Panasonic Viera TH-L32E5A, Viera TH-L42E5A Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

LED TV

TH-L32E5A TH-L42E5A

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

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.

Quick Start Guide

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

Identifying Controls ····································· 10

Basic Connection ·······································12

Auto Tuning··············································· 15

Enjoy your TV!

Basic

Using “VIERA Connect” ······························· 18

Watching TV·············································· 19

Using TV Guide ········································· 23

Watching External Inputs ·····························25

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ··························27

How to Use Menu Functions ························· 28

Advanced

Tuning and Editing Channels ························ 35

Timer Programming ···································· 39

Child Lock················································· 42

Shipping Condition ····································· 43

Updating the TV Software ····························44

Displaying PC Screen on TV························· 45

Advanced Picture Settings ··························· 46

USB HDD / SD Card Recording ···················· 47

Using Media Player····································· 51

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) ····························· 61

Link Functions (VIERA Link) ························· 71

External Equipment ···································· 78

Illustrations shown may be different between models.

Others

Technical Information ·································· 81

FAQs ······················································· 89

Specifications ············································ 92

Licence ···················································· 94

Warranty ·················································· 95

Maintenance ············································· 96

Safety Precautions

Warning

Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug and lead

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Insert 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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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

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Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

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Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.

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

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

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

Power source / Installation

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This TV is designed for:

AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

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Table-top use

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Indoor use

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Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

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Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

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Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

There are no user

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

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Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources 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

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To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this 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.

TV to rain or excessive

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

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Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the 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

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The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

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Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

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Use approved pedestals (p. 7).

TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask

Do not allow children to handle SD Card or dangerous parts

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As with any small object, the SD Card could be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

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This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally children.

. Keep these parts out of reach of young

Important Installation Notices

Install the TV on a stable surface

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

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Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.

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Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

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Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

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Not placing the televisions on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.

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Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.

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Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

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Cleaning an energised TV may cause electric shock.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time

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This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

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Irreversible damage can be caused.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

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This may cause damage resulting in injury.

Do not block the rear air vents

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Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electronic components.

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Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths and curtains.

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We recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm is left all around this between shelves.

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When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.

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If pedestal is not used, ensure the vents in the bottom of the TV are not blocked.

Minimum distance

TV even when placed inside a cabinet or

(cm)

Safety Precautions

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

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N2QAYB000748

Accessories / Options

Batteries for the Remote Control (2)

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R6 (AA)

(p. 7)

Pedestal

(p. 7)

Clamper

(p. 14)

Mains lead

(p. 12)

Fall-prevention parts (p. 9)

Operating Instructions with Warranty statement

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

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

Terminal adaptors

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AV2 IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor

(p. 78, 79)

. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

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AV1 IN / AUDIO OUT adaptor

(p. 78)

Optional accessories

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

Wireless LAN Adaptor and exclusive stand

TY-WL20A

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Communication Camera

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TY-CC20W

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

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

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To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the

•

devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. Depending 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

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

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This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 18, 70).

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

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull Open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or break up batteries.

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Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

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Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of explosion and fire if battery is reversed.

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Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Attaching / removing the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

Caution

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

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

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

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

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

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

(p. 8)

Accessories / Options

Assembly screw (4)

M5 × 15

Assembly screw (4)

M4 × 25

Bracket

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TBL5ZA32151 (TH-L32E5A)

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TBL5ZA3180 (TH-L42E5A)

Base

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TBL5ZX03601 (TH-L32E5A)

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TBL5ZX03641 (TH-L42E5A)

Assembling the pedestal

Accessories / Options

Use the assembly screws to the base securely.

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

to fasten the bracket

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

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

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Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

Hold the bracket not to fall over

Front

Removing the pedestal from the TV

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

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

Hole for pedestal installation

Arrow mark

Preventing the TV from falling over

This TV could fall over if it is pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the furniture as illustrated.

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This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases.

Band

Screw

Securing to a furniture

Fix pedestal and furniture together with band.

Screw

Accessories / Options

Wood screw

Band

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This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Wood screw

Hanging the TV on the wall

Choosing to wall mount the TV shall be done at the owner's risk. Always use a qualified installer to perform a TV wall bracket installation. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Any such damage will void your warranty.

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Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Rear of the TV

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TH-L32E5A a: 200 mm b: 200 mm

(View from the side)

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TH-L42E5A a: 400 mm b: 400 mm

Warning

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When optional accessories such as wall brackets etc. are used, always read and follow the manufactures installation and usage instructions.

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Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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When installing wall brackets you must ensure the wall bracket is not electrically grounded to metal wall studs. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables, pipes etc. in the wall before you begin the wall bracket installation.

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

Depth of screw:

minimum 10 mm maximum 14 mm

ype of screw: M6

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

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

2 3

Identifying Controls

4 5

15 16

22 23

Standby On / Off switch

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Switches TV on or off standby.

Sound Selection

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Changes the sound track in Digital TV (if available).

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Changes multiplex sound mode in Analogue TV (if available). (p. 81)

[Main Menu] (p. 28)

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

Information (p. 20)

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Displays channel and programme information.

VIERA TOOLS (p. 27)

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Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily.

INTERNET ([VIERA Connect]) (p. 18, 70)

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Displays VIERA Connect home screen.

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Confirms selections and choices.

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Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel.

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Displays the Channel List.

[Option Menu] (p. 21)

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Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

Teletext

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This button is not used for this model.

Subtitles (p. 20)

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Displays subtitles.

Numeric buttons

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Changes channel.

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Sets characters.

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When in Standby mode, switches TV on.

Sound Mute

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Switches sound mute on or off.

Volume Up / Down

Input mode selection

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PC - switches to PC input mode

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TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV.

(p. 19)

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AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list. (p. 25)

Aspect (p. 21)

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Changes aspect ratio.

TV Guide (p. 23)

Exit

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Returns to the normal viewing screen.

[Media Player] (p. 52)

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Switches to SD Card and USB device viewing / listening mode.

Cursor buttons

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Makes selections and adjustments.

Return

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Returns to the previous menu / page.

Coloured buttons

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

Hold

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Freeze / unfreeze picture. (p. 20)

Index

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This button is not used for this model.

Last view (p. 22)

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Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode.

Channel Up / Down

Operations for contents, connected equipment,

etc. (p. 26, 50, 52, 67)

Indicator / Control panel

Sele

ound

ode

RETURN

Function select

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[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] / [Treble] / [Balance] / [Digital TV Auto Tuning] / [Analogue TV Auto Tuning]



[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the

F button), Switching the TV on

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

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Use to switch the mains power. If you turned the TV off during Standby mode by the remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV on with Mains power On / Off switch.

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

Remote control signal receiver

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

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

sensor

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Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when [Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].

(p. 29)

567

Power and Timer LED

Red: Standby

Rear side of the TV

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

Recording of Timer Programming in

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progress One Touch Recording in progress

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Red with orange flash:

Standby with Timer Programming On

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Standby with One Touch Recording

•

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The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control.

Identifying Controls

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

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

■ Operation guide

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

Example: [Sound Menu]

Main Menu

Mode Music

Picture

Bass T

reble

Sound

Balance Headphone Volume

Change

han

Network

Select

Timer

Setup

EXIT

RETURN

Surround Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall

Selects your favourite sound

elects your favourite s

mode.

Off Off

Over 30cm

Page up

Page u

Page down

Page dow

■ How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select from a range of options /

1/2

0 0 0

select the menu item (up and down only) / adjust levels (left and right only)

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

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Operation guide

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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

•

[Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu. (p. 21)

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No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 32).

•

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This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and One Touch Recording.

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Terminals

Basic Connection

67 8 9105

SD Card slot (p. 47, 51)

USB 1 - 2 (p. 47, 51, 79)

HDMI1 - 4 (p. 13, 78)

Headphone jack (p. 79)

Connections

ETHERNET (p. 14, 62)

Antenna terminal (see below)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (p. 78)

PC (p. 79)

AV1 IN / AUDIO OUT (p. 78)

AV2 IN (p. 78, 79)

Mains lead and aerial

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

■ Digital TV, Analogue TV

RF cable

■ Mains lead

Insert the mains plug (supplied) firmly into place.

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When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Aerial

Note

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Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75  coaxial), and the correct terminating plug are required.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

TV.

AV devices

■ Player

Player

HDMI cable

Basic Connection

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

■ Set top box

RF cable

HDMI cable

Aerial

DVD Recorder / VCR

RF cable

Satellite dish

Set top box

Note

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VIERA Link connection

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor. Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.

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

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

(p. 71, 72)

Network

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

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

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Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection.

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Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV). (p. 15 - 17)

■ Wired connection

Basic Connection

■ Wireless connection

Wireless LAN Adaptor and exclusive stand

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

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Insert the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the stand straightly and completely.

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Connect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

Using clamper

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

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the

s assembly manual to fix cables.

option’

LAN cable (Shielded)

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Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

■ Clamper (Standard accessory)

Attach the clamper Bundle the cables

Insert the clamper in a hole

To remove from the TV: To loosen:

snaps

Keep pushing both side snaps

Internet environment

hole

hooks

knob

Set the tip in the hooks

Keep pushing the knob

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

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Please complete connections (p. 12 - 14) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Tuning. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch on

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Takes a few seconds to be displayed.

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

Select your area

Select State / Territory

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

Tasmania

select

set

Select the mode to tune

TV Signal Selection

Digital TV

Analogue TV

Start Auto

Tuning

select

tune / skip tuning

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

Select [Start Auto Tuning]

TV Signal Selection

Digital TV Analogue TV

Start Auto Tuning

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

Auto Tuning

Digital TV Scan Analogue TV Scan This will take about 6 minutes. RF Ch

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

Cartoon Nwk

62 29 33

Digital TV

: 4 Analogue TV: 2

CH 6 69 CH 0 75

Channel Name

Searching

Type

Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Analogue TV Analogue TV

Quality

10 10 10 10

select

access

Auto Tuning

Setup the network connection

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 18, 61).

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Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.

●

Ensure the network connections (p. 14) and network environment are completed before starting setup.

Select the network type

Network Setup

Select Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Set later

[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 14) [Wireless] “Wireless connection”

(p. 14)

select access

●

To setup later on or skip this step

Select [Set later] or

Auto Tuning

■ [Wired]

1. Select [Auto]

Acquire IP Address

Auto Manual

select access

2. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

■ [Wireless]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1. Select your desired access point

Available Wireless Networks

No. Network Name(SSID) StatusWireless type

1 2 3

Access Point A Access Point B Access Point C

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

Connection Test

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

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

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To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For details (p. 64)

select

access

: Encrypted access point

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

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For the information of the highlighted access point

●

To search access points again

●

To set [WPS(Push button)]

(p. 17)

2. Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

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

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

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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

Wireless Network Settings

Encryption key

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

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

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

u v w x y z ( ) + - . _ @ / “ ‘ % & ?

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

Set characters Store

select

set

●

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

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

Connection Test

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

: 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

5. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

(p. 66)

●

To set manually

(p. 66)

(p. 87)

[WPS(Push button)]

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

2. Connect the TV with the access point

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the 'WPS' button on the wireless access point until its light flashes.

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

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

Connect

●

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.

●

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

●

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

And then, follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Connection Test

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

4. Go to the next step

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

(Press twice)

Select [Home]

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

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select set

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

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

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

●

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

1 Return to viewing environment

selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Auto Tuning

select set

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. [Shipping Condition] (p. 43)

Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing

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

Note

●

To check the channel list

●

To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 35 - 38)

●

To retune all channels [Auto Tuning] in “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 37, 38)

●

To add the available TV mode later [Add TV Signal] (p. 33)

●

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 43)

“Using TV Guide ” (p. 23)

Using “VIERA Connect”

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

●

Some features of the websites may not be available.

Turn power on

Using “VIERA Connect”

■

To exit from VIERA Connect

●

To set the VIERA Connect introduction banner display of

[VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 33)

●

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

Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.

Simply press the OK / INTERNET button

Access VIERA Connect

While the banner is displayed

●

Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the data.

●

Messages might be displayed before VIERA Connect home screen. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on-screen instructions.

Example: VIERA

Connect home screen

BACK

●

Mains power On / Off switch should be on.

(p. 1

●

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

●

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

●

To return to VIERA Connect home screen

●

Video communication requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC20W.

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.

●

You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect. You can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect features. For more information “USB connection” (p. 87)

Note

●

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 14) and settings (p. 15 - 17).

●

For more information of VIERA Connect

(p. 70)

Watching TV

Turn power on

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

●

Select Digital TV or Analogue TV

●

Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 11)

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect). To set this banner display off The banner is subject to change.

(p. 18)

[VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 33)

Digital TV

Coronation Street

8:00 pm - 8:55 pm

BBC ONE WALES

Now

: PG

Rating

Select a channel

down

All Digital Channels

The selected mode is displayed.

●

You can also select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the

8:35 pm

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel (p. 20)

●

To select a more than two-digit channel position number

TV (p. 11).

, e.g. 399

■ To select from the Channel List

All Digital Channels

6 Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru

1 BBC ONE Wales

2 BBC THREE 3 BBCi 4 CBBC Channel

select channel

watch

■ To select a channel using Information banner (p. 20)

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

select channel

watch

■ To select a channel using TV Guide (p. 23)

1 Display TV

Guide

2 Select the current

programme or channel

select

access

3 Select [View] (Digital TV)

Emerald 11:00 am - 11:30 am

View Timer Programming

select watch

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

●

Also appears when changing a channel.

Example: Digital TV

BBC ONE WALES

Channel position and name

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

Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )

Programme

Features available / Message meanings

Watching TV

Sound mute on

[Rating]

Rating information

[Bad signal]

Poor TV signal quality

●

To confirm another tuned channel name

●

To hide

(p. 81)

●

Extra information (Digital TV)

345

Coronation Street 8:00 pm - 8:55 pm

: PG

Now

Rating

4 5

[AD]

Audio Description service available

●

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

●

For settings

Subtitle service available

●

To watch the channel listed in the banner

(Press again to hide the banner)

(p. 32)

8:35 pm

All Digital Channels

Current time Programme Start / Finish time (Digital TV) Channel number, etc. (Analogue TV) Category

Multiple image or audio available

, ,

, Audio mode (p. 81) 1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

●

For settings

●

Information on the next programme (Digital TV)

●

To set display timeout

[Banner Display Timeout] (p. 33)

(p. 21)

●

To update the TV software (if available)

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

●

To select a favourite list (Digital TV)

if the favourite list is created in [Favourites Edit]

(p. 35)

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Confirm or change the current status instantly

●

To change

select

access

[Audio Description] (Digital TV) Set to [Auto] if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen

●

To adjust the volume for Audio Description

(p. 32)

[Audio Selection] (Digital TV) Selects between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

select / change

store

[Dual Audio] (Digital TV) Selects stereo / monaural (if available)

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

(p. 31)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

[Safely remove USB]

Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV

Off Timer

Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period

1 Display the menu

2 Select [Timer]

Timer

select

access

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

imer Programming

Off Timer

Auto Standby

Off

15 30 45 60 75 90

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes

●

select [Off Timer]

access

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

“Display Information banner” (p. 20)

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

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

■ To change the aspect ratio manually (if available)

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

Aspect Selection

16:9

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

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

select

store

●

You can also change the mode only using the

Watching TV

select the time

store

ASPECT button.

Aspect Selection list

[16:9] [4:3 Full]

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

[14:9] [Zoom1]

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

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

●

For Digital TV or HD signal

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

[Just] [Zoom2]

[4:3] [Zoom3]

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

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

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

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

Note

●

Only [16:9] and [4:3 Full] are available in Digital TV.

Watching TV

●

Only [16:9] and [4:3] are available in PC input mode.

●

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

Digital TV

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

●

Press again to return to the current view.

Note

●

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

●

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

Standard Time / Summer Time

■ Region Select - Adjust the standard time

Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time.

●

The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

■ Daylight Saving Time - Adjust for Summer Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.

●

Normally select [Auto].

●

If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

Region Standard time Daylight Saving Time : Auto (During Summer Time)

NSW / ACT Victoria Queensland +10:00 South Australia +9:30 +10:30 Western Australia +8:00 Northern Territory +9:30 Tasmania +10:00 +11:00

●

These items can be set from [Other Settings] in the Setup Menu. (p. 34) (Based on GMT)

+10:00 +11:00

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

●

Digital TV and Analogue TV channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means Digital TV channel and [A] means Analogue TV 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. 19)

View TV Guide

●

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

iew [Landscape] to see several channels.

V View [Portrait] to see one channel by time.

Example: [Landscape]

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 26 Oct 2011

11 Home 11:30 am - 12:00 pm DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm

ime:

East ender DIY SOS The Bill

Home

11D

Hot Wars Holiday Program

World

Emerald

Jade

10 O’ clock News BBC

Pearl

Sapphire

100

Ruby

101

Gold

102

Coronation Street

Topics NewsShopping

All T

Pepsi Char. Business NewsMarket News Drama 2Drama 1

ypes

Wed 26 Oct

All Channels

Red Cap

Sports Live junction

The Bill

Drama

Good bye NEWS

Live

2011 10:27 am

Current date and time

TV Guide date

TV Guide time

Programme

[D]: Digital TV

[A]: Analogue Channel position and

name

Using TV Guide

■

To return to TV

Example: [Portrait]

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed 26 Oct 2011

HomeD 11 WorldD 16 JadeD 81 PearlD 84 SapphireD 100

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

2:00 pm - 02:30 pm

2:30 pm - 03:00 pm

3:00 pm - 03:30 pm

3:30 pm - 04:30 pm

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Das Erste

DIY SOS

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

News

All T

Wed 26 Oct

ypes All Channels

2011 10:27 am

■ To watch the programme

1 Select the current programme

or channel

select

access

2 Select [View] (Digital TV)

Emerald 11:00 am - 11:30 am

View

Timer Programming

●

To use Timer Programming

(p. 24)

■ To the previous day (Digital TV) ■ To the next day (Digital TV)

select watch

■ To view a channel list of the selected type

(Digital TV)

■ To view a channel list of the selected category

All Types

Movie

News

(Type list)

Prog.Type

All Types

select type

view

(Category list)

Favourites

All Channels

All Digital Channels

All Analogue

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

Channels

Only Analogue channels are listed

●

select category

view

To list favourite channels

(p. 35)

Other useful functions

View details of the programme (Digital TV)

Select the programme 2 View details

●

Press again to return to TV Guide.

Using TV Guide

Timer Programming (Digital TV)

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

1 Select the forthcoming programme 2 Select the function ([USB HDD Rec.], [SD Card Rec.] or [Reminder])

select

set

●

LED will turn to orange if T

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

“Indicator / Control panel”

(p. 11)

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer Programming

Function No. Channel Name Date Start End

USB HDD Rec.

D 12 ABC 1

<TIMER>

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

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

---

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

Wed 26 Oct

2011 10:46 am

8:00 pm

8:30 pm

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

--:--

[USB HDD Rec.] / [SD Card Rec.] / [Reminder]

“Set timer programming event details” (p. 40)

select

store

■ To check / change / cancel a timer

■ To return to TV Guide

programming event

“Timer Programming” (p. 39 - 41)

■ If you select the current programme

A confirmation screen asking whether you want to watch or record the programme appears. Select [Timer Programming] and set [USB HDD Rec.] or [SD Card Rec.] to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.

Emerald 11:00 am - 11:30 am

View Timer Programming

Note

●

This function is not available in Analogue TV.

●

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

●

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

●

When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB HDD and enable it to record in [Recording

Setup]. When recording programmes to the SD Card, prepare the appropriate SD Card. For more information of the USB HDD / SD Card Recording (p. 47, 85)

select access

Watching External Inputs

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

●

To connect the equipment (p. 12 - 14, 78 - 80)

The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment. (p. 26)

Turn the TV on

If input mode is not switched automatically

Perform and

●

Check the setup of the equipment.

Display the input selection menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV SD Card/USB

●

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

●

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

●

[SD Card/USB]: Switches to Media Player.

●

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

“Input Labels” (p. 33)

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

select

watch

“Using Media Player” (p. 51)

Watching External Inputs

■

To return to TV

View

AV1

Displays the selected mode

Note

●

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

●

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

Operating contents or the equipment with the TV remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media servers, recording functions or the connected equipment.

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse

Watching External Inputs

DVD / video content: Skip to the previous track, title or chapter

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD / video content: Skip to the next track, title or chapter

Pause

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

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

Press and hold to search backward

Press and hold to search forward

How to change the code

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

Press and hold

Enter the appropriate code, see table below

during the following operations

Type of the equipment, features Code

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

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

Using USB HDD / SD Card Recording

Using in Video mode of Media Player (p. 52)

Using in Video mode of DLNA (p. 67)

The equipment using in VIERA Link (p. 76)

Press

(p. 50)

Note

●

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

●

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

●

Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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

Display icons of the feature

Select a feature

VIERA Link

■

To return to TV

select access

■ Follow the operations of each feature



[VIERA Link]

(p. 74 - 77)



[Photo]

(p. 53)



[Video]

(p. 56)

[Recorded TV]

(p. 57)



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

Please select the correct description and access.

Note

●

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.



[Music]

(p. 60)

[VIERA Connect]

(p. 18, 70)

[Media Server]

(p. 67)



How to Use VIERA TOOLS

How to Use Menu Functions

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

Display the menu

How to Use Menu Functions

■

To return to TV at any time

■

To return to the previous screen

■

To change menu pages

down

■ Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

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

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

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

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

●

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 87)

■ To reset the settings

●

Picture or sound settings only

[Reset Picture Defaults] in the Picture Menu (p. 30) or [Reset Sound Defaults] in the Sound Menu (p. 32)

●

To initialise all settings

[Shipping Condition] (p. 43)

■ Choose from among alternatives

Colour Balance

■ Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness

■ Go to the next screen

Child Lock Access

●

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

Select the menu

Example: [Picture Menu]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

imer

Setup

Select the item

Example: [Picture Menu]

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness T

int Colour Balance Vivid Colour Off

Displays the next screen

Set characters one by one Store

Cool

Normal

arm

Moved

select

set

Warm

1/2

50 60

0 50 50

select

access

select

access

select

store

change store

access

Menu list

Viewing Mode

Backlight, Contrast,

Picture

Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

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

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

[Normal]:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

[Cinema]:

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

[True Cinema]:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

[Game]:

Provides suitable images for fast response signal when playing games.

●

Not valid on TV mode

●

To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode

[Playing Time Display] (p. 33)

In each Viewing Mode, [Backlight], [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored for each input. Additionally, you can adjust the detailed settings when [Advance] in the Setup Menu is set to [On].

Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference

(p. 34)

How to Use Menu Functions

Tint

Colour Balance

ivid Colour

Eco Mode

P-NR

3D-COMB

Adjusts the picture hue to suit your taste

●

For NTSC signal, Component and HDMI input

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

●

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

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

●

Not valid on PC mode

Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions

[Off] / [On]

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

●

Not valid on PC mode or when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game]

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

●

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

●

For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite

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