Panasonic TX-P42G30B, TX-P50G30B Operating Instructions

Model No.

TX-P42G30B

TX-P50G30B

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference.

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

UK and Ireland model

TQB0E2122

English

Features

DVB-T tuner built-in

Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts.

DVB-T2 tuner built-in

DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission.

Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup.

GUIDE Plus+ (p. 21)

This TV supports the TV Guide services sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection (p. 97)

		Enjoy high definition digital picture and high quality sound by using an HDMI cable.
		• This TV supports HDMI (Version 1.4 with Content Type, Audio Return Channel), Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™.
	Using USB devices
		Enjoy recording and playback the digital TV programmes to the USB HDD. (p. 55, 67)
		Enjoy the photo, video and music in the USB Flash Memory on Media Player. (p. 59)
		Wireless LAN Adaptor for the network connection. (p. 6, 11, 13)
		USB keyboard, gamepad, etc. are available. (p. 98)
	Timer Programming (p. 22, 45)
		Timer Programming enables you to use functions such as programme reminder and programme
		recording to the external recorder / formatted USB HDD.
	VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - SD Card viewer in Media Player (p. 59)
		Enjoy your photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen.
	SDXC Card
		This TV supports SDXC Card. SDXC is the latest standard of SD Card and a higher storage capacity card.
	DLNA
		DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home
		network. For example, you can enjoy watching photos and videos stored in the PC connected to your
		home network by accessing from the TV. (p. 78)
	VIERA Connect - Enjoy great web entertainment (p. 16, 81)
		Enjoy the internet contents on the TV such as photos, videos, weather, video communication
		(ex. Skype™), etc. through an easy-to-use web interface that is built into the TV.
	Link up and control the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” (p. 82)
		Q-Link and VIERA Link provide easy recording and playback, creation of a home theatre without complicated settings, etc.
	VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons for easy accessibility (p. 29)
		Special features (such as VIERA Link and Media Player) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA TOOLS button.
	Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse decoders
		It is possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse multi-channel audio tracks and output as Dolby
		Digital Bitstream (multi-channel sound signal) from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
	Owner ID (p. 50)
		Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help
		the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.
	Supports Audio Description signal (p. 18, 33)
		Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen
		(narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.
		You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description
		soundtrack independently of the main volume.
		Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts
		Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
		If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
		Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV
		channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing.
		You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital channels. Analogue
		channels are permanently turned off, it will not be possible to recover them.
		•To retune your TV [Auto Setup] in [DVB Tuning Menu]-DVB mode (p. 40)
		Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview channels via
		their aerial. (Your Analogue channel for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.)
2		•Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in
		some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.

Do not display a still picture for a long time

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

Typical still images

•Channel number and other logos

•Image displayed in 4:3 mode

•Video game

•Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 100)

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content.

Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of

the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

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

See http://www.mpegla.com.

ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED

AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+

SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR

ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of

August, 2009) of digital services.

•The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

•Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ·····································4

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options·································6

Identifying Controls·····································8

Basic Connection······································10

Auto Setup················································12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Using “VIERA Connect”····························16

Watching TV ·············································17

Using TV Guide ········································21

Viewing Teletext········································24

Watching External Inputs··························27

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················29

How to Use Menu Functions ····················30

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu·······················40 Tuning and Editing Channels ···················41

Timer Programming··································45

Child Lock·················································47

Input Labels··············································48

Shipping Condition ···································49

Owner ID ··················································50

Using Common Interface··························51

Updating the TV Software ························52

Advanced Picture Setting ·························53

USB HDD Recording································55

Using Media Player ··································59

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) ··71

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ·······82

External Equipment ··································90

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information································93 FAQs·······················································100 On screen messages······························102 Glossary ·················································104

Maintenance···········································104

Index·······················································105 Specifications ·········································106

Licence ···················································107

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Precautions Safety

Safety Precautions

Warning

■Mains plug and lead

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

•This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz.

•Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

•Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

•Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

•Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.

•Do not damage the mains lead.

• Do not place a heavy object on the lead.

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

•Do not place the

lead near a high

temperature object.

•Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the

mains plug body when disconnecting the

plug.

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

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

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

•Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

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

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

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.

Do not cut off the mains plug.

Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.

The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for your safety.

If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.

If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING: – THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Warning

■Take care

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

•Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

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

•Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or

near the TV.

•Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that

the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

•Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.

•Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.

•Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

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

■Small object

This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

•Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.

•Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the SD Card could be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children.

Caution

■Ventilation

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

•Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

•Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents in the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

Minimum distance
	10
10	10	7

(cm)

■Moving the TV

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

•The TV is heavy. Move the TV with at least two people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

•Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■When not in use for a long time

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

•Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

■Excessive volume

Precautions Safety

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones.
Irreversible damage can be caused.	5

Options / Accessories Guide Start Quick

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Accessories / Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control	Batteries for the	Pedestal	(p. 7)	TX-P50G30B :
•N2QAYB000490	Remote Control (2)	TX-P42G30B :
or	(p. 8)	•TBL5ZX0065		•TBL5ZX0069
•N2QAYB000672	•R6	•TXFBL5Z0007		•TXFBL5Z0009
		•TXFBL5Z0040		•TXFBL5Z0041

Operating Instructions	Mains Lead (p. 10)	Ferrite core (2) (p. 11, 91)
Product Registration		•J0KG00000014
		Use the Ferrite cores to
Leaflet		comply with the EMC standard.

•Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

Optional accessories

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

Wireless LAN Adaptor

•DY-WL10E-K Caution

•To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.

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

•To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor.

•Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.

•Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Communication Camera

•TY-CC10W	Caution
	•This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 16, 81).
	•Please also read the manual of the camera.
	•Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.
	For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Wall-hanging bracket

•TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV

400 mm

300 mm

Depth of screw : minimum 17 mm, maximum 22 mm

Diameter : M8

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

(View from the side)

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Warning

•Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself has the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.

•Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.

•Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage which will void your warranty.

•Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

•Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Wall mounted equipment must not be grounded by metal within the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

•To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use for an extended period of time.

Attaching the pedestal

To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Warning

•Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

•Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

•Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

•During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

•Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.

•Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

•Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.

A	Assembly screw (4)			C	Assembly screw		E	Base
	(silver)				(black)			•TBL5ZX0065
	•XYN5+F20FN				•XSB4+8FNK			(TX-P42G30B)
					M4 × 8			•TBL5ZX0069
	M5 × 20							(TX-P50G30B)
B	Assembly screw (4)			D	Pole		F	Cover
	(black)				•TBL5ZA3055			•TBL5ZB3094-1
	•THEL087N				(TX-P42G30B)			(TX-P42G30B)
	(TX-P42G30B)				•TBL5ZA3065			•TBL5ZB3095-1
	•THEL088N		M5 × 25		(TX-P50G30B)			(TX-P50G30B)
	(TX-P50G30B)
1 Assembling the pedestal					2 Securing the TV
Use the assembly screws A to fasten the pole						Use the assembly screws B to fasten securely.
D	to the base	E	securely.			•Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first,
•Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.							then tighten them firmly to fix securely.
•Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way						•Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
	will strip the threads.

A B

E	D
	Front	Arrow mark

Options / Accessories Guide Start Quick

	Hole for pedestal
Attach the cover F with assembly screw C	installation
C
F
E	(View from the bottom)

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.

1 Remove the assembly screws B from the TV.

2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.

3 Remove the assembly screw C from the cover.

4 Pull out the cover.

5 Remove the assembly screws A from the pole.

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

•Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.

(View from the top)
: 15°	: 10°
(TX-P42G30B)	(TX-P50G30B)	7

Controls Identifying Guide Start Quick

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Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1		SD CARD INPUT
					TV		AV
2
	MENU ASPECT					DIRECT TV REC
3
4							EXIT
5			RA	T
6		V		O		S
		IE			OL
7		k				G
		in					U
	A	L					I
							D
	R
	E						E
	I
8	V
							BACK/
	OPTION
9							RETURN
10	TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
11
				abc			def
12		ghi		jkl			mno
		pqrs		tuv			wxyz
13
						LAST VIEW
14
		REC			PROGRAMME
					DVD/VCR		TV

TV

		1	Standby On / Off switch
	15		•Switches TV On or Off standby
		2	[Media Player] (p. 59)
	16
			•Switches to SD Card and
	17		USB device viewing /
	18
			listening mode

3 [Main Menu] (p. 30)

19 •Press to access Picture, Sound, Timer and Setup Menus

204 Aspect (p. 20)

21•Changes aspect ratio

5 Information (p. 17)

22•Displays channel and

23programme information

246 VIERA TOOLS (p. 29)

•Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily

7	[VIERA Link Menu] (p. 86)
8	OK
	•Confirms selections and choices
25	•Press after selecting
	channel positions to
	quickly change channel
26	•Displays the Channel List
9	[Option Menu] (p. 19)
	•Easy optional setting for
	viewing, sound, etc.

2710 Teletext (p. 24)

•Switches to teletext mode

11Subtitles (p. 20)

•Displays subtitles

12Numeric buttons

•Changes channel and teletext pages

•Sets characters

•When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for about 1 second)

13Sound Mute

•Switches sound mute On or Off

14Volume Up / Down

15	Input mode selection
	•TV - switches between DVB
	and Analogue modes	(p. 17)
	•AV - switches to AV input mode
	from Input Selection list	(p. 27)
16	Direct TV Recording
	(p. 84, 86)
	•Records programme
	immediately in DVD
	Recorder / VCR with Q-Link
	or VIERA Link connection
17	[VIERA Connect] (p. 16, 81)
	•Displays VIERA Connect home screen
18	Exit
	•Returns to the normal viewing screen
19	TV Guide (p. 21)
20	Cursor buttons
	•Makes selections and adjustments
21	Return
	•Returns to the previous
	menu / page
22	Coloured buttons
	(red-green-yellow-blue)
	•Used for the selection, navigation
	and operation of various functions
23	Hold
	•Freeze / unfreeze picture
	(p. 19)
	•Holds the current teletext
	page (teletext mode)
	(p. 25)
24	Index (p. 26)
	•Returns to the teletext
	index page (teletext mode)

25Last view (p. 18)

•Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode

26Channel Up / Down

27Connected equipment operations (p. 28, 58, 66, 68, 88)

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1	Caution
Pull open	•Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and
	corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
Hook	•Do not mix old and new batteries.
2	•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
	manganese batteries).
Close	•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
	•Do not burn or breakup batteries.
	Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
Note the correct	sunshine, fire or the like.
polarity (+ or -)	•Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

TV

			F
1			7
2			8
			TV
3			AV 9
4
5	11	12	13
6			10

1CI slot (p. 51)

2USB 3 port (p. 55, 92)

3SD Card slot (p. 59)

4HDMI4 terminal (p. 92)

5Headphones jack (p. 92)

6AV2 terminals (p. 92)

7Function select

•[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /

[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] /

[Treble] / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 40)[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

8Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F button), Switching the TV On (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

9Changes the input mode

10Mains power On / Off switch

•Use to switch the mains power.

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

11Remote control signal receiver

•Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

12C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

•Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when [C.A.T.S.] in the Picture Menu is set to [On] (p. 31)

13Power and Timer LED

•Red : Standby

Green : On

Orange : Timer Programming On

Orange (flash) :

Recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording in progress

Red with orange flash :

Standby with Timer Programming On, Direct

TV Recording or One Touch Recording

•The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control.

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

Operation guide

Operation guide will help you to operate by using the remote control.

Example : [Owner ID]

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN
PIN		*	* * *
EXIT	0	9	PIN entry

Operation guide

Auto power standby function

How to use remote control

MENU	Open the main menu

	Move the cursor / select the menu item /
	select from a range of options
	Move the cursor / adjust levels /
	select from a range of options
	Access the menu / store settings after
	adjustments have been made or options
	have been set
BACK/
RETURN	Return to the previous menu
EXIT	Exit the menu system and return to the
	normal viewing screen

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

•no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode

•[Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 19)

•no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 34)

•This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording.

Controls Identifying Guide Start Quick

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Connection Basic Guide Start Quick

Basic Connection

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

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

When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Example 1		Example 2
Connecting aerial		Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only		TV, DVD Recorder or VCR	Terrestrial aerial
Rear of the TV	Terrestrial aerial	Rear of the TV

Aerial input terminal

RF cable

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

Mains Lead

Push until both side tabs click

To remove from the TV :

tabs

Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

Note

Aerial input terminal

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

(supplied)

RF cable

Fully wired

HDMI compliant cable

	Fully wired
	SCART cable
	HDMI AV
RF OUT	DVD Recorder or VCR
RF IN	RF cable

•Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 84).

•For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI cable (p.

•Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 82, 83)

•Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

•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

interfered.

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Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

Rear of the TV Terrestrial

RF cable	aerial

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

	Aerial input terminal
AC 220-240 V		Fully wired
50 / 60 Hz		SCART
	Fully wired HDMI	cable
	compliant cable
Mains lead	Fully wired
	SCART cable
(supplied)
	HDMI Recorder/AV	AV 2 AV 1 HDMI

Connection Basic Guide Start Quick

Satellite receiver RF OUT	DVD Recorder
	or VCR	RF OUT
RF IN	RF cable	RF IN
	RF cable

■Connecting to the network environment (Network connections)

To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network environment.

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

•Connect with LAN cable (Wired connection) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (Wireless connection).

•Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV) (p. 12 - 14)

Rear of the TV	Wireless connection
				Internet
				environment
	Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable
	“Optional accessories” (p. 6)
	•Connect to the USB 1, 2 or 3 port.			Access point
Wired connection		Ferrite core (supplied)
		Installing the Ferrite core
Less	LAN cable Less
than	than
10 cm	10 cm
	Internet	Pull back the tabs	Wind the	Press the cable
	environment	(in two places)	cable twice	through and close
Note
•For more information of the network connections (p. 72)				11

Setup Auto Guide Start Quick

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

•Please complete connections (p. 10, 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.

1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

•Takes a few seconds to be displayed.

•If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch on the remote control for at least 1 second to turn the TV On.

2 Select your country

Country Selection

United Kingdom Ireland

Example :

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

	DVB Scan		CH 21				68
	Analogue Scan		CH 21				68
	This will take about 6 minutes.
	CH	Channel Name			Type	Quality
	62	CBBC Channel			Free TV	10
62		BBC Radio Wales			Free TV	10
62		E4			Free TV	10
62		Cartoon Nwk			Free TV	10
29					Analogue	-
33		BBC1			Analogue	-
	Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0		Radio: 0		Data: 0	Analogue: 2
			Searching

Example :

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

	DVB Scan		CH 5							69
	Analogue Scan		CH 1			99	H: 21			41
	This will take about 6 minutes.
	CH	Channel Name				Type			Quality
	62	CBBC Channel			Free TV				10
62		BBC Radio Wales			Free TV				10
62		E4			Free TV				10
62		Cartoon Nwk			Free TV				10
	CH29				Analogue				-
	CH33	BBC1			Analogue				-
	Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0		Radio: 0					Analogue: 2
			Searching

select set

Auto Setup will start to search for

TV channels and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters.

•Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link or similar technology (p. 84) compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue channel setting is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital channel setting is not downloaded.)

•If downloading has failed, you can download later through the Setup Menu.

“Q-Link Download” (p. 34)

				3	Setup the network connection
					Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions
		TV			such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 16, 71).
					•To setup the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor
					(optional accessory) is required.
					Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.
					•Ensure the network connections (p. 11) and network environment are
					completed before starting setup.
					Select the network type		[Wired]	“Wired connection” (p. 11)
					Network Setup
					Select Wired or Wireless		[Wireless]	“Wireless connection” (p. 11)

Wired Wireless Set later	•To setup later on or
select
access	skip this step
	Select [Set later]

or EXIT

12

3

■[Wired]

1. Select [Auto]

Connection Test

: succeeded

Check network cable connection.

Acquire IP Address

Check acquired IP address.

The test is

Auto

Manual

Check for devices using same IP address.

successful and the

Check gateway connection.

Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

TV is connected to

select

Automatically setup is done and the test of the

the network.

access

2. Go to the next step

network connection starts.

: failed

4

•To set manually, select [Manual] and set

Check the settings

(Press twice)

each item. For details (p. 74)

and connections,

and then select

[Retry].

■[Wireless]

Select the connection type

Connection Type

select

Please select network connection type.

access

Search for access point

WPS(Push button)

[Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed. 1. Select your desired access point

Available Access Points								select
No.	SSID	Wireless type Encrypt			Reception
1	Access Point A	11n(2.4GHz)
2	Access Point B	11n(5GHz)						access
3	Access Point C	11n(5GHz)

					: Encrypted access point
•To search access points again				•For the information of the
		(yellow)		highlighted access point

2. Access the encryption key input mode

•To set manually (p. 77) (red)

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:-

SSID : Access Point A

Authentication type : WPA-PSK

•If the selected access point is not encrypted,

Encryption type : TKIP

the confirmation screen will be displayed.

Please input the encryption key.

It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

Encryption key

3. Enter the encryption key of the access point

Set characters

Store

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

select

BACK/

A

B

C

D

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•You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 97)

4. Select [Yes]

Access Point Settings

					select
Encryption key is set to:-
XXXXXXXX					set
Select 'Yes' to confirm.			•To re-enter the encryption key, select [No].
Select 'No' to change.
			•If the connection has failed, check the encryption key,
Yes		No
			settings and positions of your access point. And then,
			follow the on screen instructions.

Setup Auto Guide Start Quick

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Setup Auto Guide Start Quick

3	5. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test
		Connection Test	: succeeded
		Check access point connection.
			The test is successful and the TV is connected
		Check acquired IP address.
		Check for devices using same IP address.	to the network.
		Check gateway connection.
		Check server connection for VIERA Connect.	: failed

Check the settings and connections, and then select [Retry].

•To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For details (p. 74)

6. Go to the next step 4

(Press twice)

[WPS(Push button)]

1.Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes

2.Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes.

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

•Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.

TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction

•WPS : Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

manual of the access point.

•If the connection has failed, check the settings and

positions of your access point. And then, follow the on

Connect

screen instructions.

3. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test

Connection Test

: succeeded

Check access point connection.

The test is successful and the TV is

Check acquired IP address.

Check for devices using same IP address.

connected to the network.

Check gateway connection.

Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

: failed

4. Go to the next step

Check the settings and connections, and then

4

select [Retry].

(Press twice)

•To set manually, select [Manual] and set

each item. For details (p. 74)

4 Input Owner ID

Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

help the police to crack crime.

PIN

*

* * *

•Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset.

•You can input or change the Owner ID later. [Owner ID] (p. 50)

•To skip this step

EXIT

•This step will be skipped in the Auto Setup after [Shipping Condition] (p. 49) is performed.

■How to input Owner ID

1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

	Owner ID		ghi	jkl	mno •Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.
				abc	def
	Please enter new PIN		pqrs	tuv	wxyz
	PIN	* * * *

2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE)

	Owner ID-Data Entry	select
	PIN	* * * *
	NAME	access
	HOUSE NO
	POSTCODE

14

4

3 Enter your name, house number and postcode

Set characters

select

User input

NAME

set

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

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•You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 97)

4 Exit to go to next step

EXIT

Return to select other items

BACK/

RETURN

•Select the next item and repeat the operations.

5	Select [Home]
	Select [Home] viewing environment (highlight [Home] in yellow) to use in your home environment.
	Please select your viewing environment.			select
	Home	Shop

set

■[Shop] viewing environment (for shop display only)

[Shop] viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.

Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.

•You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

1 Return to viewing environment selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo	On
Off

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home

Shop

BACK/

RETURN

select set

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. [Shipping Condition] (p. 49)

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.

•To check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p. 21)

•To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 41 - 44)

•To retune all channels [Auto Setup] (p. 40)

•To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 49)

If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation
	Wireless LAN adaptor connection
screen will be displayed for the setup.	set it up?
•To setup the wireless connection (p. 75 - 77)	Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to
	No - Exit
	Current network type : Wireless
	Yes		No

Setup Auto Guide Start Quick

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Using “VIERA Connect”

VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

•This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.

1 Turn power on

•Press for about 1 second

•Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)

Connect” “VIERA Using

	Every time you turn on the TV, VIERA Connect
Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.	introduction banner appears. The banner is
Simply press the OK / INTERNET button	subject to change.

■To exit from VIERA Connect

EXIT

•To set the VIERA Connect instruction banner display off

[VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 35)

2	Access VIERA Connect
	While the banner is displayed			•The button design
			INTERNET
		or		varies depending on the
				remote control.
	Example :	•Depending on the usage conditions, it may
	VIERA Connect™ home screen is subject to change without notice.
	Welcome to VIERA Connect™		take a while to read all the data.
	warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.
	The services through VIERA Connect™ are operated by their respective service providers, and service may
	be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no	•Messages might be displayed before
	All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
			VIERA Connect home screen.
	Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.		Please read these instructions carefully and

Don’t show this message again

ENTER

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

follow the on screen instructions.

Example : VIERA Connect home screen

•To go to the next level

[MORE]

•To back to the previous level

[BACK]

MORE

BACK

■How to operate VIERA Connect (current as of January, 2011)

•To move the cursor / select the item	•To access	•To return to the previous screen
		BACK/
		RETURN

•When the key words are displayed on colour bar				•When options with
(red)	(green)	(yellow)	(blue)	numbers are displayed
					abc	def
				ghi	jkl	mno
				pqrs	tuv	wxyz

•To return to VIERA Connect home screen

INTERNET

•Video communication (ex. Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC10W.

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.

•You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect. You can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect features.

For more information “USB connection” (p. 98)

Note

•If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 11) and settings (p. 12 - 14). 16 •For more information of VIERA Connect (p. 81)

Watching TV

1 Turn power on

•Press for about 1 second

•Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)

■VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. (p. 16)

•To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).

•To set this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 35)

2 Select DVB or Analogue

TV •Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button on the side panel of the TV (p. 9).

1	Coronation Street				20:35
	20:00 - 20:55				All DVB Channels		Information banner	(p. 18)
BBC ONE WALES	Now		Info		Select favourites

3	Select a channel
Volume	up	ghi	jkl	mno
			abc	def
	or	pqrs	tuv	wxyz
	down

DVB channel position numbers run from

1 onwards.

Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 - 99.

•To select a two or three-digit channel position number, e.g. 399

def wxyz wxyz

■Select a channel using Information banner (p. 18)

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

1 Display Information banner if it is not displayed 2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel watch

■Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 21)

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

1 Display TV	2 Select a current	3 Select [View] (DVB mode)
Guide	programme or channel
U	select
G		Eastender		select
D
I
E	access	19:3020:00		watch
		View	Timer Programming
Note
•To watch pay-	“Using Common Interface” (p. 51)

TV Watching

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Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

•Also appears when changing a channel

TV Watching

2

3

5

6

7

4

1 Example : DVB

1

HDTV

Coronation Street

20:35

ZDF

20:00 - 20:55

All DVB Channels

Now

Info

Select favourites

Mute

Bad signal

AD

STTL TEXTMulti Audio

45

1 Channel position and name						5 Programme Start / Finish time (DVB)
2 Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.) /						Channel number, etc. (Analogue)
Encrypted channel (			) /			6 Progress time indicator of the selected programme (DVB)
TV mode ( , )						7 [All DVB Channels] or [Favourites1-4] (p. 42) (DVB)
3 Programme						•To switch
4 Current time								(blue)
Features available / Message meanings
[Mute]						[AD]					[TEXT]
Sound mute On						Audio Description service					Teletext service available
[Bad signal]						available					[Multi Audio]
						•This function can aid visually-
Poor TV signal quality											Multiple audio available
						impaired viewers by adding
[Also in ]						an additional audio track to					[Stereo], [Mono],
Same programme available as HD						describe events on screen.					[NICAM]
broadcast						•For settings (p. 33)					Audio mode
•To display the extra information for										1 - 90
details						[STLL]
											Off Timer remaining time
						Subtitle service available
											•For settings (p. 19)
•To confirm another tuned			•To watch the channel listed in						•Information on the next
channel name			the banner						programme (DVB)

•To hide	•Extra information (DVB)	•To set display timeout
EXIT	(Press again to hide the banner)	[Banner Display Timeout]
		(p. 35)

•[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.

Example :

1		Coronation Street				20:35
		20:00 - 20:55				All DVB Channels
BBC ONE WALES		Now				Select favourites
		[AD]
			AD

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

•Press again to return to the present view.

LAST VIEW

	Note
	•Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or
	One Touch Recording is in progress.
18	•Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Check or change the current status instantly

OPTION

•To change

select access

[Audio Description]

(DVB mode)

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

•To adjust the volume for Audio Description

[Audio Description Menu]

(p. 33)

[Multi Audio]

(DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

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

Off Timer

select / change store

[Monaural Audio]

(DVB mode)

Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available)

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

[Subtitle Language]

(DVB mode)

Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear

(if available)

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

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

[Setup Menu] (p. 35)

[Teletext Language]

(DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext (if available)

[NICAM]

(Analogue mode)

Switches NICAM sound (if available)

[Sound Menu] (p. 33)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

[Safely remove USB]

Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

1 Display the menu

MENU

2 Select [Timer]

Main Menu	select
Picture	access
Sound
Timer
Setup
3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time

	Timer Programming
		Off
	Off Timer
		15 minutes
	Auto Standby
		30 minutes
		45 minutes
		60 minutes
		75 minutes
		90 minutes

select	select the time
[Off Timer]	store
access

•To cancel Set to [Off] or turn the TV off.

•To display the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p. 18)

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

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TV Watching

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

ASPECT Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 93).

■If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually

1 Display Aspect Selection list

2 While the list is displayed,

select the mode

ASPECT

select

•

You can also change the mode

Aspect Selection

Auto

only using the ASPECT button.

14:9

16:9

store

4:3

ASPECT

Zoom2

Zoom1

(Press repeatedly until

Zoom3

Select

you reach the desired

Change

EXIT

RETURN

mode)

Aspect Selection list

[Auto]

The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.

For details

(p. 93)

[16:9]

[Zoom1]

Directly displays the image at 16:9

Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3

without distortion (anamorphic).

image without distortion.

[14:9]

[Zoom2]

Displays the image at the

Displays a 16:9 letterbox

standard 14:9 without distortion.

(anamorphic) image full-screen

without distortion.

[4:3]

[Zoom3]

Displays the image at the

Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox

standard 4:3 without distortion.

(anamorphic) image full-screen

without distortion. At 16:9, displays

the image at its maximum (with

slight enlargement).

Note

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

•Not available in teletext service.

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

Display subtitles

■DVB mode

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

STTL	•To change the language for DVB (if available)
	[Preferred Subtitles] (p. 35)
■Analogue mode
Display subtitles		Hide subtitles
STTL		EXIT

Note

•This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 26)

•You cannot change the channel when this function is active.

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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).

•This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.

•The Rovi branding partner will supply the rating information in the programme information and the recommended group in the Search list.

•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.

•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.

1

2

Select DVB or Analogue

TV

View TV Guide

G

Example :

6

7

8

9

U

I

D

E

TV Guide

1

Wed 27 Oct 2010

Wed 27 Oct

Search

All Channels

10:46

1 BBC ONE

Also in

20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time:

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

2

D

1

BBC ONE

Das Erste

DIY SOS

Holiday News

D

7

BBC THREE

Hot Wars

Holiday Program

D

14

E4

Emmerdal.

Coronation Street

The Bill

3

D

70

BBC FOUR

10 O’ clock News BBC

Pepsi Char.

Good bye

D

72

BBC 2W

Panorama

Spring watch

Coast

D 105

BBCi

I’m A Celebrity

Pop Idol

News

D 719

BBC Radi

Rugby

15 To 1

Sports

4

0

9

Enter Channel

Select channel

Info

Page up

5

EXIT

Timer Programming

Select programme

GUIDE RETURN

Page down

RETURN

OPTION Select Advert

-24 hours

+24 hours

Search

Category

1Current date and time

2TV Guide time

3Advertisement

4[D] : DVB

[A]: Analogue

5Channel position and name

6TV Guide date

■To return to TV				7 Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD
EXIT		or	G	•You can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming.
			U	8 Programme
			D
			I
			E	9 Logo of the Rovi branding partner
■To change the layout of TV Guide [TV Guide View] (p. 34)
■To watch the programme
1 Select a current				2 Select [View] (DVB mode)		•If a programme exists in both HD and SD
	programme or channel			Eastender
			select
				19:3020:00		broadcasts, the [View Options] screen
				View	Timer Programming	will be displayed to select HD or SD
			access			broadcast. (DVB mode)
	or								select
				select		DIY SOS		View Options
ghi	jkl	mno				101	BBC ONE	19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010
	abc	def		watch					watch
pqrs	tuv	wxyz				119	BBC HD	19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010

•To use Timer Programming

(p. 22)

■To the previous day (DVB mode) (red)

■To the next day (DVB mode) (green)

■View details of the programme (DVB mode)

1 Select the programme	2 View details
select	•Press again to return
	to TV Guide.

■To view a channel list of the selected category

(blue)

(Category list)

Category

All Channels

All Channels
All DVB Channels
All HD Channels
All Analogue Channels				Only Analogue
Free DVB Channels				channels are listed
TV/Data DVB Channels
Favourites1				•To list favourite
Favourites2
Favourites3				channels (p. 42)
Favourites4

Guide TV Using

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■To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode)

(yellow)
(Search list)	(Type list)	select type
Search	Prog.Type	view
	All Types
Search Titles...	All Types
Movie	Movie
News and Factual	News

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■To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB mode)

(yellow) (Search list)

Search

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

1 Select	2 Set characters	3 Start
[Search Titles...]	(maximum: 19 characters)	[Search]

select access

select

(green)

set

•To use numeric buttons

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 97)

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

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

•Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes.

Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD.

	1 Select the forthcoming programme	2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.], [USB HDD Rec.] or [Reminder])
	select	(Timer Programming screen)							select
	set	Timer Programming				Wed 27.10.2010 10:46			store
		Ext Rec.	D 119	BBC HD		Wed 27 Oct	19:30	20:00
		Function	No.	Channel Name		Date	Start	End
				DIY SOS			(30 min.)
	LED will turn to orange if Timer	---	---			--/--	--:--	--:--
							(--- min.)
	Programming is set.	[Ext Rec.] / [USB HDD Rec.]						:
	(Orange LED will flash if the recording	to record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD
	of Timer Programming is in progress.)
		When the start time comes, the channel will be switched
		automatically and the video and audio signals will be output.
		2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears
		if you are watching TV.
		[Reminder]			:
		to remind you to watch the programme
		When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears
	LED	2 minutes before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to
		the programmed channel.
	■To check / change / cancel a timer				■To return to TV Guide
	programming event				BACK/
	“Timer Programming” (p. 45)				RETURN

■If you select a current programme

A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to watch or record the programme will appear.

Select [Timer Programming] and set [Ext Rec.] or

[USB HDD Rec.] to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.

	Eastender		select
	19:3020:00		access
	View	Timer Programming

■If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts

The [Timer Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast.

Timer Options

DIY SOS
101	BBC ONE	19:30-20:00	Wed 27 Oct 2010
119	BBC HD	19:30-20:00	Wed 27 Oct 2010

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer Programming				Wed 27.10.2010 10:46
Function		No.	Channel Name	Date	Start	End
	Ext Rec.	D 119	BBC HD	Wed 27 Oct	19:30	20:00
			DIY SOS		(30	min.)
---		---		--/--	--:--	--:--
					(---	min.)

select set

will be displayed if HD broadcast is set.

Note

•This function is not available in Analogue mode.
•Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs:
• You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder.
• The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends.
•No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.	(p. 45)
•When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the
•When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it for
recording in [Recording Setup] (p. 55).

Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)

Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change.

A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.

Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters.

(Timer Programming screen)

Example :

Timer Programming

Wed 27 Oct 2010 10:46

TV Guide

Function

No. Channel Name

Date

Start

End

Wed 27 Oct 2010

Wed 27 Oct

Search

All Channels

Ext Rec.

D

7

BBC ONE

Wed 27 Oct

20:00

20:30

10:46

1 BBC ONE

DIY SOS

Guide

(30 min.)

Reminder

Wed 27 Oct

20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

D

14

E4

21:00

22:30

Time:

19:30

20:00

20:30

21:00

The Bill

Guide

(90 min.)

D

1 BBC ONE

Das Erste

DIY SOS

Holiday News

Ext Rec.

D

72

BBC 2W

Wed 27 Oct

22:45

23:00

D

7

BBC THREE

Hot Wars

Holiday Program

<TIMER>

(15

min.)

D

14

E4

Emmerdal.

Coronation Street

The Bill

10 O’ clock News BBC

Pepsi Char.

Good bye

Ext Rec--- .

D

1

BBC ONE

Thu 28 Oct

10:30

11:30

D

70

BBC FOUR

Panorama

Spring watch

Coast

Red Cap

S/P

(60

min.)

D

72

BBC 2W

I’m A Celebrity

Pop Idol

News

---

---

--:--

--:--

--:--

D 105

BBCi

Rugby

15 To 1

Sports

D 719

BBC Radi

(--- min.)

Change function

Remaining Capacity:

0

9

1/1

Store timer

EXIT

Select

500GB (50%)

“ ” or “ ” will be displayed in the TV

RETURN

	“S/P” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV	Guide if Timer Programming is set as
		the Guide link programming.
	Guide and the programme is a Split Programme

“Guide” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide (Guide link programming)

Note

•If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming event by more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed.

•Whilst making the Split Programme programming event for [Ext Rec.] or [USB HDD Rec.], you cannot record any channels between the interrupted programmes.

•The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will be cleared by pressing the OK button once to view.

•The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will switch to the programmed channel by pressing the OK button even if it is between the interrupted programmes.

•The Split Programme programming does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on different channels.

View advertisement

your postcode when using this function for the first time

[Guide Plus+ Postcode] in [TV Guide Settings] (p. 34)

If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12 - 15), you do not have to enter it again. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION	•To display the latest advertisement, you will need to update the information.
	To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode.

Guide TV Using

■To change advertisements	■To return to TV Guide
	OPTION	BACK/
		RETURN
		or
Note
•Some advertisements are for future programmes.
In this case it is possible to use the Guide link programming function.
•The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot			23
be deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

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

1	Coronation Street	20:35
	20:00 - 20:55	All DVB Channels
BBC ONE WALES	Now	Select favourites
		TEXT

Information banner (p. 18)

Displayed if programme has teletext service

Teletext Viewing

Depending on the broadcaster, the digital teletext (MHEG) services may not be available. In this case, the operation of the teletext services may be the same as the analogue teletext services (p. 24).

Digital teletext (MHEG)

Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.

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

1	Select DVB	•DVB programmes have digital teletext
	TV
		services (MHEG).
2	Switch to Teletext
	TEXT	Example :

17:51 28 Feb

■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.

•Select, go	•Symbol :
•Back key	•Coloured characters •When options with numbers
BACK/		are displayed
RETURN	Coloured button		abc	def
		ghi	jkl	mno
		pqrs	tuv	wxyz

TV

■To return to TV

TEXT

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Note

•As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function.

This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for approximately

5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow the software to download.

If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press the TEXT button again when the download is complete.

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

Analogue teletext

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

What is FASTEXT (FLOF) mode?

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

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. “Store frequently viewed pages” (p. 26)

■To change mode [Teletext] (p. 35)

1

2

Select Analogue

TV

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Sub page number

•Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters)

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

>>

17:51 28 Feb

Time /

TELETEXT

date

INFORMATION

Colour bar

Current page number

3	Select the page
		abc	def	or	up	or Coloured button
	pqrs	tuv	wxyz
	ghi	jkl	mno
					down	(Corresponds to the colour bar)
	■To adjust contrast
■To return to TV						As the blue bar is displayed
EXIT	MENU

(Press twice)

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

MENU

(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

Normal (FULL)

(green)

(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)

Reveal hidden data

HOLD

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

Stop automatic updating

MENU

Press again to

(If you wish to hold the current page without

(red)

•rehide

updating)

•Press again to resume

HOLD

Teletext Viewing

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Teletext Viewing

INDEX			Subtitles
Return to the main index page			View a favourite page stored
INDEX			STTL					•Factory setting is
									“P888” (subtitle
									service) on the blue
									button (List mode).
View in multi window
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
TEXT			•Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
			•Each time pressed: Teletext					TV and Teletext
					TV

Store frequently viewed pages

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

As page is displayed										•If you wish to use
		press and hold
(Corresponding										Subtitles, do not
coloured										change number on
										blue button.
button)
			The number changes
			to white.

■To change stored pages

Coloured button you want to change

View sub page

Enter new page number			press and hold
	abc	def
ghi	jkl	mno
pqrs	tuv	wxyz

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

				Appears at top of the			•The number of sub pages varies depending
				screen			on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
							•It may take some time for searching, during
							which time you can watch TV.
■To view specific sub page							Enter the 4-digit number
MENU
	(blue)						example : P6
							mno

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

	Changes to TV screen temporarily
MENU	P108	Appears when
(yellow)		updating is
		completed

View the updated page

(yellow)

(You cannot change the channel.)

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

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Watching External Inputs

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

•To connect the equipment (p. 10, 11, 90 - 92)

Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

“Operating the equipment with the TV remote control” (p. 28)

1 Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10, 11)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts

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

•This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 90).

If input mode is not switched automatically

Perform 2 and 3

•Check the setup of the equipment.

TV

■To return to TV

TV

2

3

4

Display the input selection menu

AV

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection	select
AV1
AV2	watch
COMPONENT
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
TV
SD Card/USB

•You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV (except [SD Card/USB]).

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

•[SD Card/USB] : Switches to Media Player [Using Media Player] (p. 59)

•You can label or skip each input mode (except [SD Card/USB]).

“Input Labels” (p. 48)

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

View

AV1 Displays the selected mode

Inputs External Watching

	Terminal	AV1	AV2	COMPONENT	HDMI1	HDMI2	HDMI3	HDMI4
	Manual input	AV1
	(default setting		AV2	COMPONENT	HDMI1	HDMI2	HDMI3	HDMI4
		AV1-RGB
	in “Input Labels”)
	Auto input				EC/HDMI1	EC/HDMI2	EC/HDMI3	EC/HDMI4
		EC/AV1			Applicable for
	(EC mode or		−	−		Applicable for	Applicable for	Applicable for
		EC/AV1-RGB			EC mode and
	VIERA Link)				VIERA Link	VIERA Link	VIERA Link	VIERA Link

•If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the button to clear.

Note

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

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

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Inputs External Watching

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

				Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment
				Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player
				theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR
DVD/VCR TV				“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)
				Select “TV” to use USB HDD Recording, Media Player or VIERA Link
				“USB HDD Recording” (p. 58)
				“Media Player” (p. 66, 68)
				“VIERA Link Control” (p. 88)
				Standby
				Set to Standby mode / Turn on
				Play
				Playback videocassette / DVD / video content
				Stop
				Stop the operations
				Rewind / Skip / Search
				VCR :
				Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
				DVD / video content :
				Skip to the previous track, title or chapter
				Press and hold to search backward
				Fast-forward / Skip / Search
				VCR :
				Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
				DVD / video content :
				Skip to the next track, title or chapter
				Press and hold to search forward
				Pause
				Pause / Resume
				DVD : Press and hold to play at slow speed
PROGRAMME				Channel Up / Down
				Select channel
	REC			Record
				Start recording

How to change the code for the type of the equipment

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.

Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

1 Set the position to “DVD/VCR”

DVD/VCR TV

2 Press and hold	during the following operations
Enter the appropriate		abc	def	Press
code, see table below	pqrs	tuv	wxyz
	ghi	jkl	mno
	Type of the equipment						Code
DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player							70 (default)
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre							71
				VCR			72

Note

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

•The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

•Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

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How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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

•For [VIERA Link Control] and [Pause Live TV] functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 82, 83), “Preparations” (p. 85)

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

•For [Photo], [Video] and [Music] functions to operate correctly, ensure the device has photo or video data on it and insert it into the SD Card slot or USB port properly.

“Using Media Player” (p. 59)

1	Display icons of the feature
	ERA TOO
	VI	LS
2	Select a feature
		select
		access
	VIERA Link Control

■To return to TV

EXIT	or	A TO
		VIER	OLS

■Follow the operations of each feature

[VIERA Link Control]

“VIERA Link Control” (p. 87)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed.

Please select the correct description and access.

[Photo]

“Photo mode” (p. 61)

[Video]

“Video mode” (p. 65)

[Recorded TV]

“Recorded TV mode” (p. 67)

[Music]

“Music mode” (p. 69)

[Media Server]

“Using DLNA® features” (p. 78)

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

Note

•If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

TOOLS VIERA Use to How

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Functions Menu Use to How

How to Use Menu Functions

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

1			Display the menu
			MENU •Displays the functions that can be set
				(varies according to the input signal)
2			Select the menu								select
				Main Menu
				Picture							access
				Sound
				Timer
				Setup
3			Select the item
			Example : [Picture Menu]								select
					1/2
											access
				Viewing Mode		Dynamic
				Contrast
				Brightness
				Colour
				Sharpness
				Tint
				Colour Balance		Warm
				Vivid Colour		Off
				C.A.T.S.		Off

TV

■To return to TV at any time

EXIT

■To return to the previous screen

BACK/

RETURN

■To change menu pages

up

■Choose from among alternatives

Cool

Colour Balance Normal

Warm

■Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness				5
	Moved
■Go to the next screen
Child Lock	Access

Displays the next screen

■To reset the settings

•To reset the picture settings only

[Reset to Defaults] in the Picture Menu (p. 32)

•Toonlyreset the sound settings

[Reset to Defaults] in the Sound Menu (p. 33)

•To initialise all settings

[Shipping Condition] in the Setup Menu (p. 36)

■Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

Set characters

Store

User input

Name

select

BACK/

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

RETURN

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

!

:

#

set

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m

n

o

p

q

r

s

t

u

v

w

x

y

z

(

)

+

-

.

*

_

1

2

3

.!:#

abc

def

4

5

6

ghi

jkl

mno

7

8

9

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

0

		down	•You can set characters by using numeric buttons.
			“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 97)
Note
•If “Demo Settings” item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment				(p. 49)
To return to “Home” viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition

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