Read first eHELP • How to use Features • 4K resolution • Home Screen • Info Frame • Touch Pad Controller • TV Anytime • Dual Tuner • Easy Mirroring • Data Service Application Home Screen Home Screen • Information • How to use • Pin to HOME • Option menu Live TV • How to use • Option menu Apps...
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• Information banner • AV Options • Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment • HDCP Setting • HDMI Auto Setting • Valid 4K format External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture...
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• Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide • Using TV Guide • Timer Programming • Note • 3D Eyewear - Functions • 3D Eyewear - Registration • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit...
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Timer Programming • Setting Timer Programming • Editing Timer Programming • Remote recording • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode • Network device • Sharing file Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup...
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• Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Network Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note DLNA • In-House streaming • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection...
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• TV Anytime Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Do Not Track Setting • 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...
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• How to use Touch Pad Controller • Information • Pairing • Identifying controls • Settings TV Anytime • How to use • TV Anytime Settings Mirroring • How to use • Mirroring Settings Multi Window • Information • How to use • Note VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link...
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Data Service Application • Using Data Service Application • Cookie • Note Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information • Auto update • Manual update Setting characters • Using Numeric buttons Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor...
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Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset Sound Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • TV Anytime Settings • File Sharing Settings • Mirroring Settings • Do Not Track Setting • Other settings...
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• Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • HDCP Setting • HDMI Auto Setting • VIERA Link Settings • Data Service Application • System Menu • Other Settings Support Help menu • Using Help menu FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Optional accessories • 3D Eyewear • Wall-hanging bracket Licence...
Read first eHELP How to use ■ Meaning of signs Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP When the icon ( ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. Watching > 4K resolution > 4K compatible equipment - 13 -...
Home Screen “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features. Home Screen > Home Screen > Information - 14 -...
Info Frame Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the watching programme, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. Functions > Info Frame > Information - 15 -...
Touch Pad Controller Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations on the application, internet content, etc. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Information - 16 -...
TV Anytime You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anytime > How to use - 17 -...
Dual Tuner You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme while recording another programme, etc. Functions > Multi Window > How to use - 18 -...
Easy Mirroring You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV. Functions > Mirroring > How to use - 19 -...
Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application - 20 -...
Home Screen Home Screen Information “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Screen Live TV –...
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= Note = Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Network >...
How to use From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. To watch full-screen TV, select Live ●...
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4.
Option menu You can customise Home Screen. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Unpin from HOME Move 3. Set the item and press to store. Unpin from HOME Remove a shortcut from Home Screen.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live (Example) 3. Press to access. (Example) For details of watching TV ● Watching > Basic To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Accessibility AV Options 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ● Home Screen >...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Move Lock Unlock Uninstall Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME...
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. (Example) To exit Devices ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Accessibility Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
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 ●...
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■ 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 ●...
Selecting channel 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. Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit ●...
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.
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Rating: Rating information Functions > Child Lock > Parental Rating signal: Poor quality TV signal Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Subtitle service available Multiple image or audio available Audio mode...
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To confirm another tuned channel ● To watch the channel listed in the banner ● Information on the next programme (Digital TV) ● Extra information (Digital TV) ● INFO – Press again to hide the banner. To hide the banner ●...
AV Options Confirm or change the current status. Display the full-screen TV to use this function. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select AV Options and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. - 39 -...
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). 1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD. 2. Select Subtitle and press to access. 3. Select and press to store. For Digital TV ● = Note = Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images. ●...
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 ●...
Off Timer Turn the 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.
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.
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■ 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.
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.
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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 ●...
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. - 47 -...
4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. For details of valid 4K format ● Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K ●...
HDCP Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDCP Setting and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. HDCP Setting (Auto / 1.4) Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch. HDCP is a technology of copy protection for digital audio / video content.
HDMI Auto Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. HDMI Auto Setting (Mode1 / Mode2) Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly. For HDMI ●...
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 To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology ●...
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■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV IN (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 53 -...
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● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ Listening with external speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) You can also select the input pressing AV.
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■ 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.
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) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
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■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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= Note = Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu. ● Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the ● aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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.
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.
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).
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 Resolution Remaster Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film...
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Intelligent Frame Creation (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. Depending on the content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, ● change the setting. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
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.
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■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain...
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■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour...
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■ Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset Gamma: Reset items for...
Option Settings 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. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pure Direct 4K Pure Direct 1080p Pixel by 4pixels HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range...
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4K Pure Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 4K (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in the following conditions: ● – 3D – Multi window 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / Off) Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal. For HDMI ●...
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3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. 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 ●...
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 Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
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Screen Display / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to ● the sound without watching the TV screen. Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on. ●...
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.
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 Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
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 Bass Boost 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
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Bass Boost / Off) Enhances the effect of bass sounds. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● - 80 -...
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. Speaker Selection TV Speaker Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4. Set the item and press to store.
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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. If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm ●...
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 Language User Level Web Browser 4.
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...
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 PCM Optical Level HDMI Input 4. Set the item and press to store.
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■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc. ● – Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator / – Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I): – NICAM STEREO: – NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): A2 (German) - Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc.
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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.
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). Not valid in Analogue TV ● 1.
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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 ● 1) Display the favourite list with (blue).
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. To check / change / cancel a timer event ●...
3D method varies depending on the model as following. ● – Active shutter 3D: TH-50CX700A / TH-55CX700A / TH-65CX700A – For details of the 3D Eyewear for active shutter 3D Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Functions Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration Watching >...
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Do not use the 3D Eyewear as a substitute for sunglasses. ● 3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person. ● - 92 -...
3D Eyewear - Functions For active shutter 3D ■ Part names and functions Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp Power button ● – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on. (The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.) –...
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■ Indicator lamp status Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on: ● Sufficient battery level Flashes 5 times when turned on: ● Low battery level Flashes red: ● Currently registering Flashes red once every second: ● Currently reconnecting to the TV Flashes red 3 times: ●...
3D Eyewear - Registration For active shutter 3D ■ First registration Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. 1. Turn the TV on. 2. Press Power button for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on. The lamp lights for approx.
3D Eyewear - Replacing battery For active shutter 3D When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. Dispose of the old battery as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the ●...
3D Eyewear - Maintenance ■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place. ● Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● – Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a dusty or dirty cloth may scratch the eyewear.
3D content in 4K format is not supported. ● For active shutter 3D 1. Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on. Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology ● for active shutter 3D. Support > Optional accessories > 3D Eyewear The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images.
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■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of content or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Network ■...
3D Mode Selection You can change the viewing mode for 3D image. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > 3D Settings > 3D Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Items for 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.
3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > 3D Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 3D Mode 2D→3D Depth 3D Adjustment L/R Picture Swap Safety Precautions 4. Set the item and press to store.
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L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal) (Reversed)) Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode). Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual. This setting is not memorised when changing the input mode or channel. ●...
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 and each source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. 3D images are displayed correctly with the appropriate 3D formats shown ●...
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.
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 >...
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■ Edit favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel. 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons.
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).
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. ●...
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.
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.
New Channel Message 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 ●...
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 ● - 112 -...
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 3 port with the USB cable. ●...
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= Caution = All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: ● – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format ●...
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 ●...
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Mode of the USB HDD ● : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. To change the mode ●...
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 >...
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue TV ● 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Timer >...
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5. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time). can also be entered with Numeric buttons. ● (Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) D: Digital TV Channel position, channel name, etc. Date – Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday –...
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 ●...
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■ To play back or delete the recorded content Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. 3. Select USB HDD for recording and press to access.
Functions > TV Anytime > TV Anytime Settings Additional information about the services may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ●...
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...
Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
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.
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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 ●...
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 ●...
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6. The thumbnail view is displayed. (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ● INFO Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015). Additional information about the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) Up to 48 devices can be registered. ●...
4. Operate your PC to share the files. For operations, refer to the support information on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ● On / Off switch. You can share the files in Standby mode when...
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.
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 ●...
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 ●...
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. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
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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.
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.
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).
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To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
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 Subtitle Settings Repeat Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
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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.
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.
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.
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
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To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > AV Options To return to list ● RETURN = Note = The recorded content may not be played back properly depending on the ● progress of recording. - 145 -...
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.
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. - 147 -...
Chapter List 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 ●...
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.
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 ●...
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 ●...
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:...
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.
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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.
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. - 155 -...
You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information about the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) ■ USB Flash Memory USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), 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 products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.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.
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. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. For details of Apps ● Home Screen > Apps Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access.
● 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.
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.
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● To use a PC as a media server Prepare the PC with Windows 7 / Windows 8 or ensure the server software is installed on the PC. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” and “Twonky 7 (installed on the PC with Windows XP or Mac)” are the server software that has been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of January, 2015).
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And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...
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To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the ● application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...
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 Home Screen with HOME. 2.
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to be able 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) ●...
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 be able to use internet ● services. Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
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■ 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 ●...
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. 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 ●...
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■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5.
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 ●...
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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.
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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.
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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. - 180 -...
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.
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.
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.
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 ●...
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.
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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. - 186 -...
To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the ● application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy ●...
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TV Anytime Settings Settings for watching TV or editing timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anytime > TV Anytime Settings - 189 -...
File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player >...
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites about tracking your browsing activities. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Do Not Track Setting and press to access. 3. Select Tracking Mode About Do Not Track and press to access.
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. - 193 -...
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.
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 Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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 ●...
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. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To pause (return to Single view) ●...
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 Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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) –...
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To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
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...
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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.
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.
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 Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
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.
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 - 206 -...
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 Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), 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 products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.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.
Functions Info Frame Information Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the watching programme, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ●...
How to use You can check useful information using Info Frame while watching TV. 1. Press and hold HOME. Info Frame is displayed on the edge of screen. ● (Example) Current programme information, etc. Relevant information (weather forecast, etc.) Notification message Recommended content (TV programme, internet content, etc.) You can also display Info Frame pressing and holding (HOME) on...
Settings You can set items for Info Frame. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Info Frame at Power on and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Info Frame at Power on / Off) Displays Info Frame when the TV is turned on.
Voice Control Preparations Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. with your speech. A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ● function fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
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= Note = A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this ● function fully, because this function accesses the speech recognition server with the internet connection. Even if you have the internet environment, this function may not be available depending on the proxy setting.
How to use 1. Press of Touch Pad Controller to display the operation guide. When a confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice ● Control function. (Example) 2. Say a key word (e.g. my Home Screen) to the microphone of Touch Pad Controller while the operation guide is displayed.
Touch Pad Controller Information Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially, on Home Screen or internet content. You can operate the TV intuitively with this controller. Touch Pad Controller can be used exclusively for controlling this TV. ●...
Pairing Perform the registration when Touch Pad Controller is used for the first time. The registration starts automatically when you press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) after installing batteries. To register again, take following steps. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Identifying controls Standby On / Off switch Volume Up / Down On-screen remote control – Press to display the remote control GUI (Graphical User Interface). – Press again to move the position of GUI. Swipe to select the button. – Press to exit the on-screen remote control.
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Return – Returns to the previous menu / page. Cursor buttons APPS – Displays Apps. = Note = To use Standby On / Off switch, point the controller directly at the TV’s ● remote control signal receiver because it works with infrared sensors. (You can operate the switch without registration.) - 222 -...
Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > VIERA Touch Pad Controller and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pairing Cursor Sensitivity Operation Guide 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV.
You need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your ● smartphone. For information about the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. = Note = This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power ●...
TV Anytime Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Anytime Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. TV Anytime Powered on by Swipe & Share Device ID Device Password 4.
Mirroring How to use You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK.
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.
Multi Window Information Displays two windows at once for viewing the TV programmes or external input (AV / COMPONENT / HDMI) as shown below (example). (green) Pre-view Dual view Pre-view Pre-view To swap windows ● – Not valid while recording is in progress To exit multi window ●...
How to use You can select a channel while watching another programme or external input. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select Multi Window and press to access. ■ Pre-view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name (for main screen) TV mode / Input mode (for sub screen) –...
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■ Dual view (Example) Main screen TV mode / Input mode / Channel position and name Sub screen Press to select the screen to operate. ● – displays on the screen. To select the sound ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Sound Output and press...
Note This function may not work properly depending on the signal format. ● Not valid in Analogue TV ● Data services are not available in multi window. ● You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window. ● External input mode can only be displayed either on the main screen or ●...
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.
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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 (DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
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■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...
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■ 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, DVD Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
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. ●...
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.) - 239 -...
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 ●...
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.
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).
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 with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
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= 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 ●...
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 with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access. 4.
Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN 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”...
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.
Data Service Application Using Data Service Application You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the interactive data services for digital broadcasting. 1. Select Digital TV with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup >...
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.
Note A broadband network environment is required to be able to use Hybrid ● Broadcast Broadband TV application fully. 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 ●...
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 >...
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 ●...
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.
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.
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...
: HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards / mouse can be used. Additional information about the devices may be found on the following ● website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Bluetooth Setup >...
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.
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.
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To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● RETURN = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Some settings in Picture menu may also affect the menu screen when ●...
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 262 -...
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 Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. ●...
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Intelligent Frame Creation (Max / Off) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Depending on the content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, ●...
Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings Not valid in the following conditions: ● – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.
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. - 267 -...
Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in TV mode ● Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching >...
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1080p Pixel by 4pixels / Off) Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For HDMI ● Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely. ●...
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 in the following conditions: ● – 4K content – Photo content – Game Mode is set to On.
3D Settings 3D Mode Selects the 3D format manually. Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection 2D→3D Depth (Max / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. Watching > 3D > 3D Settings 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjusts the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode).
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 - 272 -...
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.
Volume settings Speaker Selection Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA ●...
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 Not valid in multi window mode ● Speed (Fast Normal...
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description Not valid in Analogue TV ● Not valid in multi window mode ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching >...
Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue TV ● Digital Audio Preference (Dolby D / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 281 -...
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 282 -...
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 285 -...
TV Anytime Settings You can set timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anytime > How to use - 287 -...
File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player >...
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.
Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming Not valid in Analogue TV ● - 293 -...
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.
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 - 295 -...
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 - 296 -...
VIERA Touch Pad Controller Pairing Registers Touch Pad Controller (supplied) to this TV. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Pairing Cursor Sensitivity (Max / Min) Adjusts the sensitivity of the cursor. Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Operation Guide Displays the operation guide of Touch Pad Controller.
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.
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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. The menu name varies depending on the TV mode. (Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu)
Display Settings Teletext This item is not used for this model. Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection, banner, etc.
HDMI Auto Setting Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly. (Mode1 / Mode2) Watching > 4K resolution > HDMI Auto Setting For HDMI ● - 309 -...
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.
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 ●...
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. - 312 -...
Other Settings USB Charge in Standby / Off) Enables charging from the USB port in Standby mode. Available for charging the rechargeable 3D Eyewear (optional accessory) ● This function is available when in Standby mode. ● This function is available for active shutter 3D. ●...
Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select About Firefox OS TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. About Firefox OS Displays the information about Firefox OS. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems.
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 ●...
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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.
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 ●...
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.
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV (for active 3D) Check the 3D Eyewear status as follows (for active 3D): ●...
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There is something wrong with the 3D images Check the setting of L/R Picture Swap. ● Watching > 3D > 3D Settings The indicator lamp does not light up when pressing Power button on the 3D Eyewear (for active 3D) The battery may be running low or flat.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
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Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 323 -...
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.
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Touch Pad Controller does not work or cannot be registered Are the batteries installed correctly? ● The batteries may be running low. Replace them with new ones. ● Register again. ● Functions > Touch Pad Controller > Settings Use Touch Pad Controller within approx. 3.2 m from the TV. (The range ●...
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.
Optional accessories 3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear For active shutter 3D If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase Panasonic optional ● accessory. Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology for ● active shutter 3D. For polarised 3D TY-EP3D20W ●...
TV wall bracket installation. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Any such damage will void your warranty. Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket.
“RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™...
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Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2015 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. “PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft. Please be aware of the following. (a) This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
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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,...