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Panasonic TX-L42ET60B User Manual

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  • Page 1 TX-L42ET60B TX-L47ET60B TX-L50ET60B TX-L55ET60B e HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
  • Page 3 Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Channel Sorting by Region • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition...
  • Page 4 • Custom - Wired • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings...
  • Page 5 Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file...
  • Page 6 • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock...
  • Page 7 • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults...
  • Page 8 • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • TV Guide Settings • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ●...

  • Page 10: My Home Screen

    Watching my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection...

  • Page 11: How To Use

    How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●...

  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen...

  • Page 13: Basic

    ■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service...
  • Page 14 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver...

  • Page 15: Selecting Channel

    SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

  • Page 16: Information Banner

    2. Select a channel with and press to watch while the banner is displayed Watching Basic Information banner ■ To select a channel using TV Guide It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels. 1.
  • Page 17 Programme start / finish time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) All DVB Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites 1 to 4 Press (blue) to switch. (DVB) ● To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

  • Page 18: Option Menu

    – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (DVB) ● To hide the banner ● EXIT Extra information (DVB) ●...
  • Page 19 Audio Description 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 (UK only) ● Settings Sound Audio Description For DVB mode ●...

  • Page 20: Subtitle

    Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Settings Setup Display Settings Ireland only ● Teletext Language Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). For DVB mode (Ireland only) ● NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode ●...

  • Page 21: Last View

    2. Select Timer Off Timer with and press to access 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with and press to set (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off. ● The remaining time displays on the information banner. ●...
  • Page 22 = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable ● when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables...
  • Page 23 You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...

  • Page 24: Watching External Input

    Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...

  • Page 25: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) ● AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -- HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.

  • Page 26: Hdmi Features

    ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons Codes for each product and features ●...
  • Page 27 Input video signal: ● Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Content Type ● Deep Colour ● Audio Return Channel ●...

  • Page 28: Terminal Information

    Terminal information ■ AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : Audio out (R) 12: -- 2 : Audio in (R) 13: Red earth 3 : Audio out (L) 14: Earth 4 : Audio earth 15: Red in 5 : Blue earth 16: Status RGB 6 : Audio in (L) 17: CVBS earth...

  • Page 29: Valid Input Signals

    ■ HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground...

  • Page 30: For Best Picture

    For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

  • Page 31: Auto Power Standby Function

    Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Off Timer is active. ● Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while...

  • Page 32: Aspect Control Signal

    Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
  • Page 33 ● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only ● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p...

  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom. Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3.
  • Page 35 ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level.

  • Page 36: Copy Adjustment

    ■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma.

  • Page 37: For Best Audio

    For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
  • Page 38 (Example) TV screen TV Guide date TV Guide time Programme (DVB) / (Analogue) Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with and press access – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Press to exit TV Guide To the previous day (DVB)

  • Page 39: Teletext

    – You can set characters using numeric buttons. Functions Setting characters Using numeric buttons 4) Start Search with (green) – All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed. – Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes.

  • Page 40: Viewing Teletext

    ■ How to operate services In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on-screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
  • Page 41 ■ Reveal hidden data 1. Press MENU 2. Reveal with (red) Press again to rehide. ● ■ To view a favourite page stored Press STTL to view a favourite page. Call up the page stored on (blue) (List mode). ● Factory setting is “P888”...

  • Page 42: Teletext Mode

    The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 ● pages). Searching may take time while you are watching TV. ● To view a specific sub page ● 1) Press MENU 2) Press (blue) 3) Enter the 4-digit number (e.g. P6, press Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.

  • Page 43: Note

    Note Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ● Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ● 3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside ●...

  • Page 44: 3D Mode Selection

    ■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■...

  • Page 45: 3D Settings

    ■ To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using mode, use this manual setting. 1. Display the 3D Mode Selection (Manual) screen with (red) during above operation 2. Select the mode with and press to set Original: Displays the source image as it is.
  • Page 46 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically.

  • Page 47: Source Image Format

    L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D 3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual. This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or ●...

  • Page 48: Tuning And Editing Channels

    3D Mode Selection Original Side by Side - 3D Top and Bottom - 3D 2D 3D : When selecting Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will be displayed without 3D effect. Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from ●...
  • Page 49 2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels with appears when the channel is encrypted. ● To display other Favourites ● (green) 3. Press to add it to Favourite List To add all channels to the list ● 1) Press (yellow) 2) Press...

  • Page 50: Channel List

    = Note = Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be ● swapped in Channel List. To swap the channel position number. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Channel List ■ Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels.

  • Page 51: Auto Setup

    = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue mode, edit VCR. ● Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ● Only the selected mode is retuned.

  • Page 52: Manual Tuning

    If you choose to select your preferred region, you could find channels with ● a weaker signal appear nearer the top of your Channel List. If you have any image or sound problems, select Best signal quality (All Regions) instead. Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup...

  • Page 53: Update Channel List

    Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

  • Page 54: Internet Service Internet Content

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

  • Page 55: Note

    The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

  • Page 56: Network Connections

    Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...

  • Page 57: Note

    Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...

  • Page 58: Custom - Wireless

    1) Select Easy setup with Push button with and press access 2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point.
  • Page 59 Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ● before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3. Select your desired access point with and press to access Available Wireless Networks are displayed automatically. ●...
  • Page 60 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto...

  • Page 61: Custom - Wired

    6. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 62: Network Status

    Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store 4. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status...

  • Page 63: Software Update

    Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Software Update with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.

  • Page 64: Home Network Dlna

    Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
  • Page 65 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 66: Using Dlna

    : To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ●...

  • Page 67: Network Connections

    2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select one of the media servers with and press to access For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ● from the displayed media server list. To display / hide information of the highlighted media server ●...
  • Page 68 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

  • Page 69: Note

    Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...

  • Page 70: Network Settings

    Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...

  • Page 71: Custom - Wireless

    To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4.
  • Page 72 1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select for the encryption type.

  • Page 73: Custom - Wired

    Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with or numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press BACK/RETURN...
  • Page 74 Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ●...

  • Page 75: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.

  • Page 76: Network Status

    For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Network Link Settings

    Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 77 -...

  • Page 78: Software Update

    Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Software Update with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.

  • Page 79: Viewing Photo

    = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Viewing photo ■ Playback Photos are displayed one at a time.

  • Page 80: Selecting File

    ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for photo file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Auto Makeup Interval...

  • Page 81: Watching Video

    For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ● from the displayed media server list. To display / hide information of the highlighted media server ● 4. Select the file with and press to access Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ●...

  • Page 82: Video Setup

    1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with and press to set Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...

  • Page 83: Audio Output Settings

    Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Language Selects the language for subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback.

  • Page 84: Selecting File

    PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ● HDMI cable. Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information...

  • Page 85: Playing Music

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

  • Page 86: Technical Information

    1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select DIGA with and press to access 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV’s remote control according to the operation guide.

  • Page 87: Video Format

    Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ●...
  • Page 88 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...

  • Page 89: Music Format

    ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■...
  • Page 90 ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●...

  • Page 91: Media Player Using Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.

  • Page 92: Selecting Device / Mode

    ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely.
  • Page 93 3. Select Media Player with and press to access 4. Select the device with and press to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. ● 5. Select Photo Video Music with and press to access Photo Media Player...

  • Page 94: Photo Mode

    ■ To change the mode You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1. Display the contents selection screen with (blue) while the thumbnail is displayed 2. Select the contents with and press to access The mode can be switched in the current device.

  • Page 95: Viewing Photo

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

  • Page 96: Multi Shot 3D

    Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, ●...
  • Page 97 To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music ● Slideshow Settings (see below). ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode.
  • Page 98 Colour Effect (Off Sepia Gray scale) Selects the colour effect of photos in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 99: Video Mode

    Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back. ●...

  • Page 100: Watching Video

    2. Start playback with (red) If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen ● is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Video format ■...
  • Page 101 To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ●...

  • Page 102: Video Setup

    Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Subtitle Text Repeat...

  • Page 103: Audio Output Settings

    Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player Video mode Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.

  • Page 104: Playing Music

    To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with and press to access 2. Select the file with 3. Start playback with (red) ■...

  • Page 105: Technical Information

    Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. SD Card ■...

  • Page 106: Usb Devices

    You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.

  • Page 107: Video Format

    Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ●...
  • Page 108 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
  • Page 109 ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3...

  • Page 110: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.

  • Page 111: Apps List

    Functions APPS List Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = APPS List is subject to change without notice. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.

  • Page 112: Settings

    ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated settings.
  • Page 113 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 114 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ●...
  • Page 115 Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable).

  • Page 116: Preparations

    : While playing a disc. : Except for watching a disc. ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV.

  • Page 117: Easy Playback

    Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on.

  • Page 118: Intelligent Auto Standby

    Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).

  • Page 119: Speaker Selection

    ■ If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recorder / player is numbered. The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type of equipment. For example, when two recorders are connected to HDMI2 and HDMI3, the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as Recorder1, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as Recorder2.

  • Page 120: Note

    ■ Multi-channel sound If you want to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect it with an HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable, and then select Home Cinema. If your Amplifier has the “HDAVI Control 5” function, you only need to connect it with an HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.

  • Page 121: Pin Number

    5. Select the channel / input with and press to lock appears when the channel / input is locked. ● To cancel ● 1) Select the locked channel / input with 2) Press To lock all ● (green) To cancel all locks ●...

  • Page 122: Common Interface

    = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● Ireland only ● Common Interface Caution Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ● removing the Common Interface (CI) Module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, ●...

  • Page 123: Shipping Condition

    2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup System Menu Common Interface with and press to access 4. Press and follow the on-screen instructions On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons. ● Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e.

  • Page 124: Auto Update

    Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu System Update Auto Update Search in Standby with and press to access 3. Select with and press to set If any software updates are available, the notification message will appear. ●...

  • Page 125: Setting Characters

    Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...

  • Page 126: Keyboard / Gamepad

    Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. ● Settings Setup System Menu Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ●...

  • Page 127: Gamepad

    Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. Volume Up / Down...

  • Page 128: Setting Menu

    Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.

  • Page 129: Viewing Mode

    To change menu pages ● = Note = A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network ● services. Media Player Using Media Player Home network DLNA Using DLNA Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” ●...

  • Page 130: Basic Settings

    True Cinema: Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision. Custom: Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality. In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise...

  • Page 131: Noise Reduction Settings

    Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to...

  • Page 132: Option Settings

    Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Not valid in TV mode ● To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode, set ● Playing Time Display. Settings Setup Display Settings Film Cadence Mode / Off)

  • Page 133: Screen Settings

    HDMI RGB Range (Auto Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input. When the black level is not suitable, select Full. ● For HDMI input ● 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ●...

  • Page 134: 3D Settings

    Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom Sidecut Zoom. Screen Display / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen.

  • Page 135: Copy Adjustment

    3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode). Set to to enable Effect setting. When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it ● carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.

  • Page 136: Reset To Defaults

    Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

  • Page 137: Volume Settings

    To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset ● to Defaults with and press OK. Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (Stadium Hall Natural / Off) Selects surround sound settings. Stadium: Provides the sound effect such as a stadium.

  • Page 138: Voice Guidance Settings

    If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm ● recommended. If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm ● recommended. Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on-...

  • Page 139: Advanced Settings

    Speakers / Off) Set to to activate the description sound track from TV speakers. For DVB mode ● UK only ● Headphones / Off) Set to to activate the description sound track from headphones. For DVB mode ● UK only ●...
  • Page 140 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

  • Page 141: Reset To Defaults

    Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...

  • Page 142: Off Timer

    Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data. The time data will be corrected based on GMT. ● Ireland only ● Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.

  • Page 143: Tv Guide Settings

    TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal Full / Info) Changes the layout of TV Guide. Normal: Default TV Guide screen Full: Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation guide Info: Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the operation guide USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device.
  • Page 144 Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel Sorting by Region For DVB mode ● UK only ● Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings.

  • Page 145: Language

    Language Preferred Multi Audio (English Welsh Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). UK only ● Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).

  • Page 146: Display Settings

    Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Language are given priority. ● Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital ● channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Ireland only ●...
  • Page 147 Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. VIERA Connect Banner / Off) Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display. For Full Screen TV ● Playing Time Display / Off) Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes.

  • Page 148: Viera Link Settings

    VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.

  • Page 149: System Menu

    System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. For information of using Keyboard ● Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc.

  • Page 150: Support Faqs

    Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.

  • Page 151: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be...

  • Page 152: Analogue Tv

    Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

  • Page 153: Sound

    Check the analogue broadcast (if still available in your area). ● Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.

  • Page 154: Hdmi

    HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

  • Page 155: Network

    Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.

  • Page 156: Other

    ● Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.

  • Page 157: Care And Cleaning

    The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel. ● The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger, and ●...

  • Page 158: Using Help Menu

    ■ 3D Eyewear TY-EP3D20E ● (1 pack includes 2 eyewears) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ - 158 -...

  • Page 159: Communication Camera

    – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ●...

  • Page 160: Licence

    HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 161 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
  • Page 162 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
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