings 243

•VIERA Link Settings 244

•Data Service Application 245

•System Menu 246

•Other Settings 247

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 248

FAQs

•Picture 249

•Digital TV 251

•Sound 252

•HDMI 253

•Network 254

•Other 256

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 258

Optional accessories

•Wall-hanging bracket 259

Licence

•Licence 260

OK Letters enclosed in brackets 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 and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer.

(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)

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Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.

(Example)

2. Select the screen 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.

■ 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.

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■ 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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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully. 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

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

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 content, network content, 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.

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How to use

You can access special features such as internet content, network content,
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 and press OK to access.

Internet content

Network > Internet content

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.

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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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Settings

You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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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.

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

■ 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 details of VIERA Link connections

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

●

Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or
equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound
may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.

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Selecting channel

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.

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The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.

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 or more-digit
(e.g. 399, press

).

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed.

2. Select a channel and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the current programme and press OK to access.

3. Select View and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.

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Also appears when changing a channel.

(Example)

Channel position and name

Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )

Programme

Start time / End time (Digital TV)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)

Category

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Rating:

Rating information

Functions > Child Lock > Parental Rating

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

AD:

Audio Description service available

●

This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

:

Subtitle service available

:

Multiple image or audio available

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, , , :

Audio mode

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

:

Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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To confirm another tuned channel

/

●

To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

●

Information on the next programme (Digital TV)

●

Extra information (Digital TV)

INFO

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

●

To update the TV software (if available)

(red)

●

To select a favourite list (Digital TV)

(blue)

– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press

OK to access.

3) Set the item and press OK to store.

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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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 and press OK to
access.

3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Audio Selection / AD / Dual
Audio / MPX / Volume Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Description

Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear
an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available).

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Not valid in Analogue TV

●

To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Audio Selection / AD

Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if
available).

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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.

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Not valid in Analogue TV

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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Not valid in Analogue TV

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced Settings

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For Analogue TV

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Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD.

2. Select Subtitle and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off and press OK to store.

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For Digital TV

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Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access.

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.

90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)

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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.

●

The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

●

When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.

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Energy saving functions

The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.

The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions:

●

Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

●

Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

●

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

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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.

= Note =

●

This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.

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 resets.

●

A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.

●

Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy
consumption of the product.

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■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.

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.

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A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.

■ 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 and press OK to access.

3. Select Set to Eco and press OK to set.

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Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is

set to Set to Eco.

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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 and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to set.

Mode / Date / Time / Daylight Saving Time / Region Select

4. Set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to store.

Mode

(Auto / Manual)

Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.

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Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from
the digital broadcast. Set to Manual to adjust manually.

Date

Sets the current date manually.

Time

Sets the current time manually.

Daylight Saving Time

Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Base on GMT)

(+ 1 hour / + 1/2 hour / Off / Auto)

●

If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

●

Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in

Region Select.

NSW / ACT / Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00

South Australia: +10:30

Queensland: +10:00

Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

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Region Select

Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT)

(NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /

Northern Territory / Tasmania)

●

The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time
coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania: +10:00

South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

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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 details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.

●

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

For details of 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

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■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD

= Note =

●

It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.

●

You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices
simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.

●

Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.

●

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

●

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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Additional information about the devices may be on the following website.

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

■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital

5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about 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

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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 and press OK to watch.
(The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.)

●

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

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV.

●

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

●

The remote control is capable of operating the content or external
equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

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

●

For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■ 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 and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to set.

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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.

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■ 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 and press OK to
access.

3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.

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This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.

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Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording
functions or the connected equipment with the following 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)

:

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)

:

One Touch Recording

Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording

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■ 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 USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA
Link

3. Press

to change.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

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

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI
terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

Watching > External equipment > External connection

: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

■ Applicable HDMI features

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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

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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

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Content Type

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Audio Return Channel

– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2

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■ DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor
cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio
terminals).

●

Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

= Note =

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

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

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○

625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○

○:Applicableinputsignal

= Note =

●

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

●

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

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

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:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Custom:

Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.

●

The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient Sensor

/ Noise Reduction / MPEG Noise Reduction / Intelligent Frame Creation /

24p Smooth Film

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

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Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
condition.

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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 and press OK to set.

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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 right and
left 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.

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For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at right and left 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.

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items 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 the item 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.

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 content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,
change the setting.

●

Not valid 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.

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Not valid when Game Mode is set to On

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Noise Reduction and press OK

to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 55 / 60 / 65 inches model

MPEG Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.

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Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On 55/ 60 / 65 inches model

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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 and press OK to access.

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Contrast Control / White Balance / Colour Management / Gamma / Reset
Picture Defaults

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

■ 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.

Reset Contrast Control:

Resets items for 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.

Reset White Balance

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.

Reset Colour Management

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

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Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

Reset Gamma

Reset Gamma to the default settings.

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■ Reset Picture Defaults

Reset Picture 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 and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pixel Direct / HDMI Content
Type / HDMI RGB Range / 3D-COMB

4. Set the item 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 Pixel Direct

55/ 60 / 65 inches model

(On / Off)

Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.

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.

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For HDMI

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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

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

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Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display

4. Set the item 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.

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 for photo content

H-Size

Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the
image.

●

For TV mode, AV, HDMI

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.

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Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other
input mode or Viewing Mode.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode /

Destination Input and press OK to access.

3. Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set.

4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.

5. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.

= Note =

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Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Mode

(Standard / Music / Speech / 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.

Speech:

Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

User:

Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite
sound quality.

●

The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.

Bass / Treble / Surround

●

For the User mode, Equaliser is available in the Sound Menu instead of

Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

Watching > For best audio > Basic settings

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This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Bass

Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.

Treble

Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.

Equaliser

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.

●

This function is available when Mode is set to User.

●

Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level.

●

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

Equaliser Settings and press OK.

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

Surround

(On / Off)

Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects.

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This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Volume settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

TV Speaker / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to
Wall

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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.

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This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Voice Guidance Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / User Level / Web Browser

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance

(On / Off)

Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen
messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.

Speed

(Fast / Normal / Slow)

Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

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 content in web browser
function.

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with STTL/AD.

2. Select Audio Description and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Audio Description / Volume / Speakers / Audio Selection

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

●

You can also select this function from Audio Description in the Sound
Menu.

Audio Description

(Auto / Off)

Narration settings for visually impaired users

Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the
broadcast.

●

The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the
information banner.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

Audio Selection

Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).

●

This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

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Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

MPX / Digital Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Input

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

MPX

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

●

For Analogue TV

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: /

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= 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.

●

Selected mode is not affected when the contents of the receiving signal
change.

●

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.

Digital Audio Preference

(Dolby D / MPEG)

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

Dolby D:

The priority is given to Dolby Digital.

MPEG:

The priority is given to MPEG.

●

Dolby Digital is the method of coding digital signals developed by the
Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also
be multi-channel audio.

●

MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the
smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

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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 for video content.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using
HDMI cable.

●

For digital TV, video content

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

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For HDMI

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TV Guide

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing

of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over
the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

Press again to change the layout. (Landscape / Portrait)

– View Landscape to see several channels.

– View Portrait to see one channel by time.

(Example)

Date

Time

Programme

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme and press OK to access.

2) Select View and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

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To the previous day (Digital TV)

(red)

●

To the next day (Digital TV)

(green)

●

To view a channel list of the selected type (Digital TV)

1) Display the type list with

(yellow).

2) Select the type and press OK to view.

●

To view a channel list of the selected favourite list

1) Display the favourite list with

(blue).

2) Select the favourite and press OK to view.

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

To view more details of the programme (Digital TV)

1) Select the programme.

2) Press INFO to view.

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

●

To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

●

When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for
more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely
shown.

●

Digital TV and Analogue TV channels are displayed on the same TV Guide
screen. D means Digital TV channel and A means Analogue TV channel.
There is no programme listings for Analogue TV channels.

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Timer Programming

This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded
to watch or record to the USB HDD.

1. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access.

2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder and press OK to set.

●

To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

●

LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.

●

To return to TV Guide

RETURN

●

If you select the current programme, a confirmation screen asking
whether you want to watch or record the programme appears. Select

Timer Programming and press OK to set USB HDD Rec. to record from

the time you finish the timer event setting.

= Note =

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

No other channels can be selected while recording of Timer Programming
is in progress.

●

When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB
HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup.

Recording > USB HDD setup

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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 Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access.

Digital TV Tuning Menu / Analogue TV Tuning Menu

●

The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.

Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Tuning / Manual Tuning / Update
Channel List / New Channel Message / Signal Condition / Add TV Signal

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Favourites Edit

■ List favourite digital TV channels

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:

Favourites 1 to 4).

The favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner
and the TV Guide screen.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel to list from all digital TV channels.

●

appears when the channel is encrypted.

●

To display other favourites

(green)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

●

To add all channels to the list

(yellow)

4. Press RETURN and OK to store.

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■ Edit favourites list

You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the
favourites list.

●

To move the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

(green).

3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press OK to delete.

– Press

●

To name the favourites

1) Press

(yellow) to delete all channels.

(red).

2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons or

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

3) Press RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed.

●

Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed.

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Channel List

■ Skip unwanted TV channels

You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be
displayed except in this function.

1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel.

3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
: Reveal

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels

(yellow)

■ Edit TV Channels

●

To swap / move the channel position (if available)

1) Press

2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press
(green) to store.

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(red)

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning

●

To rename the channel name (Analogue TV)

1) Press

2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

(green) to edit.

(blue) to edit.

3) Press RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue TV, edit VCR.

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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.

●

Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels.

Functions > Child Lock > PIN number

●

If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning

1. Select Auto Tuning and press OK to access.

2. A 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.

●

This setting is applicable only for the selected TV mode.

■ 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

●

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

■ Digital TV

Normally use Auto Tuning or Update Channel List to retune Digital TV
channels.

If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the
aerial, use this function.

●

All Digital TV channels are added to Channel List.

1. Select physical channel and offset.

2. Press OK to search.

■ Analogue TV

Set Analogue TV channel manually after Auto Tuning.

1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.

2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.

3. Set Manual Tuning.

4. Select Store and press OK to set.

●

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.

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Update Channel List

By updating the Digital TV channel list, you can add new channels, delete
removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically.

●

The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,

Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

●

Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.

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New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new digital TV channel
is found or not.

●

When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel

List pressing OK.

●

Sometimes, mainly during summer months at night, the TV may pick up
distant TV stations outside your broadcast due to favourable short term
ionosphere conditions. In such circumstances when you press OK, the TV
does not add any new channels. This is normal.

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Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators.

●

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception.

●

To change the channel

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

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Add TV Signal

Adds the TV mode.

●

This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Tuning for
first using the TV.

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Recording

USB HDD setup

Preparations

You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and
enjoy playing back in various ways.

●

Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV.

●

Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable.

●

Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket.

●

To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB
in USB Device Setup.

Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD

●

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD

Mains socket

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= Caution =

●

All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases:

– When formatting the USB HDD with this TV

Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD

– When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc.

●

When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format
the USB HDD again with this TV to use it. (All data will be erased after
formatting.)

●

To use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it
again on your PC. (Special operations or tools may be necessary to format
on your PC. For details, read the manual of the USB HDD.)

●

The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back
on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the
TV of the same model number) or any equipment.

●

Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD
during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause
malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric
outage may also be a cause of malfunction.)

= Note =

●

Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD.

●

The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting are not recorded,
and also the recording function does not work during the period without
any signal.

●

Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster
and service provider.

●

You cannot copy the recorded TV programmes of the USB HDD.

●

For details of the USB HDD

Recording > Technical information > USB HDD

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Setting for USB HDD

Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.

All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed.

●

Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be
erased after this setup.

●

Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB
HDD.

Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access.

3. Select the USB HDD for recording and press OK to start setup.

●

Some USB HDD may not be displayed.

●

To display information of the highlighted device

INFO

4. When the caution and confirmation screen for using USB HDD is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to proceed.

5. When a confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes
and press OK to set.

●

The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit
the name, select Yes.

1) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press

OK to set.

2) Press RETURN to store.

6. When a confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.

●

If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this
confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD
for recording.

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Mode of the USB HDD

: The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back.

Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording.

: The USB HDD is available for playing back.

●

To change the mode

OK

●

To edit USB HDD name

(green)

●

To format

(red)

●

To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV

(yellow)

= Note =

●

You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time.

●

You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in
progress.

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Recording current programme

One Touch Recording

Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately.

●

Confirm the remote control code is “73”.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording and press OK to
access.

3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) and
press OK to set.

■ To start One Touch Recording

Press to start.

●

Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress.

■ To stop recording in progress

Press to stop.

■ To play back or delete the recorded content

Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player.

1. Display icons of the feature with APPS.

2. Select Recorded TV and press OK to access.

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

●

Even if One Touch Recording is in progress, you can play back all the
content. (Depending on the USB HDD, playback may not be possible or
the recording may not work properly during playback.)

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REW LIVE TV

Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the
maximum recordable time.

●

Confirm the remote control code is “73”.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.

3. Select Auto to start REW LIVE TV.

●

When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.

●

This recording may not start if another recording is in progress, TV signal
condition is bad or there are no images displayed.

■ To operate REW LIVE TV

●

To pause

●

To search backward (up to 90 minutes)

●

After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available
for operation.

: Search backward

: Search forward

: Return to the current programme

OK : Playback / Pause

: Search backward / Search forward

: Pause / Resume

: Playback

: Return to the current programme

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■ To stop REW LIVE TV

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.

3. Select Off to stop REW LIVE TV.

●

If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be
deleted.

●

REW LIVE TV is stopped and the recorded content is deleted

automatically in the following conditions: (Even if REW LIVE TV stops for
the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording
starts automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.)

– Other channels selected

– Locked channel selected

– Invalid channel selected

– No TV signal

– External input selected

– When the full-screen application (TV Guide, Media Player, eHELP, etc.)

is launched

– When the TV enters Standby or is turned off

– When another recording starts

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Timer Programming

Setting Timer Programming

This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded
to watch or record to the USB HDD.

●

Not valid in Analogue TV

1. Select Digital TV with TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access.

■ Set timer event details

1. Press OK to start making the settings.

2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder.

USB HDD Rec.:

Records the programme to the USB HDD.

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically
and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the
start time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder:

Reminds you to watch the programme.

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 minutes
before the start time. Press OK to switch to the programmed channel.

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3. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time).

●

and can also be entered with Numeric buttons.

(Example)

!: Overlapped timer events

Function

(USB HDD Rec. / Reminder)

D: Digital TV

Channel position, channel name, etc.

STTL: Displays subtitles (if available)

– Press

Date

– Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday

– Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday

– Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday

– Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the

same day every week

Start time / End time / Duration (automatic display)

4. Store with OK.

(yellow) to set subtitles for Reminder.

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Editing Timer Programming

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access.

3. Select the event.

●

To change a timer event

OK

– Correct as necessary.

Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming

●

To delete a timer event

1) Press

(red).

2) Press OK to delete.

●

To display subtitles (if available)

(yellow)

– Press again to remove subtitles.

– For Reminder

●

To cancel a timer event temporarily

(blue)

– Press again to stop cancelling.

■ To adjust the clock

If you cannot get the time information, set Clock Settings manually.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Clock Settings > Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select Manual and press OK to set.

4. Set Date / Time with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

●

Clock Settings are reset when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On /

Off switch.

Watching > Basic > Adjusting time

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■ To play back or delete the recorded content

Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player.

1. Display icons of the feature with APPS.

2. Select Recorded TV and press OK to access.

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

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Note

●

TV Guide may also be used to set timer event.

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

●

Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in
Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on.

●

No other channels can be selected while recording of Timer Programming
is in progress.

●

Recording an encrypted (copy-protected) programme may not be possible.

●

2 minutes before the start time, a reminder message appears if you are
watching TV.

– To remove the message and start the programming, press OK.

– To cancel the programming, press EXIT.

●

LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.

●

Reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following
occurs:

– You press OK to view the programme or EXIT to cancel the reminder.

– The timer event that the reminder is set for ends.

●

“!” identifies that two or more timer events are overlapped. USB HDD Rec.
is given priority over Reminder. As for the overlapped recording events,
the first event starts and finishes as programmed. The next event can then
start.

●

The recording of Timer Programming automatically changes the channel to
the programmed channel a few seconds before the start time.

●

The recording of Timer Programming is performed even if the TV is
in REW LIVE TV recording. In this case, REW LIVE TV recording is
cancelled.

Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV

●

For details of the USB HDD

Recording > Technical information

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Technical information

USB HDD

■ USB HDD

(for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV)

●

The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB.

●

Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back
properly with this TV.

●

Use the USB HDD formatted with this TV.

Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD

●

Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the
USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the
following website.

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

= Note =

●

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.

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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB
Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the
formatted USB HDD.

(Example)

Photo mode:

Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed.

Video mode:

Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data
are played back.

Recorded TV mode:

(For exclusive USB HDD) TV programmes recorded on the USB HDD with
this TV are played back.

Music mode:

Digital music data are 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 condition.

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●

Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or
digital video camera used.

■ 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 and press OK to access.

3) Select the device and press

●

Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.

(yellow) to set.

= Note =

●

To connect the USB HDD

Recording > USB HDD setup

●

Check the terminal type and devices are correct for connection.

●

For details of the devices

Media Player > Technical information

●

For details of supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information

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Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Information

●

To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and
settings are completed.

Recording > USB HDD setup

●

To play back content 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 and press OK to access.

4. Select the device and press OK to access.

●

If only one device is connected, this step will be skipped.

●

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

: Enter User / Password to access.

: User / Password are already entered.

5. Select Photo / Video / Music / Recorded TV and press OK to access.

Photo

Media Player > Photo mode

Video

Media Player > Video mode

Music

Media Player > Music mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

6. The thumbnail view is displayed.

(Example)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

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= Note =

●

You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.

my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use

●

Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this

TV.

●

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

(yellow) while the thumbnail

is displayed.

2. Select the device and press OK to access.

●

Not valid in Recorded TV mode

– To change the device in Recorded TV mode

Media Player > Recorded TV mode > Changing device

■ To change the mode

You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.

1. Display the content selection screen with
displayed.

2. Select the content and press OK to access.

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

(blue) while the thumbnail is

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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

Network > Network settings

■ How to set User / Password

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List and press

OK to access.

3. Select the network device and press OK to access.

4. Enter User / Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press

OK to set.

●

Press RETURN to store.

●

To register the new network device, set Server Name / Shared Folder.
For details, read the manual of the equipment.

5. Select Register and press OK to set.

●

To delete the registered device, select Delete and press OK 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 January, 2015). Additional information about 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 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 and press OK to change.

●

For details of supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Photo format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow

●

To sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the content

(blue)

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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

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to thumbnail

RETURN

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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 and press OK to set.

Folder view:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.

●

Files which are in the root folder are 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 and press OK to set.

(green).

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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.

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.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Frame / Colour Effect / Transition Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode /
Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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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. Press /
to change the month of calender.

Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:

Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.

●

You can select whether to display the calendar or not. Press

/

to change the month of calender.

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.

Motion:

Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving
up or moving down.

Random:

The transition effect is selected at random.

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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 in the following conditions:

– Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema.

– 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 in the following conditions:

– Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema.

– Transition Effect is set to Motion.

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema.

– 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 are played back.

Auto:

Music files stored in the current device are played back.

●

If there is no available music data, no sound is played back.

User:

Music files in the device registered by yourself are played back.

●

If no music files have been registered or the device which had
registered music files is removed, no sound is played back.

To register music

●

1) Select the music file and press OK to access.

●

Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you
reach the desired music file.

2) Select File / Folder and press OK to set.

File:

The selected music file is registered.

Folder:

All the music files in the folder which contains the selected music file
are registered.

= Note =

●

Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow setting.

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