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Panasonic TX-P42ST60B, TX-P55ST60B, TX-P50ST60B Operating Instructions

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TX-P42ST60B
TX-P50ST60B
TX-P55ST60B
HELP
English
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Watching
my Home Screen
Basic
•Off Timer 20
External equipment
For best picture
For best audio
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 37
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Teletext
3D
Tuning and editing channels
Internet service
Internet content
Network connections
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Network settings
•Network Connection 60
Home network
DLNA
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 73
Photos
Videos
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Music
DIGA Recorder
Technical information
Media Player
Using Media Player
Photo mode
Video mode
Music mode
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Technical information
Functions
APPS List
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Power on Link 119
•Power off Link 119
•Standby Power Save 119
•Intelligent Auto Standby 119
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 122
Common Interface
Shipping Condition
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Updating the TV Software
Setting characters
Electronic Touch Pen
Keyboard / Gamepad
Settings
Setting menu
Picture
•Intelligent Frame Creation 134
•Copy Adjustment 139
Sound
•Mode 139
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•Audio Description 141
Network
•Network Connection 144
Timer
Setup
Support
FAQs
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Maintenance
Information
Optional accessories
•Electronic Touch Pen 161
Licence
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Watching

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.
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How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
Watching my Home Screen Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access
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To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with (Example)
2) Press OK to watch (Example)
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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
= Note =
/ / /
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To prevent panel “image retention”, the brightness of the screen is adjusted when no operation is performed on Home Screen. After a certain period of time, full-screen TV is displayed automatically.
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Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu.
(Example)
■ Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example)
2. Select the screen with
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
Add New Screen:
You can add a new screen to personalise.
/ and press OK to set
■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
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■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
= Note =
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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings
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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■ Aerial
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
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For DVB, Analogue
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Satellite receiver
Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
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SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
RF cable
SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
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When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

Selecting channel

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV
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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
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DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■ To select a channel using information banner
It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the information banner before changing channels.
1. Display information banner with
if it is not displayed
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2. Select a channel with / and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with
OK to access
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
/ / / and press
■ To watch pay-TV
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For information of the encrypted channels
Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface
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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.

Information banner

Display information banner with .
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Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
)
Programme
Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
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Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4
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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
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To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Mute:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
Also in
:
Same programme available as HD broadcast
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To display the extra information for details
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UK only
AD:
Audio Description service available
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This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Settings Sound Audio Description
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
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To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
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Information on the next programme (DVB)
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To hide the banner
EXIT
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Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available
on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction
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The function items vary depending on the country you select.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Description
/ and press OK to access
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
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To adjust the volume for Audio Description (UK only)
Settings Sound Audio Description
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For DVB mode
Multi Audio / AD
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).
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Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio description sound track.
Settings Sound Audio Description
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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For DVB mode (Ireland only)
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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For DVB mode
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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Not valid in Analogue mode
Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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Not valid in Analogue mode
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Settings Setup Display Settings
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Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
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For DVB mode (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
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For Analogue mode
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■ DVB
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
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Hide subtitles with EXIT.
= Note =
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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
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If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
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This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service).
Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer
Off Timer with / and press OK to access
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with
/ and press OK to set
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
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The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
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flash on the screen.

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
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Press again to return to the current view.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.
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For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Cable TV box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system
= Note =
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
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It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.
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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
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To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
■ Headphones
Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
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To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Settings Sound Volume settings

Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with
OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)
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TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts.
– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
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– This function is also available for HDMI connections.
– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or
check the setup of the equipment.
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You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .
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You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
Settings Setup Display Settings
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The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control
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To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
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For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
■ Screen display
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Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)
AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB
AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
HDMI3: HDMI3
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Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)
AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB
AV2: --
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
HDMI3: HDMI3
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Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback videocassette / DVD / video content
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
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Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
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Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations
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2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons
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Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link
3. Press
to change
= Note =
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Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
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The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
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Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Watching External equipment External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
■ Applicable HDMI features
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Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching External equipment Valid input signals
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
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Content Type
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Deep Colour
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Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
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3D
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x.v.Colour™
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).
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Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
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Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Advanced settings
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
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Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Terminal information

■ AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO)
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1 : Audio out (R)
12: -­2 : Audio in (R) 3 : Audio out (L) 4 : Audio earth 5 : Blue earth 6 : Audio in (L) 7 : Blue in 8 : Status CVBS 9 : Green earth 10: -­11 : Green in
■ HDMI terminal
13: Red earth
14: Earth
15: Red in
16: Status RGB
17: CVBS earth
18: RGB status earth
19: CVBS out (video)
20: CVBS in (video)
21: Socket Earth
1 : TMDS Data2+
2 : TMDS Data2 Shield
3 : TMDSData2−
4 : TMDS Data1+
5 : TMDS Data1 Shield
6 : TMDSData1−
7 : TMDS Data0+
8 : TMDS Data0 Shield
9 : TMDSData0−
10: TMDS Clock+
11 : TMDS Clock Shield
12: TMDSClock−
13: CEC
14: Utility
15: SCL
16: SDA
17: DDC/CEC Ground
18: +5V Power
19: Hot Plug Detect
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Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), 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 ○
○:Applicableinputsignal
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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select the mode with
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
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.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
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In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour
Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted
and stored.
When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for each input.
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You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select On / Off with
Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
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Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
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Off Timer is active.
Watching Basic Off Timer
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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Settings Timer Auto Standby
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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT
2. Select the mode with
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You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
/ and press OK to set
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(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
Auto:
The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.
4:3 Full:
Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
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For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Just:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
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For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.
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For HD (High definition) signals
= Note =
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Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.
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Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
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Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode.
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Aspect Control Signal

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal).
In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate ratio.
Watching For best picture Aspect
■ Available conditions
Terrestrial terminal (WSS only)
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Valid input signal format:
DVB
PAL I
Invalid input signal format:
PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz
M.NTSC 6.0 MHz
AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
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Valid input signal format:
PAL
PAL 525/60
M.NTSC
NTSC
: Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)
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Valid input signal format:
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
Invalid input signal format:
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i
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HDMI terminal
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Valid input signal format:
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p
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HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
= Note =
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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.

Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when
Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom.
Watching For best picture Viewing Mode
1. Select the input mode with AV or TV
2. Display the menu with MENU
3. Select Picture
4. Select the mode with
True Cinema / Custom
Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
■ Adjust the detailed picture settings
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
Gamma Control / Black Expander / Colour Gamut / White Balance / Colour Management / Gamma with
3. Set with
Advanced Settings Panel Luminance Setting / Adaptive
/ and press OK to access
/ / / and press OK to store
■ Panel Luminance Setting
Panel Luminance Setting
(High / Mid / Low)
Changes the luminance level of the panel to adjust the overall brightness.
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■ Adaptive Gamma Control
Adaptive Gamma Control
Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.
■ Black Expander
Black Expander
Gradually adjusts the shades of black.
■ Colour Gamut
Colour Gamut
(Normal / Native)
Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut.
Normal:
Displays colours according to the colour gamut.
Native:
Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum.
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For HDMI input or video contents of Media Player
■ White Balance
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain
Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff
Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed White Balance items.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain:
Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
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Reset to Defaults:
Resets to the default detailed White Balance.
Reset to Defaults
Resets to the default White Balance.
■ Colour Management
R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.
G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas.
B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas.
Reset to Defaults
Resets to the default Colour Management.
■ Gamma
Gamma
(2.6 / 2.4 / 2.2 / 2.0 / 1.8 / S Curve)
Switches the gamma curve.
●
Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed Gamma items.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
Gain:
Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.
Reset to Defaults:
Resets to the default detailed Gamma.
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Reset to Defaults
Resets to the default Gamma.
■ Reset to Defaults
Reset to Defaults
Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
Destination Input with / and press OK to access
3. Select the destination to copy to with
4. Select Copy Start with
5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with
press OK to set
= Note =
●
Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D Settings will not be copied.
Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode /
/ and press OK to set
/ and press OK to copy

For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Sound
3. Select the mode with
Mode with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
/ and
Mode
(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)
Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Standard:
Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Music:
Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
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Ambience:
Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
User:
Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.
●
In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround and Bass Boost can be adjusted and stored.
●
For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.
Settings Sound Basic settings
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This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

TV Guide

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV
2. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide
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To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.
Settings Setup TV Guide Settings
(Example)
TV screen
TV Guide date
TV Guide time
Programme
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D (DVB) / A (Analogue)
Channel position and name
●
To watch the programme
1) Select the current programme with
/ / / and press OK to
access
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2) Press OK to exit TV Guide
●
To the previous day (DVB)
(red)
●
To the next day (DVB)
(green)
●
To view a channel list of the selected type
1) Display the type list with
2) Select the type with
/ and press OK to view
(yellow)
– Ireland only
●
To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB) (UK only)
1) Display the search list with
(yellow)
2) Select Search Titles... with
3) Enter characters with
/ and press OK to access
/ / / and press OK to set
– You can set characters using numeric buttons.
Functions Setting characters Using numeric buttons
4) Start Search with (green)
– All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.
– Searching without any characters will list all programmes including
current programmes.
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To view a channel list of the selected category
1) Display the category list with
2) Select the category with
/ and press OK to view
(blue)
– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
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To view more details of the programme (DVB)
1) Select the programme with
/ / /
2) Press to view
– Press again to return to TV Guide.
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●
To exit TV Guide
EXIT
= Note =
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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.
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DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.
D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel. There will be no
programme listings for Analogue channels.

Teletext

Digital text service

Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext.
When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
1. Select DVB with TV
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DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG).
2. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT
■ How to operate services
In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on-screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
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To exit a digital text service
TEXT
= Note =
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As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text service, software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing TEXT - this will allow the software to be downloaded. If you press TEXT before download is complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press TEXT again when the download is complete.
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While navigating digital text service, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that
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this is happening.

Viewing Teletext

1. Switch to teletext with TEXT
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Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters).
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Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen.
●
Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen.
●
Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
2. Select the page with numeric buttons,
(Coloured buttons)
●
To adjust contrast
1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast
2) Adjust with
●
To exit teletext
/ and press OK to set
EXIT
■ Reveal hidden data
1. Press MENU
2. Reveal with
●
Press again to rehide.
(red)
/ or
■ To view a favourite page stored
Press STTL to view a favourite page.
●
Call up the page stored on (blue) (List mode).
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Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on (blue) (List mode).
■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM
1. Press MENU
2. Press
(green) to change the layout
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■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once
1. Press TEXT to view in multi window
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Operations can be made only in teletext screen.
2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext
■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode)
1. Press (Coloured buttons) while the page is displayed
2. Press and hold OK
●
The stored page number changes to white.
●
If you use Subtitles, do not change number on (blue).
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To change stored pages
1) Press
(Coloured buttons) to change
2) Enter a new page number with numeric buttons
3) Press and hold OK
■ View sub page
The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press / to view sub page. (Only when teletext has more than one page.)
●
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
●
Searching may take time while you are watching TV.
●
To view a specific sub page
1) Press MENU
2) Press
3) Enter the 4-digit number (e.g. P6, press
(blue)
)

Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
●
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
●
The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT in the information banner.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Setup
access
Display Settings Teletext with / and press OK to
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3. Select FASTEXT / List with / and press OK to set
Settings Setup Display Settings
■ FASTEXT mode
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen.
To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button.
This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
■ List mode
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be changed and stored in the TV’s memory.
Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext
3D

Note

●
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D.
●
If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate.
Watching 3D 3D Settings
●
Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.
●
3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.
●
When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are at an approximately horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images.
●
Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.
●
Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.
●
3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.
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3D Eyewear - Functions

■ Part names and functions
Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp
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Power button
– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear On.
(The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.)
– Press and hold for approx. 2 seconds to turn the 3D Eyewear Off.
(The indicator lamp lights 3 times.)
●
Mode change
– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to change the mode between
3D and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D).
– When power is off, press and hold for approx. 5 seconds to change
to registration mode.
Watching 3D 3D Eyewear - Registration
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Indicator lamp
– Lights or flashes during use to show the status (see below).
Protection film
– Peel off the protection film on both side of the lens.
Insulating sheet
Battery cover
– When using for the first time, remove the insulating sheet. Pull the
insulating sheet.
– To replace the battery
Watching 3D 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery
■ Indicator lamp status
●
Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on:
Sufficient battery level
●
Flashes 5 times when turned on:
Low battery level
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●
Flashes red:
Under registering
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Flashes red once every 1 second:
Under reconnecting to the TV
●
Flashes red 3 times:
Power off (Press and hold for more than 2 seconds when in use, or automatically power off when registering / reconnecting fails, or connection is lost)
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Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use:
3D mode is selected.
●
Flashes red twice every 4 seconds when in use:
2D mode is selected.
■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear
●
Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.
●
Clean using a soft, dry cloth.
– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may
scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use.
– The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning
the lens.
●
Do not use benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear, otherwise this may cause peeling of the paint.
●
Do not dunk the 3D Eyewear in liquid such as water.

3D Eyewear - Registration

■ First registration
Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.
1. Turn the TV on
2. Press Power button for about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on
●
The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes.
●
The 3D Eyewear will be turned on and the registration will start.
●
Place the 3D Eyewear within 50 cm from the TV while registration in progress.
3. After the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will
reconnect with TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near the TV in 3D mode
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■ Registration again
When connection with the registered TV fails, or when using with another TV, re-register the 3D Eyewear.
1. Turn the TV on
2. Within 50 cm from the TV, press Power button until lamp lights, then
release it to start registration
3. After the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will
reconnect with TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near the TV in 3D mode
= Note =
●
If the registration failed, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off. In this case, turn the TV off and perform from step 1.

3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended.
●
Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the waste disposal regulations in your local area.
1. Remove the battery cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -) etc.
2. Replace the battery (coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025)
●
If difficulty, remove it with the tip of the driver.
●
Note the correct polarity (+ or -).
3. Attach the battery cover
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Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear.
●
This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D formats.
– Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right
eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back.
●
The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images. Perform the First Registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.
Watching 3D 3D Eyewear - Registration
1. Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on
●
Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
2. View the 3D images
●
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 =
●
It may take several seconds to display 3D image properly after you switch to 3D mode.
■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential
format)
●
Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. (If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in 2D mode.)
●
If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player.
Watching External equipment Watching external input
■ 3D-supported broadcast
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Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of this service.
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■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic
products
●
Available in Media Player and Network services
Media Player
Home network
■ 2D images converted to 3D
●
Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection.
Watching 3D 3D Mode Selection

3D Mode Selection

You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D.
1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 3D
2. Select the mode with
●
Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.
3D / 2D:
Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format.
●
This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.
/ and press OK to set
■ To change 3D format manually
When the image is not changed properly using 3D / 2D mode, use this manual setting.
1. Display the 3D Mode Selection (Manual) screen with
above operation
2. Select the mode with
Original:
/ and press OK to set
(red) during
Displays the source image as it is.
●
Use to identify the format type of the source image.
Watching 3D Source image format
Side by Side - 3D / Side by Side - 2D / Top and Bottom - 3D / Top and Bottom - 2D:
Displays the mode you select.
●
Not valid in Analogue and AV mode
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2D 3D:
Converts 2D images into 3D.
●
Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the originals.
●
Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels etc. may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected under copyright law.

3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select one of the following items with
3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 3D Refresh Rate / 2D
3D Settings with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
3D Depth /
3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions
4. Set with
●
To exit the menu screen
/ / / and press OK to store
EXIT
3D Detection
(On (Advance) / On / Off)
Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.
On (Advance):
Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically.
On:
Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically.
●
To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On
(Advance).
3D Signal Message
(On / Off)
Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not.
●
Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance)
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For DVB, Component and HDMI input
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3D Refresh Rate
(Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz)
Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear.
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.
2D
3D Depth
(Max / Mid / Min)
Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.
3D Adjustment
(On / Off)
Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D
3D mode).
Set to On to enable Effect setting.
●
When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.
●
When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals.
Effect:
Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.)
L/R Picture Swap
(L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed))
Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D
3D mode).
Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual.
●
This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.
Edge Smoother
(On / Off)
Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D
3D mode).
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Safety Precautions
Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.
= Note =
●
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function completely.

Source image format

If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode.
●
3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following yellow boxes.
Source image format
Side by Side
Top and Bottom
Normal format (2D)
3D Mode Selection
Original
Side by Side - 3D
Top and Bottom - 3D
2D 3D
: When selecting Side by Side - 2D or Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will
be displayed without 3D effect.
●
Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from the above illustrations.
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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV
2. Display the menu with MENU
3. Select Setup
and press OK to access
●
The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
4. Select one of the functions with
Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Setup / Channel Sorting by Region
/ Manual Tuning / Update Channel List / New Channel Message / Signal
Condition
●
The function items vary depending on the country you select.
DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu with /
/ and press OK to access
Settings Setup Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit

■ List favourite DVB channels
Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:
Favourites 1 to 4).
The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner and from Category in the TV Guide screen.
Watching Basic Information banner
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access
2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with
●
appears when the channel is encrypted.
●
To display other Favourites
(green)
3. Press OK to add it to Favourite List
●
To add all channels to the list
1) Press
2) Press
4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store
(yellow)
(green) to add all
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■ Edit DVB Favourites list
You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list.
●
To move the channel
1) Select the channel with
2) Press (green)
3) Select the new position with buttons
4) Press (green) to store
●
To delete the channel
1) Select the channel with
2) Press OK to delete
– Press
●
To name the Favourites
1) Press
2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with numeric buttons, and press OK to set
(yellow) to delete all channels
(red)
/
/ or select the turn with numeric
/
/ / / or
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
= Note =
●
Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be swapped in Channel List. To swap the channel position number.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List

Channel List

■ Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels
You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function.
1. Select Channel List with
2. Select a channel with
3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip)
/ and press OK to access
/
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: Reveal
: Hide (skip)
●
To reveal all channels (DVB / Analogue)
(yellow)
■ Edit DVB / Analogue Channels
●
To swap the channel position number (logical channel number)
1) Press
(green) to edit
2) Enter the new position number with numeric buttons, and press (green) to store
●
To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)
(red)
– Only for the revealed channels
●
To rename the channel name (Analogue)
1) Press
2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with
(blue) to edit
/ / / or
numeric buttons, and press OK to set
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
= Note =
●
If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue mode, edit VCR.

Auto Setup

Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.
●
This function is available if channel tuning is already performed.
●
Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased.
●
If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required.
Functions Child Lock PIN number
●
If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.
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■ DVB, Analogue channels
1. Select Auto Setup with / and press OK to access
2. The confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup (Settings are made automatically)
●
When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.
■ Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV
1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu
2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons
●
Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item (up and down only)
●
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button.

Channel Sorting by Region

You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your Channel List. (UK only)
1. Select the region with
/ and press OK to access
2. Select repeatedly until you reach the available region
●
Normally, you should select Best signal quality (All Regions).
●
If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List. If you have any image or sound problems, select Best signal quality (All Regions) instead.

Manual Tuning

●
Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels.
●
If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. (DVB)
●
All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List.
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■ DVB (UK)
1. Select Frequency with /
2. Press OK to search
●
All channels found will be added to the Channel List.
■ DVB (Ireland)
1. Select a channel with / and adjust frequency with / for each channel
●
Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum.
2. Press OK to search
■ Analogue
Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.
1. Select the channel position with numeric buttons
2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down button
3. Search with /
4. Select Store with / and press OK to set
●
Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.).
– Ireland only
●
If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.

Update Channel List

By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically.
●
The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,
Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
●
Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
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New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not.
●
When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel
List pressing OK.

Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition.
A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception.
●
Use the Signal Quality indicator as follows.
– Green bar: Good
– Yellow bar: Poor
– Red bar: Bad (Check the terrestrial aerial)
●
Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
●
To change the channel
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For DVB mode
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Internet service

Internet content

Information

You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List.
(Example)
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To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings

Selecting internet content

1. Display APPS List with APPS
●
For details of APPS List
Functions APPS List
●
Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.
2. Select the desired item with (Example)
/ / / and press OK to access
●
To return to APPS List
APPS
●
To exit APPS List
EXIT
●
You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad for character input and playing games in the applications. You can also use the keyboard or
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gamepad for TV operation as well as for APPS List.
Functions Keyboard / Gamepad
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Video communication (for example Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W. For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.
Support Optional accessories Communication Camera

Note

●
If you cannot access the internet contents, check the network connections and settings.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings
●
APPS List is subject to change without notice.
●
Not all the features of the websites are available.
●
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use APPS List. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update
●
The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services.
●
Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
●
Some contents may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
●
Depending on the connection environment, the internet connection may be slow or may not be successful.
●
During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. But no video signals are output. To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers.
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
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Network connections

Internet connection

To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
●
If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
●
Dial-up internet connections cannot be used.
●
Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly.
■ Wireless connection
Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)
Access point
Internet environment
■ Wired connection
ETHERNET terminal
LAN cable (Unshielded)
●
Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.
Internet environment
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Note

●
Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.
●
Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment.
●
If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router.
●
If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub.
●
Ensure that the broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX.
●
If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or later LAN cables are required.
●
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company for further assistance regarding the network equipment.
●
Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company. Depending on the contracts, additional fees may be charged or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible.
●
Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or making the network connection again.

Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Internet service Network connections
■ Quick setup - Wireless
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
●
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
3. Select Quick setup with
●
When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done automatically.
Network Connection with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
4. Select your desired access point with
●
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
: Encrypted access point
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For WPS(Push button)
1) Select Easy setup with Push button with
/ and press OK to
access
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
●
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
/ / / and press
OK to set
●
You can set characters using numeric buttons.
●
Press BACK/RETURN to store
6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Internet service Network settings Network Status
7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
●
To set manually
Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless
■ Quick setup - Wired
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Select Quick setup with
4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Internet service Network settings Network Status
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
●
To set manually
Internet service Network settings Custom - Wired
Network Connection with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Internet service Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
Network Connection Custom Wireless with / /
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/ and press OK to access
●
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
3. Select your desired access point with
●
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
: Encrypted access point
●
For WPS(Push button)
1) Press
(red)
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
●
For WPS(PIN)
1) Press
(green)
2) Enter the PIN code to the access point
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
/ and press OK to access
●
For Manual
1) Press
(yellow)
2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually
3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually
– When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the
built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type.
●
To search access points again
(blue)
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted access point
●
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
OK to set
/ / / and press
●
You can set characters using numeric buttons.
●
Press BACK/RETURN to store
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5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed
VIERA Name
●
You can set your favourite name for this TV.
●
This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
●
Auto is recommended.
●
Available settings are displayed automatically.
●
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
Proxy Settings
●
It is not required for normal household use.
●
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access
/ / / or numeric buttons, and press
OK to set
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/
2) Enter the number with numeric buttons
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
6. Select Network Status with
Internet service Network settings Network Status
/ and press OK to access
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7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Internet service Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
Network Connection Custom Wired with / /
/ and press OK to access
3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed
VIERA Name
●
You can set your favourite name for this TV.
●
This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
●
Auto is recommended.
●
Available settings are displayed automatically.
●
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
Proxy Settings
●
It is not required for normal household use.
●
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access
/ / / or numeric buttons, and press
OK to set
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/
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2) Enter the number with numeric buttons
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
4. Select Network Status with
Internet service Network settings Network Status
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
/ and press OK to access

Network Status

Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Try Again:
Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Status Details:
Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
Network Status with / and press OK to access
●
For more information of the network connection, select Help.

VIERA remote Settings

Sets to control the TV with any VIERA remote connected to your network.
Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings

Network Link Settings

Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
Home network Network settings Network Link Settings

Software Update

Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
Software Update with / and press OK to access
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New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network access
3. Select On / Off with
New Software Message with / and press OK to
/ and press OK to set
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Home network

DLNA

Information

This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
®
(Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA
●
To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
■ Playback of sharing contents stored in the media server
Store photos, videos or music contents into the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, DIGA Recorder, etc.) connected to your home network. And then you can enjoy these contents on this TV.
(Example)
●
For watching and operating contents on this TV
Home network DLNA Using DLNA
●
For supported file formats
Home network Technical information
To use a PC as a media server
●
Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of November, 2012). Any other server software has not been tested with this TV, therefore compatibility and performance cannot be assured.
●
Windows 7 / Windows 8
The setup for homegroup settings of Windows 7 / Windows 8 is required.
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For details, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.
●
Twonky
“Twonky” is the product of PacketVideo Corporation.
To obtain the Installation Guides for installing and setting “Twonky”, visit the website of TwonkyMedia.
Additional fees may be charged to obtain server software.
= Note =
●
For more information about the server software, please consult each software company.
●
When server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data on the PC may be at risk of being accessed by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances in office, hotel or even at home when not using a router.
To use a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder as a media server
●
By connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorder to your home network, you can control it as one of the media servers.
●
Please read the manual of your DIGA Recorder to check if the recorder is compatible with DLNA.
■ Playback of sharing contents on this TV with the DMC (Digital
Media Controller) network equipment
You can enjoy contents stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 installed, etc.) connected to your home network.
●
To use this function with your smartphone or Windows 7 / Windows 8, set
VIERA remote of this TV to On.
Home network Network settings VIERA remote Settings
And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only):
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
●
“Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for compatibility of this TV (as of November, 2012). For the operations, refer to the help functions of Windows 7 / Windows 8.
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■ Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with
another piece of network equipment
You can enjoy the contents of this TV on the other DLNA Certified VIERA , your smartphone , etc. connected to your home network. You can also watch the current digital TV programme on the other DLNA Certified VIERA .
For example, watching the continuation of the current programme on another VIERA, etc.
: Available contents:
●
Contents that can be played back in Media Player of this TV and another piece of network equipment
: DLNA Certified VIERA manufactured before the year 2009 may not be
available. The compatibility with future products is not guaranteed.
●
To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network
Link Settings of this TV.
Home network Network settings Network Link Settings
: To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the
application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application (English only):
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
●
Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio channels, encrypted (copy-protected) programmes or when the broadcast prohibits the output of video and audio.
= Note =
●
To use this function, turn this TV on.
●
This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment.
●
This function may not be available in the following conditions of this TV:
– When in internet service
– When accessing the media server
– When the data service is active
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Using DLNA

To use DLNA® features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Home network DLNA Information
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS
2. Select Media Server with
/ / / and press OK to access
3. Select one of the media servers with
●
For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted media server
4. Select the file with
/ and press OK to access
(Example)
●
Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted file
/ and press OK to access
= Note =
●
Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
●
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control
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Network connections

DLNA connection

To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment.
●
To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment.
Internet service Network connections Internet connection
■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service)
Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)
Access point
Hub or Router
Internet environment
Smartphone
DLNA Certified media server
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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service)
ETHERNET terminal
LAN cable (Unshielded)
●
Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.
Hub or Router
Internet environment
DLNA Certified media server
■ Wireless connection (For DLNA)
TV
●
To use the TV as a wireless access point
Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point
DLNA Certified media server
Smartphone
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Note

●
Ensure to use a LAN straight cable.
●
Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment.
●
If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or later LAN cables are required.
●
Turn the TV off, and then on again when changing or making the network connection again.

Network settings

Network Connection

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Home network Network connections
■ Quick setup - Wireless
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
●
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point
Network Connection with / and press OK to access
before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
3. Select Quick setup with
●
When the LAN cable is connected, wired setup will be done
/ and press OK to access
automatically.
4. Select your desired access point with
●
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
: Encrypted access point
●
For WPS(Push button)
1) Select Easy setup with Push button with access
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
/ and press OK to access
/ and press OK to
– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
●
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
OK to set
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●
You can set characters using numeric buttons.
●
Press BACK/RETURN to store
6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Home network Network settings Network Status
7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
●
To set manually
Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless
■ Quick setup - Wired
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Select Quick setup with
Network Connection with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Home network Network settings Network Status
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
●
To set manually
Home network Network settings Custom - Wired

Custom - Wireless

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Home network Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
/ and press OK to access
●
Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point.
Network Connection Custom Wireless with / /
3. Select your desired access point with
●
Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically.
: Encrypted access point
●
For WPS(Push button)
1) Press
(red)
2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
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– WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
– If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your
access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
●
For WPS(PIN)
1) Press
(green)
2) Enter the PIN code to the access point
3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK
●
For Manual
1) Press
(yellow)
2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually
3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually
– When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the
built-in wireless LAN and access point, select AES for the encryption type.
●
To search access points again
(blue)
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted access point
●
It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.
4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with
/ / / and press
OK to set
●
You can set characters using numeric buttons.
●
Press BACK/RETURN to store
5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed
VIERA Name
●
You can set your favourite name for this TV.
●
This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
●
Auto is recommended.
●
Available settings are displayed automatically.
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●
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
Proxy Settings
●
It is not required for normal household use.
●
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access
/ / / or numeric buttons, and press
OK to set
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/
2) Enter the number with numeric buttons
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
6. Select Network Status with
Home network Network settings Network Status
/ and press OK to access
7. Select Exit with / and press OK to set

Custom - Wired

Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup.
Home network Network connections
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network / and press OK to access
3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed
Network Connection Custom Wired with / /
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VIERA Name
●
You can set your favourite name for this TV.
●
This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other network equipment.
Acquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address
●
Auto is recommended.
●
Available settings are displayed automatically.
●
To set manually, select and set IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default
Gateway / DNS Address.
Proxy Settings
●
It is not required for normal household use.
●
Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy settings.
Proxy:
This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
1) Select Proxy with
2) Enter the address with
/ and press OK to access
/ / / or numeric buttons, and press
OK to set
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
Proxy Port:
This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address.
1) Select Proxy Port with
/
2) Enter the number with numeric buttons
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store
4. Select Network Status with
Home network Network settings Network Status
/ and press OK to access
5. Select Exit with / and press OK to set
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Custom - Wireless Access Point

You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point.
●
Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
Network Connection Custom Wireless Access Point
with / / / and press OK to access
3. Select Connect to device in WPS with
●
To set manually, select Change settings. (see below)
/ and press OK to access
4. Select and set WPS(Push button) / WPS(PIN) with access
WPS(Push button):
Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment.
WPS(PIN):
Enter the PIN code of the equipment.
●
If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions.
■ Change settings
/ and press OK to
You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type and
Channel setting method manually.
Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually.
●
Set Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings.
= Note =
●
You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless
Access Point.
●
You can connect up to 7 devices. But the transfer rate will vary according to communication environment or the numbers of connected equipment.
●
To confirm the current network settings
Home network Network settings Network Status
●
Ensure the equipment to connect supports WPS for this setup.
●
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
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Network Status

Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.).
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed
Try Again:
Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Status Details:
Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.).
●
For more information of the network connection, select Help.
Network Status with / and press OK to access

VIERA remote Settings

Sets to control the TV with any VIERA remote connected to your network.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network access
VIERA remote Settings with / and press OK to
3. Select one of the following items with
VIERA remote
(On / Off)
Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
●
You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only):
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
Device to upload contents
Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.).
= Note =
/ and press OK to access
●
Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
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Network Link Settings

Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
Network Link Settings with / and press OK to
access
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
DLNA Server / Registration Type / Remote Device List
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
DLNA Server
(On / Off)
Enables to share the TV programme or contents of this TV with the network equipment (DLNA Certified VIERA, etc.).
●
To use this function with another VIERA, select the name of this TV from the DLNA server list of another VIERA, and then select the content to share. Also read the manual of another VIERA.
Registration Type
(Auto / Manual)
Selects the type to restrict the access to this TV for each piece of equipment on the home network.
Auto:
All available equipment on the home network is accessible. (maximum 16 pieces of equipment)
Manual:
Sets the restrictions for each piece of equipment in the Remote Device
List.
Remote Device List
Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network.
= Note =
●
Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
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Software Update

Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
Software Update with / and press OK to access

New Software Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Network access
3. Select On / Off with
New Software Message with / and press OK to
/ and press OK to set

Photos

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Home network DLNA Information
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS
2. Select Media Server with
3. Select one of the media servers with
●
For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted media server
4. Select the file with / and press OK to access
●
Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted file
/ / / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
= Note =
●
Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
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●
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

Viewing photo

■ Playback
Photos are displayed one at a time.
●
To operate Single view
: To the previous photo
: To the next photo
: Stop (return to list)
OK : Slideshow
●
To display / hide the operation guide
●
To rotate 90°
(blue)
●
To return to list
BACK/RETURN

Using slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed.
1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with
/
2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK
●
To display / hide the operation guide
●
To pause (return to Single view)
OK
●
To return to list
/ /
BACK/RETURN
■ Slideshow Settings
Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION
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2. Select Slideshow Settings with / and press OK to access
3. Select one of the following items with
Auto Makeup / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music
4. Set with
Auto Makeup
(On / Off)
Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Interval
(Long / Normal / Short)
Selects slideshow interval.
Repeat
(On / Off)
/ / / and press OK to store
/ and press OK to access
Slideshow repeat
Back Ground Music
(Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5)
Selects the background music during Photo mode.

Videos

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Home network DLNA Information
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS
2. Select Media Server with
/ / / and press OK to access
3. Select one of the media servers with
●
For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV from the displayed media server list.
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted media server
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/ and press OK to access
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4. Select the file with / and press OK to access
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Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.
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To display / hide information of the highlighted file
= Note =
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Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
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You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

Watching video

■ Playback
If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning.
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To operate playback
: Manual skip
– Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds.
: Rewind
: Fast forward
: Stop
OK : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback
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To display / hide the operation guide and information banner
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To the previous content
(red)
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To the next content
(green)
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To change aspect
1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT
2) Select the mode with
/ and press OK to set
Aspect1:
Displays the content enlarged without distortion.
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Aspect2:
Displays the content full-screen.
Original:
Displays the content original size.
– You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly
until you reach the desired mode.)
– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content.
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To return to list
BACK/RETURN

Video Setup

Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION
2. Select Video Setup with
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
Video Preview / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Dual Mono Audio / Subtitle / Subtitle Text / Subtitle Language / Repeat
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Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Video Preview
(On / Off)
Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view.
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Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the preview Off to solve this.
Multi Audio, Monaural Audio, Dual Mono Audio
Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available).
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It may take several seconds to change the sound.
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This function is available during playback.
Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available).
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This function is available during playback.
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Subtitle Text
Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available).
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This function is available during playback.
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
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This function is available during playback.
Repeat
(On / Off)
Playback repeat within the selected file

Audio output settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
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To confirm or change the current sound status
Home network Videos Video Setup
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Sound
3. Select Auto / PCM with
SPDIF Selection with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
SPDIF Selection
(Auto / PCM)
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
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SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.
Auto:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS.
PCM:
Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
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ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using HDMI cable.
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Music

Selecting file

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Home network DLNA Information
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS
2. Select Media Server with
3. Select one of the media servers with
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For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV
/ / / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
from the displayed media server list.
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To display / hide information of the highlighted media server
4. Select the file with / and press OK to access
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Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file.
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To display / hide information of the highlighted file
= Note =
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Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.
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You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
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Playing music

■ Playback
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To operate playback
: Rewind
: Fast forward
: Stop
OK : Pause / Playback
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●
To display / hide the operation guide
●
To the previous track
(red)
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To the next track
(green)
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To return to list
BACK/RETURN

Music Setup

Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION
2. Select Music Setup
3. Select Folder / One / Off with
Folder:
Playback repeat within the selected folder
One:
Playback repeat of the selected one file
Repeat with OK
/ and press OK to set

DIGA Recorder

Controlling DIGA Recorder

Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Home network DLNA Information
Home network Network connections
Home network Network settings
1. Display APPS List with APPS
2. Select Media Server with
3. Select DIGA with
4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV’s remote control according to the operation guide.
/ and press OK to access
/ / / and press OK to access
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(Example)
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Before operating, register this TV on the DIGA Recorder.
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For details, read the manual of the DIGA Recorder.

Technical information

Photo format

■ Supported Photo formats
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo)
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Image resolution (pixel):
8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279
Sub-sampling:
4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
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DCF and EXIF standards
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Progressive JPEG is not supported.
= Note =
●
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
●
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
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Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.

Video format

■ Supported Video formats
AVCHD (.mts)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP
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Audio codec:
Dolby Digital
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AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive)
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The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified.
SD-Video (.mod)
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Video codec:
MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio codec:
Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio
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SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile)
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The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is modified.
AVI (.avi)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9
Audio codec:
AAC, ADPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro
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Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
MKV (.mkv)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3
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Some subtitles or chapter functions may not be available.
ASF (.asf, .wmv)
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Video codec:
MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9
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Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro
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Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3
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This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products.
FLV (.flv)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP
Audio codec:
AAC, MP3
3GPP (.3gp, .3g2)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP
Audio codec:
AAC, HE-AAC
PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro)
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Video codec:
MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio codec:
Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio
TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts)
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Video codec:
H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio codec:
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio
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■ Supported Subtitles formats
MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt)
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The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
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If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.
= Note =
●
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
●
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
●
Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
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Supported Video formats are different in Media Player and media server.
Media Player Technical information Video format

Music format

■ Supported Music formats
MP3 (.mp3)
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AAC (.m4a)
●
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Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
WMA (.wma)
●
●
Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
LPCM (.wav)
●
FLAC (.flac)
●
= Note =
●
Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
●
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names.
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Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
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Media Player

Using Media Player

Information

Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory.
(Example)
Photo mode:
Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
Video mode:
Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.
Music mode:
Digital music data will be played back.
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During operation, audio signals are output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals, however, no video signals are output. To use HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and set to use theatre speakers.
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
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Date shows the date on which the recording was made with the recording
equipment. “ / / ” appears on a file on which recording date has not been recorded.
●
Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
●
Displaying may take some time when there are many files and folders.
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Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.
●
Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions.
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Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or digital video camera used.
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■ To insert or remove the SD Card
Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.)
Label surface
Cutout
■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory
Insert or remove straight and completely.
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To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely
remove USB in USB Device Setup.
Settings Setup USB Device Setup
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Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port.
= Note =
●
Check the terminal type and devices are correct when connecting.
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For the information of the devices
Media Player Technical information
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For supported file formats
Media Player Technical information
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Selecting device / mode

1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV
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When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically.
Media Player Using Media Player Information
2. Display APPS List with APPS
3. Select Media Player with
4. Select the device with
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If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped.
/ / / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to access
5. Select Photo / Video / Music with
Photo
Media Player Photo mode
Video
Media Player Video mode
Music
Media Player Music mode
6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example)
/ and press OK to access
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
= Note =
●
You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.
Functions APPS List How to use
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Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file.
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You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
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■ To change the device
You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
1. Display the device selection screen with is displayed
2. Select the device with
/ and press OK to access
(yellow) while the thumbnail
■ To change the mode
You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.
1. Display the contents selection screen with is displayed
2. Select the contents with
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The mode can be switched in the current device.
/ and press OK to access
(blue) while the thumbnail

Photo mode

Selecting file

Select the file in the thumbnail view with playback.
/ / / and press OK to start
: Error display
●
To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view
1) Display the option menu with OPTION
2) Select Change Size with
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For supported file formats
Media Player Technical information Photo format
/ and press OK to change
■ Thumbnail view
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
●
To display Slideshow Settings
(red)
Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow
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To Sort
(green)
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To change the device
(yellow)
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●
To change the contents
(blue)

Viewing photo

■ Playback
●
To operate Single view
: To the previous photo
: To the next photo
: Stop (return to thumbnail)
OK : Slideshow
●
To display / hide the operation guide
●
To rotate 90°
(blue)
●
To return to thumbnail
BACK/RETURN

Sorting photos

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month
1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green)
2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month with
OK to set
Folder view:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.
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Files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”.
Sort by Date / Sort by Month:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
/ and press
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The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as
Unknown.
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To return to the thumbnail of all photos
1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with
2) Select All photos with
/ and press OK to set
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Multi Shot 3D

This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card.
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This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it.
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This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras.
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Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating 3D photos, or creating 3D photos may not be possible. In this case, it is recommended to take a photo (for L) and then move your camera to the right approx. 5 cm and take another photo (for R).
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To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear.
1. Display the option menu in the thumbnail view with OPTION
2. Select Multi Shot 3D with
/ and press OK to access
3. Select two photos for L (left) and R (right) with (red)
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You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same pixels.
●
You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you select photos for L and R in reverse.
4. Create the 3D photo with OK
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If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed and you will return to the photo selection screen (step 3).
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To save the 3D photo in the SD Card, press OK and follow the on­screen instructions.
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After the photo is saved, the photo selection screen will be displayed (step 3). Select photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from
Multi Shot 3D mode.
/ / / and
■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos
Saved 3D photos are displayed in the thumbnail view. Wear the 3D Eyewear and enjoy the 3D photos.

Using slideshow

Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed.
1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with
/
2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK
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To display / hide the operation guide
●
To pause (return to Single view)
OK
●
To return to thumbnail
BACK/RETURN
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You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music in Slideshow Settings (see below).
■ Slideshow Settings
Set up the settings for Photo mode.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION
2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK
3. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
Frame / Colour Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode / Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music
4. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Frame
(Off / Multi / Collage / Drift (+ calendar) / Drift / Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery /
Cinema)
Selects the frame type of the slideshow.
Multi:
9 photos are displayed orderly at once.
Collage:
Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
Drift (+ calendar) / Drift:
Photos are displayed with flow images.
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You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is changed with / .
Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery:
Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed.
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You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of calendar is changed with / .
Cinema:
Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone).
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Colour Effect
(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)
Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow.
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Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema
Auto Makeup
(On / Off)
Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
Screen Mode
(Original / Zoom)
Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow.
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Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery or Cinema
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Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen (e.g. portrait style picture).
Burst Playback
(On / Off)
Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or not.
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Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema
Interval
(Long / Normal / Short)
Selects slideshow interval.
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Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery or Cinema
Repeat
(On / Off)
Slideshow repeat
Back Ground Music
(Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 / Type5 / User / Auto)
Selects the background music during Photo mode.
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