Panasonic TXP50V20L Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TX-P50V20L

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.

English

TQB0E0969-1

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

DVD Player

USB HDD

Notice for DVB functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC MPEG4-AVC digital satellite services. Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T or DVB-S services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of

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DVB-T, DVB-C or DVB-S. Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service

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provider and satellite. Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the

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available CI module. This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider.

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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.● This TV does not support digital teletext (MHEG) functions.● The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.● Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

(H.264)) digital cable services and DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264))

(H.264)) digital terrestrial services, DVB-C (MPEG2 and

SD Card

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ● ················· 4

Quick Start Guide

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

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Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Enjoy your TV!

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Quick Start Guide

Camcorder

Personal computer

Set top box

Do not display a still picture for a long time

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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

Chann ● el number and other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode ● Video game ● Compu ● ter image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 93)

Keep the TV away from these types of ■

equipment

Electronic equipment ● Do not place video equipment too close to the TV, electromagnetic interference may distort pictures / sound. Equipment with an infrared sensor ● This TV emits infrared rays which may interfere with the operation of other equipment.

Basic Features

Watching TV ● ························································· 16 Using TV Guide ● ···················································· 20 Viewing Teletext ● ···················································· 22 Watching External inputs ● ······································ 24 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ·································· 26 How to Use Menu Functions ● ································ 27

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ·································· 34 Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ● ····················· 38

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Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) Timer Programming ● ·············································· 44 Child Lock ● ····························································· 46 Input Labels ● ·························································· 48 Using Common Interface ● ······································ 49 Shipping Condition ● ··············································· 50 Updating the TV Software ● ···································· 51 Multi Window ● ························································ 52 Displaying PC Screen on TV ● ································ 53

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Advanced Picture Settings

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USB HDD Recording Using Media Player ● ·············································· 60 Using Network Services ● ······································· 68

(DLNA / VIERA CAST) Link Functions ● ······················································ 78

(Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment ● ·············································· 86

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ··········································· 88

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FAQs

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Licence ● ································································· 96

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Maintenance Specifications ● ······················································· 97

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Basic AdvancedQuick Start Guide

Basic

Advanced

FAQs, etc.

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.

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.•

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. ● 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.

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

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

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

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.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

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.●

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.

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■

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

Minimum distance

10 7

(cm)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000504●

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 ● p. 8

Clamper □

p. 10

Mains Lead □

p. 10

Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable □

p. 14 and p. 69

Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet □

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

Optional accessories

Communication Camera □

TY-CC10W●

Wall-hanging bracket □

TY-WK4P1RW●

Rear of the TV

Pedestal □

p. 7

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

Ferrite core (2) □

p. 87

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

Caution

This camera can be used on VIERA CAST (p. 77).● 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.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

400 mm

300 mm

Depth of screw: minimum 15 mm, maximum 30 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

(View from the side)

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of ● personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced 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 absolutely 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. Take care when fixing wall brackets to 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.●

Attaching / removing the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic ● dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be ● strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal ● injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result. ●

When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified procedure. (see below)

Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ●

Assembly screw (3)

(silver)

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

M5 × 18 M5 × 30

Assembling the pedestal■

Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to the base

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip ● the threads.

securely.

Securing the TV■

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.● Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.●

Pole

TBLA3834 ●

Base

TBLX0152●

Front

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.

Remove four assembly screws from the TV. Pull out the pedestal from the TV. Remove three assembly screws from the pole.

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal

installation

(View from the bottom)

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Installing / removing remote’s batteries■

Pull

Hook

open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.● Do not mix old and new batteries.● Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.● Do not burn or breakup batteries.● Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.●

Media Player (p. 60)

Switches to SD Card and USB device

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viewing / listening mode

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Main Menu (p. 27)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

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Setup Menus

Aspect (p. 18)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection

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list Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Channel / Programme Information (p. 17)

Displays channel and programme

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information

VIERA Link Menu (p. 82)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

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Confirms selections and choices● Press after selecting channel positions ● to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List

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Option Menu (p. 19)

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

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Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and ● operation of various functions

Teletext (p. 22)

Switches to teletext mode

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Subtitles (p. 18)

Displays subtitles

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Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages● Sets characters● When in Standby mode, switches TV On ● (Press for about 1 second)

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off●

Volume Up / Down

OPTION

TEXT

SD CARD

ASPECT

ghi

STTL

REC

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

LAST VIEW

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

BACK/

Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / ●

Analogue mode (p. 16)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

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Selection list (p. 24)

Direct TV Recording (p. 80 and p. 82)

Records programme immediately in

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DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

VIERA CAST (p. 77)

Displays VIERA CAST home screen

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Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

VIERA TOOLS (p. 26)

Displays some special feature icons and

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accesses easily

TV Guide (p. 20)

Displays TV Guide●

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments●

Return

Returns to the previous menu / page●

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 17)● Holds the current teletext page (teletext ●

mode) (p. 22)

Index (p. 23)

Returns to the teletext index page ●

(teletext mode)

Last view (p. 19)

Switches to previously viewed channel or

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input mode

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

Connected equipment operations

(p. 25, 58 and p. 84)

Common Interface

HDMI 4

AV 3

Remote control signal receiver

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

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” ● in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 28)

CI slot (p. 49)

USB 1 / 2 ports (p. 14, 56, 60 and p. 69)

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / ● Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34, 36 and p. 37)

Changes the input mode

Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease

SD Card slot (p. 60)

the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for about 1 second).

HDMI4 terminal (p. 87)

Headphones jack (p. 87)

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

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

AV3 terminals (p. 87)

Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV ● to Standby mode by the remote control.

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red● On: green● Timer Programming On: orange● Recording of Timer Programming, ● Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is in progress: orange (flash) Standby with Timer Programming On,

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Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording: red with orange flash When using the remote control, indicates the TV

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has received a command.

(View from the top)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

10°10°

Using the On Screen Displays

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

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How to use remote control

Move the cursor / select the menu item

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Open the main menu

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide■

Example (Sound Menu):

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume

Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

OffSurround

Stereo

Page up

Page down

RETURN

EXIT

1/2

0 0 0

Operation guide will help you.

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

BACK/

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Auto power standby function ■

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 Setup Menu (p. 19)• no operation is performed for the period selected in “Auto Standby” (p. 33)•

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

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 Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Clamper■

Attach the clamper

Insert the clamper in a hole

To remove from the TV:●

Mains lead

(supplied)

hole

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer.● Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.● Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels ● p. 35

Rear of the TV

For digital satellite ● broadcasts

Satellite cable

Mains Lead■

Make sure that

Push until both side tabs click

To remove from the TV:●

the mains lead is securely fixed.

Satellite

dish

snaps

Keep pushing

both side snaps

Bundle the cables

Set the tip

hooks

●

To loosen:

in the hooks

Keep pushing

knob

the knob

Do not bundle the Satellite cable, RF cable and ● mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the ● option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RLR

COMPONENT

AUDIO

RGB VIDEO

tabs

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

For digital cable, digital terrestrial ● and analogue broadcasts

HDMI

HDMI 2

(ARC)

HDMI

RGB VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

Terrestrial

aerial

Cable

RF cable

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

COMPONENT

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

RLR

OUT

RGB

VIDEO

AV1 AV2

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

Cable

HDMI

HDMI 2

(ARC)

HDMI

Terrestrial

aerial

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

HDMI

HDMI 2 (ARC)

HDMI

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RLR

COMPONENT

AUDIO

RGB VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

Terrestrial

aerial

Quick Start Guide

Basic Connection ●

Fully wired SCART cable

RF cable

RF OUT

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF IN

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 80).● For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by ● using HDMI cable (p. 86). Network connection ● p. 14 and p. 69 Q-Link connection ● p. 78 VIERA Link connection ● p. 78 and p. 79 Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.●

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Set top box

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired SCART cable

Cable

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

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 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before ● starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

OSD Language

Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski

English Svenska čeština Hrvatski

Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina

Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu

Español Türkçe Български eesti keel

Português

Nederlands

Еλληνικά Românǎ Lietuvių

Select your country

Country

Germany Denmark Poland

Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary

Italy Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

Portugal

Switzerland

Malta

Andorra

Belgium Estonia

Netherlands Lithuania

Turkey Greece

Ireland

Others

Depending on the country you select, you ● may be required to select the Region. In this case, select your region.

select

set

select

set

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

ghi

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

mno

wxyz

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-S

DVB-C

DVB-T

DVB-T support for HD services

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

: tune (the mode will be tuned and

searched for the available channels)

: skip tuning

“DVB-C” may not appear depending on the ● country you select (p. 98).

tune / skip tuning

select

Select “Start Auto Setup”

TV Signal Selection

DVB-S

DVB-C

DVB-T

DVB-T support for HD services

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV ● channels and store them. The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.

access

select

(continued to the next page)

Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select.

DVB-S Search Mode

●

Search Mode

All Channels Free Channels

select mode set

DVB-S Satellite Search●

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite

Analogue Scan 21 68 Progress

Analogue Scan 68

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Satellite

Astra 19.2°E Hot Bird 13°E

Checking LNB2

0% 100%

Press EXIT to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

DVB-S Auto Setup●

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite

Analogue Scan 21 68 Progress

Analogue Scan 68

This will take about 30 minutes.

No. Channel Name Type Quality

372 CBBC Channel Free TV 10 372 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 372 E4 Free TV 10

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Checking LNB1

0% 100%

Searching

Quick Start Guide

DVB-C Network Settings● Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. And then, select “Start Auto Setup”.

DVB-C Network Settings

Frequency Network ID 41001

Start Auto Setup

362 MHz

enter the frequency and network ID

abc def

Depending on the country you select, “Auto” is displayed

jkl

ghi

mno

and you do not have to enter them.

tuvpqrs

wxyz

In this case, Home Frequency and Network ID will be set automatically.

access

select “Start Auto Setup”

DVB-C Auto Setup●

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No.

1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3E4

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Channel Name

Searching

0% 100%

Type Quality

Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10

DVB-T Auto Setup●

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress CH 21 68

This will take about 3 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

Free TV: 4

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

Analogue Auto Setup●

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

CH 29 CH 33 BBC1

CH 1 H: 21 4199

Auto Setup ●

Analogue: 2

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

Searching

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 80 and p. 81) ● compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. If downloading has failed, you can download later by the menu item.●

“Download” (p. 30)

(continued to the next page)

Auto Setup

Setup the wireless LAN connection

Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions (p. 68). (If you do not wish to use wireless LAN connection or the network service functions, skip this step.)

To setup the wireless LAN connection, use the Wireless LAN Adaptor (supplied). For the information ●

about the Wireless LAN Adaptor “Wireless LAN Adaptor” (p. 15)

Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, ●

read the manual of the access point.

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Yes No

Please connect the wireless LAN adaptor (DY-WL10) to a USB terminal.

Wireless LAN connection setup starts

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

WPS(Push button)

Search for access point

Select the connection type

connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port

Internet

environment

Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable

Access point

(supplied)

You can setup the wireless LAN connection later

select “Yes”

access

select

“Network Setup” (p. 72)

To skip this step

●

EXIT

or select “No”

WPS(Push button)■

WPS(Push button)

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

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

If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point.

Connect

Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes. And then, press the OK button to connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point.

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.● WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup●

Search for access point■

Access points found automatically are listed.

Available Access Points

SSIDNo. Wireless type Encrypt Reception

Access Point A 11n(2.4GHz)

Access Point B

Access Point C 11n(5GHz)

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

11n(5GHz)

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

Select your desired access point

access

select

: Encrypted access point

Access the encryption key input mode

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen will ● be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

Enter the encryption key of the access point Set characters one by one Store

select

To search access points again

●

For the information of the ● highlighted access point

To set manually (p. 73) ●

BACK/

RETURN

red

yellow

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to:XXXXXXXX

Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Select ‘No’ to change.

Yes No

Select “Yes”

To re-enter the encryption key, select “No”.●

If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point. And ●

then, follow the on screen instructions.

Exit to go to the next step

set

select set

(continued to the next page)

Select “Home”

Note

If tuning has failed or to retune all channels ● “Auto Setup” (p. 34 - 37) To add the available TV mode later ● “Add TV Signal” (p. 31 and p. 32)

● “Shipping Condition” (p. 50)

To initialise all settings To use a LAN cable instead of the Wireless LAN Adaptor

● p. 71

●

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

Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment.

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

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

select

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.

Return to viewing environment selection

screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off On

To check channel list at-a-glance ●

“Using TV Guide” (p. 20)

To edit or hide (skip) channels ●

“Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 38 - 43)

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

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Auto Setup is complete

To change viewing environment later on, you ● will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 50)

BACK/

RETURN

select set

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup ●

Wireless LAN Adaptor■

Caution

Be aware of the following limits before using the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL10).

To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.● It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the supplied extension cable.● Do not use the Wireless LAN Adaptor to connect to any wireless network (SSID● usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them may be regarded as illegal access.

∗

SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.

Do not subject the Wireless LAN Adaptor to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.● Do not bend, or subject the Wireless LAN Adaptor to strong impacts.● Do not disassemble or alter the Wireless LAN Adaptor in any way.● Do not attempt to install the Wireless LAN Adaptor in any incompatible device.● Do not remove the Wireless LAN Adaptor from the TV’s USB port during operations.● Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.● To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interface, 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. When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating for the protection of the ● devices. In this case, turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again. Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following web site. ● (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be displayed for the setup.

To setup the Wireless LAN connection ● p. 72 and p. 73

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to set it up? No - Exit

Current network type : Wireless

Yes No

∗

) for which you do not have

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Select the mode

The selectable modes vary depending on the stored channels (p. 12).● If “TV Selection” menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the ●

mode.

OPTION

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

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

TV Selection

DVB-S

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

access

select

STTL

ghi

HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

All DVB-T Channels

20:35

Change category

For info press

Now

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel

For details ● p. 17

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the ●

tuvpqrs

wxyz

LAST VIEW

Volume

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Using Common Interface”

(p. 49)

remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 9)

Select a channel

down

To select from the Channel List■

abc def

jkl

ghi

All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To change the category ● To sort channel names in alphabetical order ●

To select a more than two-digit channel ● position number, e.g. 399

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 17)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

def

wxyz

select channel

watch

red

blue

Possible to set display timeout in ● “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 32).

Select a channel using TV Guide ■ (p. 20)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display TV Guide

The postcode entry or update ● may be required depending on the country you select (p. 12). Follow the on screen instructions.

Select the current programme or channel

select

access

watch

Select “View” (DVB mode)

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

To use Timer Programming ● p. 21

select

watch

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel●

Channel position and name

Example (DVB):

1 ZDF

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1 CH23

Encrypted

Channel number

To confirm another tuned ● channel name

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

Progress time indicator of the selected programme

Radio

19:35

SubtitlesAD

All Analogue Channels

HOLD

Category

All Channels

To the next day ■

(DVB mode)

green

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select category

view

To list favourite channels ● p. 39

Other useful functions

■

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

select

Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

EXIT

RETURN

Return to list

Details

Press again to return ● to TV Guide.

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

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

Select the forthcoming programme

select

set

To check / change / cancel a timer programming event■ “Timer Programming” (p. 45)

To return to TV Guide ■

Select the function (Ext Rec., USB HDD Rec. or Reminder)

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Channel NameFunction No.

1D BBC ONE

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

(Timer Programming screen)

Ext Rec. / USB HDD Rec.

Date Start End

Wed 28.10.2009 20:00 20:30

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

--/-- --:-- --:--

--/-- --:-- --:-(--- min.)

(--- min.)

: to record the programme to the external recorder (Ext Rec.) or the

USB HDD (USB HDD Rec.) When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder : to remind watching the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

BACK/

RETURN

store

select

LED will turn to orange if

LED

Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.)

Basic

If you select the current programme■

A confirmation screen whether you wish to watch or record it 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.

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select access

Note

This function is not available in Analogue mode.● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the

●

broadcaster or service provider. No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.● When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder ● connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 80 and p. 81) and the “Link Settings” (p. 30) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

●

When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to register the USB HDD and enable it for recording in the “USB HDD Setup” (p. 56).

View advertisement

Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode

The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the on screen instructions.

Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu ●

“Update” / “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time. 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 ●

“Update” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)

Using TV Guide ●

To change advertisements■ To return to TV Guide■

Note

To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night.●

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Viewing Teletext

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

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

In FLOF 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 TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.

Fast overview of the teletext information available● Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject● Page status information at the bottom of the screen●

Available page up / down

To select among subject blocks

To select next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

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. 23)

To change mode■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 32)

EXIT

red

green

blue

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

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

yellow

Current page number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

Select the page

TEXT STTL

ghi

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To adjust contrast ■

To return to TV ■

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

red

To rehide ●

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

green

Colour bar

green

down

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

(press three times)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

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

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

HOLD

To resume ●

HOLD

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Call up a favourite page

View a favourite page stored

STTL

Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).● Factory setting is “P888”.●

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.●

Select Picture and text On or Off

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

Basic

As page is displayed

Corresponding coloured button

press and hold

The number changes to white.

To change stored pages■

Enter new page number

Coloured button you want to change

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

press and hold

View sub page

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

Appears at top of the screen

To view specific sub page■

Enter the

blue

Sub pages: ● The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

4-digit number

example: P6

mno

Viewing Teletext ●

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.

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

yellow

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Appears when updating is completed

View the updated page

yellow

Watching External inputs

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

To connect the equipment ● p. 10, 11 and p. 86

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

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 ■ (p. 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. 86).●

If input mode is not switched automatically■

Perform and

Check the setup of the equipment.●

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/S

AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the ● side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

●

You cannot select “Media Server” using the AV button on the side panel of the TV.

●

In order to switch between AV2 and AV2S, move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button.

● “Input Labels” (p. 48)

You can label or skip each input mode Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

select

watch

ghi

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

REC

INPUT

AVTV

mno

wxyz

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

View

To return to TV ■

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.● For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.●

Displays the selected mode

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

■

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.

Set the position to “DVD/VCR”

PROGRAMME

REC

“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. 64) “VIERA Link Control” (p. 84)

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 or title

(not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) 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 or title

(not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

Record

Start recording

DVD/VCR

Basic

Watching External inputs ●

Press and hold during the following operations

abc def

jkl

ghi

Enter the appropriate code, see table below

Type of the equipment Code

DVD Recorder, DVD Player 70 (default)

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Press

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.●

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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

Display icons of the feature

EXIT

Select a feature

select

access

VIERA Link Control

Follow the operations of each feature

VIERA Link Control● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 84)

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

● “Photo mode” (p. 62)

Photo

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

To return to TV

■

EXIT

● “Video mode” (p. 64)

Video

When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen will be displayed.

Please select the correct description and access.

Music● “Music mode” (p. 67)

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

VIERA CAST● “VIERA CAST™” (p. 77)

Media Server● “Using DLNA

features” (p. 74)

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.

How to Use Menu Functions

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

Display the menu

Displays the functions that can be set ● (varies according to the input signal)

1/2

0 Warm Off Auto

(example: Picture Menu)

access

select

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Digital Cinema Colour

Basic

To return to TV ■ at any time

EXIT

To return to ■ the previous screen

BACK/

RETURN

Adjust or select

Choose from among ■ alternatives

Colour Balance

Adjust using the slide bar■

Sharpness 5

Go to the next screen■

Child Lock Access

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Digital Cinema Colour Auto

Warm Off

(example: Picture Menu)

Number and positions of alternatives

Normal

Changed

Moved

1/2

■

To reset the settings

change

store or access

( Required by

some functions)

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●

How to Use Menu Functions ●

To reset the picture settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the

Picture Menu (p. 28)

To reset the sound settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the

Sound Menu (p. 30)

To initialise all settings●

“Shipping Condition” in the

Setup Menu (p. 33)

To change ■ menu pages

down

Displays the next screen

Enter characters by free input menu■

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 90)

Set characters one by one Store

select

set

BACK/

RETURN

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list■

Viewing Mode

Picture

Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

Vivid Colour

Reversal Film

Digital Cinema Colour

Eco Mode

P-NR

3D-COMB

Picture in Picture

Panel

Reset to Defaults

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX (True Cinema) / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2)

In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Digital Cinema Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.

Set for each input signal.

●

Dynamic : Normal : Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance

THX (True Cinema)

Game :

Photo :

Professional 1 / 2

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste

For NTSC signal reception only

●

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “THX (True Cinema)”, “Professional1” or

●

“Professional2”.

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Not valid on PC signal.

●

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Professional1” or “Professional2”.●

Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film (Off / On)

This function is available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Photo”.

●

Displays the vivid images with the expanded colour gamut (Off / On / Auto) This is effective when watching HD moving pictures

For HDMI input mode or video contents recorded on an SD Card / USB Flash Memory (p. 64)

●

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “THX (True Cinema)” or “Photo”.●

Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On)

Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Not valid on PC signal.

●

Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen.

●

Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

●

Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and Media Player●

Displays two windows at once (p. 52) Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)

The sound is active even if the screen turns off.

●

Press any buttons to turn the screen on.● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound ● without watching the TV screen.

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode of the selected input to the default settings

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room. Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions.

of contrast, black and colour reproduction

Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision. Recommended for playback of THX disc (disc with “THX” logo) THX mode is used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified movies.

THX Certified movies have the “THX” logo on a disc.● “True Cinema” is displayed instead of “THX” in the mode of PC input, ● Media Player and Network service operations.

Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing games

Not valid on TV mode● A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed ● in the top right of the screen.

“Playing Time Display” (p. 32)

Set “Reversal Film” to “On” to provide the suitable image quality for photos

For HDMI input, Media Player and Network service operations●

: Allows you to set the professional picture settings in “Advanced Settings”,

“Lock Settings” and “Copy Adjustment”

p. 54

This mode is available only when “Advance(isfccc)” in the Setup Menu

●

is set to “On”. Not valid on VIERA CAST

●

If the certified professional dealer sets these modes, “Professional1” ● and “Professional2” may be displayed as “isf Day” and “isf Night”.

Mode

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)

The selected mode affects all input signals.

●

Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

Music and Speech modes use CONEQ™ brand equalization technology to improve

●

sound quality. CONEQ equalizes acoustic power frequency response and corrects time and phase alignment errors of a speaker system. Speakers with CONEQ perform as near-perfect electro-acoustic transducers providing true to the original sound with the highest musically and intelligibility. In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings, and those

●

settings will be stored for each mode.

User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality.

For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu instead of “Bass” and ● “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust the frequency. “Equalizer” (below)

Bass

Treble

Equalizer

Balance

Sound

Headphone Volume

Surround

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality

This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”.

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Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.● If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you ● want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the “Reset to

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Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button.

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround / V-Audio ProSurround) V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V-Audio Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate

V-Audio ProSurround: Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to

Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode

Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)

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

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

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improved spatial effects

simulate improved spatial effects

Basic

How to Use Menu Functions ●

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)

Normally: Stereo

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MPX

Audio Preference

A different menu will be displayed when “Advance(isfccc)” in the Setup Menu is set to “On” or in the mode of PC ● input, Media Player or Network service operations. (p. 53 - 55, 61 - 67 and p. 76) Only available items can be selected.●

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono● M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted● Analogue mode only●

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks (Auto / MPEG) Auto : Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks.

The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.

MPEG : The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio.

Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by

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Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient ● storage and transmission. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size

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without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes.

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DVB mode only●

How to Use Menu Functions

Sound

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

SPDIF Selection

MPEG Optical Level

HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input

SPDIF Delay

Reset to Defaults

Timer Programming

SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

(Auto / PCM)

Auto : Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

HE-AAC (48 kHz) 5.1ch is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM.

PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

For DVB mode, Network video contents (p. 75) or Video mode (p. 64)

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Adjusts the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting (0 / -2 / -4 / -6 / -8 / -10 / -12dB)

Normally, MPEG sound is larger comparing with the other types of audio track.

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DVB mode only●

Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 91) Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

HDMI input mode only

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Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal if the sound does not synchronize the image

DVB mode only

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Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings

Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 44)

DVB mode only

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Off Timer

USB HDD Setup

VIERA Link

HDMI Content Type

Q-Link

Setup

Link Settings

AV1 / AV2 out

Power on Link

Power off Link

Standby Power Save

Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 19)

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 81)

Adjusts the picture settings according to the content type signal from the connected equipment via HDMI cable (Off / Auto)

This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.

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The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when this function ● works.

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 80)

Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.

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Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link

(TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

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Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted.●

Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On) (p. 80 and p. 81)

Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On) (p. 80 and p. 81)

Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 82)

This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” and “Power off Link” is set

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to “On”.

Intelligent Auto Standby

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Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 82)

This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.

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Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV

DVB-S and DVB-C channel settings cannot be downloaded.

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Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 46)

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