Panasonic TX-PF46ST30, TX-PF50ST30, TX-PF42ST30 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

M odel No.

TX-PF42ST30 TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30

T hank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. T he images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

TQB0E2077U

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD Card

N etwork

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

VCR

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

T his TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial

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services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services. C onsult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services C onsult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV. T his TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C.

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N ot all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider.

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N ot all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

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

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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.

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T he compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

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C heck the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

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

in your area.

DVD Player

Blu-ray Disc Player

U SB device

C amcorder

Set top box

Do not display a still picture for a long time

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

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

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Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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Video game

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Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p.99)

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

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

ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATION AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

Maintenance ··············································································5

Quick Start Guide

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

Identifying Controls ·································································9

Basic Connection ··································································· 11

Auto Setup ··············································································· 13

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Using “VIERA Connect” ························································17

Watching TV ············································································18

Using TV Guide ······································································· 22

Viewing Teletex t ····································································· 25

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

Viewing 3D images ······························································· 29

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ···················································34

How to Use Menu Functions ············································· 35

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ··············································· 45

Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ·······························47

Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)·····················51

Timer Programming ····························································· 53

Child Lock ················································································· 56

Input Labels ············································································· 58

Using Common Interface ···················································59

Shipping Condition ······························································ 60

Updating the TV Software ·················································· 61

Using Media Player ·······························································62

Using Network Services

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERALink) ······························· 80

External Equipment ······························································ 89

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ·························································· 92

FAQs ··························································································· 99

Specifications ········································································102

Licence ····················································································103

Safety Precautions

Warning

Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug and lead

I nsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

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E nsure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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E nsure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

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

D o not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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D o not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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D o not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

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D o not place a

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D o not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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D o not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

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D o not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

Power source

T his TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

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Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

D o not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible

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when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts

inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

H ave the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local

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Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources

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of heat.

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

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

T o prevent damage which might result in electric shock

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

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

D o not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the

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air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base

T he TV may fall off or tip over.

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Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

U sing an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make

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the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. U se approved pedestals (p.7) / wall-hanging brackets

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(p.6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

A s with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by

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young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

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When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

T his TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode,

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as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Transport only in upright position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or

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downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

M inimum distance

When using the

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pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface

where the TV is set. I n case of using

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Wall-hanging bracket,

(cm)

follow the manual of it.

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains,

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etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

T his may cause damage resulting in injury.

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The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care :

G ently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints.

Caution

D o not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.

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T ake care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.

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T ake care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade

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surface quality or cause peeling of the paint. T he surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch the surface

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with your fingernail or other hard objects. D o not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade

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surface quality.

For stubborn dirt :

D ampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 pa

rt detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring the cloth and

wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

Safety Precautions | Maintenance

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control Batteries for the

N2QAYB000572

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Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card

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

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T his product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young

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children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Accessories / Options

Remote Control (2)

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(p.7)

Pedestal

(p.7)

Optional accessories

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

3D Eyewear set

(Battery type) (Rechargeable type)

TY-EW3D10E

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Wireless LAN Adaptor

DY-WL10E-K

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Communication Camera

TY-CC10W

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Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW

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TY-EW3D2LE

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TY-EW3D2ME

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TY-EW3D2SE

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Caution

T o use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.

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I t is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.

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T o avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such

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as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. D epending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.

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Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following website.

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(English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Caution

T his camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 17, 79).

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Please also read the manual of the camera.

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

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F or details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

T he angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)” and “15-degree tilting” for

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this TV.

R ear of the TV

400 mm

H oles for wall-hanging bracket installation

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

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F or more information (English only) :

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

Depth of screw : minimum 17 mm,

Diameter : M8

300 mm

(View from the side)

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

Ferrite core (2)

(Large size)

(p. 12, 90)

U se the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

maximum 22 mm

Ferrite core

( Small size) (p. 91)

(TX-PF42ST30)

Warning

U sing other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and

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product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. C arefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV

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from falling off. H andle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

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T ake care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before

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hanging bracket. T o prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

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Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Quick Start Guide

Pull open

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

O therwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Caution

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

O therwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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

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

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immediately.

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

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough

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to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

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

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result.

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

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

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When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified procedure. (p. 8)

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

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H ook

N ote the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Caution

I ncorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting

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in damage to the remote control. D o not mix old and new batteries.

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D o not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese

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batteries). D o not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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D o not burn or breakup batteries.

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B atteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. D o not disassemble or modify the remote control.

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Accessories / Options

Assembly screw (4)

( silver)

M5 × 20

Assembly screw (4)

( black)

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

M5 × 25

Assembly screw

( black)

M4 × 8

Assembling the pedestal

U se the assembly screws the base E securely.

M ake sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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F orcing the assembly screws the wrong way will

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strip the threads.

A ttach the cover F with assembly screw C

Pole

TBL5ZA3055

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(TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZA3065

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()

to fasten the pole D to

Front

TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30

Base

TBL5ZX0065

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(TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZX0069

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TX-PF46ST30

()

TX-PF50ST30

Securing the TV

U se the assembly screws

T ighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then

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tighten them firmly to fix securely. C arry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

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Cover

TBL5ZB3045-1

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(TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZB3054-1

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TX-PF46ST30

()

TX-PF50ST30

to fasten securely.

Arrow mark

H ole for pedestal installation

(View from the bottom)

Removing the pedestal from the TV

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

1 Remove the assembly screws 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.

3 Remove the assembly screw 4 Pull out the cover. 5 Remove the assembly screws

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

D o not place any objects within the full rotation range.

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from the TV.

from the cover.

from the pole.

(View from the top)

: 15°

(TX-PF42ST30)

: 10°

(TX-PF46ST30, TX-PF50ST30)

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

ghi

ASPECT

STTL

REC

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

LAST VIEW

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

BACK/

RETURN

mno

wxyz

15 16

17 18

23 24

1 2

3 4

5 6

10 11

OPTION

TEXT

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

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3D button (p.31)

Switches to the viewing mode between 2D and 3D

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[Main Menu] (p.35)

Press to access Picture, Sound, Timer and Setup

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Menus

Aspect (p.21)

C hanges aspect ratio

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Information (p.19)

D isplays channel and programme information

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VIERATOOLS (p.34)

D isplays some special feature icons and accesses

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easily

[VIERA Link Menu] (p.84)

C onfirms selections and choices

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Press after selecting channel positions to quickly

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change channel D isplays the Channel List

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[Option Menu] (p.20)

E asy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

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Teletext (p.25)

Switches to teletext mode

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Subtitles (p.19)

D isplays subtitles

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Numeric buttons

C hanges channel and teletext pages

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Sets characters

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for

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about 1 second)

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off

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Volume Up / Down

Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode

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(p.18)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection

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list (p.27)

Direct TV Recording (p.82,84)

R ecords programme immediately in DVD Recorder /

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VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

[VIERA Connect] (p.17, 79)

D isplays VIERAConnect home screen

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Exit

R eturns to the normal viewing screen

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TV Guide (p.22)

Cursor buttons

M akes selections and adjustments

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Return

R eturns to the previous menu / page

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Coloured buttons

(red-green-yellow-blue)

U sed for the selection, navigation and operation of

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various functions

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p.20)

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H olds the current teletext page (teletext mode)

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(p.25)

Index (p.25)

R eturns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

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Last view (p.21)

Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode

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Channel Up / Down

Connected equipment operations

(p.28, 63, 87)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

T V

CI slot (p.59)

SD Card slot (p.62)

USB 2 port (p.91)

HDMI 4 terminal (p.91)

Headphones jack (p. 91)

AV2 terminals (p. 91)

Function select

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

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[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]∗ / [Treble]∗ / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p.45 - 46) ∗ [Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

11 12 13 10

C hannel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F

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

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

U se to switch the mains power.

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

itch.

/ Off sw

Remote control signal receiver

D o not place any objects between the TV remote

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control signal receiver and remote control.

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

sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when [Eco

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Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On] (p.36)

Power and Timer LED

Red : Standby

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Green : On Orange : T imer Programming On Orange (flash) :

R ecording of Timer Programming or DirectTVRecording in progress

Red with orange flash :

Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct TV Recording

T he LED blinks when the TV receives a command

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from the remote control.

Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear

D o not place any objects between the transmitter

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and 3D Eyewear.

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

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

Operation guide

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

Example : [Sound Menu]

Main Menu

C hange

M ode Music

Picture

B ass Treble

Sound

B alance H eadphone Volume

Timer

Surround Auto Gain Control

Setup

V olume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall

Select

Selects the basic sound mode.

EXIT

RETURN

O peration guide

Off Off

Over 30cm

P age up

P age down

How to use remote control

O pen the main menu

1/2

0 0 0

M ove the cursor / select the menu item / select from a range of options

M ove the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of

options

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

BACK/

R eturn to the

RETURN

previous menu

Auto power standby function

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

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

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[Off Timer] is activ

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no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p.40)

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

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e in the Timer Menu (p.20)

Exit the menu system

EXIT

and return to the normal viewing screen

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. T here are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details (p. 29, 33)

Example 1

Connecting aerial

TV only

R ear of the TV

Terrestrial aerial

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder /

VCR and Player

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

R ear of the TV

Quick Start Guide

Terrestrial aerial

AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

M ains lead

Cable

RF cable

AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

M ains lead

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

Fully wired

SCART cable

Cable

Basic Connection

Fully wired

HDMI

compliant

cable

Player / 3D-compatible player

RF IN

Note

T o watch 3D contents (p. 29)

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C onnect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p.82).

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F or HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI

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cable (p.89). Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 80, 81)

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P l ease also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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K eep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor. Otherwise,

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distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equip

ment may be interfered.

RF cable

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

R ear of the TV

Terrestrial aerial

Quick Start Guide

AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

Basic Connection

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

M ains lead

Set top box

Fully wired SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

■ Connecting to the network environment (Network connections)

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

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

•

C onnect with LAN cable (Wired connection) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (Wireless connection).

•

Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV) (p. 14 - 16)

•

R ear of the TV

Wireless connection

Cable

RF cable

Fully wired SCART cable

RF IN

RF OUT

I nternet

environment

Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

C onnect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

LAN cable

•

L ess than 10cm

Wired connection

L ess than

10cm

Note

F or more information of the network connections (p. 73)

•

I nternet

environment

Ferrite core - Large size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Wind the cable twice

Access point

Press the cable through and close

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

T hese steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

•

Please complete connections (p.11, 12) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.

•

For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

T akes a few seconds to be displayed

•

If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch on the remote

•

control for about 1 second.

Select the language

Menüsprache

Deutsch D anskPolskiSrpyski

E nglish Svenska č eština Hrvatski Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu E spañol Türkçe Български eesti keel

P ortuguês Еλληνικά RomânăLietuvių

N ederlands

select

set

Select your country

Country

G ermany D enmark Poland

Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary

I taly Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

P ortugal Belgium Croatia

Switzerland Netherlands E stonia

M alta Turk ey Lithuania

dorra Greece O thers

A n

select

•

set

D epending on the country you select, select your Region or store the Child LockPIN number (“0000” cannot be stored) by following the on screen instructions.

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

select

tune / skip tuning

: tune (search for the available channels) : skip tuning

Select [Start Auto Setup]

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C DVB-T Analogue

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

•

T he stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.

Auto Setup screen varies depending on the country you select.

Start Auto Setup

select

access

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

1 [DVB-C Network Settings]

Depending on the country you select, select your cable provider beforehand by following the on screen instructions.

•

DVB-C Network Settings

Frequency Auto Network ID

Start Auto Setup

Auto

select

[Start Auto Setup]

access

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Normally set [Frequency] and [Network ID] to [Auto]. If [Auto] is not displayed or if necessary, enter [Frequency] and [Network ID] specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons.

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

2 [DVB-C Auto Setup] 3 [DVB-T Auto Setup]

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No. Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

ree T V: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

0% 100%

Free TV F Free TV

Searching

ree T V

Quality

100 100 100

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

62 62 100Cartoon Nwk

ree T V: 4

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will

•

be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same

CH 5 69

Free TV F

ree T V

Free TV

Pay TV: 0

Free TV

Searching

Radio: 0

Quality

100 100 100

logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

4 [Analogue Auto Setup] 5 Preset Download

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

CH 29 CH 33 BBC1

Analogue: 2

Setup the network connection

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p.17, 73).

To setup the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory) is required.

•

Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. Ensure the network connections (p. 12) and network environment are completed before starting setup.

•

Select the network type

Network Setup

Selec t Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Set later

CH 2 78 41CC 1

Searching

If Q-Link, VIERALink or similar technology (p.82, 83) compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

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

•

Menu.

[Download] (p.41)

[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 12) [Wireless] “Wireless connection” (p. 12)

To setup later on or skip this step

select

access

•

Select [Set later] or

■ [Wired]

1. Select [Auto]

Acquire IP Address

Auto Manual

select

access

2. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

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

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

•

details (p.75)

Connection Test

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

EXIT

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

■ [Wireless]

Select the connection type

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

Search for access point

WPS(Push button)

access

[Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1. Select your desired access point

Available Access Points

No. Wireless t ype Encr ypt Reception

SSID

Access Point A Access Point B

Access Point C

To search access points again

•

(yellow)

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

: Encrypted access point

For the information of the

•

highlighted access point

2. Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

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

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen

•

will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

3. Enter the encryption key of the access point

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

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

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t

u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

4. Select [Yes]

Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to: XXXXXXXX

Select 'Yes' to confirm. Select 'No' to change.

Yes

Set characters

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

•

To re-enter the encryption key, select [No].

•

If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings

•

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

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

Connection Test

Check access point connection.

6. Go to the next step

Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection.

(Press twice)

select

access

To set manually (p.78)

•

(red)

selec t

set

select

set

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

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

•

For details (p.75)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Store

BACK/

RETURN

[WPS(Push button)]

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Select [Home]

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

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

2. Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point

WPS(Push button)

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

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

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

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

4. Go to the next step

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Connect

Connection Test

(Press twice)

Check access point connection. Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection.

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.

•

WPS : Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

•

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

•

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

: succeeded

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

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then select [Retr

y].

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

•

For details (p.75)

select

set

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

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

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

You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic

•

Demo Off / On selection screen.

1 Return to viewing environment selection

screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off On

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

[Shipping Condition](p.60)

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

BACK/

RETURN

select

set

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

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

Note

To check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p.22)

•

To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p.47 - 52)

•

To retune all channels [Auto Setup](p.45, 46)

•

To add the available T V mode later [Add TV Signal] (p.41, 42)

•

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition](p.60)

•

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

To setup the wireless connection (p.76 - 78)

•

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

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

Current network type : Wireless

Yes

Using “VIERA Connect”

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

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

•

Turn power on

Press for about 1 second

•

M ains power On / Off switch should be On. (p.10)

•

internet contents such as

■

To exit from VIERA Connect

EXIT

T o set the VIERA

•

Connect instruction banner display off

 [VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 43)

Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.

Simply press the OK / INTERNET button

Access VIERA Connect

While the banner is displayed

Example :

Welcome to VIERA Connect™

VIERA Connect™ home screen is subject to change without notice.

The services through VIERA Connect™ are operated by their respective service providers, and service may

be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore,

warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

Don’t show this message again

Some content may only be available for specic countries and may be presented in specic languages.

Example : VIERAConnect home screen

ENTER

Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

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

T he button design varies

•

depending on the remote control.

T o go to the next level

•

[MORE]

T o back to the previous level

•

[BACK]

Panasonic will make no

INTERNET

D epending on the usage conditions, it may take a

•

while to read all the data. M essages might be displayed before VIERAConnect

•

home screen. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on screen instructions.

BACK

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

T o move the cursor / select the item

•

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

•

(red) (green) (yellow) (blue)

V ideo communication (ex. Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC10W.

•

“Optional accessories” (p.6)

F or details, read the manual of the Communication Camera. Y ou can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect.

•

Y ou can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect feat For more information

“USB connection” (p. 97)

Note

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 12) and settings (p. 14 - 16).

•

F or more information of VIERA Connect (p. 79)

•

T o access

•

When options with

•

numbers are displayed

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

T o return to the previous screen

•

BACK/

RETURN

T o return to VIERA Connect home

•

screen

INTERNET

ures.

Using “VIERA Connect”

Watching TV

Turn power on

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

Y ou can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents.

(p.17)

T o remove this banner, l eave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons

•

(except the buttons to access VIERA Connect). T o set this banner display off [ VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 43)

•

Select the mode

TV Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T Analogue

Press for about 1 second

•

M ains power On / Off switch should be On.

•

(p.10)

T he selectable modes vary depending on the

•

stored channels (p.13).

select

access

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV

•

button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV (p.10).

If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed, press the

•

TV button to switch the mode.

All DVB-T Channels

Change category

20:35

I nformation banner (p.19)

abc def

T o select a more than two-digit channel position

•

jkl

ghi

mno

number, e.g. 399

tuvpqrs

wxyz

def

wxyz

V olume

Coronation Street

20:00 - 20:55

BBC ONE WALES

Select a channel

Now I nfo

u p

d own

■ To select from the Channel List

All DVB-T Channels

6Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru

1 BBC ONE Wales

2 BBC THREE 3 BBCi 4 CBBC Channel

Sorting 123...

select channel

w atch

T o sort channel names in

•

alphabetical order

(red)

T o change the category

•

(blue)

■ Select a channel using Information banner (p.19)

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

select channel

w atch

■ Select a channel using TV Guide (p.22)

1 Display TV Guide

T he postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select (p.13). Follow the on screen

•

instructions.

Note

T o watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p.59)

•

2 Select the current

programme or channel

select

access

3 Select [ View] (DVB mode)

Das Erste

19:30- 20:00

V iew T imer Programming

select

w atch

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Features available / Message meanings

Also appears when changing a channel

•

Example : DVB

ZDF

C hannel position and name

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

Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( Programme

Current time

, , )

HDTV

2 3 6 7 4 5

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55 Now

D olby D+ B ad signal

All DVB-T Channels

C hange category I nfo

Programme Start/Finish time (DVB)

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

(DVB) C ategory

T o change the category (DVB)

•

(blue)

20:35

select

set

Watching TV

Sound mute On

[Bad signal]

P oor T V signal quality

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

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

Subtitle service available

T o confirm another tuned channel

•

name

T o hide

•

EXIT

Extra information (DVB)

•

(Press again to hide the banner)

T eletext service available

Multiple audio available

Multiple video available

T o watch the channel listed in the

•

banner

Multiple audio and video available

[Stereo], [Mono]

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

F or settings (p.20)

•

I nformation on the next programme

•

(DVB)

T o set display timeout

•

[Banner Display Timeout] (p.43)

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

STTL

•

T o change the language for DVB (if available)

•

[Preferred Subtitles] (p.42)

Note

If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p.25). Press the EXIT button to return to TV mode. Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Check or change the current status instantly

OPTION

[Multi Video] (DVB mode) Allows you to select from a group of multiple videos (if available)

•

[Multi Audio] (DVB mode)

Watching TV

Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks

(if available)

•

T o change

•

T his setting is not memorized and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

select

access

[Dual Audio] (DVB mode) Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available)

[Sub Channel] (DVB mode) Allows you to select the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available)

[Subtitle Language] (DVB mode) Allows you to select the language

in which subtitles should appear (if available)

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

[Setup Menu] (p.43)

Off Timer

Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period

1 Display the menu

2 Select [ Timer]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

select

access

select / change

store

[Teletext Language] (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext (if available)

[MPX] (Analogue mode) Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)

[Sound Menu] (p.39)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Timer

Setup

3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time

T imer Programming

Off Timer

Auto Standby

Off

30 45 60 75 90

m inutes m inutes m inutes m inutes m inutes m inutes

select [Off Timer]

access

T o cancel Set to [Off ] or turn the TV off.

•

T o confirm the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p.19)

•

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

•

screen.

select the time

store

A s p e c t

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

E njoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p.92).

■ If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually

1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed,

ASPECT

[Auto]

[16:9] [4:3 Full]

[14:9] [Zoom1]

[Just] [Zoom2]

[4:3] [Zoom3]

T he best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen. F or details (p.92)

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

D isplays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.

D isplays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

D isplays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.

Aspect Selection

Auto

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

Select

EXIT

Change

RETURN

A spect Selection list

select the mode

select

store

Note

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

•

A spect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode (except for [2D 3D] mode in [3D Mode Selection] (p.31)).

•

A spect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

•

Y ou can also change the mode only

•

using the ASPECT button.

ASPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach

the desired mode)

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

HD signal only

•

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

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

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

Watching TV

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

LAST VIEW

•

Press again to return to the present view.

•

Note

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

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

T his function varies depending on the country you select (p.13).

•

T he postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select.

•

“View advertisement” (p.23)

DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means DVB-T channel and [A] means Analogue

•

channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV

•

Guide is completely shown.

Select the mode

(p.18)

View TV Guide

Using TV Guide

Press again to change the layout ([Landscape] / [Portrait]).

•

V iew [Landscape] to see many channels.

V iew [Portrait] to see one channel at a time.

Example : [Landscape] (Displays by channel)

Wed 27.10.2010

10:46

Timer Programming

Wed 27.10.2010 All Types All Channels

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

BBC ONE

BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

BBC 2W

105

BBCi

105

BBC Radi

Select channel

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Ty pe C ategory

Example : [Portrait] (Displays by time)

■

To return to TV

EXIT

Wed 27.10.2010 10:46

Timer Programming

Wed 27.10.2010 All Types All Channels

D BBC ONE1 D BBC THREE7DE414 D BBC FOUR70

19:30-20:00

20:00-20:30

20:30-21:00

21:00-22:00

22:00-23:00

23:00-23:30

23:30-00:00

Select programme

the broadcasters).

TV Guide: Landscape

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

Time:

Das Erste DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Coronation Street

Emmerdal.

10 O’ clock News BBC

EXIT Select programme

RETURN

TV Guide: Portrait

Das Erste

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

EXIT Select channel

RETURN

+24 hours Prog.Type C ategory

ity

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

Pepsi Char.

The Bill

Good bye

CoastSpring watchPanorama

NewsPop IdolI’m A Celebr

The Bill15 To 1Rugby

Page down

Current date and time

TV Guide date

TV Guide time

Programme

C hannel position and

Page up

name [D] : DVB-T

[A] : Analogue

Depending on the country you select, you can select the TV Guide type

 [Default Guide] in [Display

Settings] (p.43)

If you select [Channel List], the channel list will appear when the GUIDE button is pressed.

Page up

■ To watch the programme

1 Select the current programme or

channel

select

access

2 Select [ View] (DVB mode)

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

V iew T imer Programming

select

w atch

T o use Timer Programming (p.24)

•

■ To the previous day (DVB mode)

(red)

■ To view a channel list of the selected type

(DVB mode)

(yellow)

All Types

Movie News

Prog.Type

All Types

(Type list)

select type

v iew

■ To the next day (DVB mode)

(green)

■ To view a channel list of the selectedcategory

(blue)

(Category list)

Category

All Channels

All DVB-T Channels All Analogue Channels Free T V Pay TV HDTV Free Radio Pay Radio Favourites1 Favourites2 Favourites3 Favourites4

O nly Analogue channels are listed

•

select category

v iew

T o list favourite channels (p.47)

Other useful functions

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

1 Select the programme 2 View details

select

Press again to return to TV Guide.

•

View advertisement

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

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

Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu

•

[Update] / [Postcode] in [GUIDE Plus+ Settings] (p.44)

E nter your postcode when using this function for the first time. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no

•

postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Using TV Guide

Display advertisement information

OPTION

T o display the latest advertisement

•

[Update] in [GUIDE Plus+ Settings] (p.44)

■ To change advertisements ■ To return to TV Guide

BACK/

RETURN

OPTION

Note

T o update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode.

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T i mer Programming (DVB mode)

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

1 Select the forthcoming programme

selec t

set

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

LED

Using TV Guide

■ To check / change / cancel a timer

programming event

“ Ti mer Programming” (p.53 - 55)

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

select

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer Programming

Function No. Channel Name Date Start End

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

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

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

---

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

Select timer

EXIT

Edit timer

RETURN

Delete

Wed 27.10.2010 10:46

Wed 27.10.2010

Info

20:00D 12 BBC ONE

20:30

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

--:--

(--- min.)

1/1

Page up

Page down

store

[Ext Rec.] :

to record the programme to the external recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

[Reminder] :

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

■ To return to TV Guide

BACK/

RETURN

■ If you select the current programme

A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to watch or record the programme will appear. Select [Timer Programming] and set [Ext Rec.] to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View Timer Programming

Note

This function is not available in Analogue mode.

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

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

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When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the

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TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERALink or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p.82, 83) and the [Link Settings] (p.40) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

select

access

Viewing Teletext

T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. T he features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

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

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effe

F ast overview of the teletext information available

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E asy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject

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P age status information at the bottom of the screen

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Available page up / down

(red) (green)

What is List mode?

I n List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory.

■ To change mode

[Teletext] (p.43)

To select among subject blocks

(blue)

“Store frequently viewed pages” (p.26)

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

T ime / date

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

(yellow)

D isplays the index page (content varies

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depending on the broadcasters)

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

C olour bar

Current page number

ctive guide.

Viewing Teletext

Select the page

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

■

To return to TV

EXIT

■ To adjust contrast

(Press three times)

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

(red)

Press again to rehide.

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HOLD

Stop automatic updating

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

Press again to resume.

HOLD

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u p

d own

A s the blue bar is displayed

C oloured button (Corresponds to the colour bar)

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Call up a favourite page

View a favourite page stored

C all up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).

F actory setting is “P103”.

STTL

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FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(green)

(Expand the TOP half )

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(Press twice)

O perations can be made only in teletext screen.

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Store frequently viewed pages

Viewing Teletext

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

A s page is displayed

(Corresponding coloured button)

Select Picture and text On or Off

press and hold

■ To change stored pages

C oloured button you want to change

View sub page

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

E nter new page number

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

A ppears at top of the screen

■ To view specific sub page

(blue)

T he number of sub pages varies depending on the

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broadcasters (up to 79 pages). I t may take some time for searching, during which time

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you can watch TV.

E nter the 4-digit number Example : P6

T he number changes to white.

press and hold

mno

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

T eletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

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

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(yellow)

C hanges to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

A ppears when updating is completed

V iew the updated page

(yellow)

Watching External Inputs

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

T o connect the equipment (p.11, 12, 89 - 91)

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T he remote control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

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

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.11, 12)

R eceives input signals automatically when playback starts

I nput signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

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T his function is also available for HDMI connections (p.89).

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If input mode is not switched automatically

P erform 2 and

C heck the setup of the equipment.

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Display the input selection menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV SD Card/USB

Y ou can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel

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of the TV (except [SD Card/USB]). Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. [ SD Card/USB] : Switches to Media Player “Using Media Player” (p.62)

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Y ou can label or skip each input mode (except [SD Card/USB]). “Input Labels” (p.58)

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

select

watch

Watching External Inputs

■

To return to TV

View

AV1

D isplays the selected mode

Note

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

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

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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

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

Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment

Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc

DVD/VCR

Watching External Inputs

PROGRAMME

REC

theatre or VCR

“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)

Select “TV” to use in Media Player or VIERA Link

“Media Player” (p. 63)

“VIERA Link Control” (p.87)

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD / video content

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR :

R ewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse

DVD / video content :

Skip to the previous track, title or chapter Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR :

F ast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward

DVD / video content :

Skip to the next track, title or chapter Press and hold to search forward

Pause

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

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

Record

Start recording

How to change the code for the type of the equipment

E ach type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

1 Set the position to “DVD/VCR”

DVD/VCR

2 Press and hold during the following operations

E nter the appropriate code, see table below

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

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Type of the equipment C ode

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

Press

Note

C onfirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

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T he codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

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Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

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Viewing 3D images

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

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

T his TV supports [Frame Sequential]

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

played back

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2, ∗3 : Other available 3D fo

H ow to view the 3D images (p.30)

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Caution

To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read these instructions fully.

Viewing 3D Content

D o not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of over-

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sensitivity to light, heart problems, or have any other existing medical conditions.

Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you

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feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation. When you set the effect by using [3D Adjustment], take

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into account that the vision of 3D images varies among different individuals. T ake an appropriate break after viewing a 3D movie.

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T ake a break of between 30 - 60 minutes after viewing

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3D content on interactive devices such as 3D games or computers. B e careful not to strike the TV screen or other people

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unintentionally. When using the 3D Eyewear the distance between the user and screen can be misjudged. T he 3D Eyewear must only be worn when viewing 3D

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content. If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when

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viewing 3D images, the 3D Eyewear may be turned off automatically. If you suffer from any eyesight problems (short /

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far-sighted, astigmatism, eyesight differences in left and right), please ensure to correct your vision before using the 3D Eyewear. Stop using the 3D Eyewear if you can clearly see double

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images when viewing 3D content. D o not use the 3D Eyewear at a distance less than the

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recommended distance. T he recommended viewing distance is at least 3 times of image height. TX-PF42ST30 : 1.6 m or more TX-PF46ST30 : 1.7 m or more TX-PF50ST30 : 1.9 m or more When the top and bottom area of the screen is blackened,

such as movies, view the screen at a distance at least 3 times further than the height of the actual image. (That

makes the distance closer than above recommended figure.)

rmats

∗

, [Side by Side]

∗

and [Top and Bottom]

3D Eyewear Use

P ay special attention when children are using the 3D

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Eyewear. 3D Eyewear should not be used by children younger than about 5 - 6 years old, as a guideline. All children must be fully supervised by parents or guard their safety and health throughout the using 3D Eyewear. B efore using the 3D Eyewear, ensure no breakable objects

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surrounding the user to avoid any accidental damage or injury.

R emove the 3D Eyewear before moving around to avoid

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falling or accidental injury. Always store the 3D Eyewear in the case supplied with the

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3D Eyewear when not in use. U se the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and

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nothing else. D o not use 3D Eyewear in the condition of high

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temperature. D o not use if the 3D Eyewear is physically damaged.

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D o not use any devices that emit the infrared signals near

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the 3D Eyewear, as this may cause the 3D Eyewear false operations.

D o not use devices (such as mobile phones or personal

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transceivers) that emit strong electromagnetic waves near the 3D Eyewear as this may cause the 3D Eyewear to

malfunction. D o not expose the infra-red receiver section to bright light

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such as direct sunshine and fluorescent light. The 3D image may not be displayed correctly. Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if a malfunction or

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fault occurs. Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience

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any redness, pain, or skin irritation around the nose or temples.

I n rare cases, the materials used in the 3D Eyewear may

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cause an allergic reaction.

∗

3D formats.

ians who must ensure

Viewing 3D images

To view the 3D images

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

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

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

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If input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player. (p.27)

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

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■ 3D-supported broadcast

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 (p. 64 - 66, 69)

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■ 2D images converted to 3D

Set to [2D 3D] mode in [3D Mode Selection] (p. 31)

Turn the 3D Eyewear on

Viewing 3D images

Put on the 3D Eyewear

Watch the 3D images

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

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images. If you select [Yes], this message will be displayed again turned On. Select [No] if you do not wish to display this message again.

Example :

Safety Precautions

To enjoy 3D images safely and comfortably, please read the Operating Instructions fully.

Please stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately, if you feel tired, are not feeling well or experience any other uncomfortable sensation.

Always put the 3D Eyewear in the case provided after use.

Would you like to display this message again later?

Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it

Yes No

in the same condition after Mains power On / Off switch is next

Note

3D Eyewear is not included. Please purchase as necessary. (p.6)

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F or more detail about using and wearing the 3D Eyewear, please refer to the manual of the 3D Eyewear.

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T he 3D image or 3D effect may not be available while VIERAConnect home screen (p.79) is displayed or Ext Rec. of Timer

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Programming (p.53) / Direct TV Recording (p.82,84) is in progress. As for the contents of the Frame Sequential format and Side by Side (Full), no images will be displayed in these conditions. If the room is lit by fluorescent lights / dimmers (50 Hz) and light appears to flicker when using the 3D Eyewear, switch off the

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fluorescent light or set [3D Refresh Rate] to [100Hz] (p. 37). 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-to-front.

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D o not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching anything other than 3D images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer

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screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear. D o not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

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

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