Page 1 TH-43DS630U TH-49DS630U TH-55DS630U TH-40DS610U TH-50DS610U TH-55DS610U TH-65DS610U TH-32DS500Z 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 •...
Page 3 • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide •...
Page 4 • Setting for USB HDD Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • REW LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player Using Media Player • Information •...
Page 5 • Watching recorded TV • Grouping content • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format •...
Page 6 • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow Videos •...
Page 7 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 •...
Page 8 Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset Picture Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings •...
Page 9 Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings Support Help menu • Using Help menu FAQs •...
Page 10 Letters enclosed in brackets 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. ● This eHELP contains the pages for all models and some features are ●...
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Settings
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed. ● ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2.
Page 14 ■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function.
Page 15: Osd Colour
OSD Colour 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press to access. 3. Set the item 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 16: Apps List
APPS List Information Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ● - 16 -...
Page 17: How To Use
How to use You can access special features such as internet content, network content, 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 and press to access.
Page 18: 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 and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = Setup menu items may be changed without notice. ●...
Page 19: Watching
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● ■ Aerial Aerial terminal RF cable Aerial Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise ●...
Page 20 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial HDMI terminal HDMI cable ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish = Note = For details of VIERA Link connections ●...
Page 21: Selecting Channel
Selecting channel [Some features are not available on all models.] 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons.
Page 22: Information Banner
Information banner Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc.
Page 23 Teletext service available Audio mode Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings 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 ●...
Page 24 To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set Colour. ● my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour To display the introduction banner for the internet service ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
Page 25: Option Menu
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Video Selection Audio...
Page 26 Dual Audio Selects stereo / monaural (if available). Not valid in Analogue TV ● Subtitle Language Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available). This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you ● exit the current programme.
Page 27: Subtitle
Subtitle For New Zealand Sets the subtitle setting. 1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD. 2. Select Subtitle and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Not valid in Analogue TV ● Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing)
Page 28: Last View
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Page 29: Off Timer
Off Timer Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
Page 30: Energy Saving Functions
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Page 31: Eco Navigation
■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press to access. 3. Select 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 Settings for the system time of this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Clock Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to set. Mode Date Time Daylight Saving Time Region Select 4.
Page 33 Region Select Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT) (NSW / ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory / Tasmania) The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time ●...
Page 34: Language
Language For New Zealand 1. Display the menu with MENU. Preferred Audio Language Preferred Subtitles 4. Set the item and press to store. Preferred Audio Language Selects the preferred language for digital TV multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). - 34 -...
Page 35: 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 details of basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
Page 36 ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 36 -...
Page 37: Usb Devices
■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD, etc. = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices ●...
Page 38: Watching External Input
Watching external input [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2.
Page 39 ■ Playing Time Display Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press access.
Page 40: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following 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) (also available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) (Australia only)
Page 41 ■ 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: Hdmi Features
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV to external equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Page 43 ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio terminals).
Page 44: Valid Input Signals
Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT, HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○ 1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○...
Page 45: For Best Picture
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode 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.
Page 46: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Page 47: Aspect
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press to set. You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Page 48: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 49: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ●...
Page 50: 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 51: White Balance
■ 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. Reset White Balance Resets White Balance to the default settings. ■...
Page 52 ■ Reset Picture Defaults Reset Picture Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. - 52 -...
Page 53: Option Settings
Option Settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 54 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 55: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 16:9 Overscan H-Size Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 56: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press to access.
Page 57: For Best Audio
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Page 58: Basic Settings
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Page 59: Volume Settings
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. TV Speaker Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 60: Voice Guidance Settings
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume User Level Web Browser 4. Set the item and press to store.
Page 61: Audio Description
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with STTL/AD. 2. Select Audio Description and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Audio Description Volume Speakers Audio Selection 4. Set the item and press to store. You can also select this function from Audio Description in the Sound...
Page 62: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Digital Audio Preference SPDIF Selection HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press to store. Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Page 63 = Note = If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if ● STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended to switch from STEREO to MONO. Selected mode is not affected when the contents of the receiving signal ●...
Page 64 SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
Page 65: Tv Guide
TV Guide Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). For Digital TV, Analogue TV (Australia only) 1.
Page 66 To the next day ● (green) To view a channel list of the selected type ● 1) Display the type list with (yellow). 2) Select the type and press to view. To view a channel list of the selected favourite list ●...
Page 67: 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 and press to access. 2. Select USB HDD Rec. Reminder and press to set.
Page 68: Teletext
Teletext Viewing Teletext For New Zealand 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster). ● 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 69 ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press MENU twice. 2. Set Picture and text / Off. Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
Page 70: Teletext Mode
Teletext mode For New Zealand Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. ● 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press to access.
Page 71: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press to access.
Page 72: Favourites Edit
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching > Basic > Information banner Watching >...
Page 73 To name the favourites ● 1) Press (red). 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press RETURN to store. = Note = Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. ●...
Page 74: Channel List
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip).
Page 75: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. All the previous tuning settings are erased. ● Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels. ● Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. ●...
Page 76: Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning ■ Digital TV Normally use Auto Tuning Update Channel List to retune Digital TV channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All Digital TV channels are added to Channel List.
Page 77: Update Channel List
Update Channel List By updating the Digital TV 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.
Page 78: New Channel Message
New Channel Message For Australia Selects whether to give a notification message when a new digital TV channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. Sometimes, mainly during summer months at night, the TV may pick up ●...
Page 79: 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 reception. ● To change the channel ● Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 79 -...
Page 80: Add Tv Signal
Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Allows you to add any TV mode which was skipped during initial Auto ● Tuning. - 80 -...
Page 81: 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 2 port with the USB cable. ●...
Page 82 The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back ● on this TV. You cannot play back its content 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 83: Setting For Usb Hdd
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
Page 84 To change the mode ● To edit USB HDD name ● (green) To format ● (red) To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV ● (yellow) = Note = You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●...
Page 85: 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 86: Rew Live Tv
REW 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 87 ■ To stop REW LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press to access. 3. Select to stop REW LIVE If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be ●...
Page 88: 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 TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3.
Page 89 STTL: Displays subtitles (if available) – Press (yellow) to set subtitles for Reminder. Date – Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday – Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday – Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the same day every week Start time / End time / Duration (automatic display)
Page 90: Editing Timer Programming
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access. 3. Select the event. To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...
Page 91 ■ To play back or delete the recorded content Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display icons of the feature with APPS. 2. Select Recorded TV and press to access. Media Player > Recorded TV mode - 91 -...
Page 92: 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 93: Technical Information
Technical information USB HDD ■ USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back ●...
Page 94: Media Player
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data are played back.
Page 95 Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ●...
Page 96: Selecting Device / Mode
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
Page 97 = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...
Page 98: Network Device
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■ How to set User / Password 1.
Page 99: Photo Mode
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view 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 and press to change.
Page 100: Viewing Photo
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 ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...
Page 101: Sorting Photos
Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month and press to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named ●...
Page 102: Using Slideshow
Using Slideshow 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to thumbnail ●...
Page 103 Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. Press ● to change the month of calender. Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
Page 104 Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing. Not valid in the following conditions: ● – Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema. – Transition Effect is set to Motion. Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the ●...
Page 105 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 are played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device are played back. If there is no available music data, no sound is played back.
Page 106: Video Mode
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : 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 107: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red).
Page 108 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content in original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Page 109: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Mono Audio Repeat Subtitle Settings...
Page 110 Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Page 111: Audio Output Settings
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 112: Music Mode
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with (red). For details of supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Page 113: Playing Music
Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 114: Music Setup
Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One:...
Page 115: Recorded Tv Mode
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings ● are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Page 116: Watching Recorded Tv
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. – Australia only : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback –...
Page 117 To change aspect ● ASPECT Watching > For best picture > Aspect To display the subtitle (if available) ● STTL/AD To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > Option Menu To return to list ●...
Page 118: Grouping Content
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status and press to set. Create Group: Create a group of content.
Page 119: Deleting Content
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Delete the content with (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select and press to set. - 119 -...
Page 120: Changing Device
Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Drive Select and press to access. 3. Select the device and press to access.
Page 121: Chapter List
Chapter List Australia only You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...
Page 122: Audio Output Settings
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 123: Usb Sharing
USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the content from one device to another using the USB ports. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information Source drive: USB device which contains the data to be copied.
Page 124 In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices to the other places (storage medium) before inserting the same in the USB port, and please do not turn the TV off during data communication / transfer.
Page 125: Device Handling Caution
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. - 125 -...
Page 126: Usb Devices
USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●...
Page 127: Photo Format
Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 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 128: Video Format
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the Panasonic products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 129 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MP3 ●...
Page 130 ■ 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 131: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 132: Information
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure ●...
Page 133: Selecting Internet Content
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 and press to access.
Page 134: Note
● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Content may not be available depending on the country you select.
Page 135: In-House Streaming
DLNA In-House streaming 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 ■ Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC, etc.) connected to your home network. To use this function with your smartphone or PC, set TV Remote App ●...
Page 137: Using Dlna
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.
Page 138: Internet Connection
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. 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 139: Dlna Connection
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
Page 140 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...
Page 141: Note
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Page 142: Network Connection
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 and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 143 6. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press to set. To set manually ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1.
Page 144: Custom - Wireless
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 145 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press to set. You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store. ● IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically.
Page 146 6. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit and press to set. - 146 -...
Page 147: Custom - Wired
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 and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
Page 148 4. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press to set. = Note = To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring and confirm the network ● connection type is set to Wired. - 148 -...
Page 149: Custom - Wireless Access Point
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
Page 150: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Page 151: My Home Cloud Settings
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 152: Viera Name
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press to access. 3. Enter characters and press to set. This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...
Page 153: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
Page 154 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. - 154 -...
Page 155: Network Link Settings
Remote Device List. Remote Device List Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 155 -...
Page 156: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 156 -...
Page 157: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 157 -...
Page 158: Software Update
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A broadband network environment is required to use this function. ●...
Page 159: New Software Message
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 and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
Page 160: Selecting File
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 161: Viewing Photo
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
Page 162: Using Slideshow
Using Slideshow 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To pause (return to Single view) ● To return to list ●...
Page 163 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 164: Selecting File
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 165: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
Page 166 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content in original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Page 167: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Audio Selection Dual Audio Dual Mono Audio...
Page 168 Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Page 169: Audio Output Settings
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 170: Selecting File
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 171: Playing Music
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 172: Music Setup
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 172 -...
Page 173: Diga Recorder
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server and press to access.
Page 174: Technical Information
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 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 175: Video Format
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the Panasonic products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
Page 176 ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, LPCM ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec:...
Page 177 ■ 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 178: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 179: Functions Mirroring
Functions Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Mirroring and press OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing information of the device (smartphone, etc.) is registered once you ●...
Page 180: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Powered On by Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
Page 181: Summary Of Viera Link
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc.
Page 182 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
Page 183 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
Page 184 ■ 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 185 ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Page 186: Preparations
Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
Page 187: Easy Playback
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 187 -...
Page 188: Power On Link
Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 188 -...
Page 189: Power Off Link
Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
Page 190: Standby Power Save
Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
Page 191: Intelligent Auto Standby
Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
Page 192: Viera Link Control
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
Page 193 = 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 194: Speaker Selection
Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access.
Page 195: Note
Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Page 196: Using Child Lock
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Page 197: Pin Number
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN 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. ● If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969”...
Page 198: Parental Rating
Parental Rating To watch the digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press to set.
Page 199: Using Data Service Application
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that may be provided via digital broadcasting as interactive data services. 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup >...
Page 200: Cookie
Cookie 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Data Service Application > Store Cookie Delete Cookie and press to access. Store Cookie / Off) Enables storing the technical information that a data service application leaves into the TV in order to recognise to use it again. Delete Cookie Deletes all of technical information left by a data service application.
Page 201: Note
Note A broadband network environment is required to fully use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network > Network connections Network > Network settings Not all the data services are available depending on the area and ●...
Page 202: Shipping Condition
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
Page 203: Information
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available and the channel has the update information, a notification message is displayed. To download ●...
Page 204: Auto Update
Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select Immediately 1 hour after and press to set.
Page 205: Manual Update
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
Page 206: Using Numeric Buttons
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 207: Keyboard
Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ● remote control.
Page 208 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 and press to access.
Page 209 To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● RETURN 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 210: Viewing Mode
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 210 -...
Page 211: Basic Settings
Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Colour Temperature Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder). Watching >...
Page 212: Ambient Sensor
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. / Off) Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 212 -...
Page 213: Noise Reduction Settings
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Watching >...
Page 214: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True ● Cinema or Custom. - 214 -...
Page 215: Option Settings
Option Settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ●...
Page 216 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 - 216 -...
Page 217: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid for photo content ● H-Size Switches horizontal picture size. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings For TV mode, AV, HDMI ●...
Page 218: Copy Adjustment
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 218 -...
Page 219: Reset Picture Defaults
Reset Picture Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. - 219 -...
Page 220 Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 220 -...
Page 221: Basic Settings
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. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
Page 222: Volume Settings
Volume settings TV Speaker / Off) Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Page 223: Voice Guidance Settings
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 224: Audio Description
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Not valid in Analogue TV ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 225: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue TV ● Digital Audio Preference (Dolby D MPEG / HE-AAC) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 226: Reset Sound Defaults
Reset Sound Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 226 -...
Page 227: Network Connection
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 227 -...
Page 228: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 228 -...
Page 229: My Home Cloud Settings
my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services. Network > Network settings > my Home Cloud Settings - 229 -...
Page 230: Viera Name
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > VIERA Name - 230 -...
Page 231: Tv Remote App Settings
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 231 -...
Page 232: Network Link Settings
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 232 -...
Page 233: File Sharing Settings
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device - 233 -...
Page 234: Mirroring Settings
Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 234 -...
Page 235: Other Settings
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Network > Network settings > Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.
Page 236: Timer
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 236 -...
Page 237 Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 237 -...
Page 238: Clock Settings
Clock Settings Mode (Auto / Manual) Selects the clock setting mode for this TV. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Date Sets the current date manually. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Time Sets the current time manually. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Daylight Saving Time Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.
Page 239: Auto Standby
Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 239 -...
Page 240: No Signal Power Off
No signal Power 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. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 240 -...
Page 241: Eco Navigation
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 241 -...
Page 242: Usb Device Setup
USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 242 -...
Page 243: Recording Setup
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV - 243 -...
Page 244: Child Lock
Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 244 -...
Page 245: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue TV ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Tuning Automatically searches for receivable channels.
Page 246 Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue TV ● Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Add TV Signal = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode.
Page 247: Language
Language For New Zealand Preferred Audio Language Selects the preferred language for digital TV multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language - 247 -...
Page 248: Display Settings
Display Settings [Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.] 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 Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of...
Page 249 Playing Time Display / Off) Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
Page 250: Viera Link Settings
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 251: Data Service Application
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 area and ● broadcaster. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 252: System Menu
System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition System Update Downloads new software to this TV. Functions > Updating the TV Software > Auto update Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. - 252 -...
Page 253: Other Settings
Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. - 253 -...
Page 254: Help Menu
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 255: Picture
TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...
Page 256 Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture. Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable pixel / subpixel failures that still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel.
Page 257: Digital Tv
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the Digital TV ●...
Page 258: Sound
Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu 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 259: Hdmi
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Page 260: Network
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
Page 261 Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 261 -...
Page 262: Other
Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
Page 263 LED does not turn to red in Standby mode LED turns to orange in Standby mode in the following conditions: ● – Recording is in progress – Timer Programming is set. – DLNA Server is set to On. – Powered On by Apps is set to On.
Page 264: Detailed Information
Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 264 -...
Page 265: Care And Cleaning
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface.
Page 266: Licence
HDMI Logo 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, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 267 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,...
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