Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
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Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Channel Sorting by Region • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note Network connections • Internet connection...
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Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo...
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Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup...
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• How to use • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Common Interface • Caution...
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Setup • Eco Navigation • TV Guide Settings • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket...
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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. ● - 9 -...
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...
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. ●...
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...
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■ 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 ■...
Basic 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...
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR For VIERA Link connections ●...
Selecting channel 1. Select DVB or Analogue with The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ● You can also select the mode pressing repeatedly on the remote ● control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.
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.
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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 –...
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 Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set Teletext Language NICAM...
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Monaural Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ● you exit the current programme. Not valid in Analogue mode ● Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ●...
Subtitle ■ Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■ Analogue Display subtitles with STTL. Hide subtitles with EXIT. ● = Note = If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service ● and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
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 Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ●...
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■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 23 -...
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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 ●...
■ Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. ● Settings Sound Volume settings 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.
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= Note = If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9. ● For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. ● ■ Screen display Manual input (default setting in Input Labels) ●...
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)
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■ 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 ●...
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.
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■ 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). Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
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.
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. ●...
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= 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. ●...
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.
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to True Cinema or Custom. Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3.
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■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level.
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■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 / 1.8) Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Copy Adjustment Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input with and press to access 3.
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 Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
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. Select DVB or Analogue with 2.
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To the next day (DVB) ● (green) To view a channel list of the selected type ● 1) Display the type list with (yellow) 2) Select the type with and press to view – Ireland only To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes ●...
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.
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. ●...
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■ 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.
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.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select DVB or Analogue with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Setup DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu with and press to access...
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner and from Category in the TV Guide screen. Watching Basic Information banner...
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■ 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...
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted 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. Press to set Reveal Hide...
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. ●...
Channel Sorting by Region You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your Channel List. (UK only) 1. Select the region with and press to access 2.
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.
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
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. ●...
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)
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.
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) ●...
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. ●...
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 ●...
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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.
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 ●...
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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. ●...
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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● 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).
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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 ●...
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: To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ●...
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...
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 ■...
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■ 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 - 78 -...
■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ●...
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 ●...
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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.
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 ●...
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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. ●...
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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. - 88 -...
Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 89 -...
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.
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.
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 ●...
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 To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ●...
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Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode. - 94 -...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 ●...
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...
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 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.
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. - 103 -...
■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back. Music mode: Digital music data will be played back.
■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ● remove USB USB Device Setup. Settings Setup USB Device Setup Connect the USB Flash Memory to the USB 1 or 2 port. ●...
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6. The thumbnail view will be displayed (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● Functions APPS List How to use Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each 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...
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 ●...
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 ●...
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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...
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Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat 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.
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.
Watching video ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
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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...
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.
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 ●...
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...
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. USB devices It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory to the TV’s USB...
Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 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. ●...
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. - 123 -...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
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. ● - 127 -...
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...
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.
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● 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) ■...
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■ 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 ●...
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■ 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 ●...
■ 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.
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on.
Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to...
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■ If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recorder / player is numbered. The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type of equipment. For example, when two recorders are connected to HDMI2 and HDMI3, the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as Recorder1, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as Recorder2.
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker 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 Speaker Selection with and press to access 4.
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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 ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
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.
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. ●...
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■ How to insert CI module and smart card Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ●...
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or ● services. ■ Insert the CI module (optional) The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the ●...
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 3.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. To install new software, select Standby with...
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu System Update System Update Search with and press to access 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any 4.
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...
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. ● Settings Setup System Menu Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ●...
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...
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.
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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” ●...
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) 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.
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Colour Temperature (Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 / Warm2) Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Vivid Colour / Off) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
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. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
Option Settings Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network ● services). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos...
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. ●...
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. - 156 -...
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.
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.
Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. 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)
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)
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.
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.
SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
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...
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data. The time data will be corrected based on GMT. ● Ireland only ● Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
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. TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal Full / Info)
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 Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
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Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode ● = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode. ● The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu)
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).
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 ●...
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Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. Smart VIERA Banner / Off) Displays the introduction banner for the internet service. For Full Screen TV ● Radio Mode (seconds)) Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected.
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.
System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. For information of using Keyboard ● Functions Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions Common Interface System Update...
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 ●...
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.
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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,...
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Internet service Network connections Internet connection Internet service Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 182 -...
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.
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.
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.
– Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ●...
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US, Europe, and other countries including one or more of the United States patents 6,396,546;...
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Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
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