Panasonic TH-85X940M Ehelp

TH-85X940M

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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 14

APPS List

•Information 15

•How to use 15

•Settings 16

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 17

•Selecting channel 19

•Information banner 19

•Option Menu 20

•Still 20

•Last view 20

•Off Timer 21

•Energy saving functions 21

•Adjusting time 23

•Language 23

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 24

•PC 25

•HDCP Setting 25

•HDMI Auto Setting 26

•DisplayPort Settings 26

•Valid 4K format 27

External equipment

•External connection 28

•Watching external input 31

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•Operating with TV’s remote control 33

•HDMI features 35

•Valid input signals 36

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 38

•Ambient Sensor 39

•Aspect 40

•Basic settings 41

•Noise reduction settings 44

•Advanced Settings 44

•Option Settings 49

•Screen Settings 51

•Lock Settings 53

•Copy Adjustment 53

For best audio

•Sound mode 54

•Basic settings 54

•Volume settings 56

•Voice Guidance Settings 57

•Advanced settings 58

3D

•Note 61

•3D Eyewear - Functions 62

•3D Eyewear - Registration 64

•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 65

•Viewing 3D 66

•3D Mode Selection 67

•3D Settings 68

•Source image format 70

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 71

•Channel List Edit 71

•Auto Tuning 72

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•Manual Tuning 73

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 74

•Selecting device / mode 76

•Network device 78

•Sharing file 79

Photo mode

•Selecting file 80

•Viewing photo 81

•Sorting photos 81

•Multi Shot 3D 82

•Using Slideshow 83

Video mode

•Selecting file 87

•Watching video 88

•Video Setup 89

•Audio output settings 90

Music mode

•Selecting file 91

•Playing music 91

•Music Setup 92

USB Sharing

•USB Sharing 93

Technical information

•Device handling caution 95

•SD Card 95

•USB devices 96

•Photo format 96

•Video format 97

•Music format 100

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Network

Internet content

•Information 101

•Selecting internet content 101

•Note 102

DLNA

•Information 103

•Using DLNA 106

Network connections

•Internet connection 107

•DLNA connection 108

•Note 110

Network settings

•Network Connection 111

•Custom - Wireless 112

•Custom - Wired 114

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 11 6

•Network Status 117

•my Home Cloud Settings 117

•VIERA Name 117

•TV Remote App Settings 117

•Network Link Settings 119

•File Sharing Settings 120

•Software Update 120

•New Software Message 120

Photos

•Selecting file 121

•Viewing photo 122

•Using Slideshow 122

Videos

•Selecting file 124

•Watching video 125

•Video Setup 127

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•Audio output settings 128

Music

•Selecting file 129

•Playing music 130

•Music Setup 130

Technical information

•Photo format 131

•Video format 132

•Music format 135

Functions

User profile

•Information 136

•Settings 136

•my Stream 138

Info Bar

•Information 139

•Settings 140

•Human activity sensor 141

Built-in Camera

•Using built-in Camera 142

Voice Control

•Preparations 143

•How to use 144

Touch Pad Controller

•Information 145

•My button 145

•Settings 146

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 147

•Preparations 151

•Easy playback 151

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•Power on Link 152

•Power off Link 152

•Standby Power Save 152

•Intelligent Auto Standby 152

•VIERA Link Control 153

•Speaker Selection 154

•Note 155

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 156

•PIN number 156

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 157

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 157

Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 158

Keyboard

•Keyboard 159

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 160

Picture

•Viewing Mode 162

•Basic settings 162

•Ambient Sensor 164

•Noise reduction settings 165

•Advanced Settings 165

•Option Settings 165

•Screen Settings 168

•3D Settings 169

•Lock Settings 170

•Copy Adjustment 170

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•Reset to Defaults 170

Sound

•Mode 171

•Basic settings 171

•Volume settings 172

•Voice Guidance Settings 173

•Advanced settings 174

•Reset to Defaults 174

Network

•Network Connection 175

•Network Status 175

•my Home Cloud Settings 175

•VIERA Name 175

•TV Remote App Settings 175

•Network Link Settings 175

•File Sharing Settings 175

•Other settings 176

Timer

•Off Timer 177

•Clock Settings 177

•Auto Standby 177

•No signal Power off 177

Setup

•Eco Navigation 178

•Voice Control Settings 178

•User Settings 178

•Info Bar Settings 178

•USB Device Setup 178

•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 178

•Bluetooth Setup 178

•Child Lock 179

•Tuning Menu 179

•Language 179

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•Display Settings 179

•HDCP Setting 180

•HDMI Auto Setting 180

•DisplayPort Settings 180

•VIERA Link Settings 181

•System Menu 182

•Other Settings 182

Support

FAQs

•Picture 183

•Sound 184

•3D 185

•HDMI 187

•Network 188

•Other 189

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 191

Information

•Using Help menu 192

Optional accessories

•3D Eyewear 193

•Wall-hanging bracket 193

Licence

•Licence 194

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.

It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.

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How to use

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

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

(Example)

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

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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.

(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.
(Example)

2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

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■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition

By using the built-in Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises
your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.

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

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

Functions > User profile > Settings

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For details of the built-in Camera

Functions > Built-in Camera > Using built-in Camera

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For details of Voice Control function

Functions > Voice Control

■ Settings

You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper,
renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with
to access.

3. Set with

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.

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK

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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents,
Media Player, etc. from APPS List.

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

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2. Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access.

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

my Stream

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

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

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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

Functions > User profile > my Stream

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Settings

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with
to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.

■ Aerial

Aerial terminal

RF cable

Aerial

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

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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

required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.

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

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you
in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the
accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or
accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you,
the Customer.

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Aerial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Aerial

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

■ Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Selecting channel

1. Select TV mode with TV.

2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.

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Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2-digit (e.g. 39,
press ).

Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.

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Also appears when changing a channel.

(Example)

Input mode

Channel position

Channel number

Sound system

Colour system

Aspect ratio

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

, , , :

Audio mode

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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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 with

and press OK to access.

3) Set with

/ and press OK to store.

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/

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with

OK to access.

3) Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items with

Voice Guidance Settings / MPX / Volume Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Still

Freeze / unfreeze picture with STILL.

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 with

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

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

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

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The remaining time displays on the screen.

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

Energy saving functions

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

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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

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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while

No signal Power off is set to On.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

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 will be reset.

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

/ and press OK to access.

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■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

3. Select On / Off with

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power
consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10
minutes.

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Eco Navigation

Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.

The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to

Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

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Adjusting time

Settings for the system time of this TV.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Clock Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

Mode / Date / Time / Time Zone

4. Set with

Mode

(Auto / Manual)

Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.

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

Date

/ / / or Numeric buttons and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

Sets the current date manually.

Time

Sets the current time manually.

Time Zone

Adjusts the time data.

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The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language with
access.

3. Set with

OSD Language

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to

Changes language for on-screen displays.

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4K resolution

4K compatible equipment

You can watch the contents of 4K format that have twice the horizontal and
vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.

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For valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

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

■ 4K compatible equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

4K compatible equipment

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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PC

■ PC

DisplayPort™

DisplayPort cable

PC

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Please use DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable. In some case using
DisplayPort 1.2 NON-compliant cable or mini DisplayPort connector
adaptor, there will be malfunctions that TV couldn’t display higher
resolution (e.g. 4K).

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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To select the signal stream, set DisplayPort Settings.

Watching > 4K resolution > DisplayPort Settings

HDCP Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > HDCP Setting with

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

HDCP Setting

(Auto / 2.2 / 1.4)

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

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

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For HDMI input

/ and press OK to access.

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HDMI Auto Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting with

3. Set with

HDMI Auto Setting

(Mode1 / Mode2)

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

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For HDMI input

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

DisplayPort Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > DisplayPort Settings > Stream Setting with
press OK to access.

3. Set with

Stream Setting

/ and press OK to store.

/ and

(Auto / Single Stream)

Selects DisplayPort signal stream.

Auto:

Automatically selects the signal stream for multi stream.

Single Stream:

For single stream

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For DisplayPort input

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Valid 4K format

■ Valid 4K format (HDMI / DisplayPort)

4K UHD

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

– Aspect is fixed to 16:9.

DCI 4K

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

– Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.

– Selectable aspect is 16:9, H Full or V Full.

= Note =

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

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3D content of 4K format is not supported.

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The broadcast of 4K format is not supported.

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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.

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For basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

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To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder /

Amplifier with speaker system

= Note =

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

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■ AV devices

AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV IN (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

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■ USB devices

USB port

USB devices

= Note =

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

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

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

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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

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

■ PC

DisplayPort™

DisplayPort cable

PC

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Please use DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable. In some case using
DisplayPort 1.2 NON-compliant cable or mini DisplayPort connector
adaptor, there will be malfunctions that TV couldn’t display higher
resolution (e.g. 4K).

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To select the signal stream, set DisplayPort Settings.

Watching > 4K resolution > DisplayPort Settings

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■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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

5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read
the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

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To select the sound output, set TV Speaker.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through
the input.

1. Display the input selection menu with AV.

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with

/ and press

OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the

screen.)

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

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

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

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

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

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To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

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

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

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■ Input Labels

Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to
skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection
or banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with
to access.

3. Set with

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

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To skip the input mode, select Skip.

/ / / and press OK to set.

/ and press OK

■ Playing Time Display

Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top
right of the screen every 30 minutes.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display with
press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off with

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

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Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording
functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s
remote control.

:

Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)

:

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

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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 Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link

3. Press

to change.

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

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

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Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

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

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

HDMI-compatible equipment

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

Watching > External equipment > External connection

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

■ Applicable HDMI features

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Input audio signal:

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

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Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

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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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Deep Colour

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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 terminal

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3D

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x.v.Colour™

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4K

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

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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).

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

= Note =

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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

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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

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

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

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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○

625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○

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

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

○

○

○:Applicableinputsignal

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■ DisplayPort

Signal name DisplayPort

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○

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

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○

640 × 480 ○

800 × 600 ○

1 024 × 768 ○

1 280 × 768 ○

1 360 × 768 ○

1 366 × 768 ○

1 280 × 1 024 ○

2 560 × 1 440 ○

○:Applicableinputsignal

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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with

3. Select the mode with

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You can also change the mode pressing PICTURE.

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / True Cinema
/ Monitor / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2)

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.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

THX Cinema

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a darkened room.

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Not valid in 3D mode

THX Bright Room

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a bright room.

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Not valid in 3D mode

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Monitor:

Reproduces the original image quality of graphic contents.

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For HDMI and DisplayPort input

Custom:

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

:

:

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Professional1 / 2:

Allows you to set and lock the professional picture settings.

Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings

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If a certified professional dealer sets these modes, Professional1
and Professional2 may be displayed as isf Day and isf Night.

In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,

Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Colour Remaster, Rec.2020
Colour Remaster, Reversal Film Effect, Adaptive Backlight Control, Letterbox,
Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster,
Caption Smoother, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be

adjusted and stored.

When in Cinema, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2,

Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema,
Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2 can be stored for each input.

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You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

: THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional

filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified
movies. THX Certified movies have the THX logo on the disc. THX modes
are not available for photo contents or internet services.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with

3. Select On / Off with

/ 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
conditions.

/ and press OK to access.

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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 with

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You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

/ and press OK to set.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

16:9:

Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).

14:9:

Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.

Just:

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left
and right edges.

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

4:3 Full:

Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

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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 the left and right edges.

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For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

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For HD (High definition) signals

H Full:

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

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For DCI 4K format

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V Full:

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

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For DCI 4K format

= Note =

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Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function
completely.

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Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition)
and HD (High definition) signals.

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Aspect is fixed to 16:9 when watching the content of 4K format except DCI
4K.

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Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available for PC signal from DisplayPort input.

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Aspect cannot be changed in 3D format signals.

Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour
Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Adaptive Backlight Control / Letterbox /
Resolution Remaster / Caption Smoother / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p
Smooth Film

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.

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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.

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Colour Remaster

(Max / Min / Off)

Displays the vivid images with the expanded colour gamut.

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Not valid for photo contents or when Viewing Mode is THX mode

Rec.2020 Colour Remaster

(Max / Min / Off)

Displays the vivid images by converting Rec. 2020 signal input to the suitable
colour gamut.

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This function is available only for Rec. 2020 signal input and displayed
instead of Colour Remaster.

Reversal Film Effect

(Max / Min / Off)

Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film for photo contents.

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For photo contents

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Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX mode

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

Letterbox

(Dimmer / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the letterbox (anamorphic) area for watching
movies, etc.

Resolution Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.

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Not valid when Game Mode / 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / 1080p Pure Direct /

4K Pure Direct is set to On

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Caption Smoother

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Makes caption contours smooth. Specially effective for low resolution
contents.

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Not valid when Game Mode / 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / 1080p Pure Direct /

4K Pure Direct is set to On

Intelligent Frame Creation

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering
movements to make the images smooth.

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Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,
change the setting.

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Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services

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Set Game Mode, 1080p Pure Direct and 4K Pure Direct to Off to use this
function.

24p Smooth Film

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source
movie images smooth.

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This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of

Intelligent Frame Creation.

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Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services

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Set Game Mode, 1080p Pure Direct and 4K Pure Direct to Off to use this
function.

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster with

OK to access.

3. Set with

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press

Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode
is set to Cinema, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2. The
settings in True Cinema, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2 can be stored
for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with

4. Select the mode with

Cinema / True Cinema / Monitor / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

Contrast Control / Colour Gamut / White Balance / Colour Management /
Gamma / Reset to Defaults

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Auto / Custom / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of Contrast Control Setting.

■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Native / Rec. 709 / SMPTE-C / EBU)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards.

Native:

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

Rec. 709:

Standard for HD (High definition)

SMPTE-C:

Standard for NTSC

EBU:

Standard for PAL

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Set Colour Remaster, Rec.2020 Colour Remaster and Reversal Film

Effect to Off to use this function.

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■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain:

Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

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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 of Colour Management.

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

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

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

Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.

Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance:

Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

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Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Reset items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Reset Gamma to the default settings.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

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Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Option Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct /
1080p Pixel by 4pixels / HDMI Content Type / DisplayPort Content Type

/ HDMI RGB Range / DisplayPort RGB Range / AV Colour System /

3D-COMB

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Game Mode

(On / Off)

Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.

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Not valid in TV mode

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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.

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This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services
or when Game Mode is set to On).

1080p Pure Direct

(On / Off)

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

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Not valid in 3D mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On

4K Pure Direct

(On / Off)

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

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Not valid in 3D mode

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1080p Pixel by 4pixels

(On / Off)

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

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For HDMI and DisplayPort input

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

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Not valid in 3D mode

HDMI Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)

Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected
content type.

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received
HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content
Type.

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To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto

Detail Setting.

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For HDMI input

DisplayPort Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Off)

Adjusts the picture settings of DisplayPort input according to the selected
content type.

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For DisplayPort input

HDMI RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.

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When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

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For HDMI input

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DisplayPort RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the image for DisplayPort input.

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When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

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For DisplayPort input

AV Colour System

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

Selects optional colour system based on video signals.

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For AV input

3D-COMB

(On / Off)

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.

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Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning
may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.

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For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite
connection

Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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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.

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Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.

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This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High
definition) signals respectively.

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Not valid for 4K contents, Network services or when 1080p Pixel by

4pixels is set to On

H-Size

(H-Size1 / H-Size2)

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

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For TV mode, AV, HDMI, DisplayPort input

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Not valid for 4K contents, 3D mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set
to On

Zoom Adjustments

Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just,

Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.

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Not valid for 4K contents

Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

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This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to
the sound without watching the TV screen.

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Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on.

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Lock Settings

Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 for each input.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Lock Settings with

3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons.

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Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

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

4. Select Adjustment Lock with

5. Select On with

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Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour
Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Resolution
Remaster, Caption Smoother, Advanced Settings and Reset to Defaults in

the Picture Menu can be locked.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access.

2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons.

Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional1
or Professional2 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 with

3. Select the destination to copy to with

4. Select Copy Start with

5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with

press OK to set.

= Note =

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to copy.

/ and

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Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D Settings will not be copied.

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You cannot copy to the locked mode.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode with

3. Select the mode with

Mode

(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

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

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

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In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround and Bass Boost can be adjusted
and stored.

●

For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead
of Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

Watching > For best audio > Basic settings

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

Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound with

3. Select one of the following items with

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost

4. Set with

Bass

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

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Treble

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

Equaliser

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.

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This function is available when Mode is set to User.

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Select the frequency and change the frequency level using / .

●

To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To
enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.

●

To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset

to Defaults with / and press OK.

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

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

Surround

(Diffuse Surround / Virtual Surround / Off)

Selects surround sound settings.

Diffuse Surround:

Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to simulate
improved spatial effects.

Virtual Surround:

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

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

Bass Boost

(On / Off)

Enhances the effect of bass sounds.

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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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

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 with

access.

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

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.

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

Language

Changes language for the voice guidance.

●

All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not
supported, Language is set to English automatically.

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network contents in web browser
function.

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Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound with

3. Select one of the following items with

MPX / SPDIF Selection / PCM Optical Level / HDMI Input / DisplayPort
Input

4. Set with

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

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

■ 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): / /

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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: /

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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.

●

Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes,
selection mode is kept intact.

●

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

●

DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently
transmitted in some countries.

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.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

●

For video contents of Media Player / Network services

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

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.

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HDMI Input

(Digital / Analogue)

Selects to fit the input signal.

Watching > External equipment > HDMI features

Digital:

When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection

Analogue:

When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection

●

For HDMI input

DisplayPort Input

(Digital / Analogue)

Selects to fit the input signal.

Digital:

When sound is carried via the DisplayPort cable connection

Analogue:

When sound is not carried via the DisplayPort cable connection

●

For DisplayPort input

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3D

Note

●

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

●

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D
Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate.

Watching > 3D > 3D Settings

●

Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.

●

3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside
down or back-to-front.

●

When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are at an approximately
horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images.

●

Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D
images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks
or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

●

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

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3D Eyewear - Functions

■ Part names and functions

Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp

●

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.)

●

Mode change

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

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

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

to registration mode.

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration

●

Indicator lamp

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

Protection film

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

Insulating sheet

– When using for the first time, remove the insulating sheet. Pull the

insulating sheet.

Battery cover

– To replace the battery

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

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■ Indicator lamp status

●

Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on:

Sufficient battery level

●

Flashes 5 times when turned on:

Low battery level

●

Flashes red:

Under registering

●

Flashes red once every 1 second:

Under reconnecting to the TV

●

Flashes red 3 times:

Power off (Press and hold for more than 3 seconds when in use,
or automatically power off when registering / reconnecting fails, or
connection is lost.)

●

Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use:

3D mode is selected.

●

Flashes red twice every 4 seconds when in use:

2D mode is selected.

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear

●

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

●

Clean using a soft, dry cloth.

– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may

scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use.

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

the lens.

●

Do not use benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear, otherwise this
may cause peeling of the paint.

●

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

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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 about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on.

●

The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes.

●

The 3D Eyewear will be turned on and the registration will start.

●

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

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

reconnect with 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 Power button until lamp lights, then

release it to start registration.

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

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

= Note =

●

If the registration failed, 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.

●

Dispose of the old batteries 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).

●

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

●

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

3. Attach the battery cover.

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Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes
corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

●

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

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

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

●

3D content of 4K format is not supported.

●

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

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

●

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

2. View the 3D images.

●

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.

●

Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.

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

●

Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
(If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in
2D mode.)

●

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

Watching > External equipment > Watching external input

■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic

products

●

Available in Media Player and Network services

Media Player

Network

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■ 2D images converted to 3D

●

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

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

●

Contents of 4K format cannot be changed to 3D mode.

3D Mode Selection

You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D.

1. Display 3D Mode Selection with 3D.

2. Select the mode with

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

3D / 2D:

Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format.

●

This mode may not work properly depending on the source image
format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.

■ To change 3D format manually

When the image is not changed properly using 3D / 2D mode, use this
manual setting.

1. Display 3D Mode Selection (Manual) with

operation.

2. Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

(red) during above

●

Use to identify the format type of the source image.

Watching > 3D > Source image format

Side by Side - 3D / Side by Side - 2D / Top and Bottom - 3D / Top and
Bottom - 2D:

Displays the mode you select.

●

Not valid in TV and AV mode

2D→3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

●

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

●

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

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3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > 3D Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 3D Refresh Rate / 2D→3DDepth / 3D
Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions

4. Set with

●

To exit the menu screen

/ and press OK to store.

EXIT

3D Detection

(On (Advance) / On / Off)

Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.

On (Advance):

Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image
automatically.

On:

Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and
displays the 3D image automatically.

●

To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On

(Advance).

3D Signal Message

(On / Off)

Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is
found or not.

●

Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance)

3D Refresh Rate

(Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz)

Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D
Eyewear.

100Hz:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz.

120Hz:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz.

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2D→3DDepth

(Max / Mid / Min)

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

3D Adjustment

(On / Off)

Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode)

Set to On to enable Effect setting.

●

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

●

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

Effect:

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

L/R Picture Swap

(L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed))

Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode).

Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual.

●

This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or
channel.

Edge Smoother

(On / Off)

Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough
(except in 2D→3D mode).

Safety Precautions

Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.

= Note =

●

Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function
completely.

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Source image format

If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be
seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and
select the correct 3D mode.

●

3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following
yellow boxes.

Source image format

Side by Side

Top and Bottom

Normal format (2D)

3D Mode Selection

Original

Side by Side - 3D

Top and Bottom - 3D

2D→3D

: When selecting Side by Side - 2D or Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will

be displayed without 3D effect.

●

Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from
the above illustrations.

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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted
channels, etc.

1. Select TV mode with TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with

4. Select one of the functions with

Channel List Edit / Auto Tuning / Manual Tuning

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Channel List Edit

■ Skip unwanted channels

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

1. Select Channel List Edit with

2. Select a channel with

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

: Reveal

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels

/ .

/ and press OK to access.

(yellow)

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■ Edit Channels

●

To move the channel position (if available)

1) Press

2) Set the new position with

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(green) to edit.

/ and press (green) to store.

(red)

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning

●

To rename the channel name

1) Press

(blue) to edit.

2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

3) Press RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

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

/ / / or

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 with / and press OK to access.

2. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Tuning.
(Settings are made automatically.)

●

When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will
be displayed.

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■ Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV

1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to
display the menu.

2. Set Auto Tuning with following control panel buttons.

●

Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item
(up and down only)

●

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or
options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button

Manual Tuning

Set TV channel manually after Auto Tuning.

●

Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function.
Normally set Colour System to Auto.

1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.

2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.

3. Search with / .

4. Select Store with

●

Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual

/ and press OK to set.

programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.).

●

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

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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the SD
Card / USB Flash Memory / network device.

(Example)

Photo mode:

Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.

Video mode:

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

Music mode:

Digital music data will be played back.

●

During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and
HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. But no video signals are output. To use
HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and
set to use theatre speakers.

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

●

Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording

equipment. For a file without a valid record date “ ” is shown.

●

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

●

Displaying may take some time when there are many files and folders.

●

Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.

●

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

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■ To insert or remove the SD Card

Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre
of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.)

Label surface

Cutout

■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory

Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.

●

To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely

remove USB in USB Device Setup.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup with

3) Select the device with

●

Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1, 2 or 3 port.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

= Note =

●

Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.

●

For the information of the devices

Media Player > Technical information

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information

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Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV.

●

When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Information

●

To play back contents in the network device, ensure the connection and
settings are completed.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device

2. Display APPS List with APPS.

3. Select Media Player with

●

You can also start Media Player with MEDIA PLAYER.

4. Select the device with

●

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

●

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

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

: Enter User / Password to access.

: User / Password are already entered.

5. Select Photo / Video / Music with

Photo

Media Player > Photo mode

Video

Media Player > Video mode

Music

Media Player > Music mode

/ and press OK to access.

6. The thumbnail view will be displayed.
(Example)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

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= Note =

●

You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.

my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use

●

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 with

/ and press OK to access.

■ To change the mode

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

1. Display the contents selection screen with
is displayed.

2. Select the contents with

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

/ and press OK to access.

(blue) while the thumbnail

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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 with
and press OK to access.

3. Select the network device with

4. Enter User / Password with

/ and press OK to access.

/ / / 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 with

●

To delete the registered device, select Delete with

/ and press OK to set.

/ 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 December, 2013). Additional information for the servers
may be found on the following website.

/

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

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Sharing file

You can share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV.

●

To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > File Sharing Server with
and press OK to access.

3. Select On with

/ and press OK to set.

4. Operate your PC to share the files.

●

For operations, refer to the support information on the following website.

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

●

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

= Note =

●

Regarding performance, not all PCs are guaranteed. PCs with Windows 7
/ Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV
(as of December, 2013). Additional information for the PCs may be found
on the following website.

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

●

Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the device during
operation (reading, copying, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the
device or damage the recorded data.

/

●

Picture noise may occur on the screen when playback starts during
operation (reading, copying, etc.).

●

For the information of the devices

Media Player > Technical information

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Photo mode

Selecting file

Select the file in the thumbnail view with / / / and press OK to start
playback.

: Error display

●

To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view

1) Display the option menu with OPTION.

2) Select Change Size with

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Photo format

/ and press OK to change.

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow

●

To sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

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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

Sorting photos

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green).

2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month with

OK to set.

Folder view:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.

●

Files which are in the root folder will be collected to the folder
named “/”.

Sort by Date / Sort by Month:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.

●

The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as

Unknown.

●

To return to the thumbnail of all photos

/ and press

1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with

2) Select All photos with

/ and press OK to set.

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(green).

Multi Shot 3D

This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos and save it.

●

You can only save the image into the SD card.

●

This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras.

●

Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating
3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible. In this case, it is
recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the
right approx. 5 cm and take another photo (for R).

●

To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear.

1. Display the option menu in the thumbnail view with OPTION.

2. Select Multi Shot 3D with

/ and press OK to access.

3. Select two photos for L (left) and R (right) with
(red).

●

You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same
pixels.

●

You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you
transpose the left and right photos.

4. Create the 3D photo with OK.

●

If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error
message will be displayed and you will return to the photo selection
screen (step 3).

●

To save the 3D photo in the SD Card, press OK and follow the on­screen instructions.

●

After the photo is saved, the photo selection screen will be displayed
(step 3). Select photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from

Multi Shot 3D.

/ / / and

■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos

Saved 3D photos are displayed in the thumbnail view. Wear the 3D Eyewear
and enjoy the 3D photos.

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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 with

/ .

2. Start Slideshow with

●

To display / hide the operation guide

(red) and OK.

INFO

●

To pause (return to Single view)

OK

●

To return to thumbnail

RETURN

●

You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music
in Slideshow Settings (see below).

■ Slideshow Settings

Set up the settings for Photo mode.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

/ /

2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK.

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Frame

(Off / Multi / Collage / Drift (+ calendar) / Drift / Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery /

Cinema)

Selects the frame type of the slideshow.

Multi:

9 photos are displayed orderly at once.

Collage:

Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.

Drift (+ calendar) / Drift:

Photos are displayed with flow images.

●

You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of
calendar is changed with / .

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Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:

Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.

●

You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of
calendar is changed with / .

Cinema:

Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).

Colour Effect

(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)

Selects the colour effect of photos.

●

Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema

Transition Effect

(Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random)

Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow.

Fade:

The next photo fades in gradually.

Dissolve:

Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.

Motion:

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

Random:

The transition effect is selected at random.

●

This function is available when Frame is set to Off.

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and
contrast.

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Screen Mode

(Normal / Zoom)

Selects enlarged or normal viewing.

●

Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when

Transition Effect is set to Motion

●

Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the
screen (e.g. portrait style picture).

Burst Playback

(On / Off)

Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or
not.

●

Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition

Effect is set to Motion

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

●

Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition

Effect is set to Motion

Repeat

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

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Back Ground Music

(Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto)

Selects the background music during Photo mode.

Type1 - 5:

Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played
back.

Auto:

Music files stored in the current device will be played back.

●

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

User:

Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back.

●

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

To register music

●

1) Select the music file with

●

Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you

/ and press OK to access.

reach the desired music file.

2) Select File / Folder with

/ and press OK to set.

File:

The selected music file will be registered.

Folder:

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

= Note =

●

Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

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Video mode

Selecting file

1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with / / / .

: Error display

: The file does not support thumbnail view.

●

The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the
thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set

Video Preview to Off.

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

2. Start playback with (red).

●

If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen
is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time
or from the beginning.

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Video format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

●

To start playback

(red)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

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Watching video

■ Playback from the selected scene in the title

Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title.

1. Select the title with

2. Select the scene with

3. Start playback with

●

The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ / / .

(red).

camera used.

●

Playback may not continue depending on the condition.

●

To repeat playback

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback

●

To jump to the specified time point

1) Display the time seek bar with OK.

2) While the time seek bar is displayed

Press

/ :

Search approx. 10 seconds

Press and hold

/ :

Search rapidly

3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

INFO

●

To the previous title / scene

(red)

●

To the next title / scene

(green)

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●

To change aspect

1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2) Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

Aspect1:

Displays the content enlarged without distortion.

Aspect2:

Displays the content full-screen.

Original:

Displays the content original size.

– You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly

until you reach the desired mode.)

– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.

●

To return to thumbnail

RETURN

Video Setup

Set up the settings for Video mode.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select Video Setup with OK.

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text /
Repeat

●

Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Video Preview

(On / Off)

Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.

●

Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the
preview Off to solve this.

●

This function is available in the thumbnail view.

Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio

Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).

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●

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle Text

Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Repeat

(On / Off)

Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content)

Audio output settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.

●

To confirm or change the current sound status

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with

3. Select Auto / PCM with

/ and press OK to set.

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:

/ and press OK to access.

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output
as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as
DTS.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

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Music mode

Selecting file

1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with / / / .

2. Start playback with

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Music format

(red).

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

●

To start playback

(red)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

Playing music

■ Playback of the selected file in the folder

1. Select the folder with

2. Select the file with

3. Start playback with

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ / / .

(red).

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■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback

●

To jump to the specified time point

1) Display the time seek bar with OK.

2) While the time seek bar is displayed

Press

/ :

Search approx. 10 seconds

Press and hold

/ :

Search rapidly

3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.

●

To display / hide the operation guide

INFO

●

To the previous track

(red)

●

To the next track

(green)

●

To return to thumbnail

RETURN

Music Setup

Set up the setting for Music mode.

●

This function is available in the thumbnail view.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK.

3. Select Off / Folder / One with

/ and press OK to set.

Folder:

Playback repeat within the selected folder

One:

Playback repeat of the selected one file

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USB Sharing

USB Sharing

You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports
and SD Card slot.

●

To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to
the TV.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Information

Source drive:

USB device / SD Card which contains the data to be copied.

Destination drive:

USB device / SD Card which you copy to.

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select USB Sharing with

3. Select the drive from Source drive with

4. Select the folder or file to copy with

●

To select all folders or files at once

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press (red) to set.

(green)

5. Press

6. Select the drive with

●

7. Select Copy Here with

8. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with

to go to Destination drive.

/ and press OK to access.

You cannot select the source drive as the destination drive.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and

press OK to start copying.

●

Copy progress is shown on the top right of the TV screen. When copying
is finished, Complete!! is displayed.

●

To cancel the copying, select USB Sharing from APPS List again.

●

To watch TV while data copying is in progress, press TV.

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■ Create a folder or delete a folder

You can create a new folder or delete an old folder while the cursor is in

Destination drive.

●

To create a new folder

1) Display the option menu with OPTION.

2) Select Create Folder with

3) Enter characters (maximum 16 characters) with

/ and press OK to access.

/ / / or

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

4) Press RETURN to store.

●

To delete an old folder

1) Select the folder with

/ .

2) Display the option menu with OPTION.

3) Select Delete with

/ and press OK to access.

4) When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with

press OK to delete.

= Note =

●

Not valid for the contents in the network device

/ and

●

Some files may not be copied properly.

●

Please note there may be a risk of file corruption due to power failure or
sudden shut down during USB Sharing process.

●

In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices
or SD card for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back
up the data included in the USB devices or SD card to the other places
(storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port or SD card
slot, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication /
transfer.

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Technical information

Device handling caution

●

Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.

●

Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this
can damage the device or TV.

●

Do not touch the pins on the device.

●

Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact.

●

Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage the
device or TV.

●

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

●

Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data
deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not
liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.

SD Card

■ SD Card

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. Failure to do so may cause the
TV to malfunction.

2.1 mm

32 mm

24 mm

Card format:

SDXC Card - exFAT

SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):

SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card
(2 GB) (miniSD adaptor required)

●

When using a miniSD Card, insert / remove it together with the adaptor.

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USB devices

●

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

●

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

●

You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader.

●

Additional information for the devices may be found on the following
website.

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

■ USB Flash Memory

USB Flash Memory format:

FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT

●

USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.

Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo)

●

Sub-sampling:

4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

Image resolution (pixel):

8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279

●

DCF and EXIF standards

●

Progressive JPEG is not supported.

= Note =

●

Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.

●

Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.

●

Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder
names are changed.

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Video format

■ Supported Video formats

SD-Video (.mod)

●

Video codec:

MPEG1, MPEG2

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio

●

SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile)

●

The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is
modified.

AVCHD (.mts)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital

●

AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive)

●

The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is
modified.

AVI (.avi)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows
Media Video Ver. 9

Audio codec:

AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC,
LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

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MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3

●

This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For
details, read the manual of the products.

MKV (.mkv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG
Audio, MP3, Vorbis

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

ASF (.asf, .wmv)

●

Video codec:

MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA,
WMA Pro

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

FLV (.flv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP

Audio codec:

AAC, MP3

3GPP (.3gp, .3g2)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

AAC, HE-AAC

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PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio,
MP3

TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG
Audio, MP3

RealMedia (.rmvb, .rm)

●

Video codec:

RealVideo 8 (RV30), RealVideo 9 (RV40), RealVideo 10 (RV40)

Audio codec:

RealAudio - cook / raac (AAC) / racp (HE-AAC)

■ Supported Subtitles formats

MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt)

●

●

The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file
names are the same except for the file extensions.

●

If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they
are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.

= Note =

●

Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.

●

Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.

●

Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder
names are changed.

●

Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.

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Music format

■ Supported Music formats

MP3 (.mp3)

●

AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

FLAC (.flac)

●

WMA / WMA Pro (.wma)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Lossless is not supported.

LPCM (.wav)

●

= Note =

●

Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.

●

Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.

●

Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder
names are changed.

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