Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT50T, VieraTX-P65VT50T, Viera TX-P55VT50T Operating Instructions Manual

TQB0E2269U

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

Model No.

TX-P50VT50T TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

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

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

Typical still image parts:

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Channel number, channel logo and other logos

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

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Video games

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Images from PC To avoid image retention, the contrast is lowered automatically and the screen becomes dim after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 116)

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

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This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2011) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services, DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services and DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital satellite services. Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T or DVB-S services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

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This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T, DVB-C or DVB-S.

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

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Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

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

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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.

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The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

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

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

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

Quick Start Guide

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

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

Basic Connection················································13

Auto Setup ··························································16

Enjoy your TV!

Basic

Using “VIERA Connect” ······································20

Watching TV ·······················································21

Using TV Guide ··················································25

Viewing Teletext ··················································28

Watching External Inputs ····································30

Viewing 3D images ·············································32

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ································39

How to Use Menu Functions ······························40

Advanced

Retuning from Setup Menu·································51

Tuning and Editing Channels ·····························55

Timer Programming ············································59

Child Lock ···························································62

Using MHP Services ···········································63

Using Common Interface ····································64

Shipping Condition ·············································65

Updating the TV Software ··································66

Multi Window ······················································67

Advanced Picture Settings ·································68

USB HDD / SD Card Recording ·························70

Using Media Player ············································74

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect) ····································85

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ·················96

External Equipment ··········································104

Others

Technical Information········································107

FAQs·································································116

Maintenance ····················································· 119

Licence ····························································· 119

Specifications ···················································120

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

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.

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

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

Safety Precautions

Warning

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

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

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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.)

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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.

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

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Power source

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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,

50 / 60 Hz.

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. There are no user

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.

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

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

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

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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 TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

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Use approved pedestals (p. 8) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 7).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

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

Safety Precautions

Radio waves

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Do not use the TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves from the TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller may interfere with the medical equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

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Do not use the TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves from the TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller may interfere with the automatic control equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

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Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the built-in wireless LAN part, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller when you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves from the part may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.

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Do not disassemble or alter the built-in wireless LAN, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller in any way.

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

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Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

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

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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 to a live socket outlet.

Transport only in upright position

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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

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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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In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.

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.

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

Built-in wireless LAN

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To use the built-in wireless LAN, an access point needs to be obtained.

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Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID∗) for which you do not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them may be regarded as illegal access.

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SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.

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Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.

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Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

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The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the built-in wireless LAN.

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When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating for the protection of the devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

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Additional information for built-in wireless LAN and access point may be on the following website. (English only)

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

Bluetooth® wireless technology

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The TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller use the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV, 3D Eyewear and VIERA Touch Pad Controller away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz signal.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

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N2QAYB000715

VIERA Touch Pad Controller

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N2QBYB000015

(p. 7, 11)

Pedestal

(p. 8)

(TX-P50VT50T) (TX-P55VT50T, TX-P65VT50T)

Mains lead (p. 13)

Batteries (4)

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(p. 7)

3D Eyewear (2)

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N5ZZ00000257

(p. 33)

Clamper (p. 15)

Ferrite core (2)

(Large size)

(p. 15)

Ferrite core

(Middle size)

(p. 104)

Ferrite core

(Small size)

(p. 105)

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card

Terminal adaptors

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AV1 (SCART) adaptor

(p. 14)

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AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor

(p. 104, 105)

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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. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

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.

3D Eyewear

(Rechargeable type)

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TY-ER3D4ME

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TY-ER3D4SE

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

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Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology.

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For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/eu.html

Communication Camera

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TY-CC20W

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This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 20, 86).

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

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Wall-hanging bracket

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TY-WK4P1RW (TX-P50VT50T)

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TY-WK5P1RW (TX-P55VT50T)

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TY-WK6P1RW (TX-P65VT50T)

a: 400 mm b: 300 mm

a: 500 mm b: 300 mm

a: 684 mm b: 300 mm

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Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees

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Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees

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Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

(View from the side)

Depth of screw:

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TX-P50VT50T, TX-P55VT50T

minimum 10 mm, maximum 16 mm

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TX-P65VT50T

minimum 17 mm, maximum 23 mm

Diametre: M8

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

Warning

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Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.

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Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.

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Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

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

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

Installing / removing batteries

Caution

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

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

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Do not disassemble or modify the remote control / touch pad controller.

■ Remote Control

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity

(+ or -)

■ VIERA Touch Pad Controller

Slide open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

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.

Two 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. (p. 9)

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

Assembly screw

(black)

(5) (TX-P50VT50T) (1)

(

)

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

M4 × 10

Assembly screw

(silver)

(7) (TX-P50VT50T) (12)

(

)

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

M5 × 16

Bracket

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TBL5ZA3254 (TX-P50VT50T)

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TBL5ZA3200

(

)

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

Neck

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TXFBL5Z0084 (TX-P50VT50T)

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TXFBL5Z0087

(

)

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

Cover

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TXFBL5Z0092 (TX-P50VT50T)

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TXFBL5Z0057

(

)

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

Base

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TBL5ZX0243 (TX-P50VT50T)

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TBL5ZX0327 (TX-P55VT50T)

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TBL5ZX0426 (TX-P65VT50T)

■ Assembling the pedestal

Insert the tabs of the neck into the base firmly

Tabs (bottom)

Turn the base over and fix the neck securely with assembly screws

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Do not hold the neck when turning over the base.

Back of the base

Screw hole

TX-P50VT50T

TX-P55VT50T TX-P65VT50T

(3) (TX-P50VT50T) (4) (TX-P55VT50T, TX-P65VT50T)

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Attach the bracket to the tabs of the neck and fix with assembly screws

Tabs (top)

Attach the cover and fix securely with assembly screw

■ Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws (TX-P50VT50T) / (TX-P55VT50T, TX-P65VT50T) 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.

Hole for pedestal installation

Arrow mark

(TX-P50VT50T) / (TX-P55VT50T, TX-P65VT50T)

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 (TX-P50VT50T) / (TX-P55VT50T, TX-P65VT50T) from the TV. 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV. 3 Remove the assembly screw from the cover. 4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.

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

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle (TX-P50VT50T)

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Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.

10° 10°

(View from the top)

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

21 22

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

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Switches TV on or off standby.

3D button (p. 36)

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Switches the viewing mode between 2D and 3D.

[Main Menu] (p. 40)

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

Information (p. 22)

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Displays channel and programme information.

VIERA TOOLS (p. 39)

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Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily.

INTERNET ([VIERA Connect]) (p. 20, 86)

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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. 23)

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Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)

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

Sound Mute

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Switches sound mute on or off.

Teletext (p. 28)

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Switches to teletext mode.

Volume Up / Down

Numeric buttons

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Changes channel and teletext pages.

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Sets characters.

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

Surround (p. 44)

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Switches surround sound setting.

Light

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Lights the buttons for about 5 seconds (except the buttons “25”).

Input mode selection

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

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AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list.

(p. 30)

Exit

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Returns to the normal viewing screen.

TV Guide (p. 25)

Cursor buttons

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Makes selections and adjustments.

Return

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Returns to the previous menu / page.

Aspect (p. 24)

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Changes aspect ratio.

Subtitles (p. 22)

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Displays subtitles.

Channel Up / Down

Last view (p. 24)

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Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode.

Operations for contents, connected equipment, etc. (p. 31, 73, 75, 92, 102)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

VIERA Touch Pad Controller

This touch pad controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially, on VIERA Connect or internet contents. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller.

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The touch pad controller can be used by registering to this TV with Bluetooth wireless technology. Setup screen to register will appear in “Auto Setup” for first using the TV.

(p. 19)

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After registering, you can operate the TV without pointing this controller at the TV (except Standby On / Off switch).

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To use Standby On / Off switch, point the controller directly at the TV's remote control signal receiver (p. 12) because it works with the infrared. (You can operate the switch without registration.)

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Standby On / Off switch

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Same function of the remote control button 1 (p. 10).

Touch pad (see below)

Exit

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Same function of the remote control button 17 (p. 10).

VIERA TOOLS / On-screen remote control

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VIERA TOOLS: Same function of the remote control button 5 (p. 10).

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On-screen remote control: Press and hold to display the remote control GUI (Graphical User Interface). Press again to move the position of GUI. (To change the page of GUI, slide your finger to the left / right on the touch pad.)

Volume Up / Down

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Same function of the remote control button 12 (p. 10).

[Option Menu]

Return

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Same function of the remote control button 20 (p. 10).

Channel Up / Down

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Same function of the remote control button 23 (p. 10).

INTERNET ([VIERA Connect])

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Same function of the remote control button 6 (p. 10).

∗

The behaviour may vary depending on the mode or content.

■ Touch Pad

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Tap the centre of the pad for “OK”.

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Slide your finger to move the cursor (on internet contents or [Cursor Settings] in [VIERA Touch Pad Controller] (p. 46)), select the item, adjust levels, etc.

●

Trace the fringe to scroll.

Note

●

It is recommended to hold the touch pad controller with your hand when using.

●

The battery power will be used whenever you use the touch pad controller (including the touch of the touch pad) even if not operating the TV. It may decrease the battery life.

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

5 6 7

Indicator / Control panel

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]

1/2

0 0 0

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall

Off Off

Over 30cm

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Network

Timer

Setup

Select

EXIT

Selects your favourite sound mode.

Page up

Change

RETURN

Page down

Operation guide

elec

EXI

elects your favourite sound

mode

Page u

han

RETURN

Page dow

■ How to use remote control

Open the main menu

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

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

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Auto power standby function

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

•

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

•

[Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu. (p. 23)

•

No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 45).

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

Function select

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[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]∗ / [Treble]∗ / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 51 - 54) ∗ [Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F button), Switching the TV on (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

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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.

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

●

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. 42)

Power and Timer LED

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

Recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording in progress

Red with orange flash:

Standby with Timer Programming On, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording

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

Rear side of the TV

Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details

(p. 32, 33)

Terminals

6 8 7 9

10 12 11

CI slot (p. 64)

SD Card slot (p. 70, 74)

Headphone jack (p. 105)

USB 1 - 3 port (p. 70, 74, 104)

HDMI1 - 4 (p. 14, 104)

ETHERNET (p. 15)

Satellite terminal (see below)

Terrestrial / cable terminal (see below)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (p. 105)

AV1 (SCART) (p. 14)

SERVICE PORT

This terminal is for special applications used by authorized service dealers.

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO)

(p. 104, 105)

Connections

Mains lead, satellite dish and aerial

Cable

■ DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

Terrestrial aerial

RF cable

■ Mains lead

Push until both side tabs click

Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

To remove from the TV:

tabs

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

■ DVB-S

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

Note

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer.

●

Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

●

Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels (p. 52)

Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

AV devices

■ Player / 3D compatible player

Player / 3D-compatible player

HDMI cable

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

DVD Recorder / VCR

Cable

AV1 (SCART)

adaptor

∗

SCART cable

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial

RF cable

■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Set top box

HDMI cable

AV1 (SCART)

adaptor

∗

SCART cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

RF cable

RF Cable

∗

Supplied with this TV

Cable

Note

●

Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 98).

●

Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 96, 97)

●

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

●

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

●

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

●

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

Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

Network

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

●

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

●

Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection.

●

Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV). (p. 17 - 19)

■ Wired connection

Internet environment

∗

Less than 10 cm

LAN cable (Unshielded)

●

Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.

Ferrite core - Large size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Wind the cable twice Close

■ Wireless connection

Internet environment

Access point

Built-in wireless LAN

Using clamper

■ Clamper (Standard accessory)

Attach the clamper Bundle the cables

hole

Insert the clamper in a hole

hooks

Set the tip in the hooks

To remove from the TV: To loosen:

Keep pushing both side snaps

snaps

knob

Keep pushing the knob

●

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

●

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

●

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

●

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

●

Please complete connections (p. 13 - 15) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch on

●

Takes a few seconds to be displayed.

●

If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch on the remote control for about 1 second.

Select the language

Menüsprache

Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski

English Svenska čeština Hrvatski

Français Norsk Magyar Slovenš čina

Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu Español Türkçe Български eesti keel

Português Еλληνικά Română Lietuvių

Nederlands

select

set

Select your country

Country

Germany

Denmark

Poland Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary

Italy Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

Portugal Belgium Croatia

Switzerland Netherlands Estonia

Malta Turkey Lithuania

Andorra Greece Others

select

set

●

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

Select the mode to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

select

tune / skip tuning

: tune (search for the available channels)

: skip tuning

Select [Start Auto Setup]

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T Analogue

Start Auto Setup

select

access

●

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

Auto Setup screen varies depending on the country you select.

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

1 DVB-S Search Mode 2 DVB-S Satellite Search

Search Mode

Free Channels

All Channels

0% 100%

Astra 19.2°E Hot Bird 13°E

Searching Satellite

Press EXIT to skip Satellite installation

Satellite

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite

Checking LNB2 Progress This will take up to 40 minutes.

select

set

3 [DVB-S Auto Setup]

0% 100%

Astra 19.2° E

1 2 3

100 100

CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4

100

Searching

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite Progress This will take about 30 minutes.

No. Channel Name Type

Free TV Free TV Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

4 [DVB-C Network Settings]

●

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

Frequency Auto Network ID

Start Auto Setup

Auto

DVB-C Network Settings

select [Start Auto Setup]

access

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

5 [DVB-C Auto Setup] 6 [DVB-T Auto Setup]

0% 100%

1 2 3

100 100

CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4

100

Searching

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No. Channel Name Type

Free TV Free TV Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

CH 5 69

62 62 62

100 100

CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4

100

62 100Cartoon Nwk

Searching

CH Channel Name Type

Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 4

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

●

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

7 [Analogue Auto Setup] 8 Preset Download

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 98, 99) compatible recorder is connected, channel, language and country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.

0% 100%

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

Remote control unavailable

●

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

[Download] (p. 46)

CH 29 CH 33 BBC1

CH 2 78 41CC 1

Searching

CH Channel Name

Analogue: 2

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan This will take about 3 minutes.

Setup the network connection

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 20, 86).

●

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

●

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

Select the network type

Network Setup

Select Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Set later

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

select

access

●

To setup later on or skip this step

Select [Set later] or

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

■ [Wired]

1. Select [Auto]

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

Connection Test

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

Acquire IP Address

Auto Manual

select

access

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

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For details (p. 89)

2. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

■ [Wireless]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1. Select your desired access point

1 2 3

Access Point A Access Point B Access Point C

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

Available Wireless Networks

No. Network Name(SSID) Status Wireless type

select

access

●

For [WPS(Push button)] (p. 19)

(red)

: Encrypted access point

●

To search access points again

(blue)

●

For the information of the highlighted access point

●

To set manually (p. 91)

(yellow)

2. Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

Security type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

Connection will be made with the following settings: Network Name(SSID) : Access Point A

●

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

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 ( ) + - . * _ @ / “ ‘ % & ?

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

Wireless Network Settings

Encryption key

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

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

Connection Test

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For details (p. 89)

5. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

[WPS(Push button)]

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

2. Connect the TV with the access point

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.

WPS(Push button)

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

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

Connection Test

: succeeded

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

: failed

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

●

To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For details (p. 89)

4. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

Select [Pairing]

Follow the on-screen instructions to use the touch pad controller (supplied).

●

To skip this step

●

To register later on or for detailed settings

[VIERA Touch Pad Controller] (p. 46)

Select [Set later] or

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

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select

set

Shop

You have selected shop mode

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

[Shipping Condition] (p. 65)

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

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

Note

●

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

●

To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 55 - 58)

●

To retune all channels [Auto Setup] (p. 51 - 54)

●

To add the available TV mode later [Add TV Signal] (p. 47)

●

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 65)

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.

●

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

Turn power on

●

Press for about 1 second.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

To return to VIERA Connect home screen

■

To exit from VIERA Connect

●

To set the VIERA Connect introduction banner display off

[VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 48)

●

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

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

My Account

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

Lock Sets to restrict access to some services Restrictions Sets to restrict reveal of the restricted services Beep Sets beep sound On or Off when operating VIERA Connect Notices Displays the information of VIERA Connect

●

You may operate the internet contents with the free cursor of the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied).

●

Video communication (for example Skype™) 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 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. 113), “Bluetooth Setup” (p. 113), “Operations from Keyboard / Gamepad” (p. 114)

Note

●

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 15) and settings (p. 17 - 19).

●

For more information of VIERA Connect (p. 86)

Watching TV

Volume

Turn power on

●

Press for about 1 second.

●

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

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

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

●

To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).

●

To set this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 48)

Select the mode

●

The selectable modes vary depending on the stored channels (p. 16).

TV Selection

DVB-S

DVB-C DVB-T Analogue

select

access

●

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

●

If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the mode.

Select a channel

down

●

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

■ To select from the Channel List

6 Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru

1 BBC ONE Wales

2 BBC THREE 3 BBCi 4 CBBC Channel

All DVB-T Channels

Sorting 123...

select channel

watch

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

●

To change the category

(blue)

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

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. 25)

1 Display TV Guide 2 Select the current

programme or channel

select

access

3 Select [View] (DVB)

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

●

The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select (p. 16). Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

●

To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 64)

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

●

Also appears when changing a channel.

ZDF

Coronation Street

HDTV

20:00 - 20:55

20:35

Now

All DVB-T Channels

Change category Info

Dolby D+ Bad signal

Dolby D+Bad signal

Example: DVB

2 3 6 7 4 5

Channel position and name

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

) /

TV mode ( , , , )

Programme

Current time

Programme Start / Finish time (DVB) Channel number, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (DVB)

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