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 • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Setup • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition • Selectable satellites Recording...
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Technical information • USB HDD Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note Network connections • Internet connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information...
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• Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format...
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• 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 Technical information • Device handling caution...
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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 Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application • Cookie • Note...
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Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults...
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• Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • Common Interface • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI...
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• Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 10 -...
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...
(Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout. ● Watching my Home Screen Settings 2. Select a feature with and press to access To watch full-screen TV ●...
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■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen Displays full-screen TV TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...
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■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box...
SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the Terrestrial / cable terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link = Note = External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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■ To select a channel from the channel list 1. Display the channel list with 2. Select a channel from the list with and press to watch To sort channel names in alphabetical order ● (red) To change the category ●...
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.
Multiple audio available Multiple video available Multiple audio and video available Stereo, Mono: Audio mode Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available Functions Data Service Application Using Data Service Application – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ●...
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3. Set with and press to store Voice Guidance Settings Guidance settings for visually impaired users Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings Multi Video Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ●...
For DVB mode ● Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Settings Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set ●...
= Note = Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer ● Programming One Touch Recording is in progress. Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ● channel or input mode. External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.
■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / Communication Camera = Note = It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly. ●...
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 ●...
TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ● playback starts. – Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. – This function is also available for HDMI connections. – When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or check the setup of the equipment.
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One Touch Recording ■ 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.
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.
aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. ● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth ● Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input ● terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals. This TV incorporates HDMI™...
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 / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: Off Timer is active. ● Watching Basic Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while...
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. 4:3: Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
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● Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only) Valid input signal format: DVB-C DVB-T PAL B, G, H, I, D, K SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K Invalid input signal format: PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.5 MHz M.NTSC 6.0 MHz M.NTSC 5.5 MHz...
750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal. ● = Note = If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme ● is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.
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■ Clear White Effect Clear White Effect Makes the white area clearer. ■ 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.
Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Colour Management. ■ 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.
press to set = Note = Option Settings, Screen Settings 3D Settings will not be copied. ● 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...
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2. Select the mode with and press to set DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Analogue 3. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide Press again to change the layout (Landscape / Portrait). ● – View Landscape to see several channels. – View Portrait to see one channel by time.
Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3) Press to exit TV Guide To the previous day (DVB) ● (red) To the next day (DVB) ● (green) To view a channel list of the selected type ●...
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1. Select the forthcoming programme or channel with press to access 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder with and press to set To check / change / cancel a timer programming event ● Recording Timer Programming Editing timer programming LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if Timer Programming is set.
to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed. 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. ●...
■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice 2. Set Picture and text with Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
■ FLOF (FASTEXT) mode In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■...
images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear. Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses. ● 3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person. ●...
■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■...
Use to identify the format type of the source image. ● Watching Source image format Side by Side - 3D Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 3D Top and Bottom - Displays the mode you select. Not valid in Analogue and AV mode ●...
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3D Signal Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ● For DVB, Component and HDMI input ● 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min)
Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. 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...
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Analogue 3. Display the menu with MENU 4.
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To change the category ● (blue) 3. Press to add it to Favourite List To add all channels to the list ● 1) Press (yellow) 2) Press (green) to add all To add consecutive channels to the list at once ●...
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...
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue mode, edit VCR. ● Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ●...
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– If you set to MiniDiSEqC Single Cable, select from LNB AA and – If you set to DiSEqC 1.0, select from LNB AA, AB, BA and BB. 2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB – Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite (available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup).
Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate Network ID to Auto. If Auto ● is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons. After settings, select Start scan with and press to search. ● 3.
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■ DVB-C 1. Enter the frequency with numeric buttons Normally set Symbol Rate Service ID to Auto. ● 2. Select Start scan with and press to search ■ DVB-T 1. Select a channel with and adjust frequency with for each channel Set where the level of Signal Quality...
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.
Selectable satellites ■ Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details. Intelsat at 85.2° East Hot Bird at 13° East ●...
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 2 port with the USB cable. ●...
Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD ● during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD.
2) Press BACK/RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press to set If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this ● confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.
3. Select the maximum recording time (minutes) with and press to set ■ To start One Touch Recording Press to start. Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress. ● ■ To stop recording in progress 1. Press GUIDE 2.
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■ To operate REW LIVE TV To pause ● To search backward (up to 90 minutes) ● After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available ● for operation. : Search backward : Search forward : Return to the current programme : Playback / Pause : Search backward / forward : Pause / Resume...
Timer Programming Setting timer programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode.
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(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode S: DVB-S C: DVB-C D: DVB-T – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name Event name Displays subtitles (if available) (STTL) –...
Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with and press to access 3. Select the event with To change a timer programming event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event ●...
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received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in ● Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on. No other channels can be selected while the recording of Timer ●...
Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
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. ●...
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.
Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ● and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly. ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Internet environment ■...
If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ● later LAN cables are required. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications ● company for further assistance regarding the network equipment. Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet ●...
to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
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3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...
Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
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VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ●...
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.
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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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 ●...
: 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 ●...
1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select one of the media servers with and press to access For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ●...
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■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.
Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...
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 ●...
To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4.
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1) Press (yellow) 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually 3) Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually – When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select for the encryption type.
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with or numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press BACK/RETURN...
Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
with and press to access 3. Select Connect to device in WPS with and press to access To set manually, select Change settings. (see below) ● 4. Select and set WPS(Push button) WPS(PIN) with and press access WPS(Push button): Set the equipment to WPS (Push button) mode. For details, read the manual of the equipment.
= Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
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. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
access 3. Select with and press to set 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.
: Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) 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.
Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 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 ●...
BACK/RETURN 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...
Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file 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.
For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ● from the displayed media server list. To display / hide information of the highlighted media server ● 4. Select the file with and press to access Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ●...
2. Select Music Setup Repeat with 3. Select Folder with and press to set Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
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. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●...
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Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
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digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■...
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 ●...
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control ■ To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
To display Slideshow Settings ● (red) Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow To Sort ● (green) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow...
Sort by Date Sort by Month: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as ● Unknown. To return to the thumbnail of all photos ● 1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2) Select All photos...
■ To enjoy the saved 3D photos Saved 3D photos are displayed in the thumbnail view. Wear the 3D Eyewear and enjoy the 3D photos. 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.
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Drift (+ calendar) / Drift: Photos are displayed with flow images. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not.
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Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery Cinema ● 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.
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.
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camera used. To repeat playback ● Media Player Video mode Video Setup ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to thumbnail ● BACK/RETURN 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...
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. To confirm or change the current sound status ●...
All: All the recorded contents are listed. Viewed: Contents not played back yet are listed. Icons are displayed. ● : Content not played back yet (Once you play back the content, this icon will disappear.) : Protected content cannot be deleted. : Content under recording (You can play back this content even if under recording.) : Two or more contents are grouped.
Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ● To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B” ● (blue) (Set “A” and “B” in order.) –...
Exclude from Group: Select the group and press to display the grouped contents. To exclude one specific content from the group, tick it and then select Exclude from Group. (To exclude several contents at once, tick all the desired contents.) Change Protect Status: Select the content to protect from deletion, and then select...
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.
To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with and press to access 2. Select the file with 3. Start playback with (red) ■...
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 ■...
You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ●...
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Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
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. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.
● 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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: For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ●...
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Amplifier with VIERA Link function Speaker system Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable).
: While playing a disc. : Except for watching a disc. ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV.
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.
mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc). This function may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. In this case, set to Off. 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.
■ If you access non-VIERA Link equipment The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Although you can access the connected equipment, you cannot operate it. Use the remote control of the connected equipment. = Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ●...
To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier. = 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...
1) Select the locked channel / input with 2) Press To sort channel names in alphabetical order ● (red) To lock all ● (green) To cancel all locks ● (yellow) To jump to the head of the next channel / input group ●...
2. Select the mode with and press to set DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Data Service Application Service with and press to access 5. Select Auto Start On with and press to set A notification message will appear when the application is available.
instructions. On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons. ● Common Interface Caution Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ● removing the Common Interface (CI) Module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, ●...
1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set DVB-C DVB-T 3. Display the menu with MENU 4. Select Setup Common Interface with and press to access 5. Select Slot 1: with , press and follow the on-screen instructions On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons.
Standby: Installs new software in standby condition. Now: Installs new software now. Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu System Update Auto Update Search in Standby with and press to access 3.
4. Download with = Note = Download may take a few hours. ● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ● 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.
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...
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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.
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 ■ Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted...
MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
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Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services ● or when Game Mode is set to On). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ●...
Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ● may be seen. Set to to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite ● connection Not valid in 3D mode ●...
PinP: Press (green) to switch to Picture-in-Picture mode. Main screen displays on the left side of the screen. You can swap the main and sub screen with (blue). ● Press to display / hide the operation guide. ● = Note = Each input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or sub ●...
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3D Signal Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance) ● For DVB, Component and HDMI input ● 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min)
Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. 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. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. This function is available when Mode is set to User. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level using ● To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To ●...
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) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall.
Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted. For Analogue mode ● Audio Preference (Auto Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selectable options vary depending on the country you select. ●...
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Audio Type (Standard Visual Impaired) Narration settings for visually impaired users (only available in some countries). Set to Visual Impaired to activate the narration sound track when available ● on the broadcast. For DVB mode ● SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
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...
Home network Network settings New Software Message Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording Timer Programming For DVB mode ●...
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. USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD...
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Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings. Watching Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For DVB mode ● Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries). For DVB-C or DVB-T mode ●...
LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB. Watching Tuning and editing channels Auto Setup For DVB-S mode ● Attenuator / Off) Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference. If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case, ●...
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 DVB ● subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Teletext (TOP (FLOF) / List)
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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 Selection, Input Selection or banner. Watching Basic Selecting channel Watching External equipment Watching external input To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters...
Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions Common Interface 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™”...
Data Service Application Service (Auto Start On Auto Start Off / Off) Sets to use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application. Not all the data services are available depending on the country, area and ● broadcaster. Functions Data Service Application Using Data Service Application For DVB mode ●...
Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Update Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule for the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). Postcode Sets your postcode to receive local information in the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries). System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries).
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.
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.
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.
● 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.
An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.
PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade surface quality. ■ Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust ● may lead to fire or electrical shock. Information Using Help menu 1.
– 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 ●...
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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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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
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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,...