Panasonic TX-L42ET61B, TX-L47ET61B Operating Instructions

TX-L42ET61B

TX-L47ET61B

TX-L55ET61B

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English

Watching

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

Basic

•Basic connection 13

•Selecting channel 15

•Information banner 16

•Option Menu 18

•Subtitle 20

•Off Timer 20

•Last view 21

External equipment

•External connection 21

•Watching external input 24

•Operating with TV’s remote control 25

•HDMI features 26

•Terminal information 28

•Valid input signals 29

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 30

•Ambient Sensor 30

•Auto power standby function 31

•Aspect 31

•Aspect Control Signal 32

•Advanced Settings 34

•Copy Adjustment 36

For best audio

•Sound mode 37

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 37

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Teletext

•Digital text service 39

•Viewing Teletext 40

•Teletext mode 42

3D

•Note 43

•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 43

•Viewing 3D 43

•3D Mode Selection 44

•3D Settings 45

•Source image format 47

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 48

•Favourites Edit 48

•Channel List 50

•Auto Setup 51

•Channel Sorting by Region 51

•Manual Tuning 52

•Update Channel List 53

•New Channel Message 53

•Signal Condition 53

Internet service

Internet content

•Information 54

•Selecting internet content 54

•Note 55

Network connections

•Internet connection 56

•Note 57

Network settings

•Network Connection 57

•Custom - Wireless 58

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•Custom - Wired 61

•Network Status 62

•VIERA remote Settings 62

•Network Link Settings 62

•Software Update 63

•New Software Message 63

Home network

DLNA

•Information 64

•Using DLNA 66

Network connections

•DLNA connection 67

•Note 69

Network settings

•Network Connection 70

•Custom - Wireless 71

•Custom - Wired 73

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 75

•Network Status 76

•VIERA remote Settings 76

•Network Link Settings 77

•Software Update 78

•New Software Message 78

Photos

•Selecting file 78

•Viewing photo 79

•Using slideshow 79

Videos

•Selecting file 80

•Watching video 81

•Video Setup 82

•Audio output settings 83

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Music

•Selecting file 84

•Playing music 85

•Music Setup 85

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 85

Technical information

•Photo format 86

•Video format 87

•Music format 89

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 91

•Selecting device / mode 92

Photo mode

•Selecting file 94

•Viewing photo 95

•Sorting photos 95

•Multi Shot 3D 96

•Using slideshow 96

Video mode

•Selecting file 99

•Watching video 100

•Video Setup 102

•Audio output settings 103

Music mode

•Selecting file 103

•Playing music 104

•Music Setup 104

Technical information

•Device handling caution 105

•SD Card 105

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•USB devices 106

•Photo format 106

•Video format 107

•Music format 110

Functions

APPS List

•Information 111

•How to use 111

•Settings 112

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 112

•Preparations 116

•Easy playback 117

•Power on Link 117

•Power off Link 117

•Standby Power Save 117

•Intelligent Auto Standby 11 8

•VIERA Link Control 118

•Speaker Selection 119

•Note 120

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 120

•PIN number 121

•Parental Rating 121

Common Interface

•Caution 122

•Using Common Interface 122

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 123

Updating the TV Software

•Information 123

•Auto update 124

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•Manual update 124

Setting characters

•Using numeric buttons 125

Keyboard / Gamepad

•Keyboard 126

•Gamepad 127

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 128

Picture

•Viewing Mode 129

•Basic settings 130

•Ambient Sensor 130

•Noise reduction settings 131

•Intelligent Frame Creation 131

•24p Smooth Film 131

•Advanced Settings 131

•Option Settings 132

•Screen Settings 133

•3D Settings 134

•Copy Adjustment 135

•Reset to Defaults 136

Sound

•Mode 136

•Basic settings 136

•Volume settings 137

•Voice Guidance Settings 138

•Audio Description 138

•Advanced settings 139

•Reset to Defaults 141

Network

•Network Connection 141

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•Network Status 141

•VIERA remote Settings 141

•Network Link Settings 141

•Other settings 141

Timer

•Off Timer 142

•Time Zone 142

•Auto Standby 142

•No signal Power off 142

Setup

•Eco Navigation 142

•TV Guide Settings 143

•USB Device Setup 143

•Child Lock 143

•Tuning Menu 143

•Language 145

•Display Settings 146

•VIERA Link Settings 148

•System Menu 149

•Other Settings 149

Support

FAQs

•Picture 150

•Digital TV 151

•Analogue TV 152

•Sound 153

•3D 153

•HDMI 154

•Network 155

•Other 156

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 157

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Information

•Using Help menu 158

Optional accessories

•3D Eyewear 158

•Communication Camera 159

•Wall-hanging bracket 159

Licence

•Licence 160

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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Watching

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 the 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 the 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.

Watching 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, or use
coloured button to display the setup menu.

(Example)

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME
(Example)

2. Select the screen with

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.

Lifestyle Screen:

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

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

Add New Screen:

You can add a new screen to personalise.

/ and press OK to set

■ 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

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

Internet service Network connections

Internet service 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 will not be able to use
my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Internet service Network settings Software Update

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

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

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SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

RF cable

SCART cable

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

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For VIERA Link connections

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

= Note =

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired
one.

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

Selecting channel

1. Select 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 on the remote
control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of
the TV.

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

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

■ To select a channel using information banner

It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by
using the information banner before changing channels.

1. Display information banner with

if it is not displayed

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

Watching Basic Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV
Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE

2. Select the current programme or channel with

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

/ / / and press

■ 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.

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

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Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4

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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)

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To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Mute:

Sound mute is on

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

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

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

AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Settings Sound Audio Description

STTL:

Subtitle service available

TEXT:

Text service available

Multi Audio:

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM:

Audio mode

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1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching Basic Off Timer

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To confirm another tuned channel

/

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To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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Information on the next programme (DVB)

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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.

Settings Setup Display Settings

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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 Option Menu with OPTION

2. Select one of the following items with

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / 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 country you select.

/ and press OK to access

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings

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Audio Description

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

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description (UK only)

Settings Sound Audio Description

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For DVB mode

Multi Audio / AD

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

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Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio
description sound track.

Settings Sound Audio Description

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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 mode (Ireland only)

Multi Audio

Selects between alternative languages 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 mode

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 mode

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 mode

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Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Settings Setup Display Settings

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Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB mode (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (if available).

Settings Sound Advanced settings

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For Analogue mode

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■ DVB

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

■ Analogue

Display subtitles with STTL.

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Hide subtitles with EXIT.

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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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

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

Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU

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2. Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with

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

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

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The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching Basic Information banner

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

/ and press OK to set

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.

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

External equipment

External connection

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

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For basic connection

Watching Basic Basic connection

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Cable TV box / Camcorder /

Amplifier with speaker system

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= Note =

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

Communication Camera

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= Note =

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It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.

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

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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

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

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.
(English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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

■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

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To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Settings Sound Volume settings

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Watching external input

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

1. Display the input selection menu with AV

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with

/ 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 on the remote control or
INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press
repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

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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)

Settings Setup Display Settings

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

Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

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To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

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

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

■ Screen display

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Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

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Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB

AV2: --

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

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 videocassette / DVD / video content

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

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

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

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

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

:

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

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

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■ How to change the code

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

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

2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons

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Codes for each product and features

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

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre

72: VCR

73 (default):

Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link

3. Press

= Note =

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

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

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Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

to change

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 an HDMI compliant (fully wired) 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

■ Applicable HDMI features

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Input audio signal:

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

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Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching External equipment Valid input signals

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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

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Content Type

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Deep Colour

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Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2 terminal

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3D

■ 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).

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

= Note =

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Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.

Settings Sound Advanced settings

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

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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

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

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

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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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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 (Y, Pb, Pr), 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

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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

3. Select the mode with

Viewing Mode

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

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

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

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

Custom:

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

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

Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control,
Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame
Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored.

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

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

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

3. Select On / Off with

Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

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Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

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Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
conditions.

Auto power standby function

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

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Off Timer is active.

Watching Basic Off Timer

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

Settings Timer Auto Standby

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT

2. Select the mode with

●

You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

Auto:

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

Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal

16:9:

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

14:9:

/ and press OK to set

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.

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Zoom:

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

4:3 Full:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at 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 and 3D mode.

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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Advanced Settings

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

Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom.

Watching For best picture Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV

2. Display the menu with MENU

3. Select Picture

4. Select the mode with

True Cinema / Custom

Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

Expander / Clear White Effect / White Balance / Colour Management /
Gamma with / and press OK to access

3. Set with

Advanced Settings Adaptive Gamma Control / Black

/ / / and press OK to store

■ Adaptive Gamma Control

Adaptive Gamma Control

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

●

Not valid when Adaptive Backlight Control is set to Off

■ Black Expander

Black Expander

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

■ Clear White Effect

Clear White Effect

Makes the white area clearer.

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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 White Balance items.

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 to the default detailed White Balance.

Reset to Defaults

Resets to the default White Balance.

■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

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

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

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

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

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

Reset to Defaults

Resets to the default Colour Management.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

(2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8)

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed Gamma items.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets to the default detailed Gamma.

Reset to Defaults

Resets to the default Gamma.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

Copy Adjustment

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

Destination Input with / and press OK to access

3. Select the destination to copy to with

Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode /

/ and press OK to set

4. Select Copy Start with

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

= Note =

●

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

/ and press OK to copy

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/ and

For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Sound

3. Select the mode with

Mode

(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

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

Mode with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

●

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

●

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

Settings Sound Basic settings

●

This function is not effective for the sound from headphones.

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. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide

●

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

Settings Setup TV Guide Settings

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(Example)

TV screen

TV Guide date

TV Guide time

Programme

D (DVB) / A (Analogue)

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme with

/ / / and press OK to

access

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

2) Press OK to exit TV Guide

●

To the previous day (DVB)

(red)

●

To the next day (DVB)

(green)

●

To view a channel list of the selected type

1) Display the type list with

(yellow)

2) Select the type with

/ and press OK to view

– Ireland only

●

To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes
(DVB) (UK only)

1) Display the search list with

2) Select Search Titles... with

3) Enter characters with

/ / / and press OK to set

(yellow)

/ and press OK to access

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– You can set characters using numeric buttons.

Functions Setting characters Using numeric buttons

4) Start Search with (green)

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

– Searching without any characters will list all programmes including

current programmes.

●

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.

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

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■ 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.

●

While navigating digital text service, you will find there is a short delay
when moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a
prompt shown on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that
this is happening.

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 three times to display Contrast

2) Adjust with

/ and press OK to set

/ or

●

To exit teletext

EXIT

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■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU

2. Reveal with

●

Press again to rehide.

(red)

■ To view a favourite page stored

Press STTL to view a favourite page.

●

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

●

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

■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

1. Press MENU

2. Press

(green) to change the layout

■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once

1. Press TEXT to view in multi window

●

Operations can be made only in teletext screen.

2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext

■ 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

2) Enter a new page number with numeric buttons

3) Press and hold OK

(Coloured buttons) to change

■ View sub page

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

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/

●

The number of sub pages varies depending on the 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

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

(blue)

)

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 / and press OK to

access

3. Select FASTEXT / List with

Settings Setup Display Settings

/ and press OK to set

■ FASTEXT mode

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

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

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

■ List mode

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

Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

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3D

Note

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

●

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

3D Eyewear - Maintenance

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear

●

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

●

Clean using a soft, dry cloth.

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

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

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

the lens.

●

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

●

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

Viewing 3D

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

●

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

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

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

1. Put the 3D Eyewear on

2. View the 3D images

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●

Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image.
Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images.

If you select Yes, this message will be displayed again in the same
condition after Mains power On / Off switch is next turned on. Select No
if you do not want to display this message again.

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

format)

●

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

●

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

Watching External equipment Watching external input

■ 3D-supported broadcast

●

Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of
this service.

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

products

●

Available in Media Player and Network services

Media Player

Home network

■ 2D images converted to 3D

●

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

Watching 3D 3D Mode Selection

3D Mode Selection

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

1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 3D

2. Select the mode with

●

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

3D / 2D:

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

●

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

/ and press OK to set

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■ To change 3D format manually

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

1. Display the 3D Mode Selection (Manual) screen with

(red) during

above operation

2. Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

●

Use to identify the format type of the source image.

Watching 3D Source image format

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

Displays the mode you select.

●

Not valid in Analogue and AV mode

2D

3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

●

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

●

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

3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Picture

3. Select one of the following items with

3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 2D
L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions

4. Set with

●

To exit the menu screen

EXIT

3D Settings with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

3D Depth / 3D Adjustment /

/ / / and press OK to store

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3D Detection

(On (Advance) / On / Off)

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

On (Advance):

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

On:

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

●

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

(Advance).

3D Signal Message

(On / Off)

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

●

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

●

For DVB, Component and HDMI input

3D Depth

2D

(Max / Mid / Min)

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

3D Adjustment

(On / Off)

Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D

3D mode).

Set to On to enable Effect setting.

●

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

●

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

Effect:

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

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L/R Picture Swap

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

Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D

3D mode).

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

●

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

Edge Smoother

(On / Off)

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

3D mode).

Safety Precautions

Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.

= Note =

●

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

Source image format

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

●

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

Source image format

Side by Side

Top and Bottom

Normal format (2D)

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3D Mode Selection

Original

Side by Side - 3D

Top and Bottom - 3D

2D 3D

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

be displayed without 3D effect.

●

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

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
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 country you select.

DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu with /

/ and press OK to access

Settings Setup Tuning Menu

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

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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 Favourite List

●

To add all channels to the list

1) Press

2) Press

(yellow)

(green) to add all

4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store

■ 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

buttons

/

/ or select the turn with numeric

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

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

/ / / or

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= Note =

●

Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be
swapped in Channel List. To swap the channel position number.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List

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

(blue) to edit

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/ / / or

= Note =

●

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

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 channels

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

●

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

/ and press OK to access

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●

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.

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 the 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 button

3. Search with /

4. Select Store with / and press OK to set

●

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

– Ireland only

●

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

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Update Channel List

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

●

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

Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

●

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

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 mode

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Internet service

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.

Internet service Network connections

Internet service Network settings

Selecting internet content

1. Display APPS List with APPS

●

For details of APPS List

Functions 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 / Gamepad

●

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.

Internet service Network connections

Internet service 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 will not be able to use
APPS List. You can update the software later manually.

Internet service 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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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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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.

Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Internet service Network connections

■ Quick setup - Wireless

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

●

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

3. Select Quick setup with

●

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

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

4. Select your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

: Encrypted access point

●

For WPS(Push button)

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/ and press OK to access

1) Select Easy setup with Push button with / and press OK to
access

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

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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

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

●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store

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

Internet service Network settings Network Status

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

●

To set manually

Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless

■ Quick setup - Wired

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Select Quick setup with

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

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

Internet service Network settings Network Status

5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

●

To set manually

Internet service Network settings Custom - Wired

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Internet service Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
/ and press OK to access

Network Connection Custom Wireless with / /

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●

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 your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

: Encrypted access point

●

For WPS(Push button)

1) Press

(red)

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

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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

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

●

For WPS(PIN)

1) Press

(green)

2) Enter the PIN code to the access point

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

/ and press OK to access

●

For Manual

1) Press

(yellow)

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

3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually

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

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

●

To search access points again

(blue)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted access point

●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

OK to set

/ / / and press

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store

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

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

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

Proxy:

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

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

Proxy Port:

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

1) Select Proxy Port with

/

2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

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6. Select Network Status with / and press OK to access

Internet service Network settings Network Status

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Internet service Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

and press OK to access

/

Network Connection Custom Wired with / /

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

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

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

Proxy:

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

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

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Proxy Port:

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

1) Select Proxy Port with

2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

4. Select Network Status with

Internet service Network settings Network Status

5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

/

/ and press OK to access

Network Status

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Status with / and press OK to access

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

Try Again:

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

Status Details:

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

●

For more information of the network connection, select Help.

VIERA remote Settings

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

Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings

Network Link Settings

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

Home network Network settings Network Link Settings

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Software Update

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

Software Update with / and press OK to access

New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found
via network or not.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
access

3. Select On / Off with

New Software Message with / and press OK to

/ and press OK to set

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Home network

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.

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

■ Playback of sharing contents stored in the media server

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

(Example)

●

For watching and operating contents on this TV

Home network DLNA Using DLNA

●

For supported file formats

Home network Technical information

To use a PC as a media server

●

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

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●

Windows 7 / Windows 8

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

●

Twonky

“Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.

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

Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server

●

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

●

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

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

Media Controller) network equipment

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

●

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

VIERA remote of this TV to On.

Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings

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

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

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

●

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

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■ Sharing the TV programme or 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

: DLNA Certified VIERA manufactured before the year 2009 may not be

available. The compatibility with future products is not guaranteed.

●

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

Link Settings of this TV.

Home network Network settings Network Link Settings

: To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the

application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of
the application (English only):

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

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

●

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.

●

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

– When in internet service

– When accessing the media server

– When the data service is active

Using DLNA

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

Home network DLNA Information

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display APPS List with APPS

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2. Select Media Server with / / / and press OK to access

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

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

Network connections

DLNA connection

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

●

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

Internet service Network connections Internet connection

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■ 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

■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service)

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Shielded)

●

Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

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Hub or Router

Internet environment

DLNA Certified media server

■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)

TV

●

To use the TV as a wireless access point

Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point

DLNA Certified media server

Smartphone

Note

●

Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.

●

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

●

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

●

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

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Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

■ Quick setup - Wireless

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

●

Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

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.

: 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

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to

– 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

/ / / and press

OK to set

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store

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

Home network Network settings Network Status

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

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●

To set manually

Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless

■ Quick setup - Wired

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Select Quick setup with

Network Connection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

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

Home network Network settings Network Status

5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

●

To set manually

Home network Network settings Custom - Wired

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
/ and press OK to access

●

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

Network Connection Custom Wireless with / /

3. Select your desired access point with

●

Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.

: Encrypted access point

●

For WPS(Push button)

1) Press

(red)

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

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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

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

●

For WPS(PIN)

1) Press

(green)

2) Enter the PIN code to the access point

3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK

/ and press OK to access

●

For Manual

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1) Press (yellow)

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

3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually

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

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

●

To search access points again

(blue)

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted access point

●

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with

/ / / and press

OK to set

●

You can set characters using numeric buttons.

●

Press BACK/RETURN to store

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

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

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

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Proxy:

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

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

Proxy Port:

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

1) Select Proxy Port with

/

2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

6. Select Network Status with

Home network Network settings Network Status

/ and press OK to access

7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.

Home network Network connections

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
/

and press OK to access

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

VIERA Name

●

You can set your favourite name for this TV.

●

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

Network Connection Custom Wired with / /

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Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address

●

Auto is recommended.

●

Available settings are displayed automatically.

●

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

Gateway / DNS Address.

Proxy Settings

●

It is not required for normal household use.

●

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

Proxy:

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

1) Select Proxy with

2) Enter the address with

/ and press OK to access

/ / / or numeric buttons, and press

OK to set

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

Proxy Port:

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

1) Select Proxy Port with

/

2) Enter the number with numeric buttons

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store

4. Select Network Status with

Home network Network settings Network Status

/ and press OK to access

5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

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Custom - Wireless Access Point

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

●

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Connection Custom Wireless Access Point

with / / / and press OK to access

3. Select Connect to device in WPS with

●

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

/ and press OK to access

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

WPS(Push button):

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

WPS(PIN):

Enter the PIN code of the equipment.

●

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

■ Change settings

/ and press OK to

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

Channel setting method manually.

Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.

●

Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings.

= Note =

●

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

Access Point.

●

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

●

To confirm the current network settings

Home network Network settings Network Status

●

Ensure the equipment to connect supports WPS for this setup.

●

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

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Network Status

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

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

Try Again:

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

Status Details:

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

●

For more information of the network connection, select Help.

Network Status with / and press OK to access

VIERA remote Settings

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
access

VIERA remote Settings with / and press OK to

3. Select one of the following items with

VIERA remote

(On / Off)

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

●

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

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

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

Device to upload contents

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

= Note =

/ and press OK to access

●

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

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Network Link Settings

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

Network Link Settings with / and press OK to

access

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store

DLNA Server

(On / Off)

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

●

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

Registration Type

(Auto / Manual)

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

Auto:

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

Manual:

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

List.

Remote Device List

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

= Note =

●

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

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Software Update

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

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

Software Update with / and press OK to access

New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found
via network or not.

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Network
access

3. Select On / Off with

New Software Message with / and press OK to

/ and press OK to set

Photos

Selecting file

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

Home network DLNA Information

Home network Network connections

Home 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
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

●

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

/ / / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

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= 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

Viewing photo

■ Playback

Photos are displayed one at a time.

●

To operate Single view

: To the previous photo

: To the next photo

: Stop (return to list)

OK : Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

●

To return to list

BACK/RETURN

Using slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed.

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

/

2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK

●

To display / hide the operation guide

/ /

●

To pause (return to Single view)

OK

●

To return to list

BACK/RETURN

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■ Slideshow Settings

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

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Slideshow Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

Auto Makeup / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music

4. Set with

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

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

Interval

(Long / Normal / Short)

Selects slideshow interval.

Repeat

/ / / and press OK to store

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

Back Ground Music

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

Selects the background music during Photo mode.

Videos

Selecting file

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

Home network DLNA Information

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

1. Display APPS List with APPS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select one of the media servers with

/ / / and press OK to access

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/ and press OK to access

●

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

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted media server

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

●

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

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted file

= 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

Watching video

■ Playback

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

●

To operate playback

: Manual skip

– Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

●

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

●

To the previous content

(red)

●

To the next content

(green)

●

To change aspect

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1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT

2) Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set

Aspect1:

Displays the content enlarged without distortion.

Aspect2:

Displays the content full-screen.

Original:

Displays the content original size.

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

until you reach the desired mode.)

– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.

●

To return to list

BACK/RETURN

Video Setup

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

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Video Setup with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

/ and press OK to access

Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle /
Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / 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.

Multi Audio, Monaural 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.

Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

●

This function is available during playback.

Repeat

(On / Off)

Playback repeat within the selected file

Audio output settings

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

●

To confirm or change the current sound status

Home network Videos Video Setup

1. Display the menu with MENU

2. Select Sound

3. Select Auto / PCM with

SPDIF Selection

(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:

SPDIF Selection with / and press OK to access

/ and press OK to set

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.

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PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

Music

Selecting file

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

Home network DLNA Information

Home network Network connections

Home 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

●

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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Playing music

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

OK : Pause / Playback

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To the previous track

(red)

●

To the next track

(green)

●

To return to list

BACK/RETURN

Music Setup

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

1. Display the option menu with OPTION

2. Select Music Setup

3. Select Folder / One / Off with

Folder:

Playback repeat within the selected folder

One:

Playback repeat of the selected one file

Repeat with OK

/ and press OK to set

DIGA Recorder

Controlling DIGA Recorder

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

Home network DLNA Information

Home network Network connections

Home network Network settings

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1. Display APPS List with APPS

2. Select Media Server with

3. Select DIGA with

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

(Example)

●

Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder.

●

For details, read the manual of the DIGA Recorder.

/ and press OK to access

/ / / and press OK to access

Technical information

Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo)

●

Image resolution (pixel):

8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279

Sub-sampling:

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

●

DCF and EXIF standards

●

Progressive JPEG is not supported.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

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Video format

■ Supported Video formats

AVCHD (.mts)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital

●

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

●

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

SD-Video (.mod)

●

Video codec:

MPEG1, MPEG2

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio

●

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

●

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

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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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

●

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.

MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)

●

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.

FLV (.flv)

●

Video codec:

H.264 BP/MP/HP

Audio codec:

AAC, MP3

3GPP (.3gp, .3g2)

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

AAC, HE-AAC

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

●

Video codec:

MPEG1, MPEG2

Audio codec:

Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio

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

●

Video codec:

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

Audio codec:

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

■ Supported Subtitles formats

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

●

●

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

●

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

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

Media Player Technical information Video format

Music format

■ Supported Music formats

MP3 (.mp3)

●

AAC (.m4a)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

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WMA (.wma)

●

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

LPCM (.wav)

●

FLAC (.flac)

●

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

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

(Example)

Photo mode:

Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.

Video mode:

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

Music mode:

Digital music data will be played back.

●

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

Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

●

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.

●

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

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■ To insert or remove the SD Card

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

Label surface

Cutout

■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory

Insert or remove straight and completely.

●

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

remove USB in USB Device Setup.

Settings Setup USB Device Setup

●

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

= Note =

●

Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.

●

For the information of the devices

Media Player Technical information

●

For supported file formats

Media Player Technical information

Selecting device / mode

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

●

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

Media Player Using Media Player Information

2. Display APPS List with APPS

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3. Select Media Player with / / / and press OK to access

4. Select the device with

●

If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped.

/ and press OK to access

5. Select Photo / Video / Music with

Photo

Media Player Photo mode

Video

Media Player Video mode

Music

Media Player Music mode

6. The thumbnail view will be displayed
(Example)

/ and press OK to access

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

= Note =

●

You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.

Functions 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

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(yellow) while the thumbnail

■ To change the mode

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

1. Display the contents selection screen with

(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

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

/ and press OK to change

Media Player Technical information Photo format

■ Thumbnail view

●

To display / hide information of the highlighted content

●

To display Slideshow Settings

(red)

Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow

●

To Sort

(green)

●

To change the device

(yellow)

●

To change the 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)

Multi Shot 3D

This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and
save it into the same SD Card.

●

This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory,
but cannot save it.

●

This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras.

●

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

●

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

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

2. Select Multi Shot 3D with

/ and press OK to access

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

●

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

●

You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select
photos for L and R in reverse.

4. Create the 3D photo with OK

●

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

●

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

●

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

Multi Shot 3D mode.

/ / / and

■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos

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

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 (red) and OK

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/ /

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To pause (return to Single view)

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 / Screen Mode / Burst Playback /
Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store

Frame

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

Cinema)

Selects the frame type of the slideshow.

Multi:

9 photos are displayed orderly at once.

Collage:

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

Drift (+ calendar) / Drift:

Photos are displayed with flow images.

●

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

Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:

Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.

●

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

Cinema:

Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).

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Colour Effect

(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)

Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow.

●

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

Auto Makeup

(On / Off)

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

Screen Mode

(Original / Zoom)

Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow.

●

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

Repeat

(On / Off)

Slideshow repeat

Back Ground Music

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

Selects the background music during Photo mode.

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Type1 - 5:

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

Auto:

Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played
back randomly.

●

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

User:

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

●

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

To register music

●

1) Select the music file with

●

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

/ 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.

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

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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)

Watching video

■ Playback from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or

AVCHD)

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 (red)

●

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

●

To repeat playback

Media Player Video mode Video Setup

/ / / and press OK to access

/ / /

■ Playback

●

To operate playback

: Rewind

: Fast forward

: Stop

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

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