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  • Page 1 TH-50AS670M TH-55AS670M HELP English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings • OSD Colour APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Still • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection...
  • Page 3 • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Channel List Edit...
  • Page 4 • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • SD Card • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Network...
  • Page 5 • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow...
  • Page 6 Functions User profile • Information • Settings • my Stream Voice Control • Preparations • How to use Touch Pad Controller • Information • My button • 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...
  • Page 7 Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network...
  • Page 8 Timer • Off Timer • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • Voice Control Settings • User Settings • USB Device Setup • VIERA Touch Pad Controller • Bluetooth Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs...
  • Page 9 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: Information

    my Home Screen 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 Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

  • Page 11: How To Use

    How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as 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. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set. Full Screen Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable...

  • Page 13: Osd Colour

    Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary. ● Support > Optional accessories For details of Voice Control function ● Functions > Voice Control ■ 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.
  • Page 14 OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home ● Screen, etc. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Apps List

    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 16: Settings

    Media Player Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode Media Server Network > DLNA > Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.

  • Page 17: Watching

    Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ●...
  • Page 18 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

  • Page 19: Selecting Channel

    Selecting channel 1. Select TV mode with TV. 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2-digit (e.g. 39, ● press Information banner Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel.

  • Page 20: Option Menu

    To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour To display the introduction banner for the internet service ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...

  • Page 21: Last View

    Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...

  • Page 22: Eco Navigation

    Auto Standby / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this ● function and time-count will be reset. The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Time

    Adjusting time Settings for the system time of this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Clock Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to set. Mode Date Time Time Zone...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Usb Devices

    ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ●...

  • Page 26: Watching External Input

    Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital ●...

  • Page 27: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    ■ Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 28 Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR) ■ 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.

  • Page 29: 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 a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

  • Page 30: Valid Input Signals

    These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth ● Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input ● terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. This TV incorporates HDMI™...

  • Page 31: 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. You can also change the mode pressing PICTURE. ● Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Basic Settings

    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 ● Sidecut Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. For HD (High definition) signals ●...

  • Page 34: Noise Reduction Settings

    Intelligent Frame Creation (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, ● change the setting. Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when ●...

  • Page 35: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1.
  • Page 36 ■ 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 items of White Balance.
  • Page 37 More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items of Colour Management. Y-Hue C-Hue / M-Hue: Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Saturation C-Saturation / M-Saturation: Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas. Y-Luminance C-Luminance / M-Luminance: Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.

  • Page 38: Option Settings

    Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pure Direct HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range AV Colour System...

  • Page 39: 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 ● AV Colour System (Auto SECAM M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals.

  • Page 40: Copy Adjustment

    H-Size (H-Size1 / H-Size2) Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image. For TV mode, AV and HDMI input ● Not valid in 3D mode ● Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just, Zoom...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Volume Settings

    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. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ●...

  • Page 43: Voice Guidance Settings

    TV Speaker / Off) Set to when using the external speakers. Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm)

  • Page 44: Advanced Settings

    Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance. All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not ●...
  • Page 45 When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the in the Sound Menu. Meanings of mode indicators ● : STEREO : MAIN I : SUB II : MONO ■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
  • Page 46 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 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 47: 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 48 If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode ● connected to the player. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Network ■...

  • Page 49: 3D Mode Selection

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

  • Page 50: 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 2D→3D Depth 3D Adjustment Picture Swap Edge Smoother Safety Precautions 4.
  • Page 51 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 RETURN to go to Effect setting.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select TV mode with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with and press to access.

  • Page 54: Auto Tuning

    2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press RETURN to store. = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit VCR. ● Auto Tuning Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. All the previous tuning settings are erased.

  • Page 55: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Set TV channel manually after Auto Tuning. Sound System Colour System, and then perform this function. ● Normally set Colour System to Auto. 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.

  • Page 56: Media Player

    Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the SD Card / USB Flash Memory / network device. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.
  • Page 57 ■ 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 Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.

  • Page 58: 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 network device, ensure the connection and ●...

  • Page 59: Network Device

    Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ● 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 60 Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with ● Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Photo Mode

    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 62: Sorting Photos

    To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month with and press...

  • Page 63: Using Slideshow

    You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same ● pixels. You may not be able to view the created 3D photo properly if you ● transpose the left and right photos. 4. Create the 3D photo with OK. If your selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error ●...
  • Page 64 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Auto Makeup Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4. Set with and press to store. Frame (Off Multi Collage Drift (+ calendar) Drift Gallery (+ calendar) Gallery...
  • Page 65 Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down. Random: The transition effect is selected at random. This function is available when Frame is set to Off. ● Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
  • Page 66 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 current device will be played back. If there is no available music data, no sound will be played back.

  • Page 67: Video Mode

    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 68 Playback may not continue depending on the condition. ● To repeat playback ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...

  • Page 69: Video Setup

    – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access.

  • Page 70: Audio Output Settings

    Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 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 71: Music Mode

    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 72: Music Setup

    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 OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ●...

  • Page 73: Usb Sharing

    USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports and SD Card slot. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information Source drive: USB device / SD Card which contains the data to be copied.
  • Page 74 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● or SD card for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices or SD card to the other places...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Usb Devices

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

  • Page 77: Video Format

    Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ●...
  • Page 78 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
  • Page 79 ● 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 80: Music Format

    Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...

  • Page 81: Network

    Network 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. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Dlna

    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 84 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...

  • Page 85: 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: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...
  • Page 86 To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = 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 >...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Dlna Connection

    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. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
  • Page 89 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...

  • Page 90: 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 91: Network Settings

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

  • Page 92: Custom - Wireless

    7. Select Exit with and press to set. To set manually ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection with and press access.
  • Page 93 WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green). 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point. 3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK. Manual ● 1) Press (yellow). 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.

  • Page 94: Custom - Wired

    Proxy: This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access. 2) Enter the address with Numeric buttons, and press to set.

  • Page 95: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    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 which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with...

  • Page 96: Network Status

    3. Select Connect to device in WPS with and press to access. To set manually, select Change settings (see below). ● 4. Select and set WPS(Push button) WPS(PIN) with and press access. WPS(Push button): Set up the equipment for WPS(Push button).

  • Page 97: My Home Cloud Settings

    Status Details: Displays the detailed network status (SSID, security type, encryption type, etc.). For more information of the network connection, select Help. ● my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service for the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.

  • Page 98: Network Link Settings

    Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU.

  • Page 99: File Sharing Settings

    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. File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the contents in Media Player.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Selecting File

    Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.

  • Page 102: Using Slideshow

    To return to list ● RETURN Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 103 Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion ● Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2...

  • Page 104: Selecting File

    Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.
  • Page 105 To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 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 OK. To play back slowly ●...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Audio Output Settings

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

  • Page 108: Selecting File

    Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.

  • Page 109: Music Setup

    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 OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ●...

  • Page 110: Technical Information

    Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
  • Page 111 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. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
  • Page 112 ● ASF (.asf, .wmv) Video codec: MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver. 9 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3...

  • Page 113: Music Format

    ● RealMedia (.rmvb, .rm) Video codec: RealVideo 8 (RV30), RealVideo 9 (RV40), RealVideo 10 (RV40) Audio codec: RealAudio - cook / raac (AAC) / racp (HE-AAC) ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ●...
  • Page 114 ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use multi-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...

  • Page 115: User Profile

    Functions User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, cloud services, etc. To use my Stream ● Functions > User profile > my Stream = Note = You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●...

  • Page 116: My Stream

    Your face Registers the face data of the user for Face Recognition. Main Home Screen Selects Home Screen to be displayed when using Voice Control function. To use this function, you need to register your voice data or face data. my Home Cloud account Sets up an account for the cloud services.
  • Page 117 ■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and provides the recommended contents. Say “my Stream” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use ●...

  • Page 118: Voice Control

    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. Network >...

  • Page 119: How To Use

    = Note = To use Voice Control function fully, you need a broadband network ● environment, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy settings.

  • Page 120: Touch Pad Controller

    Touch Pad Controller Information Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially, on Home Screen or internet contents. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller. Touch Pad Controller can be used by registering to this TV with Bluetooth ●...
  • Page 121 Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of Touch Pad Controller. Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. - 121 -...

  • Page 122: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    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.
  • Page 123 ● 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 124 ■ 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 the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
  • Page 125 ■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...

  • Page 126: Preparations

    ■ 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 127: Power On Link

    Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. 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 VIERA Link Settings...

  • Page 128: 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 129: 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 130: Note

    = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ●...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > Shipping Condition with and press to access.

  • Page 133: Bluetooth Devices

    : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used. Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup...
  • Page 134 Audio Output: Set to Bluetooth only to mute the TV speakers automatically when using the Bluetooth audio device. And you can adjust the volume of the device using Volume Up / Down. Volume: Adjusts the volume of the Bluetooth audio device. Settings in the Sound Menu may not be effective for the Bluetooth audio ●...

  • Page 135: Keyboard

    Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ● remote control.

  • Page 136: 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.
  • Page 137 To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). ■...

  • Page 138: Viewing Mode

    Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching >...

  • Page 139: Ambient Sensor

    24p Smooth Film (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ●...

  • Page 140: Option Settings

    Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ● Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching >...

  • Page 141: Screen Settings

    AV Colour System (Auto SECAM M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For AV input ● 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ●...

  • Page 142: 3D Settings

    3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Signal Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not.

  • Page 143: Copy Adjustment

    Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected True Cinema Custom 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 144: Mode

    Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.

  • Page 145: Volume Settings

    Volume settings TV Speaker / Off) Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
  • Page 146 Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Language Changes language for the voice guidance. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings User Level (Beginner / Expert) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

  • Page 147: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For video contents of Media Player / Network services ●...

  • Page 148: Network Connection

    Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service.

  • Page 149: Other Settings

    Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.

  • Page 150: Off Timer

    Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer Clock Settings Mode (Auto / Manual) Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Date Sets the current date manually.

  • Page 151: Eco Navigation

    Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Preparations User Settings Settings for user profile. Functions >...

  • Page 152: Tuning Menu

    Tuning Menu Channel List Edit Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Edit Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching >...

  • Page 153: Viera Link Settings

    Smart Banner / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. Watching > Basic > Information banner 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. Watching >...

  • Page 154: System Menu

    Intelligent Auto Standby / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Intelligent Auto Standby This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On. ●...

  • Page 155: Picture

    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. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...

  • Page 156: 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 157: 157

    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 Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D.

  • Page 158: 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 159: 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 160 ● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered Are the batteries installed correctly? ●...

  • Page 161: Care And Cleaning

    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: (1) First clean the dust on the surface.

  • Page 162: 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 163: D Eyewear

    3D Eyewear TY-EP3D20W ● (1 pack includes 2 pairs of eyewear) – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for passive 3D. For more information: ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Communication Camera ■...

  • Page 164: Wall-Hanging Bracket

    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 ● 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...

  • Page 165: 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 166 RealMedia, RealVideo and RealAudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. These statements are under the Licence Agreement with RealNetworks, Inc. 4.4.2.1 Terms of use must prohibit the user from modifying, translating, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling or using other means to discover the Source Code or otherwise replicate the functionality of the Client Code, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law.
  • Page 167 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software License” 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 168 Ver.2.00...

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