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  • Page 1 TX-42AS740B TX-47AS740B TX-55AS740B 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 • Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection...
  • Page 3 • Aspect • Aspect Control Signal • 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 • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide • Using TV Guide • Timer Programming • Guide link programming Teletext • Digital text service...
  • Page 4 • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Regional Channel Edit • Auto Setup • Channel Sorting by Region • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition • Add New Channels Recording USB HDD setup • Preparations • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • Rewind LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming...
  • Page 5 • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping contents • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup...
  • Page 6 • Note DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • 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 • TV Anywhere Settings • File Sharing Settings • Software Update...
  • Page 7 • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions User profile • Information • Settings • my Stream Built-in Camera • Using built-in Camera Voice Control • Preparations • How to use Touch Pad Controller • Information • My button • Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”...
  • Page 8 • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Common Interface • Caution • Using Common Interface Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use...
  • Page 9 • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • TV Anywhere Settings • File Sharing Settings • Other settings...
  • Page 10 • Recording Setup • VIERA Touch Pad Controller • Bluetooth Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Wall-hanging bracket...
  • Page 11 Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 11 -...

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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. Free Digital TV Screen: Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available).
  • Page 15 ■ Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition By using the built-in Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen. Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to ●...

  • Page 16: Osd Colour

    OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with and press to access. 3. Set with and press to store. 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 ●...

  • Page 17: 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. ● - 17 -...

  • Page 18: How To Use

    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.

  • Page 19: Settings

    Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = Setup menu items may be changed without notice. ●...

  • Page 20: Watching

    Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish For Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local ●...
  • Page 21 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable - 21 -...
  • Page 22 ■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Cable TV box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial / Cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable RF cable / SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR = Note = For VIERA Link connections ●...

  • Page 23: Selecting Channel

    Selecting channel 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. Freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. ●...

  • Page 24: Information Banner

    ■ To select the type of channel list Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List with press to access.
  • Page 25 Current time Features available / message meanings signal: Poor quality TV signal Dolby Dolby D, HE-AAC: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Watching >...
  • Page 26 Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with and press to access. 3) Select Freetime Panasonic with and press to set. – For DVB / Freesat (UK only) AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available ●...

  • Page 27: Option Menu

    Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Voice Guidance Settings Audio Type Multi Audio Monaural Audio Channel Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set Teletext Language NICAM Volume Correction...
  • Page 28 Sub Channel Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available). For Other Sat. (UK only) ● For Satellite (Ireland only) ● 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 ●...

  • Page 29: Subtitle

    Subtitle ■ Freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. To select the preferred subtitle type ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with and press to access.

  • Page 30: Off Timer

    Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer with and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
  • Page 31 ■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with and press to access. 3. Select with and press to set. No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Time

    Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone with and press to access. 3. Set with and press to store. The time data will be corrected based on GMT. ● Ireland only ●...
  • Page 33 Preferred Subtitles (English Welsh Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). To display subtitles ● Watching > Basic > Subtitle provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending ● on the broadcaster). UK only ●...

  • Page 34: 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 35 ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 35 -...
  • Page 36 ● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g.
  • Page 37 ■ Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. ● Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Watching External Input

    Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...
  • Page 39 ■ 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 40: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

  • Page 41: Hdmi Features

    ■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
  • Page 42 ■ Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal: ● 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) Input video signal: ● Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) ●...

  • Page 43: Terminal Information

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

  • Page 44: Valid Input Signals

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

  • Page 45: For Best Picture

    For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with and press to access. 3. Select the mode with and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Aspect Control Signal

    Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
  • Page 48 ● Satellite terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ● AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only ●...

  • Page 49: Basic Settings

    Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film...

  • Page 50: Noise Reduction Settings

    24p Smooth Film (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ● Intelligent Frame Creation. Not valid for photo contents of Media Player / Network services or when ●...

  • Page 51: 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 52 ■ 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 53 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 54: Option Settings

    ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default 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.
  • Page 55 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.

  • Page 56: Screen Settings

    Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. 16:9 Overscan H-Size Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set with and press to store.

  • Page 57: Copy Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Basic Settings

    Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround Bass Boost 4. Set with and press to store.

  • Page 60: Volume Settings

    Bass Boost / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access.
  • Page 61 Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall. If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm ●...

  • Page 62: Voice Guidance Settings

    Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with and press access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume User Level Web Browser 4.

  • Page 63: Audio Description

    Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Preferred Audio Type Volume Speakers Headphones 4. Set with and press to store.

  • Page 64: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. NICAM Audio Preference SPDIF Selection SPDIF Delay HDMI Input 4. Set with and press to store.
  • Page 65 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

  • Page 66: Tv Guide

    1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with and press to access. 3) Select Freetime Panasonic with and press to set. – For DVB / Freesat (UK only) - 66 -...
  • Page 67 (Example) TV screen Date Time Programme : Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD. UK only ● You can select HD or SD broadcast. ● (DVB) / (Analogue) – No images are displayed in Freesat. (UK only) Channel position and name To watch the programme ●...
  • Page 68 To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes ● (except Analogue) (if available) 1) Display the search list with (yellow). 2) Select Search with and press to access. 3) Enter characters with and press to set. –...

  • Page 69: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. 1. Select the forthcoming programme with and press access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder with and press to set.

  • Page 70: Guide Link Programming

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

  • Page 71: Teletext

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

  • Page 72: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
  • Page 73 ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window. Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext. ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.

  • Page 74: Teletext Mode

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

  • Page 75: 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 76: Viewing 3D

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

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 L/R Picture Swap Edge Smoother Safety Precautions 4.
  • Page 79 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode) Set to to enable Effect setting. When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it ● carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set. Freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only)

  • Page 82: Favourites Edit

    Favourites Edit ■ List favourite Freesat channels Create your favourite channel list from various broadcasters. The Freesat favourites list is available for switching from Channel Genre the TV Guide screen. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide 1. Select Favourites Edit with and press...
  • Page 83 ■ 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 >...

  • Page 84: Channel List

    To name the favourites ● 1) Press (red). 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be ● swapped in Channel List.
  • Page 85 To rename the channel name (Analogue) ● 1) Press (blue) to edit. 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR. ●...

  • Page 86: Regional Channel Edit

    Regional Channel Edit You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel (if available). 1. Select a channel to replace from Freesat Regional Channels with set. 2. Select a channel to be replaced from Alternative Regional Channels with to set.
  • Page 87 ■ Other Sat. / Satellite 1. Select Auto Setup with and press to access. 2. Select the satellite with Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird. ● Check the dish alignment for the satellite to select. ● – The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5°...

  • Page 88: Channel Sorting By Region

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

  • Page 89: Update Channel List

    ■ Analogue Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup. 1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons. 2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down. 3. Search with 4. Select Store with and press to set. Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual ●...

  • Page 90: Signal Condition

    Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Freesat / ● DVB reception. Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ●...

  • Page 91: Recording

    Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 3 port with the USB cable. ●...

  • Page 92: Setting For Usb Hdd

    The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back ● on this TV. You cannot play back its contents with another TV (including the TV of the same model number) or any equipment. Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD ●...
  • Page 93 5. When the confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select with and press to set. The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit ● the name, select Yes. 1) Enter characters with Numeric buttons, and press to set.

  • Page 94: Recording Current Programme

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

  • Page 95: Rewind Live Tv

    Rewind LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 96 ■ To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > Rewind LIVE TV with and press to access. 3. Select with to stop Rewind LIVE If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind LIVE TV will ●...

  • Page 97: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue ● 1. Display TV Selection with TV. 2. Select the mode with and press to set.
  • Page 98 (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode : DVB-C : DVB-T For UK For Ireland ● ● : Freesat : DVB : DVB : Satellite : Other Sat. – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc.

  • Page 99: Editing Timer Programming

    ■ Guide link programming : Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal : Split Programme Watching > TV Guide > Guide link programming UK only ● Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by ●...

  • Page 100: Remote Recording

    Network > Network settings > TV Anywhere Settings Additional information for the services may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ●...

  • Page 101: Note

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

  • Page 102: Technical Information

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

  • Page 103: 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, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
  • Page 104 ■ 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 105: Selecting Device / Mode

    Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV. When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. ● Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ●...
  • Page 106 = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use Recorded TV is available for contents recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...

  • Page 107: Network Device

    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) - 107 -...

  • Page 108: 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 109 Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...
  • Page 110 Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos and save it. You can only save the image into the SD card. ● This function is available with photos recorded on digital cameras. ● Depending on the photos you select, they may not be suitable for creating ●...
  • Page 111 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 OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 112 Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
  • Page 113 Aspect (Original / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when ● Transition Effect is set to Motion Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the ●...
  • Page 114 User: Music files in the device registered by yourself will be played back. If no music files have been registered or the device which had ● registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back. ● To register music 1) Select the music file with and press to access.
  • Page 115 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 116 Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with and press to access. 2. Select the scene with 3.
  • Page 117 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode with and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
  • Page 118 Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.
  • Page 119 Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
  • Page 120 Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
  • Page 121 To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list. 2.
  • Page 122 Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list. 2. Delete the content with (red). 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set. Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
  • Page 123 Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 124 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 125 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 display / hide the operation guide ●...
  • Page 126 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 127 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 128 = 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 129 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 130 ● 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 131 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 132 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 133 Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS. For details of APPS List ● my Home Screen > 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.
  • Page 134 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 135 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 136 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 137 : 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 138 Using DLNA To use DLNA features, 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.
  • Page 139 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 140 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 141 ■ 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 142 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 143 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 144 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 145 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 146 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 147 Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired with and press to access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto...
  • Page 148 4. Select Network Status with and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set. = Note = When the network connection type is set to Wired, Wireless is deactivated. ● Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point.
  • Page 149 ■ Change settings You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type Channel setting method manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. Reset settings to reset the items of Change settings. ● = Note = You cannot connect the internet service while the TV is set to Wireless ●...
  • Page 150 VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. When you use two or more TVs in your network environment, set the ●...
  • Page 151 For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. 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. - 151 -...
  • Page 152 To use this function with your smartphone, 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. Changing the default configuration may increase Standby Power ●...
  • Page 153 = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. TV Anywhere Settings TV Anywhere / Off) Enables to watch TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
  • Page 154 New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message with and press access. 3. Select with and press to set.
  • Page 155 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 156 To return to list ● BACK/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 157 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 158 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 159 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 160 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 Monaural Audio Dual Audio...
  • Page 161 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 ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
  • Page 162 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 163 Playing music ■ 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 OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
  • Page 164 DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder 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...
  • Page 165 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 166 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 167 ● 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 168 ■ 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 ●...
  • Page 169 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 170 Functions User profile Information Setting user profile allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favourite Home Screen, my Stream, 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 171 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 172 my Stream Automatically provides the recommended contents (TV programmes, internet content, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select my Stream with and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. To register a content as your favourite ● Functions >...
  • Page 173 Built-in Camera Using built-in Camera You can use the built-in Camera as a communication tool for specific applications such as face recognition, video message, etc. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings = Note = Please note that under certain circumstances, audio / video recording ●...
  • Page 174 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 175 How to use 1. Press of Touch Pad Controller. When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start ● Voice Control function. 2. The operation guide is displayed and follow the on-screen instructions. To display voice command list ● OPTION To exit Voice Control function ●...
  • Page 176 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 177 Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > VIERA Touch Pad Controller with and press access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Pairing Cursor Settings Operation Guide 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV.
  • Page 178 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 179 ● 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 180 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
  • Page 181 ■ 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 182 ■ 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 183 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 184 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 185 = 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 186 = 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 187 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 188 = Note = For DVB (UK only) ● 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 Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings.
  • Page 189 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 ●...
  • Page 190 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) Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the ●...
  • Page 191 Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
  • Page 192 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, 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...
  • Page 193 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.
  • Page 194 Setting characters Using Numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using Numeric buttons. Press Numeric buttons repeatedly until you reach the desired character. : . @ / 1 ! : # + - * _ ( ) “ ‘ % & ? , ; = $ [ ] ~ < > { } | ` ^ \ : a b c 2 A B C : d e f 3 D E F : g h i 4 G H I...
  • Page 195 : 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 196 To adjust the volume of this audio device, set Headphone Volume. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Settings in the Sound Menu may not be effective for the Bluetooth audio ● devices. This setup has not been designed for Touch Pad Controller supporting ●...
  • Page 197 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > Keyboard Layout with and press to access. 3) Select the language with and press to set.
  • Page 198 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 199 To change menu pages ● 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 ●...
  • Page 200 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 201 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 202 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 203 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 ● connection Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching >...
  • Page 204 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 205 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 206 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 207 Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker Headphones / Off) Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and...
  • Page 208 Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
  • Page 209 Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ●...
  • Page 210 Advanced settings NICAM / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue ● Audio Preference (Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For digital ●...
  • Page 211 Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 211 -...
  • Page 212 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 213 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 214 Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming For digital ●...
  • Page 215 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 216 VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Cursor Settings Sets for the cursor of Touch Pad Controller. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller. Functions >...
  • Page 217 Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region.
  • Page 218 New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > New Channel Message For DVB ● Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue ●...
  • Page 219 Language Preferred Multi Audio (English Welsh Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language UK only ● Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
  • Page 220 Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching >...
  • Page 221 Watching > External equipment > Energy saving functions Banner & TV Guide Selection (Freetime / Panasonic) Selects the type of the information banner and TV Guide. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide For DVB / Freesat (UK only) ●...
  • Page 222 VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.
  • Page 223 System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions >...
  • Page 224 Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.
  • Page 225 Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial or dish.
  • Page 226 Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), ● in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital ●...
  • Page 227 Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 228 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 229 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 230 HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
  • Page 231 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 232 ● 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 233 Built-in Camera does not work Ensure the built-in Camera is held up. When the application for camera ● operation is activated, the built-in Camera automatically pops up. Face recognition may not work properly depending on surrounding ● environment or condition (for example, darkened room, etc.). Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered Are the batteries installed correctly? ●...
  • Page 234 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 235 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 236 For more information: ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 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 237 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 238 For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2014 Nuance Communications, Inc.
  • Page 239 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 240 Ver.1.01...

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