Panasonic UT5O Ehelp

UTSO series

M0212-0

All settings

Picture

Setting menu

Adjust the image or picture quality.

• Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.

(e.g. will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.)

1. Display the menu

_1 M EN U I

2, Select from menu bar

Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press

3, Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using /\. / V and adjust with <1 /

Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

will be grayed out if no changes are made.

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Picture

Basic settings (1)

IMENUI >

Reset to

defaults

Picture mode Vivid/ ° Adjusts the picture quality according to ambient

Standard/ lighting conditions or situation.
Cinema/ ° When changing picture mode from/to Game

Game/ the screen will momentarily go black. This is
Custom normal. The blacking out of the screen is normal

Contrast, ° Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each
Brightness, picture mode to suit your taste.

Color, Tint, • Display range
Sharpness ContrastlBrightnesslColorlSharpnessO- 100

• Resets all picture adjustments to factory

default settings except for advanced settings.

and is due to a change of parameters in order to

improve the response to video games.

Tint :-50 - +50

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Picture

Basic settings (2)

_ LMENUJ >

Color temp.

Color mgmt.

C.A.T.S.

Cool2/1/

Normal/

Warm1/2
Off/On

Off/On

• Selects color temperature preference, from

"cool" (bluish) to "warm" (reddish) or normal.

• On: Enhances green and blue color

reproduction, especially outdoor scenes.

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

adjusts the screen brightness and contrast
according to the room's ambient light conditions.
This ECO feature automatically dims the

brightness of the screen when the room lighting is
lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when

the lighting conditions change. The adjustment

happens gradually.
If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable

C.A.T.S. by:

° > > scroll down to C.A.T.S.
and turn it off.
Or

• > > _:::::_J::::then

Video NR

Off/Weak/
Medium/

Strong/Auto

select viewing mode such as Custom,

Note: Standard picture mode automatically sets
CAT,S, to On.

• Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave

it off when receiving a strong signal.

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Picture

Aspect adjustments

_ IMENUI > >

Screen format

HD size

H size

Zoom ,, Adjusts vertical alignment and size when
adjustments aspect setting is "ZOOM".

FULL/H-FILL/

JUST/4:3/
ZOOM

Size l/Size 2

Size l/Size 2

• Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you

choose the aspect depending on the format of

received signal.

• Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 %

(Size 2) for the scanning area with High Definition

signal.

• Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce

noise of both side edges of an image.
Size 2 Adjusts the image size according to the
aspect mode to reduce noise.

Aspect mode: 4:3

• The width will be decreased on both sides to

reduce noise.

Aspect Ratio: FULLIJUST(H-FILLIZOOM)

• The width will be increased on both sides to

reduce noise.

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Picture

HDMI settings

_ IMENUI > >

HDMI/DVI
RGB range

(HDMI)

Content type
(HDMI)

Standard
(16-235)/

Nonstandard

Off/Auto/

Photos/

Graphics

• Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked

up shadows when a wide-range signal is received.
Selects between standard RGB range (16-235

bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).

• Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard

(16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI
signal information.

• Sets content type to each HDMI input.

• Auto: Switches content type automatically

depending on the HDMI signal information.

• Photo: Best setting for JPEG viewing.

• Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display

of connected equipment.

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Picture

Advanced picture (1)

_ IMENUI > >

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

Block NR

Mosquito NR

Motion
smoother

Off/On • Minimizes rough edges (dot crawl) in the

picture from a composite source.

SD/HD ° Selects image resolution of component-

connected devices.

° SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition
° Only used with 480p video signal.

Off/On/Auto ° Reduces noise of specific digital signals of

DVD, Cable box, etc.

Off/On ° Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured

sections of a compressed image.

Off/Weak/
Medium/

Strong

° Improves motion picture quality by reducing

motion blur.

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Picture

Advanced picture (2)

J IMENUI > >

Black level

3:2 pulldown

24p Direct in

Light/Dark

Off/On/Auto

60Hz/48Hz

• Select Dark when details are washed out in

dark areas of picture from external source. Valid
only for external input signals.

° Reduces motion jitter in film-based content by

transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non-HDMI).

° 48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by

reproducing the movie contents at twice the
speed of 24 frames per second.

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Audio

Setting menu

Adjust audio quality.

1. Display the menu

_1 M EN U I

2. Select from menu bar

Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press

3, Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with _ /

Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

will be grayed out if no changes are made.

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Audio

Basic settings

_ IMENUI >

Reset to

defaults
Bass
Treble
Balance

• Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments

to factory default settings.

• Increases or decreases the bass response.

• Increases or decreases the treble response.
° Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

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Audio

Advanced audio

_1 MENU I > >

A.I. sound

Surround

Bass boost

Volume leveler

TV speakers

HDMI in Digital/ ° The default setting is "Digital" for the HDMI

Off/On

Off/On

Off/On

Off/On

Comp./Video connection. (Digital input signal)

• Equalizes overall volume levels across all

channels and external inputs.

• Enhances audio L/R response when listening

to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies.

° Enhances bass sound and provides powerful

sound.

° Minimizes volume disparity after switching to

external inputs.

° Enables the TV's built-in speakers.
° Switches to "Off" when using external

speakers.

° "A.I. sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and

"Distance to wall" do not work if "Off" is selected.

° Select audio input terminal when a DVl cable is

connected along with an analog audio input
signal.

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Audio

DTV language and SAP settings

_ IMENUI > >

Preferred English/

language Spanish/

French

Preferred audio Main Audio/

type Hearing

Impaired/

Visually

Impaired

Selected preferred language is used for automatic
selection of audio service.

Selected preferred audio type is used for
automatic selection of audio service.

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Audio

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder

and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection
function may operate and disable optical output.

• When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack
will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

° When playing a movie on SD Card Movie player, when the sound has been

recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal will be

Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in other formats, the output will be PCM.

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Network

Network settings (1)

_ IMENUI >

Connection test

Network

connection

Ethernet

cable/Wireless
(WiFi)

• Checks for proper network connection, settings

and communication to the Internet & server.

• Select Network type.

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Network

Network settings (2)

_ IMENUI >

Wireless • This setting is performed only when "Wireless
network (WiFi)" is selected in

settings • Select the Access point from the list or select

Connection method with color key.

• Follow the directions on screen to complete

the setting.

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Network

Network settings (3)

_ IMENUI >

IP address/
DNS settings

IP setting

mode/

IP address/

Subnet mask/

Default

gateway/

DNS setting

mode/

DNS/
Proxy setting

• Select
and set to Automatic, then each IP

address is acquired Automatically.

[Manual setting]

• Select __::'_::/©_i
and set to Manual, then select item and

press OK.

• Check the specifications of the broadband

router and enter each IP address. Or Enter each
IP address as was specified by the provider.

• Proxy setting

• Set only if specified by the provider. It is not

required for normal household use
Proxy address/Proxy port: Setting is only required
if specified by the provider.

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Network

Network settings (4)

_ IMENUI >

Network link

(Stream and
control content

from networked
portable

devices.)

Vl ERA
network name

DLNA remote

control

DLNA remote

volume control

Network

remote control

• Sets your favorite name for this TV. This name

be displayed on the screen of the other

Network compatible equipment.

• Enables Digital Media Renderer for playback of

DLNA content.

° Sets volume setting in DMR operation

° Available only when Enable is selected in

• Switches remote control of network device

such as a smartphone to Disable or Enable.

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Network

Network settings (5)

/_ IMENUI >

Software • Press OK to start the Software update screen.
update And follow directions on the screen.

• Set first.

New software Off/On • On: When TV is turned On, update message is

notice displayed if available. Follow the directions on the

screen to download.

Network status ° Displays Current settings and status screen.

(Network type/Wireless settings/MAC address/IP

Address etc.)

• Displayed items differ depending on the type of
network connection.

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Timer

Setting menu

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time.

If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock and make sure ::_::_
:_,:: is set to No.

1. Display the menu

I M E N U I

2. Select from menu bar

Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press

3, Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with _ /

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Timer

Sleep (Off timer)

_1 MENU I > i_

Sleep
(minutes)

Off/15/30/
60/90

• Selects how long the TV stays on before it

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Timer

Timer (On/Off timer)

_1 MENU I > i_

Timer set Off/On • Enables or disables the Timer.

Inputs . Sets the input to select when the TV turns on.

Channel ° Sets the channel to select when the TV turns

on.

Day ° Sets the day when the TV turns on.

[SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT (displays the
nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/
DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/
Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/Every SAT]

On time • Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV

will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

Off time • Sets the time when the TV turns off within 24

hours.

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Lock (parental control)

Setting menu

Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable
content.

You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.

Set Custom in to specifyC_ _ ::__,,_i_, _:;, and

settings.

1, Display the menu

[M E N U I

2. Select from menu bar

Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press

3, Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with <] /

• This television is designed to support the "Downloadable U.S. Region Rating
System" when available. (Currently available only in U.S.A.)

• The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

• When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and
any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.

• The channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.

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Lock (parental control)

Lock (1)

I MENUI >

Mode

Channel
(These

channels will
be blocked

regardless of
the program
ratings.)

Game

Off/All/Custom

Mode
(Off/All/

Custom)
Channel 1-7

Off/On

• Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels,

programs or inputs. For Custom, Locks specified
inputs of©::_:::i,_:_i _:::, and

Vi:

• Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels. For

Custom, Locks specified channels.

Set -_::_:_ _: _:::

• Designates channel number to be blocked at

any time, regardless of its broadcast content.

• Restricts access to channel 3, channel 4 and

all the TV's inputs.

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Lock (parental control)

Lock (2)

_1 M EN U [ >

Program
(Prohibits
viewing of TV

content based
on the rating

provided by the
broadcasters.)

VI ERA
Connect

Mode

MPAA

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

Off/On

• Sets program lock status. (Off/On) "V-chip"

technology enables restricted shows to lock
according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level

(MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)

° Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock.
° U.S. TV program ratings.

• Canadian English ratings.
° Canadian French ratings.

° Locks VIERA Connect. When you access

VIERA Connect, the "VIERA Connect Lock"
screen is displayed. Type the correct password to

,jen!er_,,!h_e__H0m_,,,,,,,e_s_cre2n_L,,_

Change • Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit
password password twice.

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Lock (parental control)

Password setting

You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs.

_ (Input your 4-digit password)

* If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to

register it.

* Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten your

password, consult your local dealer.)

* When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you

to view the channel after you input your password.

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Lock (parental control)

Parental control ratings (1)

"V-chip" technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard
ratings set by the entertainment industry.

• U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS
(U. S. TV)- Age-Based Ratings

Not Rated.

All children and General
Audience.

Parental Guidance
suggested.

Parental Guidance for
children under 13.

Restricted Viewing,
parental guidance is
suggested for children

under 17.
No one 17 or under

allowed.

Not Rated.

All children.

Directed to children age 7
and older.

General Audience.
Parental Guidance

suggested.
Parents strongly

cautioned, parental
guidance is suggested for

children under 14.
Mature Audience only.

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Lock (parental control)

Parental control ratings (2)

• CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS

(C. E. L. R.)

Exempt programming.

All children.

Children 8 years and older.
General programming.

Parental Guidance.
Viewers 14 and older.

Adult programming.

Contents-Based Ratings

Fantasy Violence.
Suggestive Dialogue.
Strong Language.

• CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS

(C. F. L. R.)

Exempt programming.
General programming.

Not recommended for

young children.

Not recommended for ages
under 13.

Not recommended for ages
under 16.

Programming restricted to
adults.

Sexual situations.
Violence.

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Lock (parental control)

Parental control ratings (3)

Caution

The V-Chip system used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated,

not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of
blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may

occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:"

° Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
° Locally originated programming • News ° Political ° Public Service

Announcements • Religious ° Sports ° Weather

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Setup

Setting menu

Other functions settings

1. Display the menu

,j I MENUI

2. Select from menu bar

Select desired menu using _ / V from menu bar and press

3, Select the item and adjust

Select desired item using _ / V and adjust with _ /

Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

will be grayed out if no changes are made.

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Setup

3D settings (1)

IMENUI > >

Auto detect 3D Off/Auto 1/

2

3D signal Off/On • On: Displays a message according to the
notification signal received by the

2D --, 3D Minimum/ ° Adjusts 3D depth. Available only when
depth Medium/ is selected in i:_:

Maximum ° Available only when 3D content is displayed.

• Auto 1: Switches to 3D display when 3D

indication is available (HDMI (3D), AVCHD file,

etc.)

° Auto 2: Same as Auto 1. Also detects 3D signal

by identifying similar image in side-by-side or top-

and-bottom 3D formats.

Note: Choose 3D mode manually when auto

detection is not available.

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Setup

3D settings (2)

d IMENUI > >

3D adjustment

Left/Right swap

Diagonal line

filter
Safety

precautions

Off/On

Normal/

Swapped

Off/On

• Changes 3D depth by adjusting left-right

parallax. Set to On to adjust (-3 to +3).

• Change this to Swapped when the phases
are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of
depth).

• On: Resolves discomfort caused by receiving a

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Setup

ANT/Cable setup (1)

_ IMENUI > >

ANT in

Auto program

Manual • Change the channel setting or channel display.
program Edit: Edit these items.

Cable/
Antenna/

Not used

All channels/
Analog only/

Digital only

• Select desired signal type to scan or edit.

Not used: Following channel settings are not

available

• Select scan type and press OK to start
scanning automatically.

After the scanning is completed. Select Apply.

• All previously saved channels are erased.

• Caption: Changes the station identifier.

(maximum 7 characters available)

• Favorite: Registers channels to the Favorite

List from : !_::::_i:

• Add: Adds (Yes) or skips (No) channels

Apply: After the editing is completed, press OK to
save the settings,

Cancel: Cancel the changes,

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Setup

ANT/Cable setup (2)

_ IMENUI : > >

Signal meter • Check the signal strength if interference is

or freezing occurs on a digital image.

• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your
local dealer.

• Not available if "Cable" is selected in "ANT in"

• Available only for digital antenna channels.

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Setup

Anti Image retention

_ IMENUI > >

Pixel orbiter Disable/Enable • Enable: Shifts the display image automatically.

4:3 side bars OfflDarklMidl • Changes the brightness of the side bar
(4:3 mode only) Bright The recommended setting is "Bright" to prevent

the panel "Image retention".

° Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an

extended period, as this can cause "Image

retention" to remain on either or both sides of the

display field. To reduce the risk of such "Image

retention", change the brightness of the side bars.

° The side bar may flash (alternate black/white)

depending on the picture.

Scrolling bar ° Press "OK" to start the horizontal "Scrolling" on

the screen. Press any key except the POWER key
to return to previous screen. You will return to the

previous screen if no key operation has been

performed for 15 minutes.

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Setup

Closed caption (1)

_ IMENUI > >

Reset to

defaults
Mode

Analog

Off/On/
CC on mute

CC1-4/T1-4

• Resets all Closed caption settings to factory
default settings.

• On: To display Closed captions.

• CC on mute: To display Closed captions when
the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off).

• Choose the Closed caption service of Analog

broadcasting.

• CCl-4 Information related to pictures

(Appears at the bottom of the screen)

• T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the
entire screen)

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Setup

Closed caption (2)

IMENUI > >

Digital

Digital setting
(Set display
settings in
digital
programs.)

Primary/

Second./
Service 3/4/5/6

Size

Font

Style

Foreground

Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity

Outline

• The Digital Closed caption menu lets you

configure the way you choose to view the digital
captioning.

• Select the text size
° Select the text font

• Select the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
° Select the color of text

° Select the opacity of text

° Select the color of text box
° Select the opacity of text box

• Select the outline color of text (Identify the

setting options on the screen).

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Setup

Closed caption notice

• For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with
H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut off).

° The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box

or satellite receiver) has the CC set to ON within the device itself. Check with your
Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV's CC button does not operate
the Satellite or Cable box's CC function.

° If the CC is set to ON on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except

for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.

° If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output

in analog format.

° If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up

on the recorder or output monitor.

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Setup

VIERA Link settings (1)

_ IMENUI > >

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link No/Yes • When "Yes" is selected and the TV is turned

Off/On

No/Yes

• To use all VIERA Link functions, set to On

after everything is connected.

• Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and
switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially

turned on and the Play mode is selected.

off, all connected VIERA Link compatible
equipment is also automatically turned off.

• The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link

compatible equipment is turned off.

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Setup

VIERA Link settings (2)

_ IMENUI > >

Energy saving

mode

Unselected No (stay on)/ • Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible

device energy Yes equipment will be turned off automatically when
save (with prompt)/ not in use under these conditions.

Default TV/Theater • TV is the default setting. To set the Home

speakers theater system as Default speakers, change the

Quick start/
Save

Yes • The connected equipment has "HDAVI
(no prompt) Control 2 or later" (for available equipment only)

• Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all
connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is

moved to ECO Standby mode* automatically
under these conditions.

• Power off link:(Yes). The connected

equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 or later (with
Quick Start mode)"

• Minimum power consumption of Standby
condition for the equipment.

Default speakers setting from TV to Theater.
Sound will be output from the Home Theater
whenever the TV is powered on.

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Setup

ECO/energy saving (1)

IMENUI > >

Power save

No signal for
10 minutes

Standard/
Saving

Stay on/

Power TV off

• Reduces screen brightness to lower power

consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark

room.

• To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns

off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION
continue for more than 10 minutes.

° Not in use when "Auto power on" is set to

"Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set.

° "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will

be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is
turned on for the first time after the power was

turned off by "No signal for 10 minutes" feature.

• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to

indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior

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Support / FAQ

FAQ

Sound - none

Why is there no sound
coming from the TV?

• Make sure the volume is up and IMUTE Iis off.

• Confirm the are set to On by

pressinglMENU and selection : : ,_:>

• Check that the correct (Secondary Audio

Program) is selected by pressing the _ button on

the remote control.

• If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home
via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link

controls.

• If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via

optical cable, then: Check the connection, the audio
system is on, the correct input is selected.

• Check analog/digital audio settings.

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Support / FAQ

FAQ

Sound - Unusual

Why is the sound unusual,
distorted, low volume or in

another language?

Why is there a clicking,
ticking or buzzing sound

coming from the TV unit?

• Check that the correct :i/_ :_; (Secondary Audio

Program) is selected by pressing the _ button on

the remote control.

• Check that all connections of external equipment

connected to the TV are secure.

• When using Cable or Satellite box, check the

device's audio settings. (Example: try changing the

box's Audio Range to "narrow")

• When TV power is turned on or shut off there are

electrical components that make a click sound. This is

normal operation.

• Changes in the temperature and humidity of the

room may cause thermal expansion and contraction

that can produce sounds. This is not a sign of faulty
operation or a malfunction.

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Support / FAQ

FAQ

Networking

How do I get VIERA

Connect to work on my TV?

Can I download new apps
(content/services) onto my

VIERA Connect TV?

Can I use any USB WiFi
adapter to connect the TV to
my wireless network?

1. You need a broadband (high speed)Internet service
a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps.

2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router
by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN

adapter.

3. Run the under the
menu. If Connection test fails, then check with your

Internet service provider or router/modem
manufacturer if there are firewall, content filter or

proxy settings that may block the TV from accessing

the Internet.

,, Yes. Select the VIERA Connect Market item in
the middle bottom of the VIERA Connect home
screen. VIERA Connect Market allows you to find

and install the applications to

home screen.

• The TV's internal software was designed to work

with Panasonic's wireless adapter. Check
www.panasonic.com/NetConnect for updated

information.

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Support / FAQ

FAQ

Software update

How do I check for the latest

software (firmware) version
for my TV?

How do I get the software

update information and
download periodically?

• In the main menu, select_::;_: ::;,:.Select
The current version and latest

version software will be shown. If software update is
grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a

newer version is available, update your TV. Follow the
on screen instructions, do not power off the TV until
the update is complete. Be patient; firmware update

may take a while.

• In the main menu, select i_::__ _:_,_,_.Highlight
:: _:__::'_ Make sure that setting is

On.

When the TV is turned On, update message is
displayed if available.

Follow the directions on the screen to download.

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FAQ

3D - Viewing

Why doesn't my 3D video 1. Begin playing the 3D video source.
source look 3D? 2. Ensure that the Panasonic 3D Eyewear (glasses)

are on.

3. Press _ button directly or press IVIEI_,
TOOLS I button and select 3D.

4. In the menu, select
Notes:

1.3D Blu-ray discs must be played with a 3D capable
Blu-ray player.

2. Check with your Cable or Satellite provider to make

sure their supplied box is 3D capable.

3.3D signal must be connected to the TV via an HDMI

cable.

4. Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth

wireless technology.

Can I use 3D glasses similar
to the kind given at a 3D

movie theater to watch 3D
content on my 3D TV?

,, No. Movie theater's 3D glasses are passive. They
use a simple filter 'lens'. Panasonic active shutter 3D
Eyewear are actively synchronizing the left/right eye

viewing with the display, providing a superior 3D
viewing experience.

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FAQ

3D - Format

When selecting some 3D
Video content, why are there
two pictures next to each

other?

Why does the left and right
Sides of the image seem

reversed ?

• There are a few different 3D formats and the

current setting may not match the incoming 3D signal.
The format should change automatically, but
depending on the source/connection it may not signal

the TV properly. To manually select other 3D formats:

1. Press _ button directly or press IVIERA

TOOLS I

button on the TV's remote control and select 3D

2. In the menu, choose another
3D format such as or _:_:_:

3. Remember to switch the 3D format setting back to
when you go back to viewing a standard 2D

signal.

• The 3D format has two different "phases". Try the

other phase:

1. In th e main menu, select _::::!::::t::_:.Highlig ht
and press _.

2. In the menu, select

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FAQ

Other

What is the easiest and best
way to connect a High-

Definition Cable or Satellite

box to the TV?

does the _ buttonWhy

not display Closed caption?

Why does the screen and
back cover of the TV get

wa rm ?

• Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and

audio signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable

needed to connect an HD device to the TV.

• When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device,

such as a Cable or Satellite box, CC must be enabled
on the device.

• Closed caption is available only at supported TV

programming.

• The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts

may become hot. This is normal operation and does
not affect the performance of the set.

• Ensure good ventilation.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the TV and do

not place the TV on top of other equipment.

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FAQ

Menu - Gray-out

Why is the
option at the top of the

menu

grayed-out and unable to be
selected?

Some menu items are
grayed-out and unable to be
selected. Why?

• During i: i::::.:::::::i,:_::: _::::: :::_, you indicated in
that you are using Cable or

Satellite box and the box is connected to one of the
TV's AV inputs. In this case, the Antenna/Cable input

is deactivated to prevent unintentional switching into
unused tuner. To re-activate, press I MENU, select

and repeat

• Depending on certain modes or the selected input,

some options are not available. For example,

are only available when the

is changed to ZOOM mode.

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FAQ

Reset to default

How do I reset my TV to all • In the main menu, select i_,_;_:_!_::__::_;.Highlight

factory defaults and and press _. Enter your password (if
settings? created earlier) or create a temporary new password.

Select Yes to reset the TV.

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Care and Cleaning

Display panel

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

• Display panel

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface

gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

• If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free
cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100
times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use
this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry
cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects.

Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays,

solvents, and thinner, otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely
affected.

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Care and Cleaning

Cabinet

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

• Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and
then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with
a dry cloth.

• Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface
of the TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner,
otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the
coating may peel off.

• Do not let articles made from rubber or PVC be in contact with the TV for long
periods of time.

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Care and Cleaning

Pedestal / Power cord

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

• Pedestal

• Cleaning

Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using
a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has
been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use products such as solvents,
thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If
using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)

° Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal

dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing
so will cause deterioration.)

• Power cord

• Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to
fire or electrical shock.)

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