Panasonic TX-P50XT50B Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TX-P42XT50B
TX-P50XT50B

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

UK and Ireland model

TQB0E2189

Features

Smart VIERA

Digital smart life to create new and exciting TV
experiences (Networking / Easy Operation / Picture
Quality / Eco / Design)

3D technology

You can enjoy viewing 3D images on this TV by
wearing the 3D Eyewear.

RealD 3D

This TV and 3D Eyewear use the 3D technology of
RealD. RealD is one of the inventors in 3D technology.

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.

Using USB devices

Enjoy the photo, video and music in the USB Flash
Memory on Media Player. (p. 61)
USB keyboard, gamepad, etc. are available. (p. 94)

Timer Programming (p. 26, 54)

Timer Programming enables you to use functions such
as programme reminder and programme recording to
the external recorder.

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.
(p. 74)

VIERA Connect - Enjoy great web entertainment

(p. 20, 77)

VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific
websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet
contents such as videos, games, EPG, communication
tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

Link up and control the connected equipment with
“Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” (p. 78)

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. 37)

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. 58)

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.

Voice Guidance (p. 23, 42)

Voice Guidance narrates the operation of the basic
features (EPG, on-screen messages, etc.) to assist
visually-impaired users.

Supports Audio Description signal (p. 23, 42)

Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional
soundtrack to describe events on screen (narration)
and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for
visually-impaired users.

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. 50)
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.)

●

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.

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2011) of digital services.

●

Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service provider and network

environment.

●

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/

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Do not display any still part of the image for
a long period

In such cases the still part of the image remains dimly on the
plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a
malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still image parts:

●

Channel number, channel logo and other logos

●

Still or moving pictures viewed in 4:3 or
14:9 aspect ratio

●

Video games

●

Images from PC

To avoid image retention, the contrast is lowered
automatically and the screen becomes dim after a few
minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 97)

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance
of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we
disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/
or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral
devices.

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 subsidiaries and related affiliates
are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the
program schedule information or other data in the Rovi Guide
system and cannot guarantee service availability in your
area. In no event shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related
affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the
accuracy or availability of the program schedule information
or other data in the Rovi Guide system.

“Full HD 3D Glasses™” Logo indicates compatibility between
TV products and 3D Eyewear which are compliant with the
“Full HD 3D Glasses™” format, and does not indicate picture
quality of TV products.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ···········································7
Identifying Controls ············································· 11
Basic Connection················································ 13
Auto Setup ··························································16

Enjoy your TV!

Basic

Using “VIERA Connect” ······································20
Watching TV ·······················································21
Using TV Guide ··················································25
Viewing Teletext ·················································· 28
Watching External Inputs ····································31
Viewing 3D images ·············································33
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ································37
How to Use Menu Functions ······························38

Advanced

Retuning from Setup Menu································· 50
Tuning and Editing Channels ·····························51
Timer Programming ············································54
Child Lock ···························································56
Shipping Condition ·············································57
Owner ID ····························································58
Using Common Interface ····································59
Updating the TV Software ··································60
Using Media Player ············································61
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ·················78
External Equipment ············································86

···69

Others

Technical Information··········································89
FAQs···································································97
On-screen messages ·········································99
Maintenance ····················································· 102
Glossary ···························································102
Licence ····························································· 103
Index ································································· 105
Specifications ···················································106

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Safety Precautions

■ 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.

•

●

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 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.

■ Radio waves

●

Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves from the TV may
interfere with the medical equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

●

Do not use the TV near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves from
the TV may interfere with the automatic control equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

●

Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV when you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves from the part may
interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.

Safety Precautions

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

7

10

(cm)

5

■ 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

Safety Precautions

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.

Bluetooth® wireless technology

●

The TV uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused
by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth
devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz signal.

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

●

N2QAYB000752

Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)
(p. 8)

●

R6

Pedestal
(p. 8)

TX-P42XT50B

●

TBL5ZX0293

●

TXFBL5Z0072

●

TBL5ZA3238

●

TXFBL5Z0073

TX-P50XT50B

●

TBL5ZX0295

●

TXFBL5Z0072

●

TBL5ZA3238

●

TXFBL5Z0073

Quick Start Guide

Mains lead

(p. 13)

●

K2CT3YY00061

Operating Instructions
Production Registration Leaflet

●

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

●

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by
young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Ferrite core for LAN
cable (2)

(Large size)

(p. 15)

●

J0KG00000146

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

Ferrite core
for USB cable (2)

(Middle size)

(p. 94)

●

J0KG00000036

Ferrite core for
headphones

(Small size)

(p. 87)

●

J0KG00000011

Optional accessories

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

Wall-hanging bracket

●

TY-WK4P1RW● Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 15 degrees

Rear of the TV

400 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

300 mm

(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
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 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.

Depth of screw: minimum 17 mm,

maximum 35 mm

Diametre: M8

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

Accessories / Options

7

3D Eyewear

●

TY-ER3D4ME

●

TY-ER3D4SE

Wireless Adaptor for VIERA

●

TY-WL20E

Quick Start Guide

Communication Camera

●

TY-CC20W

Accessories / Options

●

If you need 3D Eyewears, please purchase this optional accessory.

●

Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.

●

For more information:
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/eu.html

Caution

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 20, 77).

●

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

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1

Pull Open

Hook

2

Close

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 break up batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

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 pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

●

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 local 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. (p. 10)

●

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

8

Assembly screw (5)

(black)

●

XYN4+F10FNK

M4 × 10

Assembly screw (7)

(silver)

●

XYN5+F16FN

M5 × 16

Bracket

●

TBL5ZA3238

Neck

●

TXFBL5Z0072

■ Assembling the pedestal

Insert the tabs of the neck into the base

1

firmly

D

Tabs (bottom)

F

Cover

●

TXFBL5Z0073

Turn the base over and fix the neck securely

2

with assembly screws

●

Do not hold the neck when turning over the base.

F

Base

●

TBL5ZX0293 (TX-P42XT50B)

●

TBL5ZX0295 (TX-P50XT50B)

B

Screw hole

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Attach the bracket to the tabs of the neck

3

and fix with assembly screws

B

Tabs (top)

C

D

■ Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

●

Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then
tighten them firmly to fix securely.

●

Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

Back of the base

Attach the cover and fix securely with assembly

4

screw

A

E

Arrow mark

A

Hole for pedestal
installation

9

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
2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screw from the cover.
4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.

5 Remove the assembly screws from the back of the base and pull out the neck.

Quick Start Guide

Preventing the TV from falling over

Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a screw (commercially available), securely fix the body of the pedestal to the
installation surface.

●

The place where the pedestal is to be fixed should be thick enough and made of hard material.

Accessories / Options

from the TV.

Screw (not supplied)
Diametre: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm

Screw hole

10

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1
2

3
4
5
6

7

8

9

10

11
12

13

14

15

Standby On / Off switch

1

●

Switches TV on or off standby.

3D button (p. 34)

2

●

Switches the viewing mode between 2D and 3D.

[Main Menu] (p. 38)

3

●

Press to access Picture, Sound, Network, Timer
and Setup Menus.

Aspect (p. 24)

4

●

Changes aspect ratio.

Information (p. 22)

5

●

Displays channel and programme information.

VIERA TOOLS (p. 37)

6

●

Displays some special feature icons and accesses
easily.

INTERNET ([VIERA Connect]) (p. 20, 77)

7

●

Displays VIERA Connect home screen.

16

17
18

19

20

21

22

23
24

25

26

27

OK

8

●

Confirms selections and choices.

●

Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
change channel.

[Option Menu] (p. 23)

9

●

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

Coloured buttons

10

(red-green-yellow-blue)

●

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

Teletext (p. 28)

11

●

Switches to teletext mode.

Subtitles (p. 24)

12

●

Displays subtitles.

Numeric buttons

13

●

Changes channel and teletext pages.

●

Sets characters.

●

When in Standby mode, switches TV on (Press for
about 1 second).

Sound Mute

14

●

Switches sound mute on or off.

Volume Up / Down

15

Input mode selection

16

●

TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode. (p. 21)

●

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
Selection list. (p. 31)

Surround (p. 41)

17

●

Switches surround sound setting.

Normalise (p. 38)

18

●

Resets picture and sound settings to their default
levels.

Exit

19

●

Returns to the normal viewing screen.

TV Guide (p. 25)

20

Cursor buttons

21

●

Makes selections and adjustments.

Return

22

●

Returns to the previous menu / page.

Hold

23

●

Freezes / unfreezes the picture. (p. 23)

●

Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode).

(p. 29)

Index (p. 29)

24

●

Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode).

Last view (p. 22)

25

●

Switches to previously viewed channel or input
mode.

Channel Up / Down

26

Operations for contents, connected equipment,

27

etc. (p. 32, 62, 74, 84)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

11

Indicator / Control panel

0

9

y

Quick Start Guide

5 6 7

Rear side of the TV

Function select

1

●

[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /
[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]∗ /

Identifying Controls

[Treble]∗ / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 50)
∗ [Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the

2

F button), Switching the TV on (press either button
for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

Changes the input mode

3

Mains power On / Off switch

4

●

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.

When pressing the control panel button (1 - 4), the
control panel guide appears on the left side of the
screen for 3 seconds to highlight the pressed button.

Remote control signal receiver

5

1

2

3

4

●

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

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

6

sensor

●

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

(p. 39)

Power and Timer LED

7

Red: Standby
Green: On
Orange: Timer Programming On
Orange (flash):

Recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV
Recording in progress

Red with orange flash:

Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct
TV 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: [Sound Menu]

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

EXIT

* * * *

PIN entry

PIN entr

09

Operation guide

■ How to use remote control

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into 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. 23)

•

No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 42).

•

●

This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.

12

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select from a range of options /
select the menu item (up and down only) / adjust
levels (left and right only)

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

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal
viewing screen

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.
There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details (p. 33)

Terminals

5

6

7

8

9

1

2

3

4

Quick Start Guide

Basic Connection

SD Card slot (p. 61)

1

CI slot (p. 59)

2

Headphone jack (p. 87)

3

USB 1 / 2 port (p. 62, 86)

4

ETHERNET (p. 15)

5

Connections

Mains lead and aerial

Mains lead

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

10

■ DVB, Analogue

Aerial input terminal

■ Mains lead

Push until both side
tabs click

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (p. 87)

6

AV1 (SCART) (p. 14)

7

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) (p. 86)

8

Terrestrial terminal (see below)

9

HDMI1 / 2 (p. 14, 86)

10

RF cable

To remove from the TV:

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

Press both tabs and pull
on mains connector to
release

Terrestrial
aerial

tabs

13

AV devices

■ Player / 3D compatible player

TV

Quick Start Guide

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

TV

Aerial input terminal

Basic Connection

SCART cable

■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV

Aerial input terminal

HDMI cable

HDMI cable

RF cable

RF cable

Player /
3D-compatible player

DVD Recorder / VCR

Satellite receiver

SCART
cable

Terrestrial
aerial

RF cable

Terrestrial
aerial

RF
Cable

SCART cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Note

●

Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 80).

●

Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 78, 79)

●

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.

●

When using a SCART or HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.

●

Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

14

RF Cable

Network

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.

●

Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection.

●

Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV). (p. 17, 18)

■ Wired connection

LAN cable (Unshielded)

●

Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.

Quick Start Guide

TV

■ Wireless connection

TV

Wireless Adaptor

“Optional accessories” (p. 8)

●

Connect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

Ferrite core - Large size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

Pull back the tabs
(in two places)

∗

Less than 10 cm

Internet environment

Wind the cable twice Close

Access point

Internet environment

Basic Connection

15

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. 13 - 15) 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

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

1

2

●

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 about 1 second.

Select your country

Country Selection

United Kingdom Ireland

Example:

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan
Analogue Scan
This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

62

BBC Radio Wales

62

E4

62
62 10Cartoon Nwk
29 ­33 -BBC1

Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them.

●

Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

CH 21 68
CH 21 68

Searching

Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
Analogue

Quality

10
10
10

If Q-Link or similar technology (p. 80) 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. 43)

select

set

Example:

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan
Analogue Scan
This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

62

BBC Radio Wales

62

E4

62

62 100Cartoon Nwk
CH29 ­CH33 -BBC1

Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Analogue: 2

CH 5 69
CH 1 99 41H: 21

Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
Analogue

Searching

Quality

100
100
100

16

●

Region selection screen may appear.

Channel Sorting by Region

GBR>
Best signal quality (All Regions)

England Regions>

select region

access

(select repeatedly until you reach the
available region)

Setup the network connection

3

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 20, 69).

●

To setup the wireless connection, the Wireless Adaptor (optional accessory) is required. Please note that this
TV does not support wireless public access points.

●

Ensure the network connections (p. 15) and network environment are completed before starting setup.

Select the network type

Network Setup

Select Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Set later

[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 15)
[Wireless] “Wireless connection” (p. 15)

●

select

access

To setup later on or skip this step

Select [Set later] or

■ [Wired]

1. Select [Auto]

Acquire IP Address

Auto Manual

select

access

2. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

Automatically setup is done and the test of the
network connection starts.

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.
For details (p. 72)

Connection Test

Check network cable connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

: succeeded

The test is successful
and the TV is
connected to the
network.

: failed

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

■ [Wireless]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1. Select your desired access point

Available Wireless Networks

No. Network Name(SSID)

1

Access Point A

2

Access Point B

3

Access Point C

Wireless type

11n(2.4GHz)
11n(5GHz)
11n(5GHz)

●

To search access points again

(blue)

2. Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:­ Network Name(SSID) : Access Point A
Security type : WPA-PSK
Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

3. Enter the encryption key of the access point

Wireless Network Settings

Encryption key

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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

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 ( ) + - . * _ @ / “ ‘ % & ?

, ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \

Status

1

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

0

select

access

: Encrypted access point

●

For the information of the highlighted
access point

●

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

Set characters

select

set

●

You can set characters by using numeric
buttons.

●

For [WPS(Push button)] (p. 18)

(red)

●

To set manually (p. 74)

(yellow)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Store

17

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

3

Quick Start Guide

5. Go to the next step

Connection Test

Check wireless network connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

(Press twice)

[WPS(Push button)]

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

Auto Setup

2. Connect the Wireless 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
TV.

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

Connect

●

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.

●

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

●

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

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

Connection Test

Check wireless network connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

4. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

Input Owner ID

4

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

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. 58)

●

To skip this step

* * * *

Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to help the
police to crack crime.

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the
network.

: failed

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

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.
For details

(p. 72)

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the
network.

: failed

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

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.
For details (p. 72)

18

●

This step will be skipped in the Auto Setup after [Shipping Condition] (p. 57) is performed.

■ How to input Owner ID

4

1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

* * * *

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

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

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

NAME

HOUSE NO
POSTCODE

* * * *

select

access

3 Enter your name, house number and postcode

User input

NAME

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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

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

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

Set characters

select

set

●

You can set characters by
using numeric buttons.

0

“Characters table for numeric

buttons” (p. 95)

Return to select other items

●

Select the next item and repeat
the operations.

4 Exit to go to next step

Select [Home]

5

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

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

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.

1 Return to viewing environment

selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping
Condition. [Shipping Condition] (p. 57)

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

select

set

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.

Note

●

To check the channel list “Using TV Guide” (p. 25)

●

To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 51 - 53)

●

To retune all channels [Auto Setup] (p. 50)

●

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 57)

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

●

To setup the wireless connection (p. 72 - 74)

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

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

Current network connection : Wireless

Yes

No

19

Using “VIERA Connect”

VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic.
VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents
such as videos, games, EPG, communication tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

●

This TV does not support full web browser function and some features of the websites may not be available.

Turn power on

1

●

Every time you turn on the TV, VIERA Connect introduction banner appears. The
banner is subject to change.

Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.

Simply press the OK / INTERNET button

Access VIERA Connect

2

While the banner is displayed

●

Press for about 1 second.

●

Mains power On / Off switch should be on.
(p. 12)

Using “VIERA Connect”

●

●

Example: VIERA Connect home screen

■

To exit from
VIERA Connect

●

To set the VIERA
Connect introduction
banner display off

[VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 44)

●

Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W.

“Optional accessories” (p. 8)

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. 94)

or

Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.
Messages might be displayed before VIERA Connect home screen.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on-screen instructions.

●

To go to the next level, select
[MORE].

●

To back to the previous level,
select [BACK].

●

To return to VIERA Connect home

MORE

BACK

screen

Note

●

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 15) and settings (p. 17, 18).

●

For more information of VIERA Connect (p. 77)

20

Watching TV

Turn power on

1

Select the mode

2

Select a channel

3

Volume

■ To select a channel using Information banner (p. 22)

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

■ To select a channel using TV Guide (p. 25)

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

1 Display TV Guide 2 Select the current

Note

●

To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 59)

programme or channel

●

Press for about 1 second.

●

Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 12)

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

Every time you turn on the TV, this banner appears at the bottom of the
screen.
You can access to VIERA Connect easily and enjoy the various
contents. (p. 20)

●

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. 44)

●

The banner is subject to change.

●

You can also select the mode pressing the TV
button repeatedly on the remote control or the
TV (p. 12).

up

down

select

access

or

DVB channel position numbers run from 1 onwards.
Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges
0 - 99.

●

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

2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

watch

3 Select [View] (DVB)

Das Erste
19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

Watching TV

21

Other useful functions

Mute

5

C

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

●

Watching TV

Features available / Message meanings

●

Also appears when changing a channel.

1

Example: DVB

1

ZDF

Mute

Bad signal

Channel position and name

1

Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.) /

2

Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )
Programme

3

Current time

4

[Mute]

Sound mute on

[Bad signal]

Poor TV signal quality

[Dolby D+], [Dolby D], [HE-AAC]

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE­AAC audio track

[Also in

]

Same programme available as HD
broadcast

●

To display the extra information for details

To confirm another tuned channel
name

Bad signal

2 3 6 7 4 5

HDTV

Coronation Street
20:00 - 20:55
Now

[AD]

Audio Description service available

●

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

●

For settings (p. 42)

[STTL]

Subtitle service available

[TEXT]

Teletext service available

[Multi Audio]

Multiple audio available

●

To watch the channel listed in the
banner

All DVB Channels

Select favourites Info

Multi Audio TEXT STTL AD

Programme Start / Finish time (DVB)

5

20:35

45

4

Channel number, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme

6

(DVB)
[All DVB Channels], [All Analogue Channels] or

7

[Favourites]1 to 4 (p. 51) (DVB)

●

To switch

(blue)

[Stereo], [Mono], [NICAM]

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

●

For settings (p. 23)

●

Information on the next programme
(DVB)

●

To hide

●

[AD], [STTL], [TEXT], [Multi Audio] indications are displayed as

●

Extra information (DVB)

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.

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

●

Press again to return to the current view.

Note

●

Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress.

●

Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

22

(Press again to
hide the banner)

●

To set display timeout

[Banner Display Timeout] (p. 44)

Example:

1

BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street
20:00 - 20:55
Now

[AD]

AD]

20:35

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

AD

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Confirm or change the current status instantly

●

To change

select

access

[Voice Guidance Settings]
Guidance settings for visually
impaired users

(p. 42)

[Audio Description]
(DVB)
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. 42)

[Multi Audio / AD]

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

●

Set Audio Description [Auto] in the
Sound Menu (p. 42) to select the
audio description sound track. In
freesat mode, Audio Description
cannot be controlled separately
from the audio description sound
track.

●

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

[Multi Audio] (DVB)
Selects 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.

[Monaural Audio] (DVB)
Selects 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)
Selects 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.

select / change

store

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

(p. 44)

[Teletext Language]
(DVB)
Selects between alternative language
for teletext (if available)

[NICAM] (Analogue)
Switches NICAM sound (if available)

(p. 41)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel
or input mode

Watching TV

Off Timer

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

1 Display the menu

2 Select [Timer]

Timer

select

access

3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time in 15-minute increments

Timer Programming

Off Timer

Auto Standby

Off

15
30
45
60
75
90

minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes

select [Off Timer]

access

●

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

●

To confirm the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p. 22)

●

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

select the time

store

the screen.

23

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

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. 89).

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1 Display Aspect Selection list

Aspect Selection

Auto

16:9
14:9
4:3
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Change

Aspect Selection list

Select

EXIT

RETURN

2 While the list is displayed,

select the mode

select

store

[Auto]

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

Watching TV

For details (p. 89)

[16:9] [Zoom1]

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

[14:9] [Zoom2]

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

[4:3] [Zoom3]

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

Note

●

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode.

●

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

●

You can also change the mode only
using the ASPECT button.

(Press repeatedly until you
reach the desired mode.)

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

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

Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox
(anamorphic) image full-screen without
distortion.
At 16:9, displays the image at its
maximum (with slight enlargement).

Display subtitles

●

Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

■ DVB

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

●

To change the language for DVB (if available) [Preferred Subtitles] (p. 44)

■ Analogue

Display subtitles Hide subtitles

Note

●

This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 29)

●

You cannot change the channel when this function is active.

24

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).

●

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.

Select the mode

1

(p. 21)

View TV Guide

2

Example:

Wed 26 Oct Search All Channels

1

1 BBC ONE

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

■

To return to TV

or

2

3
4

5

6
7

■ To change the layout of TV Guide

D
D
D
D
D
D
D

Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD

●

Programme
Current date and time

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Time:

Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News

BBC ONE

1

Hot Wars Holiday Program

BBC THREE

7

Emmerdal.

E4

14

10 O’ clock News BBC

BBC FOUR

70

BBC 2W

72
105

BBCi

719

BBC Radi

You can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming.

[TV Guide View] (p. 43)

■ To watch the programme

1 Select the current programme or

channel

select

access

or

2 Select [View] (DVB)

Das Erste
19:30- 20:00

View Timer Programming

select

●

watch

To use Timer Programming

(p. 26)

■ To the previous day (DVB)

(red)

■ To the next day (DVB)

(green)

■ View details of the programme (DVB)

1 Select the programme 2 View details

●

Press again to return to TV Guide.

5 6 7

TV Guide Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46

Pepsi Char.

The Bill
Good bye
CoastSpring watchPanorama
NewsPop IdolI’m A Celebrity
Sports15 To 1Rugby

Coronation Street

Also in

TV Guide date

1

TV Guide time

2

[D]: DVB

3

[A]: Analogue
Channel position and

4

name

●

If a programme exists in both HD and
SD broadcasts, the [View Options]
screen will be displayed to select HD
or SD broadcast. (DVB)

DIY SOS

View Options

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 26 Oct 2011

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 26 Oct 2011

select

watch

Using TV Guide

25

■ To view a channel list of the selected category

(blue)

(Category list)

Category

All Channels

All Channels

All HD Channels

All DVB Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free DVB Channels

TV/Data DVB Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

select category

view

Only Analogue channels
are listed

●

To list favourite channels

(p. 51)

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

(yellow)

(Type list)

All Types

Movie

News

Prog.Type

All Types

select type

view

Using TV Guide

(Search list)

Search

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

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

(yellow)

(Search list)

Search

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

1 Select

[Search Titles...]

select

access

2 Set characters

(maximum 19 characters)

select

set

●

To use numeric buttons
“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 95)

3 Start [Search]

(green)

●

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 (DVB)

The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the
external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode.

1 Select the forthcoming programme 2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder])

select

set

●

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

“Indicator / Control panel” (p. 12)

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer Programming

Function No. Channel Name Date Start End

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

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

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

---

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

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

Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46

Wed 26 Oct 2011

20:00D 12 BBC ONE

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

(--- min.)

(--- min.)

(--- min.)

20:30

--:--

[Ext Rec.] / [Reminder]

“Set timer programming event details” (p. 54)

select

store

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■ To check / change / cancel a timer

■ To return to TV Guide

programming event

“Timer Programming” (p. 54, 55)

■ If you select the current programme ■ If a programme exists in both HD and SD

A confirmation screen asking whether you want to watch
or record the programme appears.
Select [Timer Programming] and set [Ext 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 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.

●

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, 81) and [Link
Settings] (p. 43) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

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

Function No. Date Start End Channel Name

Ext Rec. Wed 26 Oct

Reminder

Ext Rec.

Ext Rec.

---

“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.

●

While making the Split Programme programming event for [Ext 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.

(Timer Programming screen)

D

7 BBC ONE

DIY SOS

D

14 E4 21:00 22:30

The Bill

72 BBC 2W

D

<TIMER>

BBC ONE1

D

Red Cap

------

Wed 226 Oct 2011 10:46

Guide

Wed 26 Oct

Guide

Wed 26 Oct

Thu 27 Oct

S/P

20:00 20:30

(30 min.)

(90 min.)

22:45 23:00

(15 min.)

10:30 11:30

(60 min.)

--:----:-- --:--

“S/P” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV
Guide and the programme is a Split Programme

broadcasts

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

DIY SOS

Timer Programming

Function No. Channel Name Date Start End

Ext Rec.

Timer Options

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 26 Oct 2011

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 26 Oct 2011

(Timer Programming screen)

D

DIY SOS

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

Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46

Wed 26 Oct

19:30119 BBC HD 20:00

HD broadcast is set.

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

will be displayed if

Example:

Wed 26 Oct Search All Channels

1 BBC ONE

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

D
D
D
D
D
D
D

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Time:

Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News

BBC ONE

1

Hot Wars Holiday Program

BBC THREE

7

Emmerdal.

E4

14

10 O’ clock News BBC

BBC FOUR

70

BBC 2W

72
105

BBCi

719

BBC Radi

TV Guide

Coronation Street

Pepsi Char.

The Bill
Good bye
CoastSpring watchPanorama
NewsPop IdolI’m A Celebrity
Sports15 To 1Rugby

“ ” or “ ” will be displayed in the TV Guide
if Timer Programming is set as the Guide link
programming.

select

set

Also in

Using TV Guide

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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.

Information banner

Coronation Street

1

20:00 - 20:55

BBC ONE WALES

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. 29).

Now

TEXT

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

20:35

Displayed if programme has teletext service

(p. 22)

Digital teletext (MHEG)

Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.

Viewing 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.

Select DVB

1

(p. 21)

Switch to Teletext

2

●

DVB programmes have digital teletext
services (MHEG).

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:

■

To return to TV

●

Back key

●

Coloured characters

Coloured button

●

When options with numbers are
displayed

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.

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Analogue teletext

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

What is FASTEXT 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 appropriate 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. 30)

■ To change mode [Teletext] (p. 44)

Switch to Teletext

■

To return to TV

1

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Current page number

Select the page

2

or

■ To adjust contrast

(Press twice)

17:51 28 Feb

up

down

●

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

Time / date

Colour bar

Coloured button

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

As the blue bar is displayed

Viewing Teletext

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

(red)

●

Press again to rehide.

Subtitles

View a favourite page stored

●

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

INDEX

Return to the main index page

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you want to hold the current page without updating.)

●

Press again to resume.

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FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(green)

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

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

●

Viewing Teletext

Store frequently viewed pages

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

As page is displayed

(Corresponding
coloured button)

press and hold

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

●

Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext

■ To change stored pages

Coloured button you
want to change

View sub page

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

Enter new page number

Appears at top of the
screen

■ To view specific sub page

(blue)

The number changes to white.

●

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.

Enter the 4-digit number
Example: P6

press and hold

TV

●

If you wish to use
Subtitles, do not change
number on blue button.

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.

(yellow)

●

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

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Appears when
updating is completed

30

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. 13 - 15, 86 - 88)

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

Turn the TV on

1

When connecting with SCART (p. 14)

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 selection menu

2

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

3

Input Selection

AV1

■

To return to TV

AV2
HDMI1
HDMI2
TV
SD Card/USB

●

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the TV
(except [SD Card/USB]).
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

●

To switch between [COMPONENT] and [VIDEO] in [AV2], move the indicator by
pressing left and right cursor button.

●

[SD Card/USB]: Switches to Media Player. “Using Media Player” (p. 61)

●

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

“Input Labels” (p. 44)

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

View

4

AV1

Displays the selected mode

(p. 32)

select

watch

Watching External Inputs

Terminal

Manual input
(default setting
in “Input Labels”)

Auto input
(EC mode or
VIERA Link)

AV 1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2

AV 1

AV1-RGB

EC/AV1

EC/AV1-RGB

COMPONENT

VIDEO

−

Note

●

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

●

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

HDMI1 HDMI2

EC/HDMI1

Applicable

for

EC mode

and

VIERA Link

EC/HDMI2
Applicable

VIERA Link

for

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Operating the contents or equipment with the TV remote control

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

Watching External Inputs

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

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

[Direct TV Rec] (p. 80, 82)

How to change the code

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.
To use in some features of this TV, you have to select the code “73”.
Change to the appropriate code according to the equipment or features below.

Press and hold

Enter the appropriate code,
see table below

during the following operations

Type of the equipment, features Code

DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 70 (default)

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

Using in Media Player (p. 62),

DLNA features (p. 74) or Direct TV Recording (p. 80, 82)

Equipment using in VIERA Link (p. 83)

VCR 72

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.

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73

Viewing 3D images

You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D
Eyewear. “Optional accessories” (p. 8)
This TV supports [Frame Sequential]

∗

1: The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately

played back.

∗

2, ∗3: Other available 3D formats

●

How to view the 3D images (p. 34)

Caution

To use 3D Eyewear safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully.

Viewing 3D Content

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing
medical conditions.

●

Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other
uncomfortable sensation. When you set the effect by using [3D Adjustment], take into account that the vision of 3D
images varies among different individuals.

●

Take an appropriate break after viewing a 3D movie.

●

Take a break of between 30 - 60 minutes after viewing 3D content on interactive devices such as 3D games or computers.

●

Be careful not to strike the TV screen or other people unintentionally. When using the 3D Eyewear the distance
between the user and screen can be misjudged.

●

The 3D Eyewear must only be worn when viewing 3D content.

●

Use the 3D Eyewear where there is no interference from other devices with Bluetooth signal.

●

If you suffer from any eyesight problems (short / far-sighted, astigmatism, eyesight differences in left and right),
please ensure to correct your vision before using the 3D Eyewear.

●

Stop using the 3D Eyewear if you can clearly see double images when viewing 3D content.

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear at a distance less than the recommended distance.
The recommended viewing distance is at least 3 times of the image height.
TX-P42XT50B: 1.6 m or more
TX-P50XT50B: 1.9 m or more
When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened, such as movies, view the screen at a distance at least 3
times of the height of the actual image. (That makes the distance closer than above recommended figure.)

3D Eyewear Use

●

Pay special attention when children are using the 3D Eyewear.
3D Eyewear should not be used by children younger than about 5 - 6 years old, as a guideline. All children must be
fully supervised by parents or guardians who must ensure their safety and health throughout the using 3D Eyewear.

●

Before using the 3D Eyewear, ensure no breakable objects surrounding the user to avoid any accidental damage or injury.

●

Remove the 3D Eyewear before moving around to avoid falling or accidental injury.

●

Use the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and nothing else.

●

Do not use 3D Eyewear in the condition of high temperature.

●

Do not use if the 3D Eyewear is physically damaged.

●

Do not use devices (such as mobile phones or personal transceivers) that emit strong electromagnetic waves near
the 3D Eyewear as this may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.

●

Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if a malfunction or fault occurs.

●

Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience any redness, pain, or skin irritation around the nose or
temples.

●

In rare cases, the materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction.

1

∗

, [Side by Side]

2

∗

and [Top and Bottom]

3

∗

3D formats.

Viewing 3D images

3D Eyewear (optional)

●

Use the Panasonic 3D Eyewear that has this logo and supports

“Full HD 3D Glasses™” logo indicates products that are compatible with the active shutter 3D
glasses technology standards licensed by the Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative. The RF mark on
the logo means the wireless system (Bluetooth
Eyewear and the TV that have the same mark together.

Note

●

Use the 3D Eyewear within approximately 3.2 m from the TV. You cannot view the 3D images with the 3D Eyewear
too far from the TV, because of the difficulty of receiving radio waves from the TV.

●

The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the TV and the 3D Eyewear, or the surrounding
environment.

●

There are differences in the viewing range of the 3D Eyewear among individuals.

●

The 3D Eyewear may not operate correctly at the outside of the viewing range.

Bluetooth® wireless technology.

®

wireless technology), and you can use the 3D

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To view the 3D images

You can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways.
(Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom are the supported 3D format.)

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

●

Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

If input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player. (p. 31)

●

If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed on 2D mode.

■ 3D-supported broadcast

●

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

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

●

Available in Media Player (p. 63, 64, 66) and Network services (p. 75)

■ 2D images converted to 3D

●

Set to [2D 3D] mode in [3D Mode Selection]. (p. 35)

Preparations

Perform the First Registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. For details, read the manual of the 3D
Eyewear.

Viewing 3D images

Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on

1

●

Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

View the 3D images

2

●

Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image. Select [Yes] or [No] to continue to view
3D images.
If you select [Yes], this message will be displayed again in the same condition after Mains power On / Off
switch is next turned on. Select [No] if you do not want to display this message again.

●

Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.

Note

●

3D Eyewear is not included. Please purchase as necessary. (p. 8)

●

For more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear, read the manual of the 3D Eyewear.

●

The 3D image or 3D effect may not be available in the following conditions:

VIERA Connect home screen (p. 20) is displayed.

•

[Ext Rec.] of Timer Programming (p. 54) is in progress.

•

Direct TV Recording (p. 80, 82) is in progress.

•

As for the contents of the Frame Sequential format and Side by Side (Full), no images will be displayed in these
conditions.

●

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D Eyewear, change the setting of [3D
Refresh Rate]. (p. 40)

●

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

●

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

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

●

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

Changing 2D - 3D mode

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

[3D] / [2D] / [2D

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

●

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

Select the mode

3D Mode Selection

2D3D3D

2D

3D]:

●

select

set

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

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■ To change 3D format manually

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

During the above operation Select the mode

(red)

3D Mode Selection (Manual)

Original
Frame Sequential - 3D
Frame Sequential - 2D
Side by Side - 3D
Side by Side - 2D
Top and Bottom - 3D
Top and Bottom - 2D
2D 3D

[Original]:

Displays the source image as it is.

●

Use to identify the format type of the source image.

“Table of images that can be seen for each [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] and the source image format”

(see below)

[Frame Sequential - 3D] / [Frame Sequential - 2D] / [Side by Side - 3D] / [Side by Side - 2D] /
[Top and Bottom - 3D] / [Top and Bottom - 2D]:

Displays the mode you select.

●

Not valid on Analogue and AV mode

3D]:

[2D

Converts 2D images into 3D.

●

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

●

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

Table of images that can be seen for each [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] and the source image format

If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D mode.

Source

[3D Mode Selection]

image format

[Original]

[Frame

Sequential

- 3D]

[Side by Side

- 3D]

select

set

[Top and

Bottom - 3D]

[2D

Viewing 3D images

3D]

Frame Sequential

Side by Side (Full)

Side by Side

Top and Bottom

Normal format (2D)

∗

1: When selecting [Frame Sequential - 2D], [Side by Side - 2D] or [Top and Bottom - 2D], the images will be displayed

without 3D effect.

●

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

Normal 3D

1

∗

1

Normal 3D

Normal 3D

∗

1

∗

1

Normal 3D

∗

Normal 3D

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3D Settings

If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, adjust and setup the 3D settings.

Display the menu

1

Select [Picture]

2

Picture

P-NR Off

3D Settings

Screen Display
Advanced Settings
Reset to Defaults

3D Settings

2D 3D Depth
3D Adjustment
Picture Sequence
Edge Smoother
3D Detection
3D Signal Message
Safety Precautions

Access
On

Mid
Access
Normal
Off
On
On
Access

2/2

Viewing 3D images

■

To return to TV

Select [3D Settings]

3

Select one of the following functions and set

4

select

access

select

access

select
adjust
access / store

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

2D 3D Depth

3D Adjustment

Picture
Sequence

Edge Smoother

3D Detection

3D Signal
Message

Safety
Precautions

Note

●

[3D Adjustment] and [Picture Sequence] will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.

Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images [Min] / [Mid] / [Max]

Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in [2D

●

Set to [On] to enable [Effect] setting.

●

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

[Effect]: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference.

Select [Reverse] if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual (except in [2D

[Normal] / [Reverse]

Set to [On] if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in [2D
3D] mode) [Off] / [On]

Automatically detects the 3D format signals [Off] / [On] / [On (Advance)]

[On (Advance)]: Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically.
[On]: Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D

image automatically.

●

To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to [On (Advance)].

Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found [Off] / [On]

●

For DVB, Component and HDMI input

●

This function is not available when [3D Detection] is set to [On (Advance)].

Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images

3D] mode) [Off] / [On]

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3D] mode)

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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

●

For [VIERA Link] function to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78), “Preparations” (p. 81)

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, video or music data on it
and insert it into the SD Card slot or USB port properly. “Using Media Player” (p. 61)

Display icons of the feature

1

Select a feature

2

VIERA Link

select

access

■

To return to TV

or

■ Follow the operations of each feature

[VIERA Link]

∗

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

Please select the correct description and access.

(p. 83)

[Photo]

(p. 63)

[Video]

(p. 66)

∗

∗

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.

∗

[Music]

(p. 68)

[Media Server]

(p. 74)

∗

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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How to Use Menu Functions

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

Display the menu

1

2

How to Use Menu Functions

3

■

To return to TV at
any time

■

To return to the
previous screen

■

To change menu
pages

up

down

■ 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 O P Q R S T

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

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 ( ) + - . * _

■ To reset the settings

●

Picture or sound settings only

[Reset to Defaults] in the Picture Menu

(p. 40) or Sound Menu (p. 42)

Note

●

If “Demo Settings” item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment. To return to “Home”
viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. (p. 57)

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■ Choose from among alternatives

Colour Balance

■ Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness

■ Go to the next screen

Child Lock Access

1

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

●

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

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

Timer

Setup

Select the item

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance
Vivid Colour
C.A.T.S. Off

Displays the next screen

Set characters one by one

0

Warm
Off

Cool

Normal

Warm

Moved

select

set

●

Picture and sound settings together

●

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 45)

select

access

1/2

select

access

select

store

change

store

access

Store● You can set characters by

using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 95)

(Also volume level and aspect mode are reset)

Menu list

Menu

Viewing Mode

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input
[Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game]

[Dynamic]:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

[Normal]:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

[Cinema]:

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

[True Cinema]:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

[Game]:

Provides suitable images for fast response signal when playing games.

●

Not valid on TV mode

●

To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode

[Playing Time Display] (p. 44)

In each Viewing Mode, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint],
[Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [C.A.T.S.], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be
adjusted and stored.

●

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

How to Use Menu Functions

Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Sharpness

Tint

Picture

Colour Balance

Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones [Off] / [On]

C.A.T.S.

P-NR

3D-COMB

3D Settings Adjusts and sets to view 3D images (p. 36)

Screen Display

Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference

Adjusts the picture hue to suit your taste

●

For NTSC signal reception

Sets the overall colour tone of the picture [Cool] / [Normal] / [Warm]

●

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True Cinema]

Contrast Automatic Tracking System (Automatic Brightness Control function)
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions

[Off] / [On]

●

Set to [On] to make the suitable contrast setting automatically. The default
setting is [On] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Normal].

Picture Noise Reduction
Reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a
picture [Off] / [Min] / [Mid] / [Max] / [Auto]

●

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game]

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid [Off] / [On]

●

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

●

For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite (except 3D
mode)

Turns the screen off when you select [Off]

[Off] / [On]

●

The sound is active even if the screen turns off.

●

Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on.

●

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

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Menu

How to Use Menu Functions

Advanced Settings

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Intelligent Frame
Creation

24p Smooth Film

3D Refresh Rate

Side Panel

Picture

16:9 Overscan

DVI Input Setting

Pixel Orbiter

Scrolling Bar

Reset to Defaults

Sound

Mode

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering
movements to make the images smooth [Off] / [Mid] / [Max]

●

Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, change
the setting.

●

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game]

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie
images smooth [Off] / [Mid] / [Max]

●

This is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of [Intelligent
Frame Creation].

●

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game]

Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D
Eyewear [Auto] / [100Hz] / [120Hz]

[100Hz]:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz.

[120Hz]:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz.

Adjusts the brightness of the side panel [Off] / [Low] / [Mid] / [High]

●

The recommended setting is [High] to prevent panel “image retention”.

Selects the screen area displaying the image [Off] / [On]

[On]:

Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.

[Off]:

Displays the image in the original size.

●

Set to [On] if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.

●

This function is available when aspect is set to [Auto] (16:9 signal only) or [16:9].

●

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

●

Not valid on VIERA Connect

Changes the black level of the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal
manually [Normal] / [Full]

●

When the DVI input signal from the external equipment (especially from PC) is
displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select [Full].

●

The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically.

●

For HDMI input mode with DVI input signal

Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image retention”

[Auto] / [On]
[Auto]:

Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely recognise
the wobbling.

Displays scrolling bar pattern to assist elimination of panel “image retention”

●

Press the OK button to start scrolling and press any buttons (except Standby) to
exit this mode.

●

For positive effect to eliminate “image retention”, it may be necessary to display
for a long time.

Press the OK button to reset the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings

Selects your favourite 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.

●

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 equaliser to suit your favourite sound
quality.

●

For the User mode, [Equaliser] will appear on the Sound Menu instead of [Bass]
and [Treble]. Select [Equaliser] and adjust the frequency. [Equaliser] (p. 41)

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Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

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

Treble Adjusts 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].

●

Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.

Equaliser

Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones

●

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

●

To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select [Reset to
Defaults] by using the cursor button, and then press the OK button.

Surround sound settings [Off] / [V-Audio] / [V-Audio Surround]

[V-Audio]:

Surround

Auto Gain Control

Sound

Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode

Speaker Distance to
Wall

Preferred Multi Audio

NICAM

SPDIF Selection

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

[V-Audio Surround]:

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

●

Switching is also possible by the SURROUND button on the remote control (p. 11).

Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and
inputs [Off] / [On]

Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the
speakers and the wall [Over 30cm] / [Up to 30cm]

●

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

●

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

Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the
broadcaster) [English] / [Welsh] / [Gaelic] / [Irish]

Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex
Reproduces NICAM stereo sound [Off] / [On]

●

Off if reception is poor (FM monaural sound)

●

For Analogue mode

SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals [Auto] / [PCM]
[Auto]: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as

Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.

How to Use Menu Functions

HDMI1 / 2 Input

[PCM]: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

For DVB mode or video contents of Media Player / Network services (p. 67, 77)

●

ARC (Audio Return Channel): A function of digital audio output using HDMI cable

Selects to fit the input signal [Digital] / [Analogue] (p. 93)
[Digital]: When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection
[Analogue]:

●

For HDMI input

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

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Menu

Voice Guidance Settings

Voice Guidance

Speed Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance [Normal] / [Fast]

Volume Selects the volume for the voice guidance [Min] / [Mid] / [Max]

User Level Selects the level of verbosity for voice guidance [Beginner] / [Expert]

Sound

Audio Description

Audio Description Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

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

Narration settings for visually impaired users [Off] / [Auto]
Set to [Auto] to activate the narration sound track when available on the
broadcast.

●

The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by [AD] in the
information banner (p. 22).

●

For DVB mode

How to Use Menu Functions

Volume

Speakers

Headphones

Reset to Defaults

Connection Test,
Network Connection,
Wireless Network
Settings,
IP/DNS Settings

Network

Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with the devices connected to the network (p. 71)

Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website

New Software Message

Network Status Displays the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.)

Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes (p. 54)

Off Timer

Timer

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description

●

For DVB mode

Set to [On] to activate the description sound track from TV speakers [Off] / [On]

●

For DVB mode

Set to [On] to activate the description sound track from headphones [Off] / [On]

●

For DVB mode

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

Sets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 71)

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via
network [Off] / [On]

Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode

[Off] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes) (p. 23)

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Auto Standby

Sets the duration of time that the TV will remain on when no operation is
performed [Off] / [2] / [4] (hours)

●

Starting Timer Programming automatically does not affect this function.

●

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

●

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

Menu

TV Guide Settings

Eco Navigation

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Changes the layout of TV Guide [Normal] / [Full] / [Info]

TV Guide View

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

HDMI Content
Detection

[Normal]: Default TV Guide screen
[Full]: Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation guide
[Info]: Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the

operation guide

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

●

If you press the OK button, the following items are set as below:
[C.A.T.S.], [VIERA Link], [Standby Power Save], [Power Save] [On]
[Intelligent Auto Standby] [On (No reminder)]
[Auto Standby] [2 hours]

Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content
via HDMI cable [Off] / [Auto]

●

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

●

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

How to Use Menu Functions

Link Settings

AV1 out

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

[TV] / [AV2] / [Monitor]
[Monitor]: Image displayed on screen

●

Component and HDMI signals cannot be output.

Setup

Standby Power
Save

Intelligent Auto
Standby

Q-Link Download

Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access (p. 56)

Favourites Edit

Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 52)

Tuning Menu*

Auto Setup Automatically searches for the receivable channels (p. 50)

Channel Sorting by
Region

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

●

This function is available when [VIERA Link] is set to [On].

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].

Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment
connected to the TV

Creates a list of favourite channels (p. 51)

●

Not valid on Analogue mode

Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p. 52)

●

For DVB mode

Manual Tuning Searches for the channels manually (p. 53)

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Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Update Channel
List

Tuning Menu*

Updates the channel list while keeping your settings (p. 53)

●

For DVB mode

New Channel
Message

Signal Condition

Language

Preferred Audio
1 / 2

Preferred Subtitles
1 / 2

How to Use Menu Functions

Setup

Preferred Teletext

Preferred Subtitle
Type

Teletext Analogue teletext display mode [FASTEXT] / [List] (p. 28)

Teletext Character
Set

Preferred Subtitles

Display Settings

Input Labels

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found
[Off] / [On] (p. 53)

●

For DVB mode

Checks the signal condition (p. 53)

●

Not valid on Analogue mode

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

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

●

To display subtitles (p. 24)

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

Selects the preferred subtitle type [Standard] / [Hard of Hearing]

●

[Hard of Hearing] provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital
channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

●

[Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2] in [Language] are given priority.

Selects teletext language font [West] / [East1] / [East2]
[West]: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.
[East1]: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.
[East2]: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.

Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the
broadcaster) [English] / [Welsh] / [Gaelic] / [Irish]

●

To display subtitles (p. 24)

●

provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending
on the broadcaster).

Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip
unconnected one for easier identification and selection in [Input Selection] (p. 31)
or banner

●

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

●

To skip the input mode, select [Skip].

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Banner Display
Timeout

VIERA Connect
Banner

Playing Time
Display

Radio Mode

Sets how long the Information banner stays on screen

[0 (No display)] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] / [7] / [8] / [9] / [10] (seconds)

Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display [Off] / [On] (p. 20, 21)

Set to [On] to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode in the
top right of the screen every 30 minutes [Off] / [On]

●

This function is available when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game]. (p. 39)

Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is
selected [Off] / [5] / [10] / [15] / [20] (seconds)

●

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

●

Press any buttons except Standby, Volume Up / Down and MUTE buttons to
turn the screen on.

●

Not valid on Analogue mode

Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 92)

System Menu

Setup

Other Settings

USB Keyboard
Layout

Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 57)

Owner ID Inputs the owner ID (p. 58)

Common Interface Sets for watching encrypted channels, etc. (p. 59)

System Update Downloads new software to this TV (p. 60)

Software Licence Displays the software licence information

System Information Displays the system information of this TV

Device Information Displays the device information of this TV

Power on
Preference

Power on Channel
List

Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports

●

For the information of using USB Keyboard (p. 94)

Automatically selects the input when the TV is turned on [TV] / [AV]

●

Set to [TV] to view picture from TV tuner. Set to [AV] to view input from the
external equipment connected to the AV1 or HDMI1 terminal, e.g. satellite
receiver.

●

The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for
automatic switching at power on to occur.

Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the Information banner
when the TV is turned on [All Channel List] / [Last]

●

Set to [All Channel List] to display all the channels. Set to [Last] to display the
one you selected last time.

●

Not valid on Analogue mode

How to Use Menu Functions

USB Charge in
Standby

Power Save

∗

The settings in [Tuning Menu] are applicable only for the selected TV mode. The menu name varies depending on the
TV mode. ([DVB Tuning Menu] / [Analogue Tuning Menu])

●

A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player / network service operations. (p. 61 - 68, 74 - 77)

●

Only available items can be selected.

Enables to supply the power from the USB port in Standby mode [Off] / [On]

●

Available for charging the rechargeable 3D Eyewear (optional)

●

This function is available when in Standby mode.

Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption

[Off] / [On]

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Overview (Picture, Sound, Network, Timer, Setup)

How to operate (p. 38)

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

Timer

Setup

How to Use Menu Functions

Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance
Vivid Colour
C.A.T.S.

P-NR Off
3D-COMB
3D Settings
Screen Display

Reset to Defaults

3D Settings

2D 3D Depth
3D Adjustment
Picture Sequence
Edge Smoother
3D Detection
3D Signal Message
Safety Precautions

Warm
Off
Off

Off
Access
On
Access Advanced Settings
Reset

Mid
Access
Normal
Off
On
On
Access

1/2

2/2

(p. 39, 40)

(p. 36)

For NTSC

Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set
to [True Cinema]

For NTSC / PAL

Advanced Settings

Intelligent Frame Creation
24p Smooth Film
3D Refresh Rate
Side Panel

DVI Input Setting Normal
Pixel Orbiter
Scrolling Bar

Off
Off
Auto
Off
Off 16:9 Overscan

Auto
Start

(p. 40)

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Mode Music
Bass
Treble
Equaliser
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround
Auto Gain Control
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm

Preferred Multi Audio English
NICAM
SPDIF Selection
HDMI1 Input
Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Description
Reset to Defaults

Connection Test
Network Connection Wired
Wireless Network Settings
IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
Software Update
New Software Message
Network Status

Access

Off
Off

Off
Auto
Digital
Access
Access
Reset

Access

Access
Access
Access
Access
On
Access

1/2

2/2

(p. 40 - 42)

(p. 71 - 74)

Available when [Mode] is
set to [Music] or [Speech]

Equaliser

Reset to Defaults

150 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 12k Hz

Available when [Mode] is set to [User]

For DVB

For Analogue

For DVB, network video contents or
Video mode
For HDMI input

Audio Description Menu

Audio Description
Volume
Speakers
Headphones

For DVB (p. 42)

Off

Off
Off

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

Timer

Setup

Off Timer
Auto Standby

TV Guide Settings Access
Eco Navigation
Link Settings
Child Lock
DVB Tuning Menu
Analogue Tuning Menu
Language
Display Settings

Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN

PIN

* * * *

Child Lock

Change PIN
Child Lock List
Freeview Players

For DVB
For DVB

Child Lock List - TV and AV

Name Input

101 BBC 1 Wales

7 BBC THREE

14 E4C

VCR

1 BBC1
2 *****

AV1
AV2

DVB
DVB
DVB
Analogue
Analogue
Analogue
External
External

Access Timer Programming
Off
Off

Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access DivX® VOD

Access
Access
Unlock
No limit Parental Rating

(p. 43 - 45)

(p. 56)

Type

Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Analogue
Analogue
Analogue
AV
AV

(p. 42)

(p. 56)

Lock

(p. 56)

Timer Programming

1/2

Function No. Date Start End Channel Name

Ext Rec.

72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:30

D

Reminder

Ext Rec.

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

14 E4

D

The Bill

1 BBC ONE

D

DIY SOS

BBC ONE

D

<TIMER>

------ --:----:-- --:--

Link Settings

VIERA Link
HDMI Content Detection
AV1 out
Standby Power Save
Intelligent Auto Standby
Q-Link Download

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

On
Off
TV
On
On (No reminder)
Access

STTL

Guide

S/P

Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46

Wed 26 Oct

Wed 26 Oct

Wed 26 Oct

Thu 27 Oct

(p. 43)

(90 min.)

21:00 22:00

(60 min.)

22:45 23:00

(15 min.)

10:30 11:30

(60 min.)

(p. 54)

(p. 43)

How to Use Menu Functions

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Overview (Setup)

How to operate (p. 38)

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

Timer

Setup

TV Guide Settings Access
Eco Navigation
Link Settings
Child Lock
DVB Tuning Menu
Analogue Tuning Menu
Language
Display Settings

How to Use Menu Functions

Other Settings

Power on Preference
Power on Channel List
USB Charge in Standby

System Menu

USB Keyboard Layout
Shipping Condition
Owner ID
Common Interface
System Update
Software Licence
System Information

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby
System Update Search Now

Common Interface

Slot 1:

For DVB (p. 59)

English(UK)
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access Device Information

TV
Last
Off
Off Power Save

(p. 45)

Off
Access

(p. 60)

Module inserted

(p. 45)

Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access DivX® VOD

Access System Menu
Access Other Settings

(p. 43 - 45)

For DVB

1/2

DVB Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit
Channel List
Auto Setup
Channel Sorting by Region
Manual Tuning
Update Channel List
New Channel Message
Signal Condition

2/2

For DVB (p. 50 - 53)

DVB Update Channel List

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0 Radio: 0

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List
Auto Setup
Manual Tuning

For Analogue (p. 50 - 53)

Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
On
Access

CH 21 68

Searching

Access
Access
Access

(p. 53)

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Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

* * * *

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased

Are you sure ?

Are you sure ?

(p. 58)

(p. 57)

DVB Manual Tuning

Frequency

Signal Quality
Signal Strength

No. Channel Name Type New

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

[CH21]

474,00 MHz
0
0

(p. 53)

All DVB Channels

70 CBBC Channel
72 Cartoon Nwk

105 BBCi

10
10

719 BBC Radio Wales

720 BBC Radio Cymru

Channel Sorting by Region

GBR>
Best signal quality (All Regions)

England Regions>

Region choice available

1 BBC ONE Wales
7 BBC THREE

(p. 52)

(p. 52)

DVB Favourites Editor

All DVB Channels Favourites1

1 BBC One Wales
7 BBC THREE

14 E4

CBBC Channel70

72 Cartoon Nwk

BBCi

105

BBC Radio Wales

719

BBC Radio Cymru

720

DVB Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

62

BBC Radio Wales

62

E4

62
62 10Cartoon Nwk

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0 Radio: 0

(p. 51)

CH 21 68

Quality

Free TV

10

Free TV

10

Free TV

10

Free TV

Searching

(p. 50)

How to Use Menu Functions

Analogue Manual Tuning

Manual Tuning

21 68

Store

Display Settings

Preferred Subtitle Type Standard
Teletext
Teletext Character Set
Preferred Subtitles
Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout
VIERA Connect Banner
Playing Time Display
Radio Mode

FASTEXT
West
English
Access
3 seconds
On
On
Off

CH331 BBC1

(p. 53)

(p. 44)

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan
This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

29
30

Analogue: 2

CH 21 68

Searching

For Analogue

For DVB

Analogue Channel List

1 BBC1

2 *****

3 *****
4 *****
5 *****
6 *****
7 *****

(p. 52)

(p. 50)

Input Labels

AV1
AV2
HDMI1
HDMI2
DVB DVB
Analogue Analogue

DVD
AV2
HDMI1
HDMI2

(p. 44)

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Retuning from Setup Menu

Automatically retune the channels received in the area.

●

This function is available if channel tuning is already performed.

●

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

●

If Child Lock PIN number (p. 56) has been set, the PIN number is required.

●

If tuning has not been done completely [Manual Tuning] (p. 53)

DVB or Analogue channels

Select the mode

1

(p. 21)

Display the menu and select [Setup]

2

Select [DVB Tuning Menu] or [Analogue Tuning Menu]

3

Select [Auto Setup]

4

Example:

Retuning from Setup Menu

DVB Tuning Menu
Analogue Tuning Menu

DVB Tuning Menu

Auto Setup Access

Access
Access

Setup

select

access

select

access

●

The displayed item depends on the selected mode.

select

access

50

Start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically)

5

Example: DVB

DVB Auto Setup

All DVB tuning data will be erased

DVB Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

62

BBC Radio Wales

62

E4

62
62 10Cartoon Nwk

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0 Radio: 0

CH 21 68

Quality

Free TV

10

Free TV

10

Free TV

10

Free TV

Searching

Example: Analogue

Analogue Auto Setup

All analogue tuning data will be erased

●

The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode.

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan
This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

29
30

Analogue: 2

CH 21 68

Searching

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

Auto setup using the buttons on the TV

es1

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the TV (p. 12)

1 Press the F button repeatedly until [Auto

Setup] appears

2 Access [Auto Setup]

3 Start [Auto Setup]

●

●

Tuning and Editing Channels

You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.

Select the mode

1

(p. 21)

Display the menu and select [Setup]

2

Setup

select

access

To return to TV

Control panel OSD appears
when pressing the control
panel button.

Select [DVB Tuning Menu] or [Analogue Tuning Menu]

3

DVB Tuning Menu
Analogue Tuning Menu

Access
Access

select

access

Select one of the following functions

4

DVB Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit
Channel List
Auto Setup
Channel Sorting by Region
Manual Tuning
Update Channel List
New Channel Message
Signal Condition

Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
Access
On
Access

select

access

●

[Auto Setup] “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 50)

List favourite DVB channels [Favourites Edit]

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites]1 to 4).
The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 22) and from [Category] in the TV
Guide screen (p. 25).

1 Select a channel to list ( : Encrypted channel)

DVB Favourites Editor

All DVB Channels Favourites1

1 BBC One Wales
7 BBC THREE

14 E4

CBBC Channel70

72 Cartoon Nwk

BBCi

105

BBC Radio Wales

719

BBC Radio Cymru

720

●

To display other
Favourites

(green) (yellow)

2 Add it to the Favourites list

DVB Favourites Editor

All DVB Channels Favourites1

1 BBC One Wales

7 BBC THREE

14 E4

CBBC Channel70

72 Cartoon Nwk

BBCi

105

BBC Radio Wales

719

BBC Radio Cymru

720

Favourit

1 BBC One Wales

BBC One Wales

●

To add all
channels to the list

Retuning from Setup Menu | Tuning and Editing Channels

51

■ To edit Favourites list

While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit

●

To move the channel

Select the

(green)

new position

●

To name the Favourites

Select the

turn

or

Store

(green)

●

To delete the channel

●

To delete all channels

(yellow)

Set characters (maximum 10 characters) Store

3 Store

(red)

User input

Name

●

To use numeric buttons (p. 95)

select

set

Note

●

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

Skip unwanted channels, Edit Channels [Channel List]

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

Select a channel and reveal / hide

Example: DVB

All DVB Channels

70 CBBC Channel

72 Cartoon Nwk
105 BBCi

719 BBC Radio Wales

Tuning and Editing Channels

720 BBC Radio Cymru

1 BBC ONE Wales
7 BBC THREE

: [Reveal]

: [Hide] (skip)

select

[Reveal] / [Hide]

●

To reveal all channels

(yellow)

■ To edit channels

●

To swap the channel position number
(logical channel number) (DVB)

Enter the new position number Store

(green)

●

To retune each channel [Manual Tuning] (p. 53) (only for the revealed channels)

(red)

●

To rename the channel name (Analogue)

(green)

Set characters (maximum 5 characters) Store

(blue)

Edit channel name

Name

●

To use numeric buttons (p. 95)

Note

●

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

Sort DVB channels according to the region [Channel Sorting by Region]

You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer
the top of your Channel List. Normally, you should select [Best signal quality (All Regions)].

Channel Sorting by Region

GBR>
Best signal quality (All Regions)

England Regions>

Region choice available

52

select region

access

●

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

Example: Analogue

1

ITV

CH23 SC1

Channel name

Channel position

select

set

(select repeatedly until you reach the available
region)

23:35

All Analogue Channels

Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning]

9

8

Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels.
If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

DVB Manual Tuning

Frequency

Signal Quality
Signal Strength

No. Channel Name Type New

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

●

All channels found will be added to the Channel List.

Searching

[CH21]

474,00 MHz
0
0

10
10

select
frequency

search

1 Adjust frequency for each channel 2 Search

select channel
adjust frequency

●

Set where the level of [Signal Quality]
becomes the maximum.

Set Analogue channel manually [Manual Tuning]

[Fine Tuning]: Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather

[Manual Tuning]: Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

●

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

Example:

Analogue Manual Tuning

Fine Tuning
Manual Tuning

conditions, etc.).

CH 1 99 41H: 21

Store

CH331 BBC1

1 Select the channel position 2 Select the channel 3 Search 4 Select [Store]

select

store

Update DVB channel automatically [Update Channel List]

You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to the channel
list.

Example:

DVB Update Channel List

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

CH 21 68

●

The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in [Favourites Edit],
[Channel List], [Child Lock], etc.

●

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

Tuning and Editing Channels

Display a notification message [New Channel Message] (DVB)

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found.

New channels found!

Press OK to update channel list.

Press EXIT to ignore.

●

Selecting OK will perform [Update Channel List].

Check DVB signal [Signal Condition]

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.
A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception.

Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows.

●

Green bar: Good

●

Yellow bar: Poor

●

Red bar: Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial)

Example:

DVB Signal Condition

Channel Name
Signal Quality
Signal Strength
Bit Error Rate
Network Name
Frequency

70 CBBC Channel
0
0

0.00E+00

Wenvoe

802,00 MHz [CH62]

9

These bars show the maximum signal value of the selected

8

channel.

●

To change the channel

53

Timer Programming

Timer Programming from Menu

The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the external
recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode.
TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 26).

●

Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or
service provider.

●

For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the
TV must be on.

●

No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.

●

Recording an encrypted (copy-protected) programme may not be possible.

●

When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected
to the TV. If a recorder compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 80, 81)
and [Link Settings] (p. 43) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

●

If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies, make timer programming of the
recorder. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.

●

Recording to the external equipment via SCART is always in standard definition (composite video), even if the
original programme is in high definition.

●

2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

To remove the message and start the programming

•

To cancel the programming

•

Select the tuner you want to use (DVB or Analogue)

1

(p. 21)

Display the menu and select [Timer]

2

Timer Programming

Select [Timer Programming]

3

Off Timer
Auto Standby

Access Timer Programming
Off
Off

Timer

select

access

select

access

Set timer programming event details

1 Start making the settings 2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder])

[Ext Rec.] : Records the programme to the external recorder.

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]

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

: Reminds you to watch the programme.

3 Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below)

Set items in the order of 1 to 4.

select the item

set

●

1, 3 and 4 can also be entered
with numeric buttons.

54

Store

: Overlapped timer programming events

Timer programming - Programmes according to the time setting

Timer Programming

Function No. Date Start End Channel Name

Ext Rec.

72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:30

D

Reminder

Ext Rec.

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

14 E4

D

The Bill

1 BBC ONE

D

DIY SOS

BBC ONE

D

<TIMER>

------ --:----:-- --:--

1 Channel number

D

: DVB / A : Analogue

D: DVB / A: Analogue

●

You cannot change the mode within the menu.

STTL

Guide

S/P

Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46

Wed 26 Oct

Wed 26 Oct

21:00 22:00

Wed 26 Oct

22:45 23:00

Thu 27 Oct

10:30 11:30

(90 min.)

(60 min.)

(15 min.)

(60 min.)

4 Ending time

3 Starting time

Duration (automatic display)
Records with subtitles (if available)

●

To indicate this

( Press again to remove subtitles)

(yellow)

2 Date

one day ahead

daily or weekly (press repeatedly)

●

[Daily Sun-Sat]: Sunday to Saturday

●

[Daily Mon-Sat]: Monday to Saturday

●

[Daily Mon-Fri]: Monday to Friday

●

[Weekly Sat/Fri/Thu/Wed/Tue/Mon/Sun]:
Same time on the same day every week

Guide

: Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal (p. 27)

: Split Programme programming (p. 27)

S/P

●

These functions are not available in Analogue mode.
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.

■ To edit a timer programming event

Select the event

●

To change a timer programming event

Correct as necessary (p. 54)

●

To delete a timer programming event

(red)

●

To record with subtitles (if available)

(yellow)

●

To cancel a timer programming event temporarily

(blue)

Each time pressed:

•

auto

Each time pressed:

•

cancel

off

stop cancelling

■ To unlock the tuner and stop recording ■ To view details of the programming (only for

Guide link programming)

Select the programme

Note

●

Check that the LED is orange. If not, timer programming events are not active or not stored.

●

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.

•

●

“!” identifies that two or more timer programming events are overlapped. [Ext Rec.] is given priority over [Reminder].
As for the overlapped recording events, the first event starts and finishes as programmed. The next event can then
start.

●

The recording of Timer Programming will automatically change to the programmed channel a few seconds before the
start time.

●

To stop recording the timer programming event, it may be necessary to stop the recorder manually.

●

The recording of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in [Pause Live TV] recording (p. 83). In this
case, [Pause Live TV] recording will be cancelled.

●

Press again to return to
Timer Programming menu.

Timer Programming

55

Child Lock

You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.
When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch.

Display the menu and select [Setup]

1

Select [Child Lock]

2

Control channel audience [Child Lock]

1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN

PIN

2 Select [Child Lock List]

Child Lock

Change PIN

Child Lock List

3 Select the channel / input to be locked

Child Lock

Child Lock List - TV and AV Sorting 123...

Name Input

101 BBC 1 Wales

7 BBC THREE

14 E4C

VCR

1 BBC1
2 *****

AV1 AV

●

To cancel
Select the locked channel / input

●

In DVB mode, additional lock item will appear.
[Freeview Players]: Applies access control for some MHEG services.

Child Lock Access

* * * *

Access

Type

DVB

Free TV

DVB

Free TV

DVB

Free TV

Analogue

Analogue

Analogue

Analogue

Analogue

Analogue

External

Setup

Lock

: Appears when the channel / input is locked

●

To lock all

●

To cancel all locks

select

access

select

access

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

select

access

select

lock

●

To jump to the top of the next input

(green)

(yellow)

(blue)

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select [Change PIN] 2. Enter a new PIN number twice

Child Lock

Change PIN

Access

select

access

■ To set Parental Rating

To watch the DVB programme that has the rating information over the selected age, enter the PIN number to watch
(depending on the broadcaster).

Select [Parental Rating] and set an age for the restriction of programmes.

Child Lock

Parental Rating

No limit

select

access / store

Note

●

Setting [Shipping Condition] (p. 57) erases the PIN number and all settings.

56

Shipping Condition

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.
All settings other than [Owner ID] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

●

To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 50)

Display the menu and select [Setup]

1

Select [System Menu]

2

Select [Shipping Condition]

3

Restore Settings [Shipping Condition]

1 Check the message and initialise 2 Follow the on-screen instructions

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased

System Menu Access

System Menu

Shipping Condition Access

Are you sure ?

Are you sure ?

Setup

1

2

3

select

access

select

access

select

access

(Confirm)

(Confirm)

(Start [Shipping Condition])

Reset to Factory Shipping Condition

●

[Auto Setup] will automatically start.
(p. 16)

Completed.

TV will automatically restart.

Do not turn off

Shipping Condition

57

Owner ID

Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode).
In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner.

Display the menu and select [Setup]

1

Select [System Menu]

2

Select [Owner ID]

3

System Menu

Input owner ID [Owner ID]

1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

Owner ID

2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) and set characters

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

NAME

HOUSE NO
POSTCODE

3 Exit the menu

System Menu Access

Access Owner ID

* * * *

* * * *

select

access

Setup

●

select

access

select

access

select

access

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

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

User input

NAME

select

set

To use numeric buttons (p. 95)

Return to select other items

●

Select the next item and
repeat the operations.

■ To check the personal information stored

Hold down for about 5 seconds

Owner ID

NAME
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE

EXIT

●

The PIN number is not displayed.

* * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * *

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select [PIN] 2. Enter a new PIN number twice

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

NAME
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE

58

* * * *

select

access

Using Common Interface

The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.
This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.

●

Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services.

Caution

●

Turn off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting
or removing the CI module.

●

If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first
insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the
card reader.

●

Insert the module in the correct direction.

Side of the TV

Insert the CI module (optional)

●

The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module.

●

Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the encrypted channels. If encrypted channels do
not appear, perform the below to verify the card is recognised by the TV.

●

For more details, read the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.

Select DVB

1

(p. 21)

Display the menu and select [Setup]

2

Select [System Menu]

3

System Menu Access

Setup

select

access

select

access

CI slot

Insert or remove completely

CI module

Using Common Interface

Select [Common Interface]

4

Common Interface Access

Access Common Interface and follow the on-screen instructions

5

Common Interface

Slot 1:

●

On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons.

Module inserted

select

access

59

Updating the TV Software

A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV.
In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software
is found.

●

To download

(Press the EXIT button not to download)

You can update new software automatically or update manually.

Display the menu and select [Setup]

1

Select [System Menu]

2

Select [System Update]

3

Updating the TV Software

Update TV’s software system [System Update]

■ To update automatically

Select [Auto Update Search in Standby]

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

If System Update is performed, the software will be
updated (it may change TV functions).
If you do not want to do so, set [Auto Update Search
in Standby] to [Off]. The notification banner will keep
appearing during the period of new software availability,
usually 2 to 3 days.

System Menu Access

System Menu

System Update Access

Off

Setup

select

access

select

access

select

access

select

access / store

●

Automatically performs a search in standby and
downloads an update, if any software updates
are available.

●

The automatic updating is performed at night
under the following conditions:

Standby (TV turned off with the remote control)

•

Recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV

•

Recording is not in progress.

■ To update immediately

1 Select [System Update Search Now] 2 Searches for an update (for

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

Off
Access

Note

●

Download may take up to 60 minutes.

●

During software download and update, DO NOT perform any operations on the TV or switch Off the TV.

select

access

60

several minutes) and displays a
corresponding message if any

3 Download

Using Media Player

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory.
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV
screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.

Photo mode:

Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.

Video mode:

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

Music mode:

Digital music data will be played back.

●

During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
But no video signals are output. AV1 can output audio signal if [AV1 out] is set to [Monitor] in the Setup Menu (p. 43).
To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function (p. 79) and set to use theatre speakers
(p. 85).

●

[Date] shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment. The file without record of the
date is shown “**/**/****”.

●

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

●

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

●

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.

●

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera or digital video camera used.

■ To insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory

USB Flash Memory

●

Insert or remove straightly and completely.

●

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

SD Card

Gently insert the SD Card with

the label surface facing front.

Push until a click is heard.

To remove, push it again.

●

Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

●

For the information of the devices “Devices for recording or playing back” (p. 92)

●

For the supported file format “Supported file format in Media Player and media servers” (p. 90, 91)

Cutout

Using Media Player

61

Starting Media Player

Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV

1

(p. 61)

Confirm the message and start Media Player

2

3

4

5

Using Media Player

●

Select the device to access

Drive Select

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Access

SD Card

Selected device name

Select the content

Contents Select

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Access

SD Card

Enjoy Media Player

Example: Thumbnail - [All photos]

Media Player Photo All photos

View

Select

Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select

You can also start by pressing following button.

“Watching External Inputs” (p. 31)

select

SD Card

USB Drive... USB Flash...

●

access

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

select

Photo Video Music

access

●

To display the information of the highlighted content

EXIT
RETURN

Info
Option Menu

SD Card

Selected device name

File name

Date

Size

1/48

p1010001.JPG

23/10/2011

1600X1200

[Photo] (p. 63)
[Video] (p. 66)
[Music] (p. 68)

File number / Total file number

Note

●

You can also access each mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS. (p. 37)

●

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

●

You can use the following buttons during playback. Set the code of the remote control to “73” (p. 32).

Change the device

You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more devices are connected.

1 While the thumbnail is displayed,

display the device selection

(yellow)

2 Select the device to access

Drive Select

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Access

SD Card

Selected device name

SD Card

USB Drive... USB Flash...

Change the contents

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

●

The mode can be switched in the current device.

1 While the thumbnail is displayed,

display the contents selection

(blue)

2 Select the contents

Contents Select

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Access

SD Card

Photo

Video Music

62

select

access

select

access

Photo mode

Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash
Memory.

The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example: Thumbnail - [All photos]

Media Player Photo All photos

●

To change the size of photos on a thumbnail screen

select [Change Size]

change

: Error display

EXIT
RETURN

Info
Option Menu

View

Select

Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select

SD Card

[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.

Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed

select

access

Example:

Single view

Single view

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Stop

Operation guide

Rotate

●

To display / hide the operation
guide

●

To return to thumbnail

●

To operate Single view

To the previous photo

Slideshow

To the next photo

Stop
(return to thumbnail)

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

[Slideshow] - Slideshow completes when all photos are viewed within the current thumbnail.

1 Select the file from the thumbnail of photos

for the first view

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To change the back ground music “Photo Settings” (p. 64)

●

To pause (return to Single view)

2 Start Slideshow

(red)

●

To return to thumbnail

Using Media Player

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

1 Display the view selection in the thumbnail view

(green)

2 Select the sort type

select

access

●

To return to the thumbnail of all photos

(green)

[Folder view]:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.

●

The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”.

[Sort by Date] / [Sort by Month]:

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.

●

The group of the photos without a recorded date is shown as [Unknown].

select [All photos]

access

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Multi Shot 3D

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

●

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

●

This function is available with photos recorded by digital cameras.

●

Depending on the photos you select, the created 3D photo may not be suitable or the 3D photo creation may not
be possible. It is recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the right about 5 cm and take
another photo (for R).

●

To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear “Optional accessories” (p. 8)

1 Display the option menu in the thumbnail view

2 Select [Multi Shot 3D]

Option Menu

Slideshow Settings

Multi Shot 3D

Change Size

select

access

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

Media Player Photo Multi Shot 3D All photos

(red)

●

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

●

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

View

Select

Select

EXIT
RETURN

Info
Option Menu

SD Card

4 Create the 3D photo

●

If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed and

Using Media Player

will return to the photo selection screen (step 3).

●

To save the 3D photo in the SD Card

The 3D image will be saved onto your media.

Continue?

select [Yes]

No Yes

save

After finishing saving the photo, the photo selection screen will be displayed (step 3). Select
photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from [Multi Shot 3D] mode.

■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos

Saved 3D photos are displayed in the Thumbnail screen. Wear the 3D Eyewear and enjoy the 3D photos.
Example: Thumbnail

Media Player Photo All photos

Saved 3D photo

Photo Settings

Setup the settings for Photo mode.

1 Display the option menu

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2 Select [Slideshow Settings]

Option Menu

Slideshow Settings

3 Select the items and set

Slideshow Settings

Frame Off
Colour Effect
Transition Effect
Aspect
Burst Playback
Interval
Repeat
Back Ground Music

select

access / store

Off
Fade
Original
Off
5 seconds
On

Menu

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] /
[Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema]
[Multi]: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once.
[Collage]: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
[Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift]: Photos are displayed like flow images.

Frame

●

You can select to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is turned
by pressing the left or right cursor button.

[Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery]: The various sizes of photos in the frame are displayed.

●

You can select to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is turned
by pressing the left or right cursor button.

[Cinema]: Photos are displayed like old films (sepia tone).

Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow [Off] / [Sepia] / [Gray scale]

Colour Effect

●

This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema].

Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow

[Off] / [Fade] / [Slide] / [Dissolve] / [Motion] / [Random]
[Fade]: The next photo fades in gradually.
[Slide]: The next photo slides and appears from the left side.

Transition Effect

[Dissolve]: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.
[Motion]: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving

up or moving down.

[Random]: Each transition is selected at random.

●

This function is available when [Frame] is set to [Off].

Selects enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow [Original] / [Zoom]

●

Aspect

Slideshow Settings

This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Collage], [Drift], [Gallery] or
[Cinema] or when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].

●

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

Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode [Off] / [On]

●

Burst Playback

This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema]
or when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].

Selects slideshow interval [5] / [10] / [15] / [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] (seconds)

●

Interval

This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Drift], [Gallery] or [Cinema]
or when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].

Repeat Slideshow repeat [Off] / [On]

Selects the back ground music during Photo mode

[Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [Type4] / [Type5] / [User] / [Auto]

●

[Type1 - 5] are the fixed music each installed in this TV.

[User]: Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back.

To register the music

1. Select the music file
Depending on the condition of the

device, select folders until you reach
the desired music file.

Back Ground Music

PRIVATE

Back Ground Music

DCIM
MISC
001photo
002photo
003music
01 song.mp3

Type1

select

access

●

If no music has been registered or the device which has the registered music
is removed, no sound will be produced.

[Auto]:

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

●

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

Note

●

Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.

●

Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

2. Select [File] or [Folder]

Register Slideshow BGM?

File

Folder

select

set

[File]: The selected music file will be

registered.

[Folder]: All the music in the folder

which contains the selected
music file will be registered.

Using Media Player

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Video mode

●

Supported file format (p. 90, 91)
The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example: Thumbnail - [Title view]

Media Player Video Title view

Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room

2011_4

2011_9

Access

Select

Play Contents Select

EXIT
RETURN

Info
Option Menu

Drive Select

The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted if it supports
a preview.

●

Nature1

2011_7Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6

SD Card

To turn off the preview
“Video Setup” (p. 67)

: Error display
: The file does not support thumbnail view.

●

To play back the selected title
Select the title

Start playback

(red)

●

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

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

Playback of the selected scene will start to the end of the title.

1 Select the title 2 Select the scene 3 Start playback

select

access

Note

●

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

●

To repeat playback “Video Setup” (p. 67)

Using Media Player

■ How to operate in the playback

Example: Playback

SD 19/02/2011 11:21 00:15:39

EXIT

RETURN

Operation guide

00:02:05

Information banner

●

To operate the playback

Rewind

Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback

Fast forward

●

To jump to the specified time point

Stop

While the time seek bar is displayed

Press: Search about 10 seconds
Press and hold: Search rapidly

00:02:05

●

To display / hide the operation guide and
information banner

●

To the previous title / scene

(red)

●

To the next title / scene

(green)

00:15:39

(red)

●

To change aspect

●

To return to thumbnail

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■ Video Setup

Setup the settings for Video mode.

●

Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.

1 Display the option menu 2 Select [Video Setup]

Option Menu

Video Setup

3 Select the items and set

select

access / store

Menu

Video Setup

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view [Off] / [On]

●

Video Preview

Multi Audio,
Dual Mono Audio

Subtitle

Subtitle Text

Aspect Change

Repeat

Title Selects from a group of titles (if available)

Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview
[Off] to resolve this.

●

Only available in the thumbnail view

Selects between selectable sound tracks (if available)

●

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

●

Only available during playback

Subtitles On / Off (if available)

●

Only available during playback

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

●

Only available during playback

[Aspect1]: Displays the content enlarged without distortion.
[Aspect2]: Displays the content full-screen.
[Original]: Displays the content original size.

●

You can also change the aspect using the ASPECT button.

●

Aspect change may not work depending on the content.

●

Only available during playback

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

[Off] / [On]

Audio output Settings

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

●

To confirm or change the current sound status (see above)

1 Display the menu and Select [Sound]

Sound

select

access

2 Select [SPDIF Selection] and set

SPDIF Selection

Reset to Defaults

select

access / store

Auto
Reset

2/2

Using Media Player

Menu

Sound

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

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

SPDIF Selection

and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals [Auto] / [PCM]
[Auto]: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as

Dolby Digital Bitstream. DTS is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM.

[PCM]: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

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Music mode

●

Supported file format (p. 91)

The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view]

Media Player Music Folder view

My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3

●

To play back the selected folder
Select the folder

Start playback

(red)

Access

Select

Play Folder Contents Select

EXIT
RETURN

Info
Option Menu

Drive Select

SD Card

■ Playback from File view

Selected file will be played back.

1 Select the folder 2 Select the file 3 Start playback

select

access

(red)

■ How to operate in the playback

Example: Playback

My Song_9
My Favourite
My Music_1

00:02.43 / 00:05.44

Using Media Player

EXIT

RETURN

Operation guide

Music Setup

Setup the setting for Music mode (only available in the thumbnail view).

1 Display the option menu

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To operate the playback

Rewind

Fast forward

Stop

2 Select [Music Setup]

Option Menu

Music Setup

Pause / Playback

3 Set

Music Setup Menu

Repeat One

[Folder]: Playback repeat within the

[One]: Playback repeat of the selected

●

To the previous track

●

To the next track

●

To return to thumbnail

select

access / store

selected folder

one file

(red)

(green)

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Using Network Services
(DLNA / VIERA Connect)

®

DLNA

This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more
convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
It allows you to share photos, videos (including 3D images) and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for
example, PC with Windows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents
on the TV screen.
It also allows you to control the TV with the DLNA Certified equipment connected to your home network. (DLNA
Remote Control)

●

For the supported file format (p. 90, 91)

●

AVCHD and DivX files are not supported by DLNA functions of this TV, but can be played by Media Player (p. 61).

■ Media server

Store photos, videos or music into the DLNA Certified media server, and then you can enjoy them on the TV.

To use a PC as a media server

Prepare the PC with Windows 7 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC.
“Windows 7” and “TwonkyMedia server 6 (installed on the PC with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP)”
are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2011). Any other server
software have not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.

●

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

●

TwonkyMedia server
“TwonkyMedia server” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.
To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “TwonkyMedia server”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia.
Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.

Note

●

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

●

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

To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server

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

●

Please read the manual of your DIGA Recorder to confirm whether the recorder is compatible with DLNA.

■ DLNA Remote Control

You can control the TV with the DLNA Certified equipment.

●

To use this function, set [Network Link Settings]. (p. 71)

●

“Windows 7” is the OS that has been tested for compatibility of this TV (as of January, 2011). For the operations,
refer to the help functions of Windows 7.

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

Network connection

Network setup

DLNA operations

“Example 1”, “Example 2” (p. 70)

(p. 71 - 74)

(p. 74 - 77)

VIERA Connect

VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic.
VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents
such as videos, games, EPG, communication tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

●

This TV does not support full web browser function and some features of the websites may not be available.

Network connection

Network setup

VIERA Connect operations

“Example 1”, “Example 3” (p. 70)

(p. 71 - 74)

(p. 20, 77)

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Network connections

To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without broadband network environment.
To use VIERA Connect features, you need a broadband network environment.

●

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

●

Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make settings for the

equipment on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment.

●

Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively. If the transfer

speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.

Example 1

(For DLNA and VIERA Connect)

Wired connection

LAN cable (Unshielded)

Modem

Internet

Wireless connection

Access
point

Wireless Adaptor

“Optional accessories” (p. 8)

●

Connect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

●

Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection.

●

If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.

●

If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub.

●

Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.

●

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

Hub or Router

DLNA Certified
media server
(for example, PC,
DIGA Recorder, etc.)

Example 2

(For DLNA)

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features.

DLNA Certified media
server

LAN cable (Unshielded)

●

Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection.

(for example, PC,
DIGA Recorder, etc.)

Example 3

(For VIERA Connect)

You can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA Connect features.

LAN cable (Unshielded)

Note

●

Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the

network equipment.

●

Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications

company. Depending on the contracts, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be

impossible.

Internet

70

Network Setup

●

Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup.

“Network connections” (p. 70)

Display the menu and select [Network]

Network

select

access

Network Link settings

Sets the link settings to control this TV from the network equipment via the network.

1 Select [Network Link Settings]

Access Network Link Settings

select

access

2 Select the items and set

Network Link Settings

VIERA Name
DLNA Remote Control
DLNA Remote Volume
Network Remote Control

select

access / store

VIERA
On
On
On

Menu

Network Link Settings

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Sets your favourite name for this TV

VIERA Name

●

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

DLNA Remote Control Enables to control the TV using Windows 7 via the network [Off] / [On]

DLNA Remote Volume

Enables to control the volume of the TV using Windows 7 via the network

[Off] / [On]

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

[Off] / [On]

●

Network Remote
Control

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

●

For more information of this function:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Wired connection settings

This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.

1 Select [Network Connection] and set to [Wired]

Connection Test

Network Connection

Wireless Network Settings

IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
Software Update
New Software Message
Network Status

Wired

On

select

access / store

If you make the network connection like “Example 2” (p. 70), you do not
have to set [Acquire DNS Address], [Proxy] and [Proxy Port].

2 Select [IP/DNS Settings] and set the items

select

IP/DNS Settings Access

access

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

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■ [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address]

Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway] and [DNS Address].
Select [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] and set to [Auto] (recommended).

●

IP/DNS Settings

Acquire IP Address Auto

IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway

Acquire DNS Address

DNS Address

Proxy Settings

Auto

The available settings are displayed automatically.

Manual settings
([IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [DNS Address])

select

access / store

3 Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items

IP/DNS Settings

Acquire IP Address

IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway

Acquire DNS Address

DNS Address

Proxy Settings

Auto

Auto

Access

select

access

●

After settings, return to the previous menu.

■ [Proxy]

Sets Proxy address.

●

This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to

the browser. Setting is required if specified by the provider.

1. Select [Proxy] 2. Enter the address

Proxy Settings

Proxy

Proxy Port

0

select

access

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

■ [Proxy Port]

Sets Proxy port number.

●

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

Proxy

Host

select

set

●

You can set characters by using numeric
buttons.

1. Select [Proxy Port]

Proxy Settings

Proxy

Proxy Port

0

4 Select [Connection Test] and access to test

Connection Test Access

Connection Test

Check network cable connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

select

access

●

Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. (It takes a
while to test.)

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then try again.

2. Move the cursor and enter the number

3. Store

Wireless connection settings

This setting is for the wireless network connection.

●

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

manual of the access point.

1 Select [Network Connection] and set to [Wireless]

select

Network Connection Wireless

access / store

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2 Select [Wireless Network Settings]

Connection Test
Network Connection

Wireless Network Settings

IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings
Software Update
New Software Message
Network Status

Wireless
Access

On

select

access

●

When the access point is already set, [Current Settings] screen will be
displayed.
To change the settings, select [No] on this screen and go to the next step.

3 Select your desired access point

Available Wireless Networks

Network Name(SSID)

No.

1

Access Point A

2

Access Point B

3

Access Point C

Wireless type

11n(2.4GHz)
11n(5GHz)
11n(5GHz)

●

To search access points again

(blue)

Status

select

access

: Encrypted access point

●

For the information of the
highlighted access point

4 Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:­ Network Name(SSID) : Access Point A
Security type : WPA-PSK
Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

●

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

5 Enter the encryption key of the access point

1

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

0

Set characters

select

set

●

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

●

After settings, return to the previous menu.

Wireless Network Settings

Encryption key

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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

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 ( ) + - . * _ @ / “ ‘ % & ?

, ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \

6 Select [Connection Test] and access to test

Connection Test Access

Connection Test

Check wireless network connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

select

access

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then try again.
If you continue to have difficulty, please contact your internet service provider.

■ [WPS(PIN)]

Enter the PIN code to the access point, and then select [Connect]

WPS(PIN)

Please register the following PIN codes on the
wireless access point.

PIN code : 12345678

Select ‘Connect’ after entering and saving the
settings on the wireless access point.

Connect

●

For [WPS(Push button)] (p. 18)

(red)

●

For [WPS(PIN)] (see below)

(green)

●

To set manually (p. 74)

(yellow)

Store

●

Performs automatic testing of the network
connection for the TV. (It takes a while to
test.)

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

73

■ [Manual]

You can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.
Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.

●

When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the Wireless Adaptor and access point, select [AES] for

the encryption type.

Wireless Network Settings

Please input the network name(SSID).

SSID

XXXXXXX

Update TV’s software

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

Select [Software Update]

Connection Test
Network Connection

Wireless Network Settings

IP/DNS Settings
Network Link Settings

Software Update

New Software Message
Network Status

Wired

Access
On

Using DLNA® features

●

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

(p. 69 - 74)

Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [Media Server]

1

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

Select one of the media servers to access

2

Example: Media server list

Media Server

SERVER1
SERVER2
SERVER3

3

DIGA

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Access

Available media servers

Info Option Menu

Select the file

Example: File list

Media Server

SERVER1

Size

3648x2736

Format

JPEG

Select

EXIT

RETURN

View

Slideshow

P000102 2011-10-05 09:54
P000135
P000180
P000214
P000251
P000276
P000293
V100025
V100042
M10054
M10078

Option Menu

2011-11-20 13:18
2011-12-07 11:31
2011-12-10 15:20
2011-12-19 12:39

2011-12-25 14:06
2012-01-06 13:52
2012-01-12 15:56
2012-01-20 10:08
2012-01-28 14:48
2012-02-09 19:58

Info

4

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Note

●

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

●

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

●

You can use the following buttons during playback. Set the code of the remote control to “73” (p. 32).

74

Security Type Settings

Connection will be made with the following settings:­ Network Name(SSID) : XXXXXXX

Please select the security type.

WPA2-PSK

WPA-PSK

Shared key

Open

select

access

●

Follow the on-screen instructions.

select

Media Server

select

access

access

●

To display the information of the
highlighted media server

Total listed number

select

access

●

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

●

To display the information of the highlighted file

For photo file

[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.

Example:

Single view

EXIT
Select
RETURN

Stop

Operation guide

Single view

Rotate

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To operate Single view

To the previous photo

Slideshow

To the next photo

Stop
(return to list)

●

To return to list

●

To rotate 90°

(blue)

[Slideshow] - Slideshow completes when all photos are viewed within the list.

1 Select the photo file from the list for the first view 2 Start Slideshow

●

To display / hide the operation guide

(red)

●

To pause (return to Single view)

●

To return to list

For video file

Playback

●

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

Example: Playback

MEDIA SERVER

Manual skip

Operation guide

●

To change aspect

- Playback will start.

19/02/2011 11:21 00:15:39

EXIT

RETURN

00:02:05

Information banner

●

To display / hide the
operation guide and
information banner

●

To the previous content

(red)

●

To the next content

(green)

●

To return to list

●

To operate the playback

Rewind

[Manual skip]

●

Press to skip forward about 30
seconds.

Pause (displays the time seek bar) /
Playback

Fast forward

Stop

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

For music file

Playback

Example: Playback

Operation guide

- Playback will start.

EXIT

RETURN

My Song_9
My Favourite
My Music_1

00:02.43 / 00:05.44

●

To display / hide the operation guide

●

To operate the playback

Rewind

Pause / Playback

Fast forward

Stop

●

To the previous track

(red)

●

To the next track

(green)

●

To return to list

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For DIGA Recorder

Control the DIGA Recorder

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

●

Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder.

●

For details, read the manual of the DIGA Recorder.

Option menu for each content

Setup the settings for Photo, Video and Music file operations.

1 Display the

option menu

2 Select [Slideshow Settings], [Video Setup] or

[Music Setup]

Option Menu

Slideshow Settings
Video Setup
Music Setup

Example:

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Grouped Titles)

All

Liberty TV FR Journal Télévisé / Météo

AV1

Bibel TV Bibel TV das Gespräch

WDR Aachen

WDR Wuppertal

OK
RETURN

select

access

HDD

Time Remaining 36:17 (DR)

WDR aktuell

WDR aktuell

Video (AVCHD)SportsSocial/EconomyMovieNot Viewed

Page 005/005

19.08(Wed)

19.08(Wed)

19.08(Wed) Start Time 11:01 Titles 27

18.08(Tue)

18.08(Tue)

OPTION

3 Select the items and set

select

access / store

Delete TitleSelect

Menu

Slideshow Settings

Transition Effect

Interval

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

Repeat Slideshow repeat [Off] / [On]

Back Ground Music

Video Preview

Multi Audio,
Monaural Audio,
Dual Mono Audio

Video Setup

Subtitle

Subtitle Text

Subtitle Language

Aspect Change

Repeat Playback repeat within the selected file [Off] / [On]

Music Setup

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow

[Off] / [Fade] / [Slide] / [Dissolve] / [Motion] / [Random]
[Fade]: The next photo fades in gradually.
[Slide]: The next photo slides and appears from the left side.
[Dissolve]: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo.
[Motion]: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving

[Random]: Each transition is selected at random.

Selects slideshow interval [5] / [10] / [15] / [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] (seconds)

●

Selects the back ground music during Photo mode

[Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [Type4] / [Type5]

Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen [Off] / [On]

●

Selects between selectable sound tracks (if available)

●

●

Subtitles On / Off (if available)

●

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

●

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

●

[Aspect1]: Displays the content enlarged without distortion.
[Aspect2]: Displays the content full-screen.
[Original]: Displays the content original size.

●

●

●

up or moving down.

This function is not available when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion].

Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail screen. Set the
preview [Off] to resolve this.

It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Only available during playback

Only available during playback

Only available during playback

Only available during playback

You can also change the aspect using the ASPECT button.
Aspect change may not work depending on the content.
Only available during playback

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Repeat

Playback repeat [Off] / [Folder] / [One]
[Folder]: Playback repeat within the selected folder.
[One]: Playback repeat of the selected one file.

Audio output settings (for video contents)

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

●

To confirm or change the current sound status (p. 67)

1 Display the menu and Select [Sound]

Sound

select

access

2 Select [SPDIF Selection] and set

SPDIF Selection

Reset to Defaults

select

access / store

Auto
Reset

2/2

Menu

Sound

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

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

SPDIF Selection

and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals [Auto] / [PCM]
[Auto]: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as

Dolby Digital Bitstream. DTS is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM.

[PCM]: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

VIERA Connect

You can access VIERA Connect and enjoy various network contents.

●

VIERA Connect requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.

●

Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

“Network connections” (p. 70), “Network Setup” (p. 71 - 74)

●

For details about VIERA Connect operation (p. 20)

●

Setup & Help menu (Items in [Setup & Help] may change without notice.)

Customize HomeScreen Changes the position of each services on VIERA Connect home screen

My Account

Lock Sets to restrict access to some services
Restrictions Sets to restrict reveal of the restricted services
Beep Sets beep sound On or Off when operating VIERA Connect
Notices Displays the information of VIERA Connect
Help Explains the setup items and operations in VIERA Connect

Note

●

Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not
updated, you will not be able to use VIERA Connect.
You can update the software later manually. [Software Update] in [Network] (p. 74)

●

VIERA Connect home screen is subject to change without notice.

●

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 warranty for the
content or the continuity of the services.

●

Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

●

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

●

Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.

●

During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
But no video signals are output. AV1 can output audio signal if [AV1 out] is set to [Monitor] in the Setup Menu (p. 43).
To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function (p. 79) and set to use theatre speakers
(p. 85).

●

You can restrict access to VIERA Connect. [Child Lock] (p. 56)

●

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

Confirms or removes the account information of the TV you entered on VIERA
Connect

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

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Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 80)
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control,

convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting.
You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.

●

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s
version of HDAVI Control. Please read the manual of the equipment to confirm the version.

●

VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers’ equipment supporting HDMI CEC.

Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features

Q-Link (SCART connection)

Connected equipment

Features
Analogue channel download

Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Direct TV Recording

DVD Recorder /

VCR with Q-Link

function

VIERA Link (HDMI connection)

Connected equipment

Features
Analogue channel download – – –

Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power
consumption in Standby

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Pause Live TV programme
Direct TV Recording
Control the menu of the connected
equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control – – –

Connection

HDMI cable

●

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

●

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.

DIGA Recorder with
VIERA Link function

VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections)

Features

Connected equipment

Analogue channel download
Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power
consumption in standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Pause Live TV programme
Direct TV Recording
Control the menu of the connected
equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control –

DIGA Recorder with
VIERA Link function

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Connection

SCART cable

●

Use fully wired SCART cable.

●

Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the

DVD Recorder /
VCR with Q-Link
function

TV’s AV1 terminal via a SCART cable.

DVD Player / Blu-ray

Disc Player with

VIERA Link function

3

∗

3

∗

4

∗3 ∗

3

∗

1

∗

3

∗

3

∗

– –
– –

1

∗

HD Video Camera /
LUMIX Camera with
VIERA Link function

DIGA Recorder / DVD Player /
Blu-ray Disc Player /
HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera
with VIERA Link function

Connection

HDMI cable

3

∗

3

∗
∗2 ∗

2

∗

1

∗

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

4

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to
the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI
cable.

●

Use a fully wired SCART cable.

●

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to

SCART cable

the TV’s AV1 terminal via a SCART cable.

–

–

DIGA
Recorder with
VIERA Link
function

(p. 81 - 85)

1

∗

VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)

Connected equipment

Features
Analogue channel download – – –

Easy playback
Power on link
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption
in Standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Pause Live TV programme – – –
Direct TV Recording – – –
Control the menu of the connected
equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control

Connection

HDMI cable

Player theatre with

VIERA Link function

5

∗

–

6

∗3 ∗

1

∗

●

To use Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre

Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc
theatre with VIERA Link
function

●

To use Amplifier

Amplifier with
VIERA Link function

7

∗

HDMI
cable

Optical digital

audio cable

or

SCART cable

SCART cable

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function

●

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

●

Use fully wired SCART cable.

●

If you use a SCART cable for audio output, connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s AV1 terminal
and set [AV1 out] to [Monitor] in the Setup Menu (p. 43).

●

Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from the TV.

∗

1: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2

or later” function.

∗

2: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3

or later” function.

∗

3: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4

or later” function.

∗

4: Available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.

Blu-ray Disc theatre

with VIERA Link

function

5

∗

Amplifier with

VIERA Link function

–
–

3

∗

6

∗3 ∗

1

∗

–

3

∗

–

Speaker system

Speaker system

HDMI cable

DIGA Recorder with
VIERA Link function

∗

5: While playing a disc.

∗

6: Except for watching a disc.

∗

7: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5”

function, you do not have to use this audio cable
(Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable).
In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s
HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment [VIERA Link Control] (p. 83)

●

Table below displays maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This
includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV.
For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Type of the equipment Maximum number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.) 3
Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera,

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.)
Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) 1
Tuner (Set top box, etc.) 4

3

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Q-Link

Preparations

●

Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips
Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)”

●

Q-Link connection (p. 78)

●

Use fully wired SCART cable.

●

Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.

●

Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu [AV1 out] (p. 43)

●

Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)

Features available

Analogue channel download

Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still
broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.

●

To download the Analogue channel settings
[Q-Link Download] (p. 43), [Auto Setup] (p. 16, 50)

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Recording the current programme on a DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.

●

Set the code of the remote control to “73” (p. 32).

●

Available conditions:

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Analogue

DVB TV TV monitor out

AV (watching recorder’s tuner) AV Recorder’s tuner

AV (watching recorder’s external input) AV Recorder’s external input

AV (watching TV’s external input) AV TV monitor out

●

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.

●

You can change channel or turn the TV off while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.

●

Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

Picture source Mode Recording from

TV TV monitor out

AV Recorder’s tuner

■ To stop recording

Unlock the tuner

Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording

Tuner Locked

Power on link and Easy playback

When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the
TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in
Standby mode.)

Power off link

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or
disc is not active.)

●

This function works even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.

Note

●

Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.

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VIERA Link “ ”

∗

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and
SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 78, 79).
These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.

●

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Confirm the connected
equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.

●

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added.
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

●

Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

●

For information about applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to
www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations

●

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

●

VIERA Link connection (p. 78, 79)

●

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m)

•

●

Use fully wired SCART cable.

●

Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.

●

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of the
recorder.

●

Download Analogue channel setting “Analogue channel download” (see below)

●

Set [VIERA Link] to [On] in the Setup Menu. [VIERA Link] (p. 43)

●

Set up the TV.

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode from HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 31), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

for the first time

•

when adding or reconnecting equipment

•

when changing setup

•

Features available

RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m)

•

∗

RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)

•

Analogue channel download

Analogue channel settings can be downloaded to a recorder with an analogue tuner (where Analogue is still
broadcast). Digital channel settings are not downloaded.

●

To download the Analogue channel settings

[Q-Link Download] (p. 43), [Auto Setup] (p. 16, 50)

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Easy playback

Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated (during playback or menu operations, etc.), the
input mode is switched automatically. When playback is stopped or menus are exited, the input mode returns to the
original setting.

Power on link

When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the
TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in
Standby mode.)

Power off link

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

●

This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.

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Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby [Standby Power Save]

Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Standby Power Save] (p. 43)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation
with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power
consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased
to make startup time fast.

●

This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set
to higher consumption.

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment [Intelligent Auto Standby]

Set Intelligent Auto Standby [On (With reminder)] or [On (No reminder)] in the Setup Menu to use this function

[Intelligent Auto Standby] (p. 43)

When the TV is on, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce
the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, the connected equipment will go
into Standby mode / or when Speaker Selection is changed to [TV] (except for watching a disc).

●

If you select [On (With reminder)], the on-screen message will be displayed before the connected equipment turns to
standby.

●

This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to [Off].

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record [Direct TV Rec]

Records the current programme in the DIGA Recorder immediately.

●

If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, connect the DIGA
Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders,
connect the DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.

●

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78, 79), “Preparations” (p. 81)

●

To record the programme which DIGA Recorder does not support, SCART connection is required and the programme
is recorded by Q-Link function (p. 80).

●

Depending on the programme, SCART connection may be required to record.

●

You can change channel or turn the TV off while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.

●

You can not change channel while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link]

1

VIERA Link

select

access

Select [Direct TV Rec] and start recording

2

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

■ To stop recording

Select [Stop] in [Direct TV Rec]

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

●

You can also stop recording directly.

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Start
Stop
Recorder
Home Cinema

Unlock the tuner

Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording

Start
Start
Recorder
Home Cinema

Tuner Locked

select

access / start

●

You can also start recording directly when the code of the remote
control is “73” (p. 32).

select

access / stop

Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV]

You can pause the current TV programme and resume later.
The current TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.

●

This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.

●

If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, connect the DIGA
Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for
two recorders, connect the DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1.

●

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78, 79), “Preparations” (p. 81)

Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link]

1

Select [Pause Live TV] and pause

2

The TV picture will be paused.

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

Start
Start
Recorder
Home Cinema

VIERA Link

select

access / pause

●

The current TV programme is recorded
on HDD from where it was paused.

●

If the paused TV picture disappears after
a few minutes, press OPTION button to
restore the pause picture.

●

Follow the operation guide to operate
[Pause Live TV] function.

select

access

■ To operate [Pause Live TV]

●

Operations may vary depending on the recorder. In this case,
follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder.

Search backward

Pause

Playback

Search forward

Stop

●

If you stop playback, the recorded
programme will be deleted from
HDD.

■ To return to current TV (Stop playback of [Pause Live TV] / cancel pause)

Select [Yes]

Pause Live TV

Stop Pause Live TV?

Yes

No

●

If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control
[VIERA Link Control]

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control pointing at the TV’s signal
receiver.

●

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78, 79), “Preparations” (p. 81)

●

For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link]

1

VIERA Link

select

stop

select

access

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

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Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

2

Select [VIERA Link Control]

2

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Select the equipment to access

3

Select the type of the connected equipment and access.

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

[Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other]

●

The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.

●

[Home Cinema] means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.

●

[Other] means Tuner set top box.

Start
Start
Recorder
Home Cinema

Start
Start
Recorder

rder

Home Cinema

select

access

select

access

The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed.

(Input mode will be changed automatically)

Operate the menu of the equipment

4

●

Set the code of the remote control to “73” (p. 32).

Follow the operation guide

●

To display the operation guide

If other manufacturers’ equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be displayed.

●

Available VIERA remote control buttons depend on the connected equipment.

Note

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case use its own remote control to
operate the equipment.

■ If multiple recorders or players are connected

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start
Start
Recorder2

rder

Home Cinema

[Recorder1-3 / Player1-3]

The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected
to the same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI1 and
HDMI2, the recorder connected to HDMI1 is displayed as [Recorder1], and the
recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as [Recorder2].

■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipment

The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
Although you can access the connected equipment, you cannot operate it.
Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

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VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start
Start
Recorder

rder

Home Cinema

Speaker control [Speaker Selection]

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

●

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 78, 79), “Preparations” (p. 81)

Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link]

1

Select [Speaker Selection]

2

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Set to [Home Cinema] or [TV]

3

[Home Cinema]:

The sound is from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned
on if it is in Standby mode.

●

Volume up / down

●

Mute

●

The sound of TV speakers is mute.

●

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

[TV]:

TV speakers are active.

select

store

Start
Start
Recorder
Home Cinema

VIERA Link

select

access

select

access

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Multi-channel sound

If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with HDMI cable and
Optical digital audio cable (p. 79), and then select [Home Cinema]. If your Amplifier has “HDAVI Control 5” function,
you only need to connect it with HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.
To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder
to the Amplifier (p. 79).

Note

●

These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.

●

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.

●

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (as of November, 2011) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This
standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.

●

To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control [System Information] (p. 45)

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External Equipment

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the basic connection (p. 13 - 15), the table
(p. 88), and the specifications (p. 106, 107).

●

Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

To watch DVDs

(Listening)

Rear of the TV

External Equipment

(Viewing)

USB devices

HDMI equipment

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

●

HDMI connection (p. 93)

DVD Player

Wireless Adaptor

Communication

Camera

Recorder / Player

Camcorder

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Rear of the TV

To listen with speakers

Optical digital audio

cable

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

Amplifier with

speaker system

Headphones

Less than
10 cm

(M3 stereo
mini plug)

Ferrite core - Small size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

Pull back the tab Wind the cable twice Close

●

To adjust volume
[Headphone Volume] (p. 41)

External Equipment

Camcorder / Game equipment

(Viewing)

Camcorder

(Listening)

Game equipment

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Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

Features

Terminal

AV 2

COMPONENT

AV 1

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

ETHERNET

HDMI 1 / 2

USB 1 / 2

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR /
DVD Recorder)

To watch 3D contents (Blu-ray Disc Player)

To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)

To watch DVDs (DVD Player)

To watch camcorder images (Video camera)

To play games (Game equipment)

To use amplifier with speaker system

To use network services

Q-Link

VIERA Link

Direct TV Recording

External Equipment

: Recommended Connection

∗

1: Use HDMI1 for automatic input switching.

∗

2: Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio

Return Channel) function.

∗

3: Use USB 2 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

(with HDMI)

1

∗

2

∗

3

∗

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Technical Information

Auto Aspect

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 24)

■ Aspect Control Signal

[WIDE] will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI
terminal is found.
The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.
This function will work in any aspect mode.

Aspect Control Signal

Input terminal Input signal format

RF

AV1 / AV2
(Composite)

AV 2
(Component)

HDMI1
HDMI2

DVB

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz –
PA L
PAL 525/60 –
M.NTSC –
NTSC –
525 (480) / 60i, 60p –
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p –
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i –
525 (480) / 60i, 60p –
625 (576) / 50i, 50p –
750 (720) / 60p, 50p –
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i –
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p –

Widescreen signal

(WSS)

■ Auto mode

Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen using a four step process (WSS, Control signal through
SCART / HDMI terminal, Letterbox detection or Justify to fill the screen).
This process may take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the image.
Letterbox detection:
If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected, Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the
image to fill the screen.
If no aspect signals are detected, Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure.

Note

●

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is out of the standard 16:9, black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen may appear.

●

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

Control signal

through SCART (pin8) /

HDMI terminal

PA L I

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Supported file format in Media Player and media servers

■ Photo

Format File extension

.jpg

JPEG

.jpeg
.mpo

Image resolution

(pixel)

8 × 8
to
30,719 × 17,279

Details / Restrictions

DCF and EXIF standards
Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0

●

Progressive JPEG is not supported.

■ Video

Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions

AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0

AVCHD .mts H.264 Dolby Digital

SD-Video .mod

MOV

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AV I

MKV .mkv

.mov
.qt

.avi
.divx

MPEG1
MPEG2

DivX3 DivX4
DivX5 DivX6
H.264 BP/MP/HP
Motion JPEG
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4 SP/ASP

DivX3 DivX4
DivX5 DivX6
H.264 BP/MP/HP
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4 SP/ASP
VC-1
Windows Media

Video Ver. 9

DivX3 DivX4
DivX5 DivX6
H.264 BP/MP/HP
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4 SP/ASP

Dolby Digital
MPEG Audio

AAC
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

Plus
DTS core
HE-AAC
LPCM
MPEG Audio
MP3

AAC
ADPCM
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

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

AAC
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

Plus
DTS core
HE-AAC
MPEG Audio
MP3

(AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive)

●

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

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

●

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

●

This TV supports Motion JPEG
recorded by Panasonic LUMIX

1

∗

Camera

●

This TV is not available for playing back
Motion JPEG with the media server.

∗

1: Some products of before the year

●

Certified to play DivX Plus HD video file
in Media Player
For details of DivX (p. 92)

●

Some subtitles or chapter functions may
not be available.

.

2004 may not be available. The
compatibility with future products is
not guaranteed.

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Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions

AAC
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

Plus
HE-AAC
LPCM
MP3
WMA

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played
back.

ASF

.asf
.wmv

DivX3 DivX4
DivX5 DivX6
MPEG4 SP/ASP
VC-1
Windows Media

Video Ver. 9

WMA Pro

DivX3 DivX4
DivX5 DivX6
H.264 BP/MP/HP
MPEG1
MPEG2

MP4

.f4v
.m4v
.mp4

MPEG4 SP/ASP

FLV .flv H.264

3GPP

PS

.3gp
.3g2

.mpg
.mpeg
.vob
.vro

H.264
MPEG4 SP/ASP

H.264
MPEG1
MPEG2
VC-1

2

∗

2

∗

AAC
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

Plus
HE-AAC
MPEG Audio
MP3

AAC
MP3

AAC
HE-AAC

2

∗

AAC
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital

2

∗

Plus

2

∗

HE-AAC
LPCM
MPEG Audio

2

∗

MP3

●

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

–

–

∗

2: This codec can be played back only in

Media Player.

AAC

Dolby Digital
H.264
MPEG1
MPEG2

∗

VC-1

Dolby Digital

Plus

∗

3

DTS core

HE-AAC

MPEG Audio

3

∗

MP3

∗3: This codec can be played back only in

3

Media Player.

TS

.m2ts
.tp
.trp
.ts

Technical Information

■ Music

Codec File extension Restrictions

MP3 .mp3 –

AAC .m4a

WMA
WMA Pro

.wma

FLAC .flac –

Note

●

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

●

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

●

The device may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

Copy-protected files cannot be played back.

●

WMA Lossless is not supported.

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DivX

DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX Plus® HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified®
device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX
videos.

■ Subtitle text file of DivX

Subtitles format - MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer

●

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

●

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

●

To confirm or change the current subtitle status while playing DivX content, press the OPTION button to display
Option Menu.

●

Depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of recording, only parts of the subtitles may be
displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all.

Note

●

Depending on how you make SD Card, USB Flash Memory or the media server, files and folders may not be
displayed in the order you numbered.

●

Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and folders may not be displayed.

●

When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or
playable.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified
obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the Setup Menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information
on how to complete your registration.

®

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To

■ To show DivX VOD registration code

[DivX® VOD] (p. 45)

●

If you want to generate the new registration code, you have to deregister the current registration code.
After playing DivX VOD content once, the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed in [DivX® VOD] in the
Setup Menu. If you press the OK button on the confirmation screen, the deregistration code will be generated and
you will not be able to play any contents that you purchased using the current registration code.
You will obtain the new registration code by pressing the OK button on the deregistration code screen.

●

If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this TV’s code, you will not be able to play
this content. ([Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video.] is displayed.)

Technical Information

■ Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number
of remaining plays is zero. ([This DivX rental has expired.] is displayed.)

●

When playing this content, the number of remaining plays is reduced by one in the following conditions:

If you exit the current application.

•

If you play the other content.

•

If you go to the next or previous content.

•

Devices for recording or playing back

■ SD Card

Card format:

SDXC Card - exFAT
SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):

SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring
miniSD adaptor)

●

If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adaptor.

●

Check the latest information on the card type at the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

●

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.

■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player)

USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT

●

A USB HDD formatted by PC is not guaranteed in Media Player.

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32 mm

2.1 mm

24 mm

Note

●

Data modified with a PC may not be displayed.

●

Do not remove the device while the TV is accessing data. Otherwise this can damage device or TV.

●

Do not touch the pins on the device.

●

Do not subject the device to a high pressure or impact.

●

Insert the device in the correct direction. Otherwise this can damage device or TV.

●

Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device.

●

Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV.
Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a
non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the
equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
For more information about connections (p. 14, 86)

1

∗

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game

■ Applicable HDMI features

●

Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

●

Input video signal:
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 94)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

●

Input PC signal:

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 94)

Match the output setting of the PC.

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

[VIERA Link] (p. 81)

●

3D

●

Content Type

●

Deep Colour

●

x.v.Colour™

●

Audio Return Channel
(HDMI2 terminal only)

2

∗

■ DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable
When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AV2 audio terminals.

3

∗

.

Note

●

Audio settings can be made on [HDMI1 / 2 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 41)

●

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

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

∗1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
∗2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
∗3: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

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USB connection

●

When using USB cables, use the supplied Ferrite core (Middle size) for each cable to comply with the EMC standard
As for installing the Ferrite core, refer to the installing of the Ferrite core for headphones. (p. 87)

●

It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory or Communication Camera to the TV’s USB ports directly.

●

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

●

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

●

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

●

Additional information for USB devices may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

■ USB Keyboard

●

The USB Keyboard requiring its driver is not supported.

●

To change the language type [USB Keyboard Layout] (p. 45)

●

Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard
layout setting.

●

Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.

USB Keyboard Remote Control USB Keyboard Remote Control

↑ / ↓ / ← / →
Enter OK F3 MENU
Backspace BACK/RETURN F4 INPUT (AV)
Esc EXIT F5 / F6 Channel Down / Up
0 - 9 / Character Numeric buttons F7 / F8 Volume Down / Up
F1 GUIDE F9 / F10 / F11 / F12 Coloured buttons

Cursor buttons F2 VIERA TOOLS

■ Gamepad

●

Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

●

Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control.

Example:

1

Select Start

1011

Technical Information

2

7 69 8

1 Volume Up / Down 7 VIERA TOOLS
2 Channel Up / Down 8 EXIT

3

3 GUIDE

4
5

4 OK
5 BACK/RETURN 10 MENU
6 INTERNET 11 Cursor buttons

Remote Control

9 INPUT (AV)

Remote Control

Input signal that can be displayed

■ COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) (from AV2 terminal), HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p

■ PC (from HDMI terminal)

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
1,280 × 720 @60 Hz 45.00 60.00
1,920 × 1,080 @60 Hz 67.50 60.00

Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.

Note

●

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

●

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

●

PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

94

: Applicable input signal

Characters table for numeric buttons

You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.

User input

Name

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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

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

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

●

●

●

0

Characters table:

Numeric

buttons

. @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \

a b c 2 A B C

d e f 3 D E F

g h i 4 G H I

j k l 5 J K L

Characters Characters

Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the
desired character.

The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second.
You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or
other numeric buttons within 1 second.
The characters may vary depending on the input items.

Numeric

buttons

SCART and HDMI terminal information

AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

Socket Earth 21

CVBS out (video) 19

CVBS earth 17

Red in 15

Red earth 13

Green in 11

Green earth 9

Blue in 7

Blue earth 5

Audio out (L) 3

Audio out (R) 1

20 CVBS in (video)
18 RGB status earth
16 Status RGB
14 Earth
12 -­ 10 Q-Link data
8 Status CVBS
6 Audio in (L)
4 Audio earth
2 Audio in (R)

HDMI terminal

Hot Plug Detect 19

DDC/CEC Ground 17

SCL 15

CEC 13

TMDS Clock Shield 11

TMDS Data0− 9
TMDS Data0+ 7

TMDS Data1 Shield 5

TMDS Data2− 3
TMDS Data2+ 1

18 +5V Power
16 SDA
14 Utility
12 TMDS Clock−
10 TMDS Clock+
8 TMDS Data0 Shield
6 TMDS Data1−
4 TMDS Data1+
2 TMDS Data2 Shield

m n o 6 M N O

p q r s 7 P Q R S

t u v 8 T U V

w x y z 9 W X Y Z

Space 0

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How to use Windows 7 as a media server

Follow the examples below to set up Windows 7 for use as a media server.
Confirm the MAC Address of VIERA in [Network Status] (p. 42).
The following procedure and screens are examples. For more information, refer to the help functions of Windows 7.

Open the Windows start menu and select [Control Panel].

1

Select [HomeGroup] in Control Panel window.

Technical Information

property window

In [Name your media library:] text box, enter a name that

3

will identify your PC on VIERA.
On the Show devices drop bar, select [All networks] to
display all the available devices in the list. VIERA Name
stored in [Network Link Settings] (p. 71) will be displayed.
Select the VIERA Name and click [Allowed] so that VIERA
can access your PC.
Then, click [OK].
If the VIERA Name is not displayed correctly, click the
device to confirm the MAC address of the device in property
window. Find a device that has the same MAC address as
VIERA: that is your VIERA.

Be sure [Pictures], [Music] and [Videos] of “Share

2

libraries and printers” and [Stream my pictures,
music, and videos to all devices on my home
network] of “Share media with devices” are
checked. (Check them and click [Save changes]
if necessary). Then select [Choose media
streaming options...].

To share photos, music and videos with VIERA,

4

put photo files into [Public Pictures] folder
and video files into [Public Videos] folder under
\Computer\Local Disk (C:)\Users\Public.

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FAQs

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting)
occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned

●

Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

●

Check [Signal Condition] (p. 53). If [Signal Quality] is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.

●

Check your postcode area is able to receive the Freeview channels at www.freeview.co.uk

●

Digital signals may be relatively low to prevent interference with analogue signals for the period of Digital
Switchover. Check the schedule of Digital Switchover at www.digitaluk.co.uk

●

Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even
during good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels.

●

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.

●

Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, and then on again.

●

If problem persists, consult your local dealer or service provider for the availability of services.

Neither image nor sound is produced

●

Check the TV is turned on.

●

Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet.

●

Check the TV is in AV mode.

●

Check the correct input mode is selected.

●

Check the Picture Menu (p. 39, 40) and volume.

●

Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place.

Auto aspect

●

Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. (p. 89)

●

Press the ASPECT button if you want to change the aspect ratio manually. (p. 24)

Black and white picture

●

Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV.
When connecting with SCART, ensure the output setting of the external equipment is not S-Video.

Q-Link function does not work

●

Confirm SCART cable and connection.
Also set [AV1 out] in the Setup Menu.

[VIERA Link] function does not work and an error message appears

●

Confirm the connection. (p. 78, 79)

●

Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 81)

Recording does not start immediately

●

Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder.

The screen becomes dim

●

This occurs when the contrast is lowered automatically to avoid image retention in the following conditions without
any user operation for a few minutes:

No signal in DVB or AV mode

•

Selected locked channel

•

Selected invalid channel

•

Selected radio channel

•

Displayed menu

•

Thumbnail or still picture

•

(p. 43)

FAQs

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FAQs

98

Problem Causes / Actions

Chaotic image, noisy

Screen

No image can be
displayed

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Unusual image is
displayed

No sound is produced

Sound

Sound level is low or
sound is distorted

Unusual sound from the
TV

Cannot view 3D images

3D

3D Eyewear is turned off
automatically

There is something wrong
with the 3D images

The indicator lamp does
not light when pressing
the power button on the
3D Eyewear

Sound is unusual

HDMI

Pictures from external
equipment are unusual
when the equipment is
connected via HDMI

Cannot connect to the

Network

network

Cannot select the file
during DLNA operations

Cannot operate
VIERA Connect

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Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 39)

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Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

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Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?

(p. 39)

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Check the setting of [AV2] ([COMPONENT] / [VIDEO]) in [Input Selection] to
match the output of the external equipment. (p. 31)

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Reset channels. (p. 50)

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Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

●

If the problem persists, initialise all settings. [Shipping Condition] (p. 57)

●

Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 11)

●

Is the volume set to the minimum?

●

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

●

Set [NICAM] (p. 41) in the Sound Menu to [Mono]. (Analogue)

●

When power is on, drive noise may be heard from inside the TV (not a sign of
faulty operation).

●

Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on, set to 3D mode and registered with
this TV? For details, read the manual of the 3D Eyewear.

●

Check the remaining battery level of the 3D Eyewear. (Battery status is
displayed on the screen when the 3D Eyewear is turned on.)

●

Does the 3D Eyewear support Bluetooth wireless technology? (p. 33)

●

Ensure that [3D Mode Selection] is set to [3D]. (p. 34)

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Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognised as 3D images.
Set [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] to match the picture format. (p. 35)

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Use the 3D Eyewear within approximately 3.2 m from the TV.

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Check that there are no obstacles between the TV and the 3D Eyewear.

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For some people, the 3D images may be difficult to see, or cannot be seen,
especially in users who have a different level of eyesight between the left and
right eyes. Take the necessary steps (wearing glasses etc.) to correct your
eyesight before use.

●

Check that there are no obstacles between the TV and the 3D Eyewear.

●

Check the setting of [Picture Sequence] or [Edge Smoother]. (p. 36)

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The battery may be running low or flat. Recharge it.

●

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

●

Check the [HDMI1 / 2 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 41)

●

If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.

(p. 93)

●

Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 86)

●

Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on again.

●

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 94)

●

Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D.

●

Check the LAN cable or Wireless Adaptor is connected properly. (p. 70)

●

Check the connections and settings. (p. 70 - 74)

●

Check the network equipment and network environment.

●

The router may not be set to issue IP address automatically. If the network
administrator prefers to allocate an IP address, set an IP address manually.

(p. 72)

●

The router may be using MAC address filtering (security setting).
Confirm the MAC Address of this TV (p. 42) and set the router to use it.

●

If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or
telecommunications company.

●

Is media server of the connected equipment prepared? (p. 69)

●

Check applicable data format. (p. 90, 91)

●

Check the connections and settings. (p. 70 - 74)

●

The server or connected line may be busy now.

Problem Causes / Actions

The TV does not switch on● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet.

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The TV goes into Standby
mode

The remote control does
not work or is intermittent

Other

Parts of the TV become
hot

Permanently lit spots on
screen

Overcurrent error
message appears

An error message appears

Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 12)

●

The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after analogue broadcasting
ends.

●

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8)

●

Has the TV been switched on?

●

The batteries may be running low. Replace them.

●

Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within about 7 m and a
30 degree angle of the front of the TV).

●

Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light not to shine
on the TV’s remote control signal receiver.

●

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels has risen,
these temperature rises do not cause any problems in terms of performance or
quality.

●

Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some
pixels which are permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.

●

The connected USB device might cause this error. Remove the device and turn
the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

●

Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.

●

Follow the message’s instructions.

●

If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised
service centre.

On-screen messages

Message Meaning / Action

All tuning data will be erased

Are you sure ?

Are you sure you want to
delete this timer ?
Press OK to delete timer.
Press RETURN to return.

Bad signal

Child Lock is active!
Press OK to enter PIN.

External Recording Due to
Start

Feature not available.

Feature not available.
Press OK to view how it works.

Found new software version

.

∗∗∗

Press OK to start update (may
take over 40 mins) or press
EXIT to ignore and you can
update when TV is in standby

Invalid operation - Please
check settings and
connections.

●

[Shipping Condition] will erase all tuning data. (p. 57)

●

Confirm correct operation.

●

Confirm correct operation.

●

The signal is weak. Check the aerial is plugged in properly. It may be
necessary to have an aerial installer check the signal and aerial alignment.

●

Reset channels. (p. 50)

●

The selected channel is locked in Child Lock (p. 56). You must enter the PIN
number before the channel will be displayed.

●

This message will appear 2 minutes before timer programming event for
external recording due to start.

●

It is not possible to record from AV2 (COMPONENT) or HDMI. Connect the
recorder to the TV using a fully wired SCART cable for recording from the TV
tuner.

●

Confirm Q-Link or VIERA Link settings. (p. 78 - 81)

●

The selected feature on VIERA TOOLS is not available. Press the OK button to
view the demonstration to explain how to use it.

●

There is a new software available.

●

Check the Q-Link or VIERA Link connection and setting.

(p. 78 - 81)

FAQs | On-screen messages

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Message Meaning / Action

Invalid system time. Please
exit !

Invalid system time, Timer
Programming will not work.
Please press TV button on
remote control and check time
display on Banner

Max. number of timers already
set !

New channels found!
Press OK to update channel
list.
Press EXIT to ignore.

No channel found.
Please check aerial or local
signal availability.
Press OK to start Auto Setup.

No module inserted

No recording - Already
recording

No recording - Check media

No recording - Playing

No recording - Unknown
reason

No service

No signal

Overcurrent error on USB
device occurred.
Please remove the USB device,
and switch off the TV by mains

On-screen messages

power switch.

PIN incorrect!

Please check settings and
connections on HDMI devices.

Please wait.

Recording this channel now

Reset to Factory Shipping
Condition Completed. TV will
automatically restart. Do not
turn off

Sending Preset Data

Software successfully updated.
Press EXIT to continue.

Software update failed. Please
try again later.
Press EXIT to continue.

●

Cannot get the time information and cannot edit Timer Programming screen.
Check the connection of the RF cable.

●

Cannot get the time information. If there is no time displayed on the Information
banner, check the connection of the RF cable.

●

The maximum number of timer programming events is 15.

●

There may be new channels available.

●

This message will appear each time a change is made by the broadcasters.
This message can be deactivated by setting [New Channel Message] to [Off] in
[DVB Tuning Menu].
Selecting OK will perform [Update Channel List].

●

Follow the on-screen instructions.

●

Please also refer to p. 97.

●

If channels are still not found, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

●

Check the CI module is inserted completely (p. 59).

●

The equipment may already be recording.

●

The tape or disc may be “write protected”, full, missing or damaged.

●

The equipment may be playing the tape or disc.

●

The recording may not be performed. Check the equipment.

●

The broadcaster has stopped the service. Check the channel in the TV Guide.
(p. 25)

●

The TV cannot detect the signal. Check the connection of the RF cable.

●

The connected USB device might cause overcurrent error. Follow the on­screen instructions.

●

Check if foreign objects are inside the USB port.

●

The PIN number you entered is wrong.

●

Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 81).

●

A function is in progress.

●

The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn the
TV off and leave the equipment recording in the normal way.

●

[Auto Setup] will automatically start (p. 16).

●

Q-Link or VIERA Link channel download is in progress.

●

The software updating is finished.

●

Perform [System Update Search Now] in System Update (p. 60).
If this is still unsuccessful, there may not be any new software available.

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