Panasonic TH-P60S60A Ehelp

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TH-P60S60A

HELP

English

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 9

•Selecting channel 11

•Information banner 12

•Option Menu 13

•Subtitle 14

•Off Timer 15

•Still 15

•Last view 15

•Adjusting time 15

External equipment

•External connection 16

•Watching external input 18

•HDMI features 19

•Valid input signals 20

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 21

•Ambient Sensor 22

•Auto power standby function 22

•Aspect 22

•Advanced Settings 23

•Copy Adjustment 26

For best audio

•Sound mode 26

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 27

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 29

•Favourites Edit 29

•Channel List 30

•Auto Tuning 32

•Manual Tuning 32

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•Update Channel List 33

•New Channel Message 33

•Signal Condition 34

Home network

DLNA / Web Browser

•Information for DLNA 35

•Using DLNA 37

•Using Web Browser 38

Network connections

•DLNA connection 39

•Internet connection 41

•Note 41

Network settings

•Network Connection 42

•Custom - Wireless 43

•Custom - Wired 46

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 47

•Network Status 48

•VIERA remote Settings 48

•Network Link Settings 49

•Software Update 50

•New Software Message 50

Photos

•Selecting file 50

•Viewing photo 51

•Using slideshow 51

Videos

•Selecting file 53

•Watching video 54

•Video Setup 55

•Audio output settings 56

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Music

•Selecting file 57

•Playing music 57

•Music Setup 58

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 58

Technical information

•Photo format 59

•Video format 59

•Music format 61

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 63

•Selecting device / mode 64

Photo mode

•Selecting file 66

•Viewing photo 66

•Sorting photos 67

•Using slideshow 67

Video mode

•Selecting file 71

•Watching video 72

•Video Setup 73

•Audio output settings 74

Music mode

•Selecting file 75

•Playing music 75

•Music Setup 76

USB Sharing

•USB Sharing 76

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Technical information

•Device handling caution 78

•USB devices 78

•Photo format 79

•Video format 79

•Music format 81

Functions

VIERA TOOLS

•Using VIERA TOOLS 83

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 84

•Preparations 88

•Easy playback 89

•Power on Link 89

•Power off Link 89

•Standby Power Save 89

•Intelligent Auto Standby 90

•VIERA Link Control 90

•Speaker Selection 91

•Note 92

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 93

•PIN number 93

•Parental Rating 94

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 95

Updating the TV Software

•Information 95

•Auto update 95

•Manual update 96

Setting characters

•Using numeric buttons 97

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Electronic Touch Pen

•Information 98

•Touch Pen Setup 98

•Using Electronic Touch Pen 99

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 100

Picture

•Viewing Mode 101

•Basic settings 102

•Ambient Sensor 102

•Noise reduction settings 102

•Advanced Settings 103

•Option Settings 103

•Screen Settings 104

•Copy Adjustment 105

•Reset Picture Defaults 105

Sound

•Mode 106

•Basic settings 106

•Volume settings 107

•Audio Description 107

•Advanced settings 108

•Reset Sound Defaults 110

Network

•Network Connection 110

•Network Status 110

•VIERA remote Settings 110

•Network Link Settings 110

•Other settings 111

Timer

•Off Timer 111

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•Clock Settings 111

•Auto Standby 112

•No signal Power off 112

Setup

•Eco Navigation 112

•USB Device Setup 112

•Touch Pen Setup 112

•Child Lock 113

•Tuning Menu 113

•Display Settings 114

•VIERA Link Settings 114

•System Menu 116

•Other Settings 116

Support

FAQs

•Picture 117

•Digital TV 118

•Sound 120

•HDMI 121

•Network 121

•Other 122

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 123

Information

•Using Help menu 124

Optional accessories

•Wall-hanging bracket 125

•Electronic Touch Pen 126

Licence

•Licence 126

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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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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

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For VIERA Link connections

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

■ 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

= Note =

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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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When using an HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.

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

Selecting channel

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV

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You can also select the mode pressing INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU
button repeatedly on the control panel of the TV.

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

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

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Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more­digit (e.g. 399, press ).

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK

2. Select a channel from the list with

/ and press OK to watch

■ To select a channel using information banner

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

2. Select a channel with
displayed

Watching Basic Information banner

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE

2. Select the current programme or channel with

OK to watch

Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide

/ / / and press

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Information banner

Display information banner with INFO.

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Also appears when changing a channel.

(Example)

Channel position and name

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

Programme

Programme start / finish time (Digital TV)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)

Category

Current time

Features available / message meanings

:

Sound mute is on

Rating:

Rating information

Functions Child Lock Parental Rating

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

:

Subtitle service available

:

Multiple image or audio available

, , , :

Audio mode

Settings Sound Advanced settings

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AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Settings Sound Audio Description

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching Basic Off Timer

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To confirm another tuned channel

/

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To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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Information on the next programme (Digital TV)

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Extra information (Digital TV)

INFO

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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To update the TV software (if available)

(red)

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To select a favourite list (Digital TV)

(blue)

– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit

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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

Settings Setup Display Settings

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display Option Menu with OPTION

2. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

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

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store

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Audio Description

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

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Settings Sound Audio Description

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For Digital TV

Audio Selection

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

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For Digital TV

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For Digital TV

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Settings Sound Advanced settings

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For Analogue TV

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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For Digital TV

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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

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with

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 information banner.

Watching Basic Information banner

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

Off Timer with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

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

Adjusting time

■ Adjust the standard time

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Timer
to access

3. Select the region with

NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /
Northern Territory / Tasmania

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

Clock Settings Region Select with / and press OK

/ and press OK to set

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

South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

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■ Adjust for Summer Time

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Timer
press OK to access

3. Select Auto / Off / + 1/2 hour / + 1 hour with

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

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

Region Select.

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

South Australia: +10:30

Queensland: +10:00

Northern Territory: +9:30

Western Australia: +8:00

Clock Settings Daylight Saving Time with / and

/ and press OK to set

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

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

system

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= Note =

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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.

■ AV devices

AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal

Component cables

DVD player

AV IN (VIDEO) terminal

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB devices

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= Note =

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It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports 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.
(English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound
(e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the
connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

Watching external input

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

1. Display the input selection menu with AV

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with

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

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You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or
INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press
repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

/ and press

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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)

Settings Setup Display Settings

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To return to TV mode

TV

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= 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.

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 an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

Watching External equipment External connection

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

■ Applicable HDMI features

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Input audio signal:

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

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Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching External equipment Valid input signals

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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

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Content Type

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Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2 terminal

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x.v.Colour™

■ 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.

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Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 Input in the Sound Menu.

Settings Sound 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 (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○

625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○

1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○

1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○

○:Applicableinputsignal

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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

3. Select the mode with

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
for watching movies in a darkened room.

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

Custom:

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

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

Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction and MPEG
Noise Reduction can be adjusted and stored.

When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted
additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for
each input.

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

3. Select On / Off with

Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access

/ 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.

Auto power standby function

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

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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.

Settings Timer Auto Standby

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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.

Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

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Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT

2. Select the mode with

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You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

16:9:

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

/ and press OK to set

14:9:

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

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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

= Note =

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

Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when

Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom.

Watching For best picture Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV

2. Display the menu with MENU

3. Select Picture

4. Select the mode with

True Cinema / Custom

Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

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■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

Gamma Control / Black Expander / Colour Gamut / White Balance / Colour
Management / Gamma with / and press OK to access

3. Set with

Advanced Settings Panel Luminance Setting /Adaptive

/ / / and press OK to store

■ Panel Luminance Setting

Panel Luminance Setting

(High / Low)

Changes the luminance level of the panel to adjust the overall brightness.

■ Adaptive Gamma Control

Adaptive Gamma Control

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

■ Black Expander

Black Expander

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Native / Normal)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut.

Native:

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

Normal:

Displays colours according to the colour gamut.

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■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

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

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

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

Reset White Balance

Resets to the default White Balance.

■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas.

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas.

Reset Colour Management

Resets to the default Colour Management.

■ Gamma

Gamma

(2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8 / S Curve)

Switches the gamma curve.

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Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

Reset Gamma

Resets to the default Gamma.

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■ Reset Picture Defaults

Reset Picture Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

Copy Adjustment

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

Destination Input with / and press OK to access

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 =

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Option Settings and Screen Settings will not be copied.

Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode /

/ and press OK to set

/ and press OK to copy

For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Sound

3. Select the mode with

Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

/ and

Mode

(Standard / Music / Speech / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Speech:

Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

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User:

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

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

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

Settings Sound Basic settings

TV Guide

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing
of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over
the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV

2. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide

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

– View Landscape to see several channels.

– View Portrait to see one channel by time.

(Example)

TV Guide date

TV Guide time

Programme

Channel position and name

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To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme with

/ / /

2) Press OK to exit TV Guide

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To the previous day (Digital TV)

(red)

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To the next day (Digital TV)

(green)

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

1) Display the type list with

2) Select the type with

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To view a channel list of the selected favourite list

/ and press OK to view

1) Display the favourite list with

2) Select the favourite with

(yellow)

(blue)

/ and press OK to view

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit

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To view more details of the programme (Digital TV)

1) Select the programme with

/ / /

2) Press INFO to view

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

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To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

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

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

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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

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

1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV

2. Display the menu with MENU

3. Select Setup

Digital TV Tuning Menu / Analogue TV Tuning Menu

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The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

4. Select one of the functions with

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

Tuning Menu with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Favourites Edit

■ List favourite Digital TV channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

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

Watching Basic Information banner

Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access

2. Select a channel to list from all Digital TV channels with

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appears when the channel is encrypted.

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To display other Favourites

(green)

3. Press OK to add it to Favourite List

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To add all channels to the list

(yellow)

4. Press RETURN and OK to store

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/

■ Edit Favourites list

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

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To move the channel

1) Select the channel with

2) Press (green)

3) Select the new position with

4) Press (green) to store

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To delete the channel

1) Select the channel with

2) Press OK to delete

– Press

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To name the Favourites

1) Press

2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with
numeric buttons, and press OK to set

(yellow) to delete all channels

(red)

/

/ or numeric buttons

/

/ / / or

3) Press RETURN to store

= Note =

●

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

●

Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed.

Channel List

■ Skip unwanted Digital TV / Analogue TV channels

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

1. Select Channel List with

2. Select a channel with

/ and press OK to access

/

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

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels

(yellow)

■ Edit Digital TV / Analogue TV Channels

●

To swap / move the channel position (if available)

1) Press

2) Set the new position with

(green) to edit

/ or numeric buttons, and press

(green) to store

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(red)

Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning

●

To rename the channel name (Analogue TV)

1) Press

(blue) to edit

2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with
numeric buttons, and press OK to set

/ / / or

3) Press RETURN to store

= Note =

●

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

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Auto Tuning

Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.

●

All the previous tuning settings are erased.

●

Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels.

●

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.

●

This setting is applicable only for the selected TV mode.

■ Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV

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

2. Set Auto Tuning with following control panel buttons

●

Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item
(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

■ Digital TV

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

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

●

All Digital channels found will be added to Channel List.

1. Select physical channel with

2. Press OK to search

/ and select offset with /

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■ Analogue TV

Set Analogue TV channel manually after Auto Tuning.

1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons

2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down button

3. Search with /

4. Select Store with / and press OK to set

●

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

Update Channel List

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

●

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

Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

●

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

New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new Digital TV
channel is found.

●

When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel

List pressing OK.

●

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

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Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition.

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

●

Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows.

– Green bar: Good

– Yellow bar: Poor

– Red bar: Bad (Check the aerial)

●

Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.

●

To change the channel

●

For Digital TV

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Home network

DLNA / Web Browser

Information for DLNA

This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.

DLNA
Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home
network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.

®

(Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA

●

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

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

■ Playback of sharing contents stored in the media server

Store photos, videos or music contents into the DLNA Certified media server
(for example, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, DIGA Recorder, etc.)
connected to your home network. And then you can enjoy these contents on
this TV.

(Example)

●

For watching and operating contents on this TV

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Using DLNA

●

For supported file formats

Home network Technical information

To use a PC as a media server

●

Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software
is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed
on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been
tested for compatibility with this TV (as of November, 2012). Any other
server software has not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and
performance cannot be assured.

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●

Windows 7 / Windows 8

The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required.
For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.

●

Twonky

“Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.

To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit
the website of TwonkyMedia.

Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.

= Note =

●

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

●

When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data
on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people. Please take
care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances in
office, hotel or even at home when not using a router.

To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server

●

By connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder to your home network, you
can control it as one of the media servers.

●

Please read the manual of your DIGA Recorder to check if the recorder is
compatible with DLNA.

■ Playback of sharing contents on this TV with the DMC (Digital

Media Controller) network equipment

You can enjoy contents stored in the media server by controlling with the
DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8
installed, etc.) connected to your home network.

●

To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 / Windows 8, set

VIERA remote of this TV to On.

Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings

And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your
smartphone. For information of the application (English only):

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.

●

“Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for
compatibility of this TV (as of November, 2012). For the operations, refer
to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.

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■ Sharing the contents of this TV with another piece of network

equipment

You can enjoy the contents of this TV on another DLNA Certified VIERA
connected to your home network.

: Available contents:

●

Contents that can be played back in Media Player of this TV and
another piece of network equipment

●

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

Settings of this TV.

Home network Network settings Network Link Settings

= Note =

●

To use this function, turn this TV on.

●

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

●

This function may not be available in the following conditions of this TV:

– When in internet service

– When accessing the media server

– When the data service is active

Using DLNA

To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network
connections and network settings are completed.

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA

Home network Network connections DLNA connection

Home network Network settings

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select one of the media servers with

●

For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV
from the displayed media server list.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

INFO

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4. Select the file with / and press OK to access
(Example)

●

Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select
the folder before selecting the file.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted file

INFO

= Note =

●

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

Using Web Browser

You can access Web Browser and enjoy various network contents.

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Web Browser with

/ and press OK to access

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

= Note =

●

If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections
and settings.

Home network Network connections Internet connection

Home network Network settings

●

Web Browser is subject to change without notice.

●

Not all the features of the websites are available.

●

Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use

Web Browser. You can update the software later manually.

Home network Network settings Software Update

●

The services through Web Browser are operated by their respective
service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily
or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty
for the contents or the continuity of the services.

●

Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

●

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

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●

Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be
slow or may not be successful.

●

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™”

●

You can restrict access to internet service.

Functions Child Lock Using Child Lock

Network connections

DLNA connection

To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can
operate the features without a broadband network environment.

●

To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.

Home network Network connections Internet connection

■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service)

Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)

Access point

Hub or Router

Internet environment

Smartphone

DLNA Certified media server

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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service)

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Unshielded)

●

Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.

Hub or Router

Internet environment

DLNA Certified media server

■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)

TV

●

To use the TV as a wireless access point

Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point

DLNA Certified media server

Smartphone

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Internet connection

To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.

●

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

●

Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.

●

Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition)
and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the
transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.

■ Wireless connection

Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)

Access point

Internet environment

■ Wired connection

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Unshielded)

●

Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.

Internet environment

Note

●

Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.

●

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

●

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

●

Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or making the network
connection again.

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■ Notices for Internet connection

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company. Depending on the
contracts, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the
internet may be impossible.

Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

■ Quick setup - Wireless

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

●

Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point
before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.

3. Select Quick setup with

●

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

4. Select your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

: Encrypted access point

●

For WPS(Push button)

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

1) Select Easy setup with Push button with

/ and press OK to

access

2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your

access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.

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●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press RETURN to store

6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed

Home network Network settings Network Status

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

●

To set manually

Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless

■ Quick setup - Wired

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Select Quick setup with

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed

Home network Network settings Network Status

5. Select Exit with

●

To set manually

Home network Network settings Custom - Wired

/ and press OK to set

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

/ and press OK to access

●

Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point
before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.

Network Connection Custom Wireless with / /

3. Select your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

: Encrypted access point

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/ and press OK to access

●

For WPS(Push button)

1) Press

(red)

2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your

access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.

●

For WPS(PIN)

1) Press

(green)

2) Enter the PIN code to the access point

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

●

For Manual

1) Press

(yellow)

2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption
key manually

3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually

– When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the

built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption
type.

●

To search access points again

(blue)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted access point

INFO

●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press RETURN to store

5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

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Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy
settings.

Proxy:

This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser
and the target server and sends data to the browser.

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press RETURN to store

Proxy Port:

This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.

1) Select Proxy Port with

/

2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press RETURN to store

6. Select Network Status with

Home network Network settings Network Status

/ and press OK to access

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

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Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Connection Custom Wired with / /

/ and press OK to access

3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy
settings.

Proxy:

This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser
and the target server and sends data to the browser.

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press RETURN to store

Proxy Port:

This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.

1) Select Proxy Port with

/

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2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press RETURN to store

4. Select Network Status with

Home network Network settings Network Status

/ and press OK to access

5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

Custom - Wireless Access Point

You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network
equipment without an access point.

●

Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting
setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
with / / / and press OK to access

3. Select Connect to device in WPS with

●

To set manually, select Change settings. (see below)

4. Select and set WPS(Push button) / WPS(PIN) with
access

Network Connection Custom Wireless Access Point

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to

WPS(Push button):

Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the
manual of the equipment.

WPS(PIN):

Enter the PIN code of the equipment.

●

If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the
equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.

■ Change settings

You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type and

Channel setting method manually.

Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.

●

Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings.

= Note =

●

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

Access Point.

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●

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

●

To confirm the current network settings

Home network Network settings Network Status

●

Ensure the equipment to connect supports WPS for this setup.

●

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

Network Status

Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network
settings, etc.).

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Status with / and press OK to access

3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed

Try Again:

Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and
displays the current status again.

Status Details:

Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption
type, etc.).

●

For more information of the network connection, select Help.

VIERA remote Settings

Sets to control the TV with any VIERA remote connected to your network.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
access

VIERA remote Settings with / and press OK to

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

VIERA remote

(On / Off)

Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).

●

You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your
smartphone. For information of the application (English only):

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.

Device to upload contents

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

= Note =

●

Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details,
consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Network Link Settings

Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Link Settings with / and press OK to

access

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store

DLNA Server

(On / Off)

Enables to share the contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA
Certified VIERA, etc.).

●

To use this function with another VIERA, select the name of this TV from
the DLNA server list of another VIERA, and then select the content to
share. Also read the manual of another VIERA.

Registration Type

(Auto / Manual)

Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment
on the home network.

Auto:

All available equipment on the home network is accessible. (maximum
16 pieces of equipment)

Manual:

Sets the restrictions for each piece of equipment in the Remote Device

List.

Remote Device List

Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network.

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= Note =

●

Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details,
consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Software Update

Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are
available.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

Software Update with / and press OK to access

New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found
via network.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
access

3. Select On / Off with

New Software Message with / and press OK to

/ and press OK to set

Photos

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and
network settings are completed.

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select one of the media servers with

●

For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV
from the displayed media server list.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

INFO

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

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4. Select the file with / and press OK to access

●

Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select
the folder before selecting the file.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted file

INFO

= Note =

●

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

Viewing photo

■ Playback

Photos are displayed one at a time.

●

To operate Single view

: To the previous photo

: To the next photo

: Stop (return to list)

OK : Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

INFO

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to list

RETURN

Using slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed.

1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with

/

2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK

●

To display / hide the operation guide

/ /

INFO

●

To pause (return to Single view)

OK

●

To return to list

RETURN

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■ Slideshow Settings

Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Slideshow Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

Transition Effect / Auto Makeup / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music

4. Set with

Transition Effect

(Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random)

Selects the transition effect for switching the photo 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.

/ / / and press OK to store

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Random:

The transition effect is selected at random.

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

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

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

●

Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion

Repeat

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

Back Ground Music

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

Selects the background music during Photo mode.

Videos

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and
network settings are completed.

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select one of the media servers with

●

For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

from the displayed media server list.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

INFO

4. Select the file with

●

Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select

/ and press OK to access

the folder before selecting the file.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted file

INFO

= Note =

●

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

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Watching video

■ Playback

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.

●

To operate playback

: Manual skip

– Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

INFO

●

To the previous content

(red)

●

To the next content

(green)

●

To change aspect

1) Display Aspect Selection list 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 list

RETURN

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Video Setup

Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Video Setup with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Video Preview / Audio Selection / Dual 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.

Audio Selection, Dual Audio, Dual Mono Audio

Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).

●

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle Text

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

●

This function is available during playback.

Repeat

(On / Off)

Playback repeat within the selected file

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Audio output settings

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

●

To confirm or change the current sound status

Home network Videos Video Setup

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Sound

3. Select Auto / PCM with

SPDIF Selection with / and press OK to access

/ 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:

Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG
are output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media
Player / Network services.

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

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and
network settings are completed.

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select one of the media servers with

●

For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

from the displayed media server list.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

INFO

4. Select the file with

●

Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select

/ and press OK to access

the folder before selecting the file.

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted file

INFO

= Note =

●

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

Playing music

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

OK : Pause / Playback

●

To display / hide the operation guide

INFO

●

To the previous track

(red)

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●

To the next track

(green)

●

To return to list

RETURN

Music Setup

Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Music Setup

3. Select Folder / One / Off with

Folder:

Playback repeat within the selected folder

One:

Playback repeat of the selected one file

Repeat with OK

/ and press OK to set

DIGA Recorder

Controlling DIGA Recorder

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and
network settings are completed.

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Information for DLNA

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select DIGA with

4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control the
functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV’s remote control according to
the operation guide.

(Example)

●

Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder.

●

For details, read the manual of the DIGA Recorder.

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

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Technical information

Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)

●

Image resolution (pixel):

8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279

Sub-sampling:

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

●

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 two-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.

Video format

■ Supported Video formats

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, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio,
MP3, WMA

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

●

WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

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MKV (.mkv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

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

●

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, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

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

●

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

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:

MPEG1, MPEG2

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio

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

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio

■ 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 two-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 Video formats are different in Media Player and media server.

Media Player Technical information Video format

Music format

■ Supported Music formats

MP3 (.mp3)

●

AAC (.m4a)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

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WMA (.wma)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

LPCM (.wav)

●

FLAC (.flac)

●

= Note =

●

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

●

Do not use two-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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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB
Flash Memory.

(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 operation, audio signals are output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and
HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals, however, 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 with the recording

equipment. “ / / ” appears on a file on which recording date has not
been recorded.

●

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 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.

Settings Setup USB Device Setup

●

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

= 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

Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV

Media Player Using Media Player Information

2. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

3. Select Media Player with

4. Select the device with

●

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

5. Select Photo / Video / Music with

Photo

Media Player Photo mode

Video

Media Player Video mode

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Music

Media Player Music mode

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6. The thumbnail view will be displayed
(Example)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

= Note =

●

Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file.

■ To change the device

You can change the current device to another device directly in the same
mode when two or more available devices are connected.

1. Display the device selection screen with
is displayed

2. Select the device with

/ and press OK to access

(yellow) while the thumbnail

■ To change the mode

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

1. Display the contents selection screen with
is displayed

2. Select the contents with

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

/ and press OK to access

(blue) while the thumbnail

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Photo mode

Selecting file

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

: Error display

●

To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view

1) Display the option menu with OPTION

2) Select Change Size with

●

For supported file formats

Media Player Technical information Photo format

/ and press OK to change

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

INFO

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow

●

To Sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

Viewing photo

■ Playback

●

To operate Single view

: To the previous photo

: To the next photo

: Stop (return to thumbnail)

OK : Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

INFO

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●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to thumbnail

RETURN

Sorting photos

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

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

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

OK to set

Folder view:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.

●

Files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named
“/”.

Sort by Date / Sort by Month:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.

●

The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as

Unknown.

●

To return to the thumbnail of all photos

1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with

2) Select All photos with

/ and press OK to set

Using slideshow

/ and press

(green)

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 (red) and OK

●

To display / hide the operation guide

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).

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■ 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 / .

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 in Single view and Slideshow.

●

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.

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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.

Screen Mode

(Normal / Zoom)

Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow.

●

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

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Repeat

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

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 root folder of the current device will be played
back randomly.

●

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
reach the desired music file.

2) Select File / Folder with

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 =

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

●

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

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

●

To jump to the specified time point

1) Display the time seek bar with OK

2) While the time seek bar is displayed

Press

/ :

Search approx. 10 seconds

Press and hold

/ :

Search rapidly

3) Jump to the specified time point with OK

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

INFO

●

To the previous title / scene

(red)

●

To the next title / scene

(green)

●

To change aspect

1) Display Aspect Selection list 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.

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●

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 / Audio Selection / 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.

Audio Selection, Dual Mono Audio

Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).

●

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle Text

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

●

This function is available during playback.

Repeat

(On / Off)

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

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Audio output settings

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

●

To confirm or change the current sound status

Media Player Video mode Video Setup

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Sound

3. Select Auto / PCM with

SPDIF Selection with / and press OK to access

/ 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:

Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG
are output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media
Player / Network services.

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 (red)

●

For supported file formats

Media Player Technical information Music 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)

Playing music

■ Playback of the selected file in the folder

1. Select the folder with / / / and press OK to access

2. Select the file with

3. Start playback with (red)

/ / /

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

OK : Pause / Playback

●

To display / hide the operation guide

INFO

●

To the previous track

(red)

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●

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

3. Select Folder / One with

Repeat with OK

/ and press OK to set

Folder:

Playback repeat within the selected folder

One:

Playback repeat of the selected one file

USB Sharing

USB Sharing

You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports.

●

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

Media Player Using Media Player Information

Source drive:

The device (USB Flash Memory) which contains the data to be copied.

Destination drive:

The device (USB Flash Memory) which you copy to.

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select USB Sharing with

3. Select the drive from Source drive list 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

●

to go to Destination drive list

/ and press OK to access

You cannot select the source drive as the destination drive.

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7. Select Copy Here with / and press OK to access

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

/ 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 VIERA TOOLS again.

●

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

■ Create a folder or delete a folder

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

Destination drive list.

●

To create a new folder

1) Display the option menu with OPTION

2) Select Create Folder with

3) Enter characters (maximum 16 characters) with

numeric buttons, and press OK to set

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or

4) Press RETURN to store

●

To delete an old folder

1) Select the folder with

/

2) Display the option menu with OPTION

3) Select Delete with

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

/ and press OK to access

/ and

press OK to delete

= Note =

●

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
for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data
included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before
inserting the same in the USB port, 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.

USB devices

●

It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory to the TV’s USB
ports 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. (English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

■ USB Flash Memory

(for playing back in Media Player)

USB Flash Memory format:

FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT

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Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)

●

Image resolution (pixel):

8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279

Sub-sampling:

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

●

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 two-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.

Video format

■ Supported Video formats

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, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio,
MP3, WMA

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

●

WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

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MKV (.mkv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

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

●

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, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP

Audio codec:

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

●

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

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, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3

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

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

■ 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 two-byte characters or other special codes for file names.

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

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Supported Video formats are different in Media Player and media server.

Home network Technical information Video format

Music format

■ Supported Music formats

MP3 (.mp3)

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AAC (.m4a)

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Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

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WMA (.wma)

●

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Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

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WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.

LPCM (.wav)

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FLAC (.flac)

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= Note =

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

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

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

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Functions

VIERA TOOLS

Using VIERA TOOLS

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

1. Display icons of the feature with VIERA TOOLS
(Example)

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

VIERA Link / Web Browser / Media Player

/ Touch Pen / eHELP

: When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen

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

VIERA Link

Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Web Browser

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Using Web Browser

Media Player

Media Player Using Media Player Information

Media Server

Home network DLNA / Web Browser Using DLNA

USB Sharing

Media Player USB Sharing

Touch Pen

/ Media Server / USB Sharing

Functions Electronic Touch Pen

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To return to TV

EXIT / VIERA TOOLS

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Summary of VIERA Link

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have
“HDAVI Control™” function.

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with
VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving,
creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings. Connections to the
equipment (DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.)
with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. These features
are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.

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This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

●

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version
of HDAVI Control. Confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI
Control.

●

VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers’
equipment supporting HDMI CEC.

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a unique function that we have developed
and added based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ product that supports
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

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Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ product
supporting VIERA Link function.

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About applicable Panasonic product, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

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■ VIERA Link (HDMI connection)

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal
via an HDMI cable.

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX
Camera, read the manual of the equipment.

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-

ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera)

■ Available features (HDMI connection)

DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player

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Easy playback

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Power on link

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Power off link

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Standby Power Save

●

Intelligent Auto Standby

●

VIERA Link Control

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera

●

Easy playback

●

Power on link

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Power off link

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VIERA Link Control

: For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function.

: For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function.

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■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal
via an HDMI cable.

●

Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV.

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function

HDMI terminal / DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI cable / Optical digital audio cable

Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function

Speaker system

Amplifier with VIERA Link function

DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do

not have to use Optical digital audio cable. In this case, connect the
equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections)

Player theatre

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Easy playback

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Power on link

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Power off link

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Intelligent Auto Standby

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VIERA Link Control

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Speaker Selection

Blu-ray Disc theatre

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Easy playback

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Power on link

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Power off link

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Standby Power Save

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Intelligent Auto Standby

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VIERA Link Control

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Speaker Selection

Amplifier

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Power off link

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Intelligent Auto Standby

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Speaker Selection

: For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function.

: For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function.

: While playing a disc.

: Except for watching a disc.

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■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment

The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be
controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment
already connected to the TV.

For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to
the TV via an HDMI cable.

Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” VIERA Link Control

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Recorder:

Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.)

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Player:

Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera,
LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre,
etc.)

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Audio system:

Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.)

●

Tuner:

Maximum 4 (Set top box, etc.)

Preparations

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Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

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For VIERA Link connections

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

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables
cannot be used.

●

Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.

●

Set VIERA Link to On in the Setup Menu.

Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings

●

Set up the TV. After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the
TV on. Select the HDMI input from Input Selection with AV and make sure
that an image is displayed correctly. (This setup should be done each time
the following conditions occur.)

– first time operation

– adding or reconnecting equipment

– changing setup

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Easy playback

Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the
input mode is switched automatically.

Power on Link

Set Power on Link to On in the Setup Menu to use this function.

Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function
menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only
when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off Link

Set Power off Link to On in the Setup Menu to use this function.

Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also
automatically set to Standby.

●

This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically
by auto power standby function.

Standby Power Save

Set Standby Power Save to On in the Setup Menu to use this function.

Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings

The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is
controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to
reduce the consumption.

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is
automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected
equipment is automatically minimised.

When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode,
but the power consumption is increased to start the connected equipment
fast.

●

This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power
consumption in Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.

●

This function works when Power off Link is set to On.

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Intelligent Auto Standby

Set Intelligent Auto Standby to On in the Setup Menu to use this function.

Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings

When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode
automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input
mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to TV
(except for watching a disc).

●

This function may not work properly depending on the connected
equipment. In this case, set to Off.

VIERA Link Control

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s
remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select VIERA Link with

3. Select VIERA Link Control with

4. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital
Camera / Other

(The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed. The input mode
will be changed automatically.)

●

The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.

●

Home Cinema means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder

theatre.

●

Other means Tuner set top box.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the menu of the equipment

●

To display the operation guide

OPTION

(If other manufacturers’ product is accessed, Setup / Contents
Selection menu may be displayed.)

●

Available VIERA remote control buttons depend on the connected
equipment.

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■ If multiple recorders or players are connected

Each recorder / player is numbered. The number is given from the TV’s
lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type of equipment.
For example, when two recorders are connected to HDMI1 and HDMI2, the
recorder connected to HDMI1 is displayed as Recorder1, and the recorder
connected to HDMI2 is displayed as Recorder2.

■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipment

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Although you can access
the connected equipment, you cannot operate it. Use the remote control of
the connected equipment.

= Note =

●

If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the
equipment.

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

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In
this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment.

●

For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the
manual of the equipment.

Speaker Selection

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

1. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

2. Select VIERA Link with

3. Select Speaker Selection with

4. Select Home Cinema / TV with

Home Cinema:

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

●

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

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

●

You can use the Volume Up / Down button and MUTE.

TV:

TV speakers are active.

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■ Multi-channel sound

If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via
an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable,
and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5”
function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2
terminal.

To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect
an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier.

= Note =

●

If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the
equipment.

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

Note

●

These functions may not work properly depending on the connected
equipment.

●

Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the
input mode is switched.

●

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible
equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI
equipment.

●

To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV

Support Information Using Help menu

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Child Lock

Using Child Lock

You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them.
When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the
PIN number to watch.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup

Child Lock with / and press OK to access

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

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

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

●

“0000” has been stored as the default PIN number.

4. Select Child Lock List with

5. Select the channel / input with

●

appears when the channel / input is locked.

●

To cancel

1) Select the locked channel / input with

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to lock

/

2) Press OK

●

To lock all

(green)

●

To cancel all locks

(yellow)

●

To jump to the head of the next channel / input group

(blue)

PIN number

You can change the PIN number.

1. Select Change PIN with

2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons

/ and press OK to access

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= Note =

●

Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.

●

If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number.

Parental Rating

To watch the Digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected
age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster).

1. Select Parental Rating with

/ and press OK to access

2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes with
to set

■ Meaning of rating

No Block: Not classified

R: Restricted 18+

AV 15+: Adult strong Violence 15+

MA 15+: Mature Adult 15+

M: Mature

PG: Parental Guidance recommended

G: General

C: Children

P: Pre school

/ and press OK

= Note =

●

Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.

●

If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number.

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Shipping Condition

Shipping Condition

Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in).

All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup

OK to access

3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with
press OK to set

4. Follow the on-screen instructions

●

Auto Tuning will automatically start.

= Note =

●

To retune TV channels only (e.g. after moving house), set Auto Tuning.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Tuning

System Menu Shipping Condition with / and press

/ and

Updating the TV Software

Information

A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the
performance or operations of the TV.

If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a
notification message is displayed.

●

To download

OK

– Press EXIT when not downloading

Auto update

You can update new software automatically.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup

Standby with / and press OK to access

3. Select Immediately / 1 hour after / Off with

●

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (TV functions
may be changed). If you do not want to do so, set Auto Update Search in

Standby to Off.

System Menu System Update Auto Update Search in

/ and press OK to set

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●

Every time you set, the TV automatically performs search in Standby and
downloads an update if any software updates are available.

●

The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions:

– Standby (TV turned off by the remote control)

= Note =

●

Download may take a few hours.

●

During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.

●

A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule
information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You
can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is
off.

Manual update

You can update new software manually.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup

System Menu System Update System Update Search

Now with / and press OK to access

3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding
message if any

4. Download with OK

= Note =

●

Download may take a few hours.

●

During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV.

●

To update via the Internet

Home network Network settings Software Update

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Setting characters

Using numeric buttons

You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons.

Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character.

: . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \

: 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

: 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

: Space 0

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The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second.

●

You can also set the character pressing OK or other numeric buttons less
than 1 second.

●

The characters may vary depending on the input items.

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Electronic Touch Pen

Information

This function allows you to paint or play games on the TV screen using
Electronic Touch Pen (hereafter referred to as “Touch Pen”).

●

Touch Pen is not included. Please purchase as necessary.

Support Optional accessories Electronic Touch Pen

●

Please connect the Bluetooth adapter (included with the Touch Pen) to this
TV by following the instructions in the manual of the Touch Pen.

●

The Touch Pen is available only for specific applications.

Touch Pen Setup

■ Pairing

To use the Touch Pen, you need to pair the Touch Pen to the TV.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup
access

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

= Note =

●

Place the Touch Pen within 50 cm from the TV while registration in
progress.

●

This TV can be paired with up to 2 pieces of the Touch Pen
simultaneously. Pairing condition may differ depending on the registration
status for each Bluetooth device.

●

Required only one Bluetooth adapter connection, even if you use 2 pieces
of the Touch Pen.

Touch Pen Setup Pairing with / and press OK to

■ Unpair

Cancels pairing all the registered Touch Pen.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Setup
access

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

Touch Pen Setup Unpair with / and press OK to

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Using Electronic Touch Pen

■ How to paint on the photo / video

1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen

2. Display the following images

– Digital TV

– HDMI input

– Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services

3. Touch the pen tip to the TV screen for a few seconds

4. The confirmation screen is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions

= Note =

●

You can save the image after painting in Photo mode of Media Player /
Network services.

■ Using applications (painting, playing games, etc.)

1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen

2. Display VIERA TOOLS with VIERA TOOLS

3. Select Touch Pen with

4. Select the desired item and press OK to access

5. Follow the on-screen instructions

/ and press OK to access

■ Basic operation for the Touch Pen

Perform the following operations using the Touch Pen when selecting screen
operation or items, or using software for the Touch Pen.

Tap:

Touch the pen tip to the panel and release it quickly.

Hold/Release:

Keep touching the pen tip to the panel./Release the pen tip.

Drag and drop:

Move with the pen tip touched to the panel.

●

Operations differ depending on application.

= Note =

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For details, read the manual of the Touch Pen.

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Settings

Setting menu

How to use

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

●

Displayed items vary depending on the input signal.

2. Select the menu with

3. Select the items with

●

Only available items can be selected.

●

You can also access from eHELP pressing (red) at each item. (if

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

available)

●

You can select from among alternatives with / and press OK to set.

●

You can adjust using the slide bar with / and press OK to set.

●

You can go to the next screen with OK.

●

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

1) Enter characters one by one with

/ / / and press OK to set

– You can set characters using numeric buttons.

Functions Setting characters Using numeric buttons

2) Press RETURN to store

●

To reset the settings

– To initialise picture or sound settings only, select Reset Picture Defaults

in the Picture Menu or Reset Sound Defaults in the Sound Menu.

Settings Picture Reset Picture Defaults

Settings Sound Reset Sound Defaults

– To initialise all settings, select Shipping Condition.

Settings Setup System Menu

●

To exit the menu screen

EXIT

●

To return to the previous screen

RETURN

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