Panasonic TX32CS600B Operating Instructions

TX-32CS600B

e

HELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 14

APPS List

•Information 15

•How to use 16

•Settings 17

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 18

•Selecting channel 20

•Information banner 21

•Option Menu 24

•Subtitle 26

•Last view 27

•Off Timer 28

•Energy saving functions 29

•Adjusting time 31

•Language 32

External equipment

•External connection 33

•Watching external input 36

•Operating with TV’s remote control 38

•HDMI features 40

•Terminal information 42

•Valid input signals 44

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 45

•Ambient Sensor 46

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•Aspect 47

•Aspect Control Signal 49

•Basic settings 51

•Noise reduction settings 52

•Advanced Settings 53

•Option Settings 56

•Screen Settings 58

•Copy Adjustment 59

For best audio

•Sound mode 60

•Basic settings 61

•Volume settings 62

•Voice Guidance Settings 63

•Audio Description 64

•Advanced settings 65

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 67

Teletext

•Digital text service 70

•Viewing Teletext 71

•Teletext mode 73

•Teletext Character Set 74

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 75

•Favourites Edit 76

•Channel List 78

•Auto Setup 79

•Channel Sorting by Region 80

•Manual Tuning 81

•Update Channel List 82

•New Channel Message 83

•Signal Condition 84

•Other settings 85

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 86

•Selecting device / mode 88

•Network device 90

Photo mode

•Selecting file 91

•Viewing photo 92

•Sorting photos 93

•Using Slideshow 94

Video mode

•Selecting file 98

•Watching video 99

•Video Setup 101

•Audio output settings 103

Music mode

•Selecting file 104

•Playing music 105

•Music Setup 106

Technical information

•Device handling caution 107

•USB devices 108

•Photo format 109

•Video format 110

•Music format 113

Network

Internet content

•Information 114

•Selecting internet content 115

•Note 116

DLNA

•In-House streaming 117

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•Using DLNA 120

Network connections

•Internet connection 121

•DLNA connection 122

•Note 124

Network settings

•Network Connection 125

•Custom - Wireless 127

•Custom - Wired 130

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 132

•Network Status 133

•my Home Cloud Settings 134

•VIERA Name 135

•TV Remote App Settings 136

•Network Link Settings 137

•File Sharing Settings 138

•Mirroring Settings 139

•Software Update 140

•New Software Message 141

Photos

•Selecting file 142

•Viewing photo 143

•Using Slideshow 144

Videos

•Selecting file 146

•Watching video 147

•Video Setup 149

•Audio output settings 151

Music

•Selecting file 152

•Playing music 153

•Music Setup 154

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DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 155

Technical information

•Photo format 156

•Video format 157

•Music format 160

Functions

Mirroring

•How to use 161

•Mirroring Settings 162

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 163

•Preparations 168

•Easy playback 169

•Power on Link 170

•Power off Link 171

•Standby Power Save 172

•Intelligent Auto Standby 173

•VIERA Link Control 174

•Speaker Selection 176

•Note 177

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 178

•PIN number 179

•Parental Rating 180

Common Interface

•Caution 181

•Using Common Interface 182

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 183

Updating the TV Software

•Information 184

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•Auto update 185

•Manual update 186

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 187

Keyboard

•Keyboard 188

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 189

Picture

•Viewing Mode 191

•Basic settings 192

•Ambient Sensor 193

•Noise reduction settings 194

•Advanced Settings 195

•Option Settings 196

•Screen Settings 197

•Copy Adjustment 198

•Reset to Defaults 199

Sound

•Mode 200

•Basic settings 201

•Volume settings 202

•Voice Guidance Settings 203

•Audio Description 204

•Advanced settings 205

•Reset to Defaults 206

Network

•Network Connection 207

•Network Status 208

•my Home Cloud Settings 209

•VIERA Name 210

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•TV Remote App Settings 211

•Network Link Settings 212

•File Sharing Settings 213

•Mirroring Settings 214

•Other settings 215

Timer

•Off Timer 216

•Time Zone 217

•Auto Standby 218

•No signal Power off 219

Setup

•Eco Navigation 220

•TV Guide Settings 221

•USB Device Setup 222

•Child Lock 223

•Tuning Menu 224

•Language 226

•Display Settings 227

•VIERA Link Settings 229

•System Menu 230

•Other Settings 231

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 232

FAQs

•Picture 233

•Digital TV 235

•Analogue TV 236

•Sound 237

•HDMI 238

•Network 239

•Other 241

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Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 242

Optional accessories

•Wall-hanging bracket 243

Licence

•Licence 244

OK Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

Information

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

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

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.

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How to use

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

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)

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

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer.
(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

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

■ Home Screen Selection

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

2. Select the screen and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

Free Digital TV Screen:

Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available). (UK
only)

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

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

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

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■ Settings

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

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are
completed.

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home
Screen, etc.

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APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

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How to use

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

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

Internet content

Network > Internet content

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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

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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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Settings

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

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

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

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

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

■ Aerial

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial

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For DVB, Analogue

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Satellite receiver

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

RF cable / SCART cable

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

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For details of VIERA Link connections

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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

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Selecting channel

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB / Analogue

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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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

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DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel
position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.

■ To select a channel using information banner

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

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.

3. Press OK to exit TV Guide.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

■ To select the type of channel list

Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner
when the TV is turned on.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List and press OK to
access.

3. Select All Channel List / Last and press OK to set.

■ To watch pay-TV

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For details of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more
information and conditions of the services.

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)

Channel position and name

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

)

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites

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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)

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To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track

AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

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Also in :

Same programme available as HD broadcast (UK only)

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To display the extra information for details

STTL:

Subtitle service available

TEXT:

Text service available

Multi Audio:

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM:

Audio mode

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 (DVB)

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Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

OK to access.

3) Set the item and press OK to store.

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to

access.

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

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To change the type of channel banner

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection and

press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic and press OK to set.

– For DVB (UK only)

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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available

on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual
programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm
availability of these functions.

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio /
Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM /
Volume Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you
select.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Type

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

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For DVB

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Multi Audio

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

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

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For DVB

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Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)

Monaural Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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

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Not valid in Analogue

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Subtitle Language

Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).

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

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Not valid in Analogue

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

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Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

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Subtitle

■ DVB

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press

OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

– Ireland only

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

– Ireland only

■ Analogue

Display subtitles with STTL.

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Hide subtitles with EXIT.

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If you press STTL in Analogue, the TV switches to teletext service and
calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.

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This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting
“P888” (subtitle service).

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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Last view

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

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Energy saving functions

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

The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no
operation is performed for 4 hours.

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

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

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

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■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

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

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

■ Eco Navigation

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

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

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation and press OK to access.

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

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

set to Set to Eco.

■ Radio Mode

Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is
selected.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the time and press OK to set.

20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)

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The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in
reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.

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Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and

MUTE to turn the screen on.

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Not valid in Analogue

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Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

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The time data are corrected based on GMT.

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Ireland only

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Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Preferred Multi Audio / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 /
Preferred Subtitles / Preferred Teletext

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Preferred Multi Audio

Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on
the broadcaster).

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UK only

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio
(depending on the broadcaster).

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Ireland only

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles
(depending on the broadcaster).

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Ireland only

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Subtitles

Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the
broadcaster).

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

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provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending

on the broadcaster).

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UK only

Preferred Teletext

Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending
on the broadcaster).

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Ireland only

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External equipment

External connection

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

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For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

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

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / Cable TV box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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For details of VIERA Link connections

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

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

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB devices

= Note =

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

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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 about the devices may be on the following website.

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

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■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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

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

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

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To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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Watching external input

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

1. Display the input selection menu with AV.

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch.
(The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.)

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TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when
playback starts.

– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

– This function is also available for HDMI connections when VIERA Link

is set to On.

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Easy playback

– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or

check the setup of the equipment.

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

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You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2.

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

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

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

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To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

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

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

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■ Input Labels

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to set.

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

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To skip the input mode, select Skip.

■ Screen display

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Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

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Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB

AV2: --

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

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Operating with TV’s remote control

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

:

Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

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

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

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

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

:

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

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

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■ How to change the code

Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code
according to the product for operation.

1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.

2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.

●

Codes for each product and features

70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre

72: VCR

73 (default):

Using in Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link

3. Press

to change.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

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

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

HDMI-compatible equipment

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

Watching > External equipment > External connection

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

■ Applicable HDMI features

●

Input audio signal:

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

●

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●

Content Type

●

Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2

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■ DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable,
connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).

●

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

= Note =

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

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

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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Terminal information

■ AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO)

1 : Audio out (R)
2 : Audio in (R)
3 : Audio out (L)
4 : Audio earth
5 : Blue earth
6 : Audio in (L)
7 : Blue in
8 : Status CVBS
9 : Green earth
10: -­11 : Green in

12: -­13: Red earth
14: Earth
15: Red in
16: Status RGB
17: CVBS earth
18: RGB status earth
19: CVBS out (video)
20: CVBS in (video)
21: Socket Earth

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■ HDMI terminal

1 : TMDS Data2+

2 : TMDS Data2 Shield

3 : TMDSData2−

4 : TMDS Data1+

5 : TMDS Data1 Shield

6 : TMDSData1−

7 : TMDS Data0+

8 : TMDS Data0 Shield

9 : TMDSData0−

10: TMDS Clock+

11 : TMDS Clock Shield

12: TMDSClock−

13: CEC

14: Utility

15: SCL

16: SDA

17: DDC/CEC Ground

18: +5V Power

19: Hot Plug Detect

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Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○

625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○

○:Applicableinputsignal

= Note =

●

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

●

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

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Viewing Mode

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

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

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

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Custom:

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

●

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

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

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●

Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
condition.

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Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2. Select the mode and press OK to set.

●

You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

Auto:

The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control
Signal”.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal

16:9:

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

14:9:

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

Just:

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

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

4:3 Full:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

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= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.

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Aspect Control Signal

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal,
Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal)

In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a
Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI
terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

Terrestrial terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB

PAL I

Invalid input signal format:

PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz

AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

: Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

Invalid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i

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HDMI terminal

●

Valid input signal format:

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

●

HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.

= Note =

●

If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme
is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual
of the VCR.

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture and press OK to access.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

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

Colour Temperature

Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On

MPEG Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On

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Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode
is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or

Custom can be stored for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

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

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Auto / Custom / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.

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■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

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

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

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

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

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

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

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

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

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

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

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■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

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Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Film Cadence Mode

(On / Off)

Improves vertical resolution for movie images.

●

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

●

This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network
services).

1080p Pixel Direct

(On / Off)

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

HDMI Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)

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

Auto:

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

●

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

Detail Setting.

●

For HDMI

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HDMI RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

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

●

When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

●

For HDMI

3D-COMB

(On / Off)

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.

●

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

●

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

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Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

16:9 Overscan

(On / Off)

Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.

On:

Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.

Off:

Displays the image in the original size.

●

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

●

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

●

Not valid for photo content

H-Size

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

●

For TV mode, AV, HDMI

Zoom Adjustments

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

Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.

Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

●

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

●

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

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Copy Adjustment

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

Destination Input and press OK to access.

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

4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.

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

= Note =

●

Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Mode

(Standard / Music / Speech / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Speech:

Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

User:

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

●

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

Bass / Treble / Surround

●

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

Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

Watching > For best audio > Basic settings

●

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

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Bass

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

Treble

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

Equaliser

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.

●

This function is available when Mode is set to User.

●

Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level.

●

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

●

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

to Defaults and press OK.

●

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

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

Surround

(On / Off)

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

●

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

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Volume settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume
Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphones / Off)

Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external
speakers.

●

Sound from TV speaker turns off when Headphone or Off is selected.

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of headphones.

Auto Gain Control

(On / Off)

Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and
inputs.

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Speaker Distance to Wall

(Up to 30cm / Over 30cm)

Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the
speakers and the wall.

●

If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is
recommended.

●

If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is
recommended.

●

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

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Voice Guidance Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance

(On / Off)

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

Speed

(Fast / Normal / Slow)

Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

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

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press OK to access.

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

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Preferred Audio Type

(Standard / Audio Description)

Narration settings for visually impaired users

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

●

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

●

For DVB

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

●

For DVB

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from headphones.

●

For DVB

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Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

NICAM / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

NICAM

(On / Off)

Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex

Reproduces NICAM stereo sound.

●

Set to Off if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound)

●

For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

Multichannel:

The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.

Stereo:

The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track.

MPEG:

The priority is given to MPEG.

●

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

●

For digital

●

Ireland only

SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.

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●

SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

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

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

●

For DVB, video content

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

SPDIF Delay

Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2
(ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.

●

For digital (Ireland only)

HDMI Input

(Digital / Analogue)

Selects to fit the input signal.

Watching > External equipment > HDMI features

Digital:

When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection

Analogue:

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

●

For HDMI

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TV Guide

Using TV Guide

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

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

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB / Analogue

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > TV Guide Settings > TV Guide View and press OK to
access.

3) Select Normal / Full / Info and press OK to set.

Normal:

Default TV Guide screen

Full:

Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation
guide

Info:

Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the
operation guide

●

To change the type of TV Guide

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection and
press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic and press OK to set.

– For DVB (UK only)

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(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

D (DVB) / A (Analogue)

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme.

– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.

2) Press OK to watch.

●

To the previous day (DVB)

(red)

●

To the next day (DVB)

(green)

●

To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes
(except Analogue) (if available)

1) Display the search list with

(yellow).

2) Select Search and press OK to access.

3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK
to set.

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4) Press (green) to start searching.

– All the programme titles including the word you set are listed.

– Searching without any characters lists all programmes including

current programmes.

●

To view a channel list of the selected category

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to view.

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

To view more details of the programme (except Analogue)

1) Select the programme.

2) Press

to view.

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

●

To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

●

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

●

DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.

D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel. There is no

programme listings for Analogue channels.

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Teletext

Digital text service

Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext.

When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain
graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the
broadcaster.

1. Select DVB with TV.

●

DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG).

2. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT.

■ How to operate services

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote
control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers
of digital equipment, some on-screen commands may not correspond exactly
to the remote control buttons.

●

To exit a digital text service

TEXT

= Note =

●

As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text
service, software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the
teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel,
you should wait for approx. 5 seconds before pressing TEXT - this allows
the software to be downloaded. If you press TEXT before download is
complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press TEXT again when
the download is complete.

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Viewing Teletext

1. Switch to teletext with TEXT.

●

Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster).

●

Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen.

●

Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen.

●

Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or
(coloured buttons).

●

To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU twice to display Contrast.

2) Adjust and press OK to set.

●

To exit teletext

EXIT

■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU.

2. Reveal with

●

Press again to rehide.

(red).

■ To view a favourite page stored

Press STTL to view a favourite page.

●

Call up the page stored on (blue). (List mode)

●

Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on (blue). (List mode)

■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

1. Press MENU.

2. Press

(green) to change the layout.

■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once

1. Press TEXT to view in multi window.

●

Operations can be made only in teletext screen.

2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext.

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

1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.

2. Press and hold OK.

●

The stored page number changes to white.

●

If you use subtitles, do not change number on (blue).

●

To change stored pages

1) Press

(coloured buttons) to change.

2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.

3) Press and hold OK.

■ View sub page

The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press /
to view sub page. (Only when teletext has more than one page.)

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The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcaster (up to 79
pages).

●

Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

●

To view a specific sub page

1) Press MENU.

2) Press

(blue).

3) Enter the 4-digit number (e.g. P6, press

).

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Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster.

●

The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

●

The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT
in the information banner.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select FASTEXT / List and press OK to set.

■ FASTEXT mode

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the
bottom of the screen.

To access more information about one of these subjects, press the
appropriate coloured button.

This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

■ List mode

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the
bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be changed and stored in
the TV’s memory.

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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Teletext Character Set

Selects teletext language font.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to

access.

3. Select the font and press OK to set.

West:

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish,
etc.

East1:

Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.

East2:

Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.

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Ireland only

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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 the mode with TV.

DVB / Analogue

2. Display the menu with MENU.

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

DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu

●

The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

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

Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Setup / Channel Sorting by Region

/ Manual Tuning / Update Channel List / New Channel Message / Signal

Condition / Add New Channels / Add TV Signal

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you
select.

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Favourites Edit

■ List favourite DVB channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

The DVB favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner
and from Category in the TV Guide screen.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels.

●

appears when the channel is encrypted.

●

To display other favourites

(green)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

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To add all channels to the list

1) Press

2) Press

(yellow).

(green) to add all.

4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

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■ Edit DVB favourites list

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

●

To move the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

(green).

3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons or select the turn with

Numeric buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press OK to delete.

– Press

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To name the favourites

1) Press

(yellow) to delete all channels.

(red).

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

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be
swapped in Channel List.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List

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Channel List

■ Skip unwanted channels

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

1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel.

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

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels (DVB / Analogue)

(yellow)

■ Edit DVB / Analogue Channels

●

To swap the channel position number (logical channel number)

1) Press

2) Enter the new position number with Numeric buttons, and press
(green) to store.

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(red)

– Only for the revealed channels

●

To rename the channel name (Analogue)

1) Press

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

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

(green) to edit.

(blue) to edit.

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

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

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Auto Setup

Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.

●

This function is available if channel tuning is already performed.

●

Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are
erased.

●

Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels.

Functions > Child Lock > PIN number

●

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

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning

■ DVB, Analogue

1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access.

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

●

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

■ Auto Setup 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 Setup with following control panel buttons.

●

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

●

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

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Channel Sorting by Region

You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those
for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your channel list. (UK only)

1. Select the region and press OK to access.

2. Select repeatedly until you reach the available region.

●

Normally, you should select Best signal quality (All Regions).

●

If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with
a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your channel list. If you have any
image or sound problems, select Best signal quality (All Regions) instead.

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Manual Tuning

●

Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels.

●

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

●

All DVB channels found are added to Channel List.

■ DVB (UK only)

1. Select Frequency.

2. Press OK to search.

●

All channels found are added to Channel List.

■ DVB (Ireland only)

1. Select a channel and adjust frequency for each channel.

●

Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum.

2. Press OK to search.

■ Analogue

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.

2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.

3. Set Manual Tuning.

4. Select Store and press OK to set.

●

Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual
programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.).

– Ireland only

●

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

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Update Channel List

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

●

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

Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

●

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

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New Channel Message

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

●

When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel

List pressing OK.

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Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators.

●

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

●

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

●

To change the channel

●

For DVB

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Other settings

Add TV Signal

Adds the TV mode.

●

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

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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

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

(Example)

Photo mode:

Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed.

Video mode:

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

Music mode:

Digital music data are played back.

●

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

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

●

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the condition.

●

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.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

3) Select the device and press OK to set.

= Note =

●

Check the terminal type and devices are correct for connection.

●

For details of the devices

Media Player > Technical information

●

For details of supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information

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Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Information

●

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

Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device

2. Display APPS List with APPS.

3. Select Media Player and press OK to access.

4. Select the device and press OK to access.

●

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

●

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

: Enter User / Password to access.

: User / Password are already entered.

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

Photo

Media Player > Photo mode

Video

Media Player > Video mode

Music

Media Player > Music mode

6. The thumbnail view is displayed.
(Example)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

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= Note =

●

You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.

my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use

●

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

●

You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote
control code is “73”.

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

■ To change the device

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

1. Display the device selection screen with

(yellow) while the thumbnail

is displayed.

2. Select the device and press OK to access.

■ To change the mode

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

1. Display the content selection screen with
displayed.

2. Select the content and press OK to access.

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

(blue) while the thumbnail is

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Network device

You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices.

●

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

■ How to set User / Password

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

OK to access.

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

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

OK to set.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store.

●

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

5. Select Register and press OK to set.

●

To delete the registered device, select Delete and press OK to set.

= Note =

●

Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility
with this TV (as of January, 2015). Additional information about the servers
may be found on the following website.

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

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Photo mode

Selecting file

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

: Error display

●

To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view

1) Display the option menu with OPTION.

2) Select Change Size and press OK to change.

●

For details of supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Photo format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow

●

To sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the content

(blue)

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Viewing photo

■ Playback

●

To operate Single view

: To the previous photo

: To the next photo

: Stop (return to thumbnail)

OK : Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/RETURN

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Sorting photos

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

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

2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month and press OK to set.

Folder view:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.

●

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

Sort by Date / Sort by Month:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.

●

The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as

Unknown.

●

To return to the thumbnail of all photos

1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with

2) Select All photos and press OK to set.

(green).

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Using Slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed.

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

2. Start Slideshow with

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To pause (return to Single view)

(red) and OK.

OK

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/RETURN

●

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

■ Slideshow Settings

Set up the settings for Photo mode.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK.

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

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

4. Set the item 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. Press /
to change the month of calender.

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Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:

Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.

●

You can select whether to display the calendar or not. Press /
to change the month of calender.

Cinema:

Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).

Colour Effect

(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)

Selects the colour effect of photos.

●

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

Transition Effect

(Off / Fade / Dissolve / Motion / Random)

Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow.

Fade:

The next photo fades in gradually.

Dissolve:

Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.

Motion:

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

Random:

The transition effect is selected at random.

●

This function is available when Frame is set to Off.

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

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

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Aspect

(Original / Zoom)

Selects enlarged or normal viewing.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

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

– Transition Effect is set to Motion.

●

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

Burst Playback

(On / Off)

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema.

– Transition Effect is set to Motion.

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema.

– Transition Effect is set to Motion.

Repeat

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

Back Ground Music

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

Selects the background music during Photo mode.

Type1 - 5:

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

Auto:

Music files stored in the current device are played back.

●

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

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User:

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

●

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

To register music

●

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

●

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

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

File:

The selected music file is registered.

Folder:

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

= Note =

●

Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow setting.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow setting.

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Video mode

Selecting file

1. Select the title in the thumbnail view.

: 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, a confirmation screen is
displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or
from the beginning.

●

For details of supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Video format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

●

To start playback

(red)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the content

(blue)

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Watching video

■ Playback from the selected scene in the title

Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title.

1. Select the title and press OK to access.

2. Select the scene.

3. Start playback with

●

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

(red).

camera used.

●

Playback may not continue depending on the condition.

●

To repeat playback

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

●

To jump to the specified time point

1) Display the time seek bar with OK.

2) While the time seek bar is displayed

Press

/ :

Search approx. 10 seconds

Press and hold

/ :

Search rapidly

3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

●

To the previous title / scene

(red)

●

To the next title / scene

(green)

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●

To change aspect

1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2) Select the mode and press OK to set.

Aspect1:

Displays the content enlarged without distortion.

Aspect2:

Displays the content full-screen.

Original:

Displays the content original size.

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

until you reach the desired mode.)

– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/RETURN

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