Panasonic TX-42AS600B, TX-39AS600B, TX-50AS600B, TX-32AS-600B Operating Instructions

TX-32AS600B

TX-39AS600B

TX-42AS600B

TX-50AS600B

e

HELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 13

APPS List

•Information 14

•How to use 14

•Settings 15

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 16

•Selecting channel 18

•Information banner 19

•Option Menu 21

•Subtitle 23

•Last view 24

•Off Timer 24

•Energy saving functions 24

•Adjusting time 26

•Language 26

External equipment

•External connection 28

•Watching external input 32

•Operating with TV’s remote control 34

•HDMI features 35

•Terminal information 37

•Valid input signals 38

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 39

•Ambient Sensor 40

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•Aspect 40

•Aspect Control Signal 41

•Basic settings 43

•Noise reduction settings 43

•Advanced Settings 44

•Option Settings 46

•Screen Settings 48

•Copy Adjustment 49

For best audio

•Sound mode 50

•Basic settings 51

•Volume settings 52

•Voice Guidance Settings 53

•Audio Description 54

•Advanced settings 55

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 57

Teletext

•Digital text service 60

•Viewing Teletext 61

•Teletext mode 63

•Teletext Character Set 63

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 64

•Favourites Edit 64

•Channel List 66

•Auto Setup 67

•Channel Sorting by Region 67

•Manual Tuning 68

•Update Channel List 69

•New Channel Message 69

•Signal Condition 69

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 70

•Selecting device / mode 71

•Network device 73

Photo mode

•Selecting file 74

•Viewing photo 75

•Sorting photos 75

•Using Slideshow 76

Video mode

•Selecting file 79

•Watching video 80

•Video Setup 81

•Audio output settings 82

Music mode

•Selecting file 83

•Playing music 83

•Music Setup 84

Technical information

•Device handling caution 85

•USB devices 85

•Photo format 86

•Video format 86

•Music format 89

Network

Internet content

•Information 90

•Selecting internet content 90

•Note 91

DLNA

•Information 92

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•Using DLNA 95

Network connections

•Internet connection 96

•DLNA connection 97

•Note 99

Network settings

•Network Connection 100

•Custom - Wireless 101

•Custom - Wired 103

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 105

•Network Status 106

•my Home Cloud Settings 106

•VIERA Name 107

•TV Remote App Settings 107

•Network Link Settings 108

•File Sharing Settings 109

•Software Update 109

•New Software Message 109

Photos

•Selecting file 110

•Viewing photo 111

•Using Slideshow 111

Videos

•Selecting file 113

•Watching video 114

•Video Setup 115

•Audio output settings 116

Music

•Selecting file 117

•Playing music 118

•Music Setup 118

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 119

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Technical information

•Photo format 120

•Video format 120

•Music format 123

Functions

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 124

•Preparations 128

•Easy playback 128

•Power on Link 129

•Power off Link 129

•Standby Power Save 129

•Intelligent Auto Standby 129

•VIERA Link Control 130

•Speaker Selection 131

•Note 132

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 133

•PIN number 134

•Parental Rating 134

Common Interface

•Caution 135

•Using Common Interface 136

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 137

Updating the TV Software

•Information 138

•Auto update 138

•Manual update 139

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 140

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Voice Control

•Using Voice Control 141

Keyboard

•Keyboard 142

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 143

Picture

•Viewing Mode 145

•Basic settings 145

•Ambient Sensor 146

•Noise reduction settings 146

•Advanced Settings 146

•Option Settings 147

•Screen Settings 148

•Copy Adjustment 148

•Reset to Defaults 148

Sound

•Mode 149

•Basic settings 149

•Volume settings 150

•Voice Guidance Settings 151

•Audio Description 151

•Advanced settings 152

•Reset to Defaults 153

Network

•Network Connection 154

•Network Status 154

•my Home Cloud Settings 154

•VIERA Name 154

•TV Remote App Settings 154

•Network Link Settings 154

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•File Sharing Settings 154

•Other settings 155

Timer

•Off Timer 156

•Time Zone 156

•Auto Standby 156

•No signal Power off 156

Setup

•Eco Navigation 157

•Voice Control Settings 157

•TV Guide Settings 157

•USB Device Setup 157

•Child Lock 157

•Tuning Menu 157

•Language 159

•Display Settings 160

•VIERA Link Settings 161

•System Menu 162

•Other Settings 163

Support

FAQs

•Picture 164

•Digital TV 166

•Analogue TV 167

•Sound 168

•HDMI 169

•Network 170

•Other 171

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 172

Information

•Using Help menu 173

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Optional accessories

•Communication Camera 174

•Wall-hanging bracket 174

Licence

•Licence 175

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

Information

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

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

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

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How to use

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

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)

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

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

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

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

■ Home Screen Selection

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

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

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

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.

= Note =

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

/ and press OK

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features with

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

/ / / and press OK to access.

my Stream

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Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content,
etc.) based on the viewing history.

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

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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

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Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Settings

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

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

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

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

■ Aerial

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

= Note =

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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

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Selecting channel

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV.

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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.

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 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 with / / / 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 with
press OK to access.

3. Select All Channel List / Last with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

■ To watch pay-TV

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For information 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

●

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 adding 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

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To display the extra information for details

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UK only

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

/

●

To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

●

Information on the next programme (DVB)

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout with

and press OK to access.

3) Set with

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

/ and press OK to store.

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/

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To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with

/ and press

OK to access.

3) Select On / Off with

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To change the type of channel banner

/ and press OK to set.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

/ and press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic with

/ and press OK to set.

– For DVB

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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.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items with

/ 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 with

/ / / 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

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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 will return 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 will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.

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Not valid in Analogue

Subtitle Language

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

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This setting is not memorised and it will return 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 with

and press OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with

/ 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.

= Note =

/

●

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.

●

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.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with

OFF TIMER.

●

Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)

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To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.

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The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

●

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

●

You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Timer > Off Timer with

3) Select the time in 15-minute increments with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

set.

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

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

Energy saving functions

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

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

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

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■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with

3. Select On / Off with

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

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

●

Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count will be reset.

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

/ and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off with

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

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

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

■ Eco Navigation

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

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

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

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■ 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 with

/ and press OK

to access.

3. Select the time with

/ 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

Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone with

3. Set with

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The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

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Ireland only

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Preferred Multi Audio

(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)

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

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UK only

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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Preferred Audio 1 / 2

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

●

Ireland only

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

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

●

Ireland only

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Subtitles

(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)

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

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

●

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 basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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

system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

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■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

Communication Camera

= Note =

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

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

●

Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

●

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

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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

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

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■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

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

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

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To select the sound output, 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, 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 with

/ 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 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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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, 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)

●

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

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

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

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

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

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■ Input Labels

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with

/ and press OK

to access.

3. Set with

●

To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters

/ / / and press OK to set.

(maximum 10 characters).

●

To skip the input mode, select Skip.

■ Screen display

●

Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

●

Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB

AV2: --

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

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Operating with TV’s remote control

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

:

Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

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

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

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

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

:

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

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

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■ How to change the code

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

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

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

●

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.

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
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.

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a

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■ 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 terminal

■ 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+

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

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

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 with

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.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

Custom:

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

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

Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control,
Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction and MPEG Noise Reduction can be

adjusted and stored.

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

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with

3. Select On / Off with

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●

Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2. Select the mode with

●

You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

/ and press OK to set.

(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 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.

●

For HD (High definition) signals

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Sidecut Just:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

= 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.

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 will switch 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

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AV1 (SCART) / 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

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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

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

Colour Temperature

(Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2)

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

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set with

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On

/ and press OK to store.

/

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 with

4. Select the mode with

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Auto / Custom / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of Contrast Control Setting.

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■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

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

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

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

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

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

■ 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.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Option Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Film Cadence Mode

(On / Off)

Improves vertical resolution for movie images.

●

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

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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 input

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 input

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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

16:9 Overscan

(On / Off)

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

On:

Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.

Off:

Displays the image in the original size.

●

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

●

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

●

Not valid in Network services

H-Size

(H-Size1 / H-Size2)

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

●

For TV mode, AV and HDMI input

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 another
input or another Viewing Mode.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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 =

●

Option Settings and Screen Settings will not be copied.

/ and press OK to copy.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode with

3. Select the mode with

Mode

(Standard / Music / 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.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

●

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

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced 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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround

4. Set with

/ / / 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 change the frequency level using / .

●

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

●

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

to Defaults with / and press OK.

●

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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphones / Off)

Selects TV speakers or headphones for sound output. Set to Off when using
the external speakers.

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 with
access.

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

Voice Guidance

(On / Off)

Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on­screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.

Speed

(Fast / Normal / Slow)

Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

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

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Audio Description with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set with

/ / / 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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ 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

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SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

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

●

SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

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

●

For DVB or video contents of Media Player / Network services

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 input

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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 broadcasters).

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV.

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 with

press OK to access.

3) Select Normal / Full / Info with

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 with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic with

– For DVB

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/ and press OK to set.

(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

D (DVB) / A (Analogue)

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme with

/ / / .

– 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 with

3) Enter characters with

/ and press OK to access.

/ / / and press OK to set.

– You can set characters using Numeric buttons.

Functions > Setting characters > Using Numeric buttons

4) Press (green) to start searching.

– All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.

– Searching without any characters will list all programmes including

current programmes.

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●

To view a channel list of the selected category

1) Display the category list with

2) Select the category with

/ and press OK to view.

(blue).

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

To view more details of the programme (DVB)

1) Select the programme with

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 will be 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 approximately 5 seconds before pressing TEXT - this will
allow 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 broadcasters).

●

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 Numeric buttons,
(coloured buttons).

●

To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU twice to display Contrast.

2) Adjust with

●

To exit teletext

/ and press OK to set.

EXIT

■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU.

2. Reveal with

●

Press again to rehide.

(red).

/ or

■ 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.)

●

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (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 broadcasters.

●

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 with
access.

3. Select FASTEXT / List with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to

■ 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

Teletext Character Set

Selects teletext language font.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the font with

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.

●

Ireland only

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

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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 DVB or Analogue with TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Setup > DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu with
and press OK to access.

●

The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

4. Select one of the functions with

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

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

Condition

●

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

/ and press OK to access.

/

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 with / and press OK to access.

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

●

appears when the channel is encrypted.

●

To display other favourites

(green)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

●

To add all channels to the list

1) Press

2) Press

4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

(yellow).

(green) to add all.

/ .

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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 with

2) Press

(green).

3) Select the new position with

/ .

/ or select the turn with

Numeric buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel with

/ .

2) Press OK to delete.

– Press

●

To name the favourites

1) Press

(yellow) to delete all channels.

(red).

2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

/ / / or

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 DVB / Analogue 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

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

: Reveal

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels (DVB / Analogue)

(yellow)

/ and press OK to access.

/ .

■ 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.

(green) to edit.

●

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

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

= Note =

●

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

(blue) to edit.

/ / / or

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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.

●

If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required.

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 with / and press OK to access.

2. The 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
(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

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 with

2. Select repeatedly until you reach the available region.

/ and press OK to access.

●

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 will be added to Channel List.

■ DVB (UK)

1. Select Frequency with / .

2. Press OK to search.

●

All channels found will be added to Channel List.

■ DVB (Ireland)

1. Select a channel with / and adjust frequency with / 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. Search with / .

4. Select Store with

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

– 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.

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.

Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition.

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

●

Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows.

– Green bar: Good

– Yellow bar: Poor

– Red bar: Bad (Check the terrestrial aerial.)

●

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

●

To change the channel

●

For DVB

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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 will be displayed.

Video mode:

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

Music mode:

Digital music data will be played back.

●

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

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

●

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.

●

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

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■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory

Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.

●

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

remove USB in USB Device Setup.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup with

3) Select the device with

●

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

/ and press (yellow) to set.

/ and press OK to access.

= Note =

●

Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.

●

For the information of the devices

Media Player > Technical information

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information

Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV.

Media Player > Using Media Player > Information

●

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

Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device

2. Display APPS List with APPS.

3. Select Media Player with

4. Select the device with

●

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

●

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

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

: Enter User / Password to access.

: User / Password are already entered.

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

Photo

Media Player > Photo mode

Video

Media Player > Video mode

Music

Media Player > Music mode

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

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

= 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
is displayed.

2. Select the device with

/ and press OK to access.

(yellow) while the thumbnail

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■ To change the mode

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

1. Display the contents selection screen with

(blue) while the thumbnail

is displayed.

2. Select the contents with

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

/ and press OK to access.

Network device

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

●

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

■ How to set User / Password

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

/

3. Select the network device with

4. Enter User / Password with

/ and press OK to access.

/ / / or Numeric buttons and press

OK to set.

●

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

5. Select Register with

●

To delete the registered device, select Delete with / and press OK

/ and press OK to set.

to set.

= Note =

●

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

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

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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

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow

●

To sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

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Viewing photo

■ Playback

●

To operate Single view

: To the previous photo

: To the next photo

: Stop (return to thumbnail)

OK : Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/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

/ and press

1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with

2) Select All photos with

/ and press OK to set.

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(green).

Using Slideshow

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

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

/ .

2. Start Slideshow with

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

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 with

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Frame

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

Cinema)

Selects the frame type of the slideshow.

Multi:

9 photos are displayed orderly at once.

Collage:

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

Drift (+ calendar) / Drift:

Photos are displayed with flow images.

●

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

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Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:

Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.

●

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

Cinema:

Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).

Colour Effect

(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)

Selects the colour effect of photos.

●

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

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

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

Aspect

(Original / Zoom)

Selects enlarged or normal viewing.

●

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

●

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 or Cinema

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

●

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

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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 current device will be played back.

●

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

User:

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

●

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

To register music

●

1) Select the music file with

●

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

/ and press OK to access.

reach the desired music file.

2) Select File / Folder with

/ and press OK to set.

File:

The selected music file will be registered.

Folder:

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

= Note =

●

Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

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Video mode

Selecting file

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

: Error display

: The file does not support thumbnail view.

●

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

Video Preview to Off.

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

2. Start playback with (red).

●

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

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Video format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

●

To start playback

(red)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the contents

(blue)

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Watching video

■ Playback from the selected scene in the title

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

1. Select the title with

2. Select the scene with

3. Start playback with

●

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

/ / / and press OK to access.

/ / / .

(red).

camera used.

●

Playback may not continue depending on the condition.

●

To repeat playback

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

●

To jump to the specified time point

1) Display the time seek bar with OK.

2) While the time seek bar is displayed

Press

/ :

Search approx. 10 seconds

Press and hold

/ :

Search rapidly

3) Jump to the specified time point with OK.

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

●

To the previous title / scene

(red)

●

To the next title / scene

(green)

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●

To change aspect

1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2) Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

Aspect1:

Displays the content enlarged without distortion.

Aspect2:

Displays the content full-screen.

Original:

Displays the content original size.

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

until you reach the desired mode.)

– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/RETURN

Video Setup

Set up the settings for Video mode.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select Video Setup with OK.

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

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

●

Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Video Preview

(On / Off)

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

●

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

●

This function is available in the thumbnail view.

Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio

Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).

●

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

●

This function is available during playback.

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Subtitle Text

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

●

This function is available during playback.

Repeat

(On / Off)

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

Audio output settings

●

To confirm or change the current sound status

Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > SPDIF Selection with

3. Select Auto / PCM with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

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

●

SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

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

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

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Music mode

Selecting file

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

2. Start playback with

●

For supported file formats

Media Player > Technical information > Music format

(red).

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

●

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 (displays the time seek bar) / Playback

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●

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

●

To the previous track

(red)

●

To the next track

(green)

●

To return to thumbnail

BACK/RETURN

Music Setup

Set up the setting for Music mode.

●

This function is available in the thumbnail view.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK.

3. Select Folder / One / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

Folder:

Playback repeat within the selected folder

One:

Playback repeat of the selected one file

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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 device to the TV’s USB port directly.

●

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

●

You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader.

●

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

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

■ USB Flash Memory

USB Flash Memory format:

FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT

●

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

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Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)

●

Sub-sampling:

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

Image resolution (pixel):

8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279

●

DCF and EXIF standards

●

Progressive JPEG is not supported.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

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

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

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MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)

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Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

●

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

MKV (.mkv)

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.

ASF (.asf, .wmv)

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

FLV (.flv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP

Audio codec:

AAC, MP3

3GPP (.3gp, .3g2)

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

AAC, HE-AAC

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

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

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

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, 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 multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names.

●

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

●

Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.

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Music format

■ Supported Music formats

MP3 (.mp3)

●

AAC (.m4a)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

FLAC (.flac)

●

WMA / WMA Pro (.wma)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Lossless is not supported.

LPCM (.wav)

●

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Supported formats are different in Media Player and media server.

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Network

Internet content

Information

You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy
internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from
APPS List.

(Example)

●

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

Selecting internet content

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

●

For details of APPS List

my Home Screen > APPS List

●

Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the
data.

2. Select the desired item with
(Example)

/ / / and press OK to access.

●

To return to APPS List

APPS

●

To exit APPS List

EXIT

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●

You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and
playing games in the applications. You can also use the keyboard or
gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List.

Functions > Keyboard

●

Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive
Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of
the Communication Camera.

Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera

Note

●

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

●

APPS List 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 may not be able to
use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.

Network > Network settings > Software Update

●

The services through APPS List 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.

●

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 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™”

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DLNA

Information

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.

Network > Network connections

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

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

●

For supported file formats

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 December, 2013). Any other
server software has not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and
performance cannot be assured.

●

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.

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●

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

TV Remote App Settings of this TV.

Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings

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

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

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 December, 2013). 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 the other DLNA Certified VIERA,
your smartphone , etc. connected to your home network. You can also watch
the current digital TV programme on the other DLNA Certified VIERA.

For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another
VIERA, etc.

: 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 your smartphone, you need to install the

application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of
the application:

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

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

●

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

Settings of this TV.

Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings

●

Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio
channels, encrypted (copy-protected) programmes or when the broadcast
prohibits the output of video and audio.

= Note =

●

To use this function, turn this TV on.

●

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

●

You may be able to control this TV to turn off the TV display and mute the
sound using your smartphone. For details, refer to the support information
of the application.

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Using DLNA

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

Network > DLNA > Information

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

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

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

= Note =

●

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

●

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

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

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Network connections

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 (Shielded)

●

Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

Internet environment

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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.

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 (PC, etc.)

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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service)

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Shielded)

●

Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

Hub or Router

Internet environment

DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)

■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)

TV

●

To use the TV as a wireless access point

Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless Access Point

DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.)

Smartphone

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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 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.

●

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

●

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.

●

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

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Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Network > Network connections

■ Quick setup - Wireless

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Network > Network Connection with
access.

●

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

/ and press OK to access.

automatically.

4. Select your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

/ and press OK to access.

: Encrypted access point

●

For WPS(Push button)

1) Select Easy setup with Push button with
access.

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

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK.

/ and press OK to

/ and press OK to

– 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.

●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

OK to set.

●

You can set characters using Numeric buttons.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store.

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/ / / and press