Panasonic TXP50VT65B User Manual
Panasonic TXP50VT65B User Manual

Panasonic TXP50VT65B User Manual

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  • Page 1 TX-P50VT65B TX-P55VT65B TX-P65VT65B e HELP English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Satellite connection • 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...
  • Page 3 TV Guide • Using TV Guide • Timer Programming • Guide link programming Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Note • 3D Eyewear - Functions • 3D Eyewear - Registration • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit...
  • Page 4 • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • Rewind LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting timer programming • Editing timer programming • Note Technical information • USB HDD Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note Network connections • Internet connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless...
  • Page 5 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 • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video...
  • Page 6 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 • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping contents • Deleting content • Changing device...
  • Page 7 • Music format Functions APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings Multi Window • Information • How to use • Note 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...
  • Page 8 • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using numeric buttons Built-in Camera • Using built-in Camera Voice Control • Preparations • How to use Electronic Touch Pen • Information • Touch Pen Setup • Using Electronic Touch Pen • Maintenance Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu...
  • Page 9 • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Lock Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer...
  • Page 10 • Recording Setup • Touch Pen Setup • VIERA Touch Pad Controller • Bluetooth Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • Professional Mode (isfccc) • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information...
  • Page 11 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. ● - 11 -...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 ■ Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1. Select Settings from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions ■...
  • Page 16: Basic

    Basic Satellite connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ● ■ Dual tuner Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.
  • Page 17 ■ Single tuner Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish. Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. are not ● available. Satellite IN 1 terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish = Note = To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local ●...
  • Page 18: Basic Connection

    Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB, Analogue ● ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal...
  • Page 19 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV. RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR...
  • Page 20: Selecting Channel

    Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. ●...
  • Page 21 ■ 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. Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2. Select the current programme or channel with and press to access 3.
  • Page 22: Information Banner

    Information banner Display information banner with Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Programme start / finish time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc.
  • Page 23 Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Settings Sound Audio Description STTL: Subtitle service available TEXT: Text service available Multi Audio: Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM: Audio mode –...
  • Page 24: Option Menu

    Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2. Select one of the following items with and press to access Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Multi Audio / AD Multi Audio Monaural Audio Sub Channel Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set...
  • Page 25 Multi Audio Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ● you exit the current programme. For DVB mode ● For Other Sat. mode (UK only) ●...
  • Page 26: Subtitle

    NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle ■ freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■...
  • Page 27: Off Timer

    Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU 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.
  • Page 28: External Equipment

    External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For basic connection ● Watching Basic Basic connection To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology ●...
  • Page 29 ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables – AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary. Camcorder / Game equipment - 29 -...
  • Page 30: Usb Devices

    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 31 ■ Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. ● Settings Sound Volume settings - 31 -...
  • Page 32: 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 33: Screen Display

    ■ Screen display Manual input (default setting in Input Labels) ● AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) ● AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -- HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 - 33 -...
  • Page 34: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    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. Playback videocassette / DVD / video content Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
  • Page 35 ■ 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 36: Hdmi Features

    HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 37 ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals). AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when ●...
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 THX Cinema THX Bright Room Custom Professional1 / Professional2)
  • Page 41 In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in Custom Professional1 / 2 mode, Advanced Settings can be...
  • Page 42: Ambient Sensor

    Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Ambient Sensor with and press to access 3. Select with and press to set Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.
  • Page 43: Aspect

    Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2. Select the mode with and press to set You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ●...
  • Page 44 = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) ● and HD (High definition) signals. Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode. ●...
  • Page 45: Aspect Control Signal

    Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal). Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal is found.
  • Page 46 ● 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 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p...
  • Page 47: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to Custom Professional1 / 2 mode. Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3.
  • Page 48 ■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Native Rec. 709 SMPTE-C / EBU) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Rec. 709: Standard for HD (High definition) SMPTE-C: Standard for NTSC EBU:...
  • Page 49 ■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Colour Management items.
  • Page 50 ■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 Curve) 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 51: Lock Settings

    Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Lock Settings with and press to access 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with numeric buttons Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●...
  • Page 52: 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 53: Tv Guide

    TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2.
  • Page 54 To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with and press access 2) Select View with and press to access (DVB) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3) Press to exit TV Guide –...
  • Page 55 To view more details of the programme (except Analogue) ● 1) Select the programme with 2) Press to view – Press again to return to TV Guide. To exit TV Guide ● EXIT = Note = When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for ●...
  • Page 56: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. 1.
  • Page 57: Guide Link Programming

    Guide link programming ■ Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
  • Page 58: Teletext

    Teletext Digital text service Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
  • Page 59: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT Displays the index page (content varies depending on the ● broadcasters). Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
  • Page 60 ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
  • Page 61: Teletext Mode

    Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT ● in the information banner. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
  • Page 62: Note

    Note Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ● If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D ● Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate. Watching 3D Settings Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ●...
  • Page 63: 3D Eyewear - Functions

    3D Eyewear - Functions ■ Part names and functions Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp Power button ● – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear On. (The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.) –...
  • Page 64 ■ Indicator lamp status Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on: ● Sufficient battery level Flashes 5 times when turned on: ● Low battery level Flashes red: ● Under registering Flashes red once every 1 second: ● Under reconnecting to the TV Flashes red 3 times: ●...
  • Page 65: 3D Eyewear - Registration

    3D Eyewear - Registration ■ First registration Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. 1. Turn the TV on 2. Press Power button for about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes.
  • Page 66: 3D Eyewear - Replacing Battery

    3D Eyewear - Replacing battery When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the ●...
  • Page 67: Viewing 3D

    Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D ● formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back.
  • Page 68 ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■ 2D images converted to 3D Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. ● Watching...
  • Page 69: 3D Mode Selection

    3D Mode Selection You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D. 1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition. ●...
  • Page 70: 3D Settings

    3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture 3D Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access 3D Detection 3D Signal Message 3D Refresh Rate 2D 3D Depth 3D Adjustment L/R Picture Swap Edge Smoother...
  • Page 71 3D Refresh Rate (Auto 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min)
  • Page 72 Edge Smoother / Off) Set to if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D 3D mode). Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ●...
  • Page 73: Source Image Format

    Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following ●...
  • Page 74: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat.
  • Page 75 ■ List favourite Other Sat. / Satellite channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Other Sat. / Satellite Favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner. Watching Basic Information banner To change the category, press (blue).
  • Page 76 ■ Edit DVB Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green) 3) Select the new position with or select the turn with numeric buttons 4) Press...
  • Page 77: Channel List

    Channel List ■ Skip unwanted freesat / DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with and press to access 2. Select a channel with 3.
  • Page 78: Regional Channel Edit

    ■ Create the channel list for Other Sat. / Satellite Create your channel list of Other Sat. / Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels. And then you can select your desired channels easily. 1.
  • Page 79: Auto Setup

    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. All the previous tuning settings are ● erased. If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required. ●...
  • Page 80 ■ Other Sat. / Satellite channels To use dual tuner function, set Dual Tuner Mode to On. ● 1. Select Auto Setup with and press to access 2. Select the satellite with Select IN 1 IN 2 Signal Input with to set for each tuner.
  • Page 81: Channel Sorting By Region

    ■ Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item ●...
  • Page 82: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the ● aerial, use this function. (DVB) All DVB channels found will be added to Channel List.
  • Page 83: Update Channel List

    ■ Other Sat. / Satellite Set tuning parameters for the required satellite, details can usually be found in a satellite TV magazine. Normally use Auto Setup Add New Channels to retune Other Sat. / ● Satellite channels. Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the ●...
  • Page 84: Add New Channels

    Add New Channels You can add any new channels found automatically to Channel List. 1. The signal condition is displayed and press to access If you select Any Satellite Auto Setup, this step is skipped. ● It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite. ●...
  • Page 85: Recording

    Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 3 port with the USB cable. ●...
  • Page 86 = Caution = All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: ● – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format ●...
  • Page 87: Setting For Usb Hdd

    Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
  • Page 88 To change the mode ● To edit USB HDD name ● (green) To format ● (red) To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV ● (yellow) = Note = You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●...
  • Page 89: One Touch Recording

    Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Recording Setup One Touch Recording with...
  • Page 90: Rewind Live Tv

    Rewind LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Recording Setup Rewind LIVE TV...
  • Page 91 ■ To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Recording Setup Rewind LIVE TV with and press to access 3. Select with to stop Rewind LIVE TV If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind LIVE TV will ●...
  • Page 92: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming Setting timer programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue mode ● 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2.
  • Page 93 (Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode For UK For Ireland ● ● : freesat D: DVB : DVB S: Satellite : Other Sat. – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name <TIMER>: Timer Programming STTL: Displays subtitles (if available)
  • Page 94 ■ Guide link programming : Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal : Split Programme Watching TV Guide Guide link programming UK only ● Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by ● information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change.
  • Page 95: Editing Timer Programming

    Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with and press to access 3. Select the event with To change a timer programming event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event ●...
  • Page 96: Note

    Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event. ● Watching TV Guide Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
  • Page 97: Usb Hdd

    Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
  • Page 98: Internet Service

    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 99: Selecting Internet Content

    Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS For details of APPS List ● Functions APPS List Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item with and press to access (Example)
  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: Network Settings

    Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service 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 104 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3.
  • Page 105: Custom - Wireless

    Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
  • Page 106 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●...
  • Page 107 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. 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...
  • Page 108: Custom - Wired

    Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wired with and press to access 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV.
  • Page 109 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. 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...
  • Page 110: Network Status

    Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with and press to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
  • Page 111: Home Network

    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 112 ● To use a PC as a media server Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of November, 2012).
  • Page 113 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 114 Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ● channels, encrypted (copy-protected) programmes or when the broadcast prohibits the output of video and audio. = Note = To use this function, turn this TV on. ● This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment. ●...
  • Page 115: Using Dlna

    Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press...
  • Page 116: Network Connections

    Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ● Internet service Network connections Internet connection ■...
  • Page 117 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Unshielded) Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...
  • Page 118: 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 you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ●...
  • Page 119: 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 120 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1.
  • Page 121: Custom - Wireless

    Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
  • Page 122 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●...
  • Page 123 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. 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...
  • Page 124: Custom - Wired

    Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wired with and press to access 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV.
  • Page 125 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. 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...
  • Page 126: 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 127: 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. - 127 -...
  • Page 128: Network Link Settings

    To use this function with your smartphone, 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. Registration Type (Auto...
  • Page 129: Software Update

    = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
  • Page 130: Photos

    Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
  • Page 131: Viewing Photo

    Viewing photo ■ Playback Photos are displayed one at a time. To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 132 Transition Effect (Off Fade Dissolve Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.
  • Page 133: Videos

    Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
  • Page 134: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback 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. To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop...
  • Page 135: Video Setup

    Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Audio...
  • Page 136: 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 ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
  • Page 137: Music

    Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
  • Page 138: 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 139: Diga Recorder

    DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access...
  • Page 140: Technical Information

    Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
  • Page 141: 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 142 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 143 ● 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 144: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC, Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● 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.
  • Page 145: Information

    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 with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
  • Page 146 Picture setting may not work depending on the conditions. ● Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ 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.
  • Page 147: Selecting Device / Mode

    Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. ● Media Player Using Media Player Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ●...
  • Page 148 You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control ■ To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
  • Page 149: Selecting File

    Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION 2) Select Change Size with and press...
  • Page 150: Sorting Photos

    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 151: 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 152: Using Slideshow

    Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 153 Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
  • Page 154 Screen Mode (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when ● Transition Effect is set to Motion Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the ●...
  • Page 155 Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo 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.
  • Page 156: Selecting File

    Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
  • Page 157: Watching Video

    Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or AVCHD) Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with and press to access 2. Select the scene with 3.
  • Page 158 To change aspect ● 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 159: 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 160: 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 161: Selecting Content

    Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
  • Page 162: Watching Recorded Tv

    Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
  • Page 163: Grouping Contents

    To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching Basic Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN The recorded content may not be played back properly while 2 recordings ● are in progress. Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list...
  • Page 164: Deleting Content

    Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Delete the content with (red) 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
  • Page 165: 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 166: Selecting File

    Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
  • Page 167: Music Setup

    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) ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide...
  • Page 168: Device Handling Caution

    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 169: 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 170: Photo Format

    Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
  • Page 171: 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 172 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 173 ● 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 174: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC, Apple Lossless (.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 175: Information

    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. ● - 175 -...
  • Page 176: Settings

    How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List. 1. Display APPS List with APPS (Example) To exit APPS List ● EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with and press to access Internet contents...
  • Page 177: Information

    Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV, Component or HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Zapping View Watching View Zapping View Zapping View To swap windows ● To exit multi window ●...
  • Page 178 How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Screen Settings Multi Window with and press to access You can also access the multi window mode by selecting Multi Window ●...
  • Page 179 ■ Watching View (Example) Main screen TV mode / input mode / channel position and name Sub screen Press to select the screen to operate. ● – displays on the screen. To select the sound ● 1) Display Option Menu with OPTION 2) Select...
  • Page 180: Note

    Note Ensure that Dual Tuner Mode is set to Auto Setup to display freesat ● or Other Sat. / Satellite mode both in two windows. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup Analogue channel cannot be displayed both in two windows. ●...
  • Page 181: Summary Of Viera Link

    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 182 ● 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 183 ■ 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 ● via an HDMI cable. Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
  • Page 184 : 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). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ■...
  • Page 185: Easy Playback

    ■ 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. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
  • Page 186: Power On Link

    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. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Power off Link...
  • Page 187: Viera Link Control

    VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select VIERA Link Control with and press...
  • Page 188: Speaker Selection

    = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...
  • Page 189: 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 190: Using Child Lock

    Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
  • Page 191 ■ freesat Players Locks freesat content supplied through the internet. Unlock: With this setting selected, you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content. This is the default setting. Lock Guidance Content: With this setting selected, you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you want to watch freesat Player content which is...
  • Page 192: Pin Number

    PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...
  • Page 193: Caution

    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 194: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press...
  • Page 195: 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 196: Using Numeric Buttons

    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 197: Using Built-In Camera

    Built-in Camera Using built-in Camera You can use the built-in Camera as a communication tool for specific applications such as face recognition, video message, etc. Watching my Home Screen Settings ■ Auto pop-up When the application for camera operation is activated, the built-in Camera automatically pops up.
  • Page 198: Preparations

    Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. 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 199 How to use 1. Press of VIERA Touch Pad Controller When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start ● Voice Control function. 2. The operation guide is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions To display voice command list ●...
  • Page 200: Touch Pen Setup

    Electronic Touch Pen Information This function allows you to paint or play games on the TV screen using Electronic Touch Pen (hereafter referred to as “Touch Pen”). The Touch Pen is available only for specific applications. ● Touch Pen Setup ■...
  • Page 201: Using Electronic Touch Pen

    Using Electronic Touch Pen ■ How to paint on the photo / video 1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen 2. Display the following images full-screen – DVB mode – HDMI input – Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services 3.
  • Page 202 Maintenance ■ Storage and Cleaning Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the Touch Pen, as doing so may ● cause the paint to peel off. Do not dunk the Touch Pen in liquid such as water when cleaning. ●...
  • Page 203: Bluetooth Setup

    Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. Settings Setup Bluetooth Setup : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used.
  • Page 204 This setup has not been designed for the 3D Eyewear, VIERA Touch ● Pad Controller and Electronic Touch Pen supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 204 -...
  • Page 205: Keyboard

    Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set 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 206: 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 207 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 208 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 209: Viewing Mode

    Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema THX Cinema THX Bright Room Custom Professional1 / Professional2) Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. Cinema: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
  • Page 210: Basic Settings

    In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in Custom Professional1 / 2 mode, Advanced Settings can be...
  • Page 211: Noise Reduction Settings

    Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. / Off) Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Resolution Remaster Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.
  • Page 212: P Smooth Film

    24p Smooth Film Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. (Max / Off) This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ● Intelligent Frame Creation. Not valid in multi window mode or when Game Mode is set to ●...
  • Page 213 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
  • Page 214: Screen Settings

    Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. Set to if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●...
  • Page 215 Side Panel (High / Off) Adjusts the brightness of the side panel. The recommended setting is High to prevent panel “image retention”. ● Pixel Orbiter / Auto) Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image retention”. Auto: Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely recognise the wobbling.
  • Page 216: D Settings

    3D Settings 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 217 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 218: Copy Adjustment

    Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. Watching For best picture Lock Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected Custom, Professional1 Professional2 settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
  • Page 219: Mode

    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. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.
  • Page 220: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. This function is available when Mode is set to User.
  • Page 221: Volume Settings

    Digital Remaster / Off) Compensates a compressed audio signal to reproduce the original sound quality. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs.
  • Page 222: Voice Guidance Settings

    Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on- screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min)
  • Page 223: Audio Description

    Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users. Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by in the ● information banner.
  • Page 224: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings NICAM / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Set to if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound) ● For Analogue mode ● Audio Preference (Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Multichannel: The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.
  • Page 225: Reset To Defaults

    For Digital TV or video contents of Media Player / Network services ● Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Home network Videos Audio output settings SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.
  • Page 226: Other Settings

    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 227: Time Zone

    Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording Timer Programming For Digital TV ● Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
  • Page 228: Eco Navigation

    Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to to set them to the energy-saving settings at once. Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function. Functions Voice Control Preparations...
  • Page 229: Touch Pen Setup

    Touch Pen Setup Pairing Registers the Electronic Touch Pen (supplied) to this TV. Unpair Cancels pairing all the registered Electronic Touch Pen. Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for using the Electronic Touch Pen. VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers the VIERA Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Only 1 touch pad controller can be registered.
  • Page 230: Tuning Menu

    Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue mode ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region.
  • Page 231 New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode ● Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode ●...
  • Page 232: 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 233: 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 234 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 235: 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 236: Professional Mode (Isfccc)

    Professional Mode (isfccc) Enables the professional picture settings. Set to to display the modes of Professional1 Professional2 Viewing Mode. isfccc is the picture setting for the certified professional dealer. For details, ● consult your local dealer. System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports.
  • Page 237: Other Settings

    Other Settings Power on Channel List (All Channel List / Last) Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. Set to All Channel List to display all the channels. Set to Last to display the ●...
  • Page 238: Support

    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 239 No image can be displayed Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. ● Check the correct input mode is selected. ● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection ● match the output of the external equipment. Watching External equipment Is Contrast,...
  • Page 240: 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 tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish.
  • Page 241 No programmes shown on TV Guide Check the digital transmission by contacting Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 ● or at the following website. www.digitaluk.co.uk Consult an aerial or dish engineer to check the alignment of your aerial or ●...
  • Page 242: 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 243: Sound

    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 244: 244

    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 view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●...
  • Page 245: 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 246: 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 247: 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 248 An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. Built-in Camera does not work Ensure the built-in Camera is held up. When the application for camera ●...
  • Page 249: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface.
  • Page 250: Using Help Menu

    Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Help with and press to access 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information with and press to access TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 251: Optional Accessories

    3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear TY-ER3D4ME, TY-ER3D4SE (Rechargeable type) ● – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ - 251 -...
  • Page 252: Wall-Hanging Bracket

    Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK4P1RW ● – For 42 / 50 inches model – Tilting angle for the TV: 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees (42 inches model) 0 (vertical) to 10 degrees (50 inches model) TY-WK5P1RW ● – For 55 / 60 inches model –...
  • Page 253 = Warning = 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.
  • Page 254: Licence

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 255 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. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, &...
  • Page 256 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,...
  • Page 257 Ver.1.01...

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