Panasonic TH-P42U30M, TH-P42U30K, TH-P42U30D, TH-P42U30P, TH-P46U30M User Manual

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

M0211-1031

Web Site : http://panasonic.net

Printed in Thailand

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TH-P42U30D TH-P46U30V TH-P42U30K TH-P50U30D TH-P42U30M TH-P50U30K TH-P42U30P TH-P50U30M TH-P42U30Q TH-P50U30P TH-P42U30T TH-P50U30Q TH-P42U30V TH-P50U30T TH-P46U30M TH-P50U30V

TH-P46U30P

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

English

TQB4TC0043-1

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD Card

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

DVD Player

Blu-ray Disc Player

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

Camcorder

Personal computer

Set top box

Licence

DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ·····································4 (Warning / Caution)

Notes ··························································5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ·································6 Basic Connection········································9 Identifying Controls ···································10 Auto Tuning ··············································12

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································14 Viewing Teletext ········································17 Watching External Inputs ··························19 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················20 How to Use Menu Functions ····················21

Advanced Features

Tuning and Editing Channels ···················28 Child Lock ·················································30 Input Labels ··············································31 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·········32 Using Media Player ··································33 Using Network Services ···························42 VIERA Link Functions ·······························51 External Equipment ··································56

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

Technical

Technical Information······························· 59 Maintenance ············································ 67 FAQs························································68 Specifications ·········································· 70

Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat

•

and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

•

Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

•

• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Safety Precautions

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

• Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead.

• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

Mains plug types vary between countries.

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Power source

This TV is designed to operate on:

• AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42U30D / TH-P50U30D, TH-P42U30K / TH-P50U30K, TH-P42U30M / TH-P46U30M / TH-P50U30M, TH-P42U30Q / TH-P50U30Q, TH-P42U30T / TH-P50U30T, TH-P42U30V / TH-P46U30V /TH-P50U30V)

• AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42U30P / TH-P46U30P / TH-P50U30P)

Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

•

accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at

•

your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in

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electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and

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other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV

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through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures

•

may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging

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brackets (p. 8).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with any small object, SD Cards can be

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swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

Caution

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.

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When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still

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connected to a live socket outlet.

Transport only in upright position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the

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internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical

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shock.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

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The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

(cm)

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV

•

and the surface where the TV is set.

If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.

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Safety Precautions | Notes

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Programme number and other logos

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Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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Video game

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Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 68)

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode

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in the following conditions:

• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes

• [Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 14)

• no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 27)

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

•

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound. Equipment with an infrared sensor

•

This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

N2QAYB000603

•

Mains Lead

TH-P42U30K TH-P42U30M TH-P42U30P

(

Accessories / Options

TH-P46U30M

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or

•

swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Inserting and removing remote’s batteries

Batteries for the Remote Control (2)

R6 (AA)

•

TH-P46U30P TH-P50U30K TH-P50U30M TH-P50U30P

Pedestal

(p. 7)

TH-P42U30D TH-P42U30Q TH-P50U30D

)(

TH-P50U30Q

TH-P42U30T

(

TH-P50U30T

)

Ferrite core (2)

(

•

TH-P42U30V

)

TH-P46U30V

(

TH-P50U30V

TH-P42U30Q TH-P50U30Q

J0KG00000014

(p. 58)

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

Operating Instructions

)

Open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage

•

and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline

•

and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

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Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.

Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest

•

Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will

•

not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and

•

personal injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

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Assembly screw (4) (silver)

M5 × 20 (mm)

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Assembly screw (4) (black)

M5 × 25 (mm)

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Pole

TBL5ZA3035

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Base

TBL5ZX0051

•

TH-P42U30D TH-P42U30K TH-P42U30M TH-P42U30P TH-P42U30Q

(

TH-P42U30T TH-P42U30V

TBL5ZX0053

•

)

(

TH-P46U30M TH-P46U30P TH-P46U30V

TH-P50U30D TH-P50U30K TH-P50U30M TH-P50U30P TH-P50U30Q TH-P50U30T TH-P50U30V

)

Accessories / Options

Assembling the pedestal

Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to the base securely.

Make sure that the screws are

•

securely tightened. Forcing the assembly screws the

•

wrong way will strip the threads.

Front

Securing the TV

Insert the pole into the TV, and then fasten securely with the assembly screws .

Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then tighten

•

them firmly to fix securely. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

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Hole for

pedestal

installation

(View from the bottom)

Arrow mark

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.

Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension Cable

Accessories / Options

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW

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Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may also be on

•

this web site.

Caution

To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an Access Point needs to be obtained.

•

It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.

•

To avoid radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as

•

other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. Otherwise malfunction may occur. Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.

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Rear of the TV

400 mm

300 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself

•

have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be

•

absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other

•

forces may cause product damage. Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no

•

electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no

•

longer in use.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw: minimum 15 mm maximum 30 mm

Screw Thread Type: M8

(View from the side)

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Rear of the TV

Mains lead (supplied)

Mains Lead

Push until both side tabs click

To remove from the TV:

•

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42U30P / TH-P46U30P / TH-P50U30P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz )

Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

tabs

Satellite dish

Set top box

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Aerial

Basic Connection

RF cable

Note

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

•

Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

•

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial), and the

•

correct terminating plug are required. If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between

•

the wall aerial socket and the TV. Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial

•

system for your particular area and the accessories required. Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and

•

the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer. VIERA Link connection (p. 51)

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Other equipment connection (p. 56 - 58)

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Read the manual of the equipment, too.

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Identifying Controls

1 2

3 4 5

Identifying Controls

10 11 12

1 Function select

[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] /

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[Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu) / [Treble] ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu) / [Balance] / [Auto Tuning]

2 Channel Up / Down, Value change

(when using the F button), Switching the TV On (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

3 Changes the input mode 4 Headphones jack 5 USB 1 / 2 port 6 SD Card slot 7 HDMI3 terminal 8 AV3 terminals

9 Mains power On / Off switch

Use to switch the mains power.

•

If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

10 Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between

•

the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

11 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic

Tracking System) sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture

•

quality when [Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On] (p. 22)

12 Power LED

Red : Standby

•

Green : On When using the remote control,

•

indicates the TV has received a command.

About the Operation Guide - On Screen Displays

The Operation Guide is displayed at the bottom of the on Screen Displays. The button used on this screen and manner of operation is displayed.

Example: [Media Player]

Media Player Photo All photos

RGYB

EXITINFO

RETURN

Operation Guide

View

EXIT RETURN

Select

Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select

Info

OPTION

Option Menu

SD Card

Remote Control

POWER

2 3 4

OPTION

RGYB

TEXT

MUTE

VOL

ghi

F.P.

INPUT

SURROUND

INDEX HOLD

abc

jk l

tuvpqrs

AVTVPC

ASPECT

EXITINFO

RETURN

def

mno

wxyz

LAST VIEW

15 16

22 23

1 Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

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2 Sound Selection

Changes multiplex sound mode

•

(if available) (p. 60)

3 [Main Menu] (p. 21)

Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup

•

Menus

4 Information

Displays channel and programme

•

information

(p. 15)

5 VIERA TOOLS (p. 20)

Displays some special feature icons and

•

accesses easily

6 [VIERA Link Menu]

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

•

(p. 53)

7OK

Confirms selections and choices

•

Press after selecting channel positions to

•

quickly change programme

8 [Option Menu] (p. 15)

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound,

•

etc.

9 Teletext∗

Switches to teletext mode

•

(p. 17)

10 Favourite Page∗ (p. 17)

Calls up the teletext page stored in blue

•

button.

11 Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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12 Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off

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13 Volume Up / Down 14 Input mode selection

PC - switches to PC input mode (p. 19)

•

TV - switches to TV mode (p. 14)

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AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

•

Selection list (p. 19)

15 Aspect

Changes aspect ratio

•

(p. 16)

16 Surround (p. 24)

Switches surround sound setting

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17 Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen

•

18 [Media Player] (p. 33)

Switches to SD Card and USB device

•

viewing / listening mode

19 Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments

•

20 Return

Returns to the previous menu / page

•

21 Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and

•

operation of various functions

22 Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)

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Holds the current teletext page (teletext

•

mode)∗

23 Index∗

Returns to the teletext index page (teletext

•

mode)

(p. 17)

24 Last View (p. 15)

Switches to previously viewed channel or

•

input modes

25 Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence

•

∗

Some countries do not provide a teletext service

Identifying Controls

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

•

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

Auto Tuning

POWER

INFO

Select your language

OSD Language

English

Select your area

Channel Plan

RETURN

Auto Tuning starts

abc

def

ghi

mno

jk l

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Auto Tuning

Scan

You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or

•

switch the TV to Standby mode. (Power LED: On)

Tiếng Việt

Indonesia

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other

Français

When selecting CATV / Other, press the OK button, and then select the Channel Plan from Indian CATV, South Africa, American System, American CATV or Japan.

Auto Tuning will start to search

•

EXIT

RETURN

CH4

for TV channels and store

120

them. The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

select

set

select

access

Set up the wireless LAN connection

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Yes No

You can setup the wireless LAN connection later. (p. 46)

•

If you want to select [Yes] in this position. (p. 13)

•

Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

∗

select confirm

Auto Tuning is completed

Viewing environment mode

∗

Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power

consumption. [Viewing Mode] is set as [Normal] (p. 22).

Shop : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). [Viewing Mode] is

set as [Dynamic] (p. 22).

To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected [Shop]

Shop

You have selected shop mode

To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

•

[Shipping Condition] (p. 32)

RETURN

Automatic Demo

Off On

Please select your viewing environment.

RETURN

Home Shop

Setup the wireless LAN connection

Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions.

To setup the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN Adaptor is required.

•

Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup.

•

For details, read the manual of the access point. Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.

•

Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port

Internet environment

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Access point

Select [Yes]

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Yes No

Please connect the wireless LAN adaptor to a USB terminal.

Select the connection type

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

WPS(Push button)

Search for access point

select confirm

select

confirm

If your access point supports WPS (Push

•

button), then select this option. If not, select [Search for access point].

■ [WPS(Push button)]

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access

point until its light flashes.

point until its light ashes.

2) When the light is ashing select ‘Connect’ on

2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV.

TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction

manual of the access point.

Connect

■ [Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed.

Available Access Points

No.

SSID Wireless type Encrypt

1 Access Point A 11n(2.4GHz)

2 Access Point B 11n(5GHz)

3 Access Point C 11n(5GHz)

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to:XXXXXXXX

Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Select ‘No’ to change.

Yes

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes. And then, press the OK button to connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point.

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this method.

•

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

•

1 Select your desired access point

Reception

select

access

To search access points again

•

For the information of the

•

highlighted access point

INFO

2 Access the encryption key input mode

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation

•

screen will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

3 Enter the encryption key of the access point

(Set characters one by one)

select

set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

•

4 Select [Yes]

select set

To re-enter the encryption key, select [No].

•

Store

RETURN

Auto Tuning

Wireless LAN connection setup is completed

If failed, check the encryption key, settings or positions of your access point.

•

Read the manual of the access point.

If connection to the access point is successful, we recommend you perform the [Connection

•

Test] (p. 46).

Watching TV

POWER

OPTION

Watching TV

When the TV is

•

switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

ghi

INPUT

abc

jk l

tuvpqrs

ASPECT

EXITINFO

HOLD

def

mno

wxyz

LAST VIEW

Turn power on

Select TV mode

Select a channel

down

Mains power On / Off switch should

•

be On. (p. 10)

abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

To select the two-digit channel

•

mno

number, e.g. 35

wxyz

jkl

def

(in a short time)

If one-digit channel number

•

(quickly changes the channel)

Other useful functions

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time [Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes]

1 Display the

2 Select [Setup] 3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Setup Menu 1/2

Off Timer

Eco Navigation Child Lock Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Network Setup DivX® VOD

Off

To cancel

•

Set to [Off] or turn the TV off.

To display the remaining time

•

“Display Information banner”

change

(p. 15) When the remaining time is

•

within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

Display Information banner

INFO

Also appears when changing a channel

•

, ,

, Audio mode (p. 60)

Sound mute On

To hide

•

EXIT

CH08

5.5MHz

PAL

16:9

1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time

For settings p. 14

•

Teletext

(varies depending on the broadcasters) Teletext service available

Input mode Channel position Channel number Sound system Colour system Aspect ratio

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

1 Check or change the current

programme status instantly

OPTION

[Channel Colour Set] Sets colour density [Picture Menu] (p. 22)

[Teletext Character Set] Sets the teletext language [Setup Menu] (p. 27)

[MPX] Selects multiplex sound (if available) [Sound Menu] (p. 25)

[Volume Correction] Adjusts the volume of an individual programme or input mode [Sound Menu] (p. 24)

2 Change

select change

Watching TV

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

Press again to return to the present view.

•

LAST VIEW

Note

Switching channel is not available while Direct TV Recording is in progress.

•

Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

•

Change aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

ASPECT

■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed

1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode

ASPECT

[16:9] [14:9] [Just]

[4:3] [4:3 Full] [Zoom1]

Watching TV

[Zoom2] [Zoom3]

Note

Only [16:9] and [4:3] are available in PC input mode.

•

Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu.

•

Not available in teletext service.

•

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

•

signals.

Change OSD language

You can change language for on screen displays.

1 Display

the menu

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

Select

EXIT

Change

RETURN

Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

select

change

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

(anamorphic).

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

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen

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

HD signal only

•

Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

without distortion.

2 Select [setup] 3 Select [OSD Language]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

select

access

Setup Menu 1/2

Off Timer Eco Navigation Child Lock Tuning Menu

OSD Language

Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Network Setup DivX® VOD

Off

Access

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

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

select

access

4 Select the language and set

OSD Language

English

Tiếng Việt

Indonesia

Français

select

set

Viewing Teletext

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

Some countries do not provide this service

•

What is FASTEXT mode?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages” p. 18)

■ To change mode [Teletext] in the Setup Menu (p. 27)

EXIT

RGYB

TEXT STTL

INDEX HOLD

abc

def

ghi

mno

jk l

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Switch to Teletext

Displays the index page

•

(content varies depending on the broadcasters)

Select the page

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

■ To adjust contrast

(press three times) As the blue bar is displayed

down

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Current page number

R G Y B

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

17:51 28 Feb

Time / date

Colour bar

Viewing Teletext

EXIT

■ To return to TV

TEXT

Functions (Teletext mode)

HOLD Reveal hidden data

Stop automatic updating

HOLD

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

■ To resume

HOLD

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

■ To hide

INDEX Call up a favourite page

Return to the main index page

INDEX

View a favourite page stored

F.P.

Call up the page stored in “blue” (List

•

mode). Factory setting is “103”.

•

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

•

Select Picture and text On or Off

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(Expand the TOP half)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)

Corresponding colour button (As page is displayed)

Viewing Teletext

■ To change stored pages

Coloured button you want to change

press and hold

abc def

Enter

jkl

ghi

mno

new page

tuvpqrs

wxyz

number

press and hold

View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the screen

■ To view specific sub page

Sub pages:

•

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters. It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Enter the 4-digit number example : P6

P108

Appears when

mno

View the updated page

updating is completed

The number changes to white.

Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.)

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).

•

Watching External Inputs

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

To connect the equipment (p. 9, 56 - 58)

•

Display the input selection menu

When viewing PC PC ( skip to 3)

Select the input mode connected to the

equipment

Example (AV2)

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV SD Card/USB

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote

•

control or the side panel of the TV (p. 10). Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. You can label or skip each input mode [Input Labels] (p. 31)

•

Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

View

Example (AV2)

AV2 16:9

•

select

watch

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

INPUT

AVTVPC

Watching External Inputs

■ To return to TV

Displays the selected mode

Example (PC)

PC 640X480 / 60Hz 16:9

Displays the selected mode

You can also listen to PC sound with

•

the audio cable connected. To connect (p. 58) You can setup some functions

•

PC Setup (p. 26) in the Setup Menu.

For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to

•

connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p. 61 - 62).

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

Display icons of the feature

Select a feature

EXIT

select access

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

■ To return to TV

EXIT

VIERA Link Control

(example)

Internet contents

Follow the operations of each feature

[VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control” (p. 54)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

∗

[Photo]

∗

[Video]

[Music]

∗

“Photo mode” (p. 35)

“Video mode” (p. 38)

“Music mode” (p. 41)

[Media Server] “Using DLNA® features” (p. 47)

∗ When two or more available devices are connected, a selection

screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Internet contents

“Accessing the Internet contents” (p. 50)

Part of Icons on VIERA TOOLS screen above provide you the usable Internet contents.

Note

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed.

•

Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

How to Use the Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Display the menu

Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input

•

EXIT

RETURN

abc

def

ghi

mno

jk l

tuvpqrs

wxyz

■ To return to TV at

any time

EXIT

■ To return to the

previous screen

RETURN

■ To change menu

pages

down

signal)

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select the item

select

Adjust or select

change store or access

(Required by some functions)

For details (p. 22) For details (p. 24) For details (p. 26)

■ Choose from among alternatives ■ To reset the settings

Number and positions of alternatives

Colour Balance Normal

Changed

■ Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness 56

Moved

■ Go to the next screen

Child Lock Access

Displays the next screen

To reset the picture settings only

•

[Reset to Defaults] in the

Picture Menu (p. 23)

To reset the sound settings only

•

[Reset to Defaults] in the

Sound Menu (p. 25)

To initialise all settings

•

[Shipping Condition] in the

Setup Menu (p. 32)

■ Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

To delete a character

•

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

•

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

RETURN

Store

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

Every press changes the character by one. Leave it for a second to set the character, or press OK or any numeric button within a second. (Corresponding characters for each numeric button)

Numeric buttons Characters Numeric buttons Characters

. 1 ! : # + - * _ ( )

abc

def

ghi

jkl

a b c 2 A B C

d e f 3 D E F

g h i 4 G H I

j k l 5 J K L Space 0

Set characters one by one

select

•

set

To delete all characters

RETURN

Store

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

select

access

How to Use the Menu Functions

m n o 6 M N O

p q r s 7 P Q R S

t u v 8 T U V

w x y z 9 W X Y Z

+ 50 hidden pages