Panasonic TH-55CX740A, TH-50CX740A, TH-65CX740A, TH-65CX700A, TH-60CX700A Ehelp

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•How to use 12

Features

•4K resolution 13

•Home Screen 14

•Info Frame 15

•Touch Pad Controller 16

•TV Anytime 17

•Dual Tuner 18

•Easy Mirroring 19

•Data Service Application 20

Home Screen

Home Screen

•Information 21

•How to use 23

•Pin to HOME 24

•Option menu 25

Live TV

•How to use 26

•Option menu 27

Apps

•How to use 28

•Option menu 29

Devices

•How to use 30

•Option menu 31

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 32

•Selecting channel 34

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•Information banner 35

•AV Options 38

•Subtitle 40

•Last view 41

•Off Timer 42

•Energy saving functions 43

•Adjusting time 45

•Language 47

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 48

•HDCP Setting 49

•HDMI Auto Setting 50

•Valid 4K format 51

External equipment

•External connection 52

•Watching external input 55

•Operating with TV’s remote control 57

•HDMI features 59

•Valid input signals 61

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 62

•Ambient Sensor 63

•Aspect 64

•Basic settings 65

•Noise reduction settings 67

•Advanced Settings 68

•Option Settings 72

•Screen Settings 75

•Copy Adjustment 77

For best audio

•Sound mode 78

•Basic settings 79

•Volume settings 81

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•Voice Guidance Settings 83

•Audio Description 84

•Advanced settings 85

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 88

•Timer Programming 90

3D

•Note 91

•3D Eyewear - Functions 92

•3D Eyewear - Registration 94

•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 95

•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 96

•Viewing 3D 97

•3D Mode Selection 99

•3D Settings 100

•Source image format 102

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 103

•Favourites Edit 104

•Channel List 106

•Auto Tuning 107

•Manual Tuning 108

•Update Channel List 109

•New Channel Message 110

•Signal Condition 111

•Add TV Signal 112

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 113

•Setting for USB HDD 115

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 117

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Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 118

•Editing Timer Programming 120

•Remote recording 122

•Note 123

Technical information

•USB HDD 124

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 125

•Selecting device / mode 127

•Network device 129

•Sharing file 130

Photo mode

•Selecting file 131

•Viewing photo 132

•Sorting photos 133

•Using Slideshow 134

Video mode

•Selecting file 136

•Watching video 137

•Video Setup 139

•Audio output settings 141

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 142

•Watching recorded TV 143

•Grouping content 145

•Deleting content 146

•Chapter List 147

•Audio output settings 148

Music mode

•Selecting file 149

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•Playing music 150

•Music Setup 151

USB Sharing

•USB Sharing 152

Technical information

•Device handling caution 154

•USB devices 155

•Photo format 156

•Video format 157

•Music format 160

Network

Internet content

•Information 161

•Selecting internet content 162

•Note 163

DLNA

•In-House streaming 164

•Using DLNA 167

Network connections

•Internet connection 168

•DLNA connection 169

•Note 171

Network settings

•Network Connection 172

•Custom - Wireless 174

•Custom - Wired 177

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 179

•Network Status 180

•my Home Cloud Settings 181

•VIERA Name 182

•TV Remote App Settings 183

•Network Link Settings 185

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•TV Anytime Settings 187

•File Sharing Settings 188

•Mirroring Settings 189

•Do Not Track Setting 190

•Software Update 191

•New Software Message 192

Photos

•Selecting file 193

•Viewing photo 194

•Using Slideshow 195

Videos

•Selecting file 196

•Watching video 197

•Video Setup 199

•Audio output settings 201

Music

•Selecting file 202

•Playing music 203

•Music Setup 204

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 205

Technical information

•Photo format 206

•Video format 207

•Music format 210

Functions

Info Frame

•Information 211

•How to use 212

•Settings 213

Voice Control

•Preparations 214

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•How to use 216

Touch Pad Controller

•Information 217

•Pairing 218

•Identifying controls 219

•Settings 221

TV Anytime

•How to use 222

•TV Anytime Settings 223

Mirroring

•How to use 224

•Mirroring Settings 225

Multi Window

•Information 226

•How to use 227

•Note 229

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 230

•Preparations 235

•Easy playback 236

•Power on Link 237

•Power off Link 238

•Standby Power Save 239

•Intelligent Auto Standby 240

•VIERA Link Control 241

•Speaker Selection 243

•Note 244

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 245

•PIN number 246

•Parental Rating 247

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Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 248

•Cookie 249

•Note 250

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 251

Updating the TV Software

•Information 252

•Auto update 253

•Manual update 254

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 255

Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 256

Keyboard

•Keyboard 257

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 258

Picture

•Viewing Mode 260

•Basic settings 261

•Ambient Sensor 263

•Noise reduction settings 264

•Advanced Settings 265

•Option Settings 266

•Screen Settings 268

•3D Settings 269

•Copy Adjustment 270

•Reset Picture Defaults 271

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Sound

•Mode 272

•Basic settings 273

•Volume settings 274

•Voice Guidance Settings 275

•Audio Description 276

•Advanced settings 277

•Reset Sound Defaults 278

Network

•Network Connection 279

•Network Status 280

•my Home Cloud Settings 281

•VIERA Name 282

•TV Remote App Settings 283

•Network Link Settings 284

•TV Anytime Settings 285

•File Sharing Settings 286

•Mirroring Settings 287

•Do Not Track Setting 288

•Other settings 289

Timer

•Off Timer 290

•Timer Programming 291

•Clock Settings 292

•Auto Standby 293

•No signal Power off 294

Setup

•Eco Navigation 295

•Voice Control Settings 296

•USB Device Setup 297

•Recording Setup 298

•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 299

•Bluetooth Setup 300

•Child Lock 301

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•Tuning Menu 302

•Language 304

•Display Settings 305

•HDCP Setting 306

•HDMI Auto Setting 307

•VIERA Link Settings 308

•Data Service Application 309

•System Menu 310

•Other Settings 311

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 312

FAQs

•Picture 313

•Digital TV 315

•Sound 316

•3D 317

•HDMI 319

•Network 320

•Other 322

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 324

Optional accessories

•3D Eyewear 325

•Wall-hanging bracket 326

Licence

•Licence 327

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How to use

■ Meaning of signs

OK :

Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.

Menu :

Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

:

References in this eHELP

When the icon (
detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.

(red) :

Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions)

= Note =

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Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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Features

4K resolution

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

Watching > 4K resolution > 4K compatible equipment

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Home Screen

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and
connected devices.

It provides you an easy way to access all the features.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Information

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Info Frame

Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the
watching programme, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of
screen when you need it.

Functions > Info Frame > Information

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Touch Pad Controller

Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations on the
application, internet content, etc. You can operate the TV intuitively with this
controller.

Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Information

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TV Anytime

You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.

Functions > TV Anytime > How to use

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Dual Tuner

You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme
while recording another programme, etc.

Functions > Multi Window > How to use

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Easy Mirroring

You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV
screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function
from the other devices without operating the TV.

Functions > Mirroring > How to use

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Data Service Application

You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the
interactive data services for digital broadcasting.

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

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Home Screen

Home Screen

Information

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and
connected devices.

Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy
way to access all the features as shown below (example).

Home Screen

Live TV

– Gateway to TV programmes

Home Screen > Live TV

Apps

– Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.)

Home Screen > Apps

Devices

– Gateway to connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network

device, etc.)

Home Screen > Devices

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= Note =

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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 Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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How to use

From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes,
applications and connected devices.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)

2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV.
(Example)

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Also refer to on Home Screen for the operations.

■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

for searching and press OK to access.

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Pin to HOME

You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.

3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device).

4. Display the option menu with OPTION.

5. Select Pin to HOME and press OK to set.

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You can also add a shortcut pressing (Pin to HOME) of Touch Pad
Controller.

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To remove a shortcut from Home Screen, set Unpin from HOME.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Option menu

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Option menu

You can customise Home Screen.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Unpin from HOME / Move

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Unpin from HOME

Remove a shortcut from Home Screen.

Move

Arranges the position of the icons.

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Live TV

How to use

Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Live TV.
(Example)

3. Press OK to access.
(Example)

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For details of watching TV

Watching > Basic

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / AV Options

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

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The label (channel position, channel name, etc.) of shortcut is not updated
by broadcasters automatically. Remove and add the shortcut again to
update the label.

Accessibility

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

AV Options

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

Watching > Basic > AV Options

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Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the TV mode.

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Apps

How to use

Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from

Apps.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Apps and press OK to access.
(Example)

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To exit Apps

EXIT

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

3. Select an application and press OK to access.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show
Info.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

Move

Arranges the position of the applications.

Lock, Unlock

Locks / unlocks the specific applications to restrict access to them (if
available).

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Child Lock PIN number is required to access to locked application.

Functions > Child Lock > PIN number

Uninstall

Deletes an application from Apps (if available).

Show Info.

Displays the information about the selected application.

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Devices

How to use

Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can
be accessed easily from Devices.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Devices and press OK to access.
(Example)

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To exit Devices

EXIT

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

3. Select a device and press OK to access.

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For external equipment

Watching > External equipment

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For USB device, network device for Media Player

Media Player

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For network equipment for DLNA

Network > DLNA

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For mirroring function

Functions > Mirroring

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / Show Info.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

Accessibility

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Show Info.

Displays the information about the selected device.

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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.

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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.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Not valid in Analogue TV

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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

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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

, , , :

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

/

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To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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Information on the next programme (Digital TV)

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Extra information (Digital TV)

INFO

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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To update the TV software (if available)

(red)

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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 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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AV Options

Confirm or change the current status.

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Display the full-screen TV to use this function.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select AV Options and press OK to access.

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

Audio Description / Audio Selection / AD / Dual Audio / MPX / Volume
Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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

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Not valid in multi window mode

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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

= Note =

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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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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.

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

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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:

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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.

= Note =

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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.

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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count resets.

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

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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)

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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)

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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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Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays.

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4K resolution

4K compatible equipment

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

●

For details of valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

●

Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K
compatible cable and you can watch content in 4K format.

■ 4K compatible equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

4K compatible equipment

●

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

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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HDCP Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > HDCP Setting and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

HDCP Setting

(Auto / 2.2 / 1.4)

Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch.

●

HDCP is a technology of copy protection for digital audio / video content.

●

For HDMI

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HDMI Auto Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

HDMI Auto Setting

(Mode1 / Mode2)

Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly.

●

For HDMI

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Valid 4K format

■ Valid 4K format (HDMI)

4K UHD

●

3 840 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

– Aspect is fixed to 16:9.

DCI 4K

●

4 096 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

– Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.

– Aspect is fixed to V Full.

= Note =

●

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

●

3D content in 4K format is not supported.

●

For details of aspect

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

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External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.

●

For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

●

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct 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

●

Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which 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 3 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.

●

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

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

■ Listening with external 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.

●

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,
banner, etc.

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.

●

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

●

Input audio signal:

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

●

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●

Content Type

●

Deep Colour

●

Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2

●

3D

●

x.v.Colour™

●

4K

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

■ 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.

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= 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 ○

3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p,
30p, 25p, 24p

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p,
30p, 25p, 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 Remaster / Resolution Remaster / Intelligent

Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film

●

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 and press OK to access.

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

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●

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.

●

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).

4:3:

Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.

Zoom:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.

V Full:

Displays the image enlarged vertically to fit the screen without distortion.

●

For DCI 4K format

= 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 is fixed to 16:9 in the following conditions:

– 4K content except DCI 4K

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

●

Aspect cannot be changed in 3D format 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 / Resolution
Remaster / 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.

●

Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

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.

Resolution Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct 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 in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster 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 in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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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 / Colour Gamut / 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.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset Contrast Control:

Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.

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■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Normal / Native)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut.

Normal:

Displays colours according to the colour gamut.

Native:

Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum.

■ 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 for 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 White Balance:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset White Balance

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

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■ 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.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.

C-Hue / M-Hue / Y-Hue:

Adjusts the picture hue of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

C-Saturation / M-Saturation / Y-Saturation:

Adjusts the saturation of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

Reset Colour Management:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset Colour Management

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset Gamma:

Reset items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset Gamma

Reset Gamma to the default settings.

■ 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 Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct

/ 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / 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 the mode of multi
window, 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 the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

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4K Pure Direct

(On / Off)

Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 4K (HDMI) input signal.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

1080p Pixel by 4pixels

(On / Off)

Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal.

●

For HDMI

●

Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

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

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

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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 / 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 in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Photo content

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

– Multi window

Zoom Adjustments

Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Multi window

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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 =

●

Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D 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 / 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.

●

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

Bass / Treble / Surround / Bass Boost

●

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

●

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 / Bass Boost

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

(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.

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Bass Boost

(On / Off)

Enhances the effect of bass sounds.

●

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.

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Selection

(TV / Home Cinema)

Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by
pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

TV:

TV speakers are active.

Home Cinema:

The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu­ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode.

●

The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned
off, TV speakers will be activated.

●

You can use Volume Up / Down and MUTE.

●

This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA
Link function is connected to this TV.

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.

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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.

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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 / Language / 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.

●

Not valid in multi window mode

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.

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.

= Note =

●

Voice guidance function may not correspond exactly.

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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

●

Not valid in multi window mode

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).

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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

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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 / PCM Optical Level /
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

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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.

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Meanings of mode indicators

: STEREO

: MAIN I

: SUB II

: MONO

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■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast

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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): / /

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A2 (German) - Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc.

– Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator /

– BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): /

– STEREO: /

= Note =

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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.

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

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When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the
mode is set to the MONO position pressing the Sound Selection button.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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For digital TV, video content

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

PCM Optical Level

Adjusts the audio level of PCM output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2
(ARC function) terminals to equalise with that of the other audio types.

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).

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Not valid in Analogue TV

1. Select Digital TV with TV.

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

(Example)

Date

Time

Programme

Channel position and name

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To watch the programme

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

2) Select View and press OK to watch.

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

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To the previous day

(red)

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To the next day

(green)

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To view a channel list of the selected type

1) Display the type list with

(yellow).

2) Select the type and press OK to view.

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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

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To view more details of the programme

1) Select the programme.

2) Press INFO to view.

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

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To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

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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.

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Timer Programming

This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the
USB HDD.

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

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To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

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

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To return to TV Guide

RETURN

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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 =

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Not valid in Analogue TV

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Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

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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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To set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network

Recording > Timer Programming > Remote recording

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3D

Note

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Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D.

●

If the room is lit by fluorescent lights (50 Hz) and light appears to flicker
when using the 3D Eyewear, switch off the fluorescent light.

●

Do not apply 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 in a horizontal position
where double vision does not occur.

●

Do not wear the 3D Eyewear for purposes other than viewing 3D images.
Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screen, digital clock, calculator,
etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.

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Do not use the 3D Eyewear as a substitute for sunglasses.

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3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.

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3D Eyewear - Functions

■ Part names and functions

Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp

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Power button

– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on.

(The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.)

– Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to turn the 3D Eyewear off.

(The indicator lamp lights 3 times.)

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Mode change

– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to change the mode between

3D and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D).

– When the power is off, press and hold for approx. 5 seconds to

change to registration mode.

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration

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Indicator lamp

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

Protection film

– Peel off the protection film on both sides of the lens.

Insulating sheet

– When using for the first time, remove the insulation sheet by pulling it.

Battery cover

– To replace the battery

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

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■ Indicator lamp status

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Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on:

Sufficient battery level

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Flashes 5 times when turned on:

Low battery level

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Flashes red:

Currently registering

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Flashes red once every second:

Currently reconnecting to the TV

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Flashes red 3 times:

– Power turns off when pressing the power button for 3 seconds or

more when in use.

– Power turns off automatically when registering, or when

reconnection fails or connection is lost.

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Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use:

3D mode is selected.

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Flashes red twice every 4 seconds when in use:

2D mode is selected.

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3D Eyewear - Registration

■ First registration

Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Press Power button for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on.

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The lamp lights for approx. 2 seconds and then flashes.

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The 3D Eyewear is turned on and the registration starts.

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Place the 3D Eyewear within 50 cm from the TV while registration is in
progress.

3. Once the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will

reconnect to TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near the
TV in 3D mode.

■ Registration again

When connection with the registered TV fails, or when using with another TV,
re-register the 3D Eyewear.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Within 50 cm from the TV, press the Power button until the lamp lights,

then release it to start registration.

3. Once the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will

reconnect to TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near the
TV in 3D mode.

= Note =

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If the registration fails, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off. In this case, turn
the TV off and perform from step 1.

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3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning
the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended.

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

1. Remove the battery cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -), etc.

2. Replace the battery (coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025).

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

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Make sure the polarity is correct (+ or -).

3. Attach the battery cover.

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3D Eyewear - Maintenance

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear

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Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.

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Clean using a soft, dry cloth.

– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a dusty or dirty cloth may scratch the

eyewear. Shake off dust from the cloth before use.

– The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning

the lens.

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Do not apply benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear. Doing so may
cause peeling of the paint.

●

Do not dunk the 3D Eyewear in liquid such as water.

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Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images of content or programmes supporting 3D
effects by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

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This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D
formats.

– Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for right and left

eyes are recorded with high definition quality and alternately played
back.

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3D content in 4K format is not supported.

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

●

Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
for active shutter 3D.

Support > Optional accessories > 3D Eyewear

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The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images. Perform the first
registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration

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Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right
of the screen.

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.

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Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.

■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential)

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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.)

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If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode
connected to the player.

Watching > External equipment > Watching external input

■ 3D-supported broadcast

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Please consult the suppliers of content or programmes for availability of
this service.

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■ 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

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Set to 2D→3D mode in 3D Mode Selection.

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

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Content in 4K format cannot be converted to 3D mode.

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3D Mode Selection

You can change the viewing mode for 3D image.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > 3D Settings > 3D Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

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Items for 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

●

Use to identify the format type of the source image.

Watching > 3D > Source image format

Side by Side - 3D / Top and Bottom - 3D:

Displays the mode you select.

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For digital signals

2D→3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

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Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals.

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Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing
images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops, 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 and press OK to access.

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

3D Mode / 2D→3DDepth / 3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Safety
Precautions

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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To exit the menu screen

EXIT

3D Mode

Selects the 3D format manually.

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

2D→3DDepth

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.

3D Adjustment

(On / Off)

Adjusts the 3D effect while viewing 3D image (except in 2D→3D mode).

Set to On to enable Effect setting.

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When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it
carefully and press RETURN to go to Effect setting.

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When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies
among different individuals.

Effect:

Adjusts the 3D depth according to the content or to your preference.
(This setting is not memorised when changing the input mode or
channel.)

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