my Home Screen my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings • OSD Colour APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings Watching Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language External equipment • External connection...
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• Aspect • Aspect Control Signal • Basic settings • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment For best audio • Sound mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings TV Guide • Using TV Guide Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Teletext Character Set...
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Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode • Network device Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using Slideshow Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices...
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• Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • my Home Cloud Settings • VIERA Name • TV Remote App Settings • Network Link Settings • File Sharing Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos...
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Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating...
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Timer • Off Timer • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • TV Guide Settings • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • HDMI • Network...
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Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 9 -...
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.)
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. ●...
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set. Full Screen Displays full-screen TV. Free Digital TV Screen: Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available).
■ Settings You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.) 1. Select Settings from the tool guide. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■...
APPS List Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = APPS List is subject to change without notice. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.
Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. = Note = Setup menu items may be changed without notice. ●...
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB, Analogue ● ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial...
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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Satellite receiver HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable RF cable / SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR = Note = For VIERA Link connections ●...
Selecting channel 1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV. The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ● You can also select the mode pressing repeatedly. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel ●...
Information banner Display information banner with Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Start time / End time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc.
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Also in Same programme available as HD broadcast To display the extra information for details ● UK only ● STTL: Subtitle service available TEXT: Text service available Multi Audio: Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM: Audio mode – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching >...
> Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with and press to access. 3) Select Freetime Panasonic with and press to set. – For DVB AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available ● on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast.
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Multi Audio Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ● you exit the current programme. For DVB ● Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio.
Subtitle ■ Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. To select the preferred subtitle type ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with and press to access. 3) Select Standard Hard of Hearing with...
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 ●...
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■ Auto Standby 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with and press to access. 3. Select with and press to set. Auto Standby / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
■ Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode with and press to access. 3. Select the time with and press to set.
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Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Ireland only ● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 29 -...
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 30 -...
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■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital ● 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. To select the sound output, set Speaker Setting.
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...
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■ Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner. Watching > Basic > Information banner 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
■ 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.
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■ Applicable HDMI features Input audio signal: ● 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) Input video signal: ● Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) ●...
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode with and press to access. 3. Select the mode with and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with and press to access. 3. Select with and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
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● AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Valid input signal format: PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC : Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only ● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p...
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control 4.
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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■ 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 to Defaults Resets White Balance to the default settings. ■...
■ Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● Reset to Defaults Resets Gamma to the default settings. ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. Option Settings 1.
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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.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. 16:9 Overscan H-Size Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set with and press to store.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another input or another Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input with and press to access.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode with and press to access. 3. Select the mode with and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Speech / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround 4. Set with and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Speaker Setting Headphone Volume Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings with and press access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume User Level Web Browser 4.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Preferred Audio Type Volume Speakers Headphones 4. Set with and press to store.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. NICAM Audio Preference SPDIF Selection SPDIF Delay HDMI Input 4. Set with and press to store.
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Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ●...
To change the type of TV Guide ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with and press to access. 3) Select Freetime Panasonic with and press to set. – For DVB - 57 -...
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(Example) TV screen Date Time Programme (DVB) / (Analogue) Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 2) Press to watch. To the previous day (DVB) ●...
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To view a channel list of the selected category ● 1) Display the category list with (blue). 2) Select the category with and press to view. – To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit To view more details of the programme (DVB) ●...
Teletext Digital text service Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT. Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed. 2. Press and hold OK. The stored page number changes to white. ● If you use subtitles, do not change number on (blue).
■ FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. ■...
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu with and press to access.
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■ Edit DVB favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green). 3) Select the new position with or select the turn with Numeric buttons.
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with and press to access. 2. Select a channel with 3. Press to set Reveal Hide...
Auto Setup Automatically retunes the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. ● Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are ● erased. If Child Lock PIN number has been set, the PIN number is required. ●...
Channel Sorting by Region You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality, or those for your preferred region, appear nearer the top of your channel list. (UK only) 1. Select the region with and press to access.
3. Search with 4. Select Store with and press to set. Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual ● programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.). – Ireland only If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0. ●...
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / network device. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data will be played back.
■ 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 ● remove USB USB Device Setup. 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup >...
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5. Select Photo Video Music with and press to access. Photo Media Player > Photo mode Video Media Player > Video mode Music Media Player > Music mode 6. The thumbnail view will be displayed. (Example) To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with ● Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility with this TV (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 73 -...
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size with and press...
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
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Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
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Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when ● Transition Effect is set to Motion Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the ● screen (e.g. portrait style picture). Burst Playback / Off) Selects whether to display burst photos in a fast-paced slideshow mode or...
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● To register music 1) Select the music file with and press to access. Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you ● reach the desired music file. 2) Select File Folder with and press to set. File: The selected music file will be registered.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with and press to access. 2. Select the scene with 3.
To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode with and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) Audio output settings To confirm or change the current sound status ●...
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red). For supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
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.
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Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
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. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ●...
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And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application: 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 of the application: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2.
Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (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 with and press access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
6. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set. To set manually ● Network > Network settings > Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1.
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WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green). 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point. 3) Connect the TV with the access point with OK. Manual ● 1) Press (yellow). 2) You can set up SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually.
Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server which is connected between the browser and the target server to send data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with...
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Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ●...
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 with 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.
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. - 108 -...
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. - 109 -...
File Sharing Settings Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the contents in Media Player. Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.
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 ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
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Transition Effect (Off Fade Dissolve Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press to access.
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To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx. 10 seconds Press and hold Search rapidly 3) Jump to the specified time point with OK. To play back slowly ●...
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Audio...
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● 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 > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with 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.
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > Information Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select Media Server with and press...
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.
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Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP...
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. ● WMA Lossless is not supported. ●...
Functions 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 (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
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■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...
■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) Power off Link Power off Link in the Setup Menu to use this function.
VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display APPS List with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control with and press...
= 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 ●...
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Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected ● equipment. Image or sound may not be delivered for the first few seconds when the ● input mode is switched. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ●...
Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...
Common Interface Caution If the encrypted message is displayed on the screen, the correct Common Interface (CI) Module and smart card that are required for this service are not inserted. ■ How to insert CI module and smart card Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ●...
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or ● services. ■ Insert the CI module (optional) Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the ●...
Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > Shipping Condition with and press to access.
Updating the TV Software Information A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. To install new software, select Standby with...
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search with and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
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...
Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set USB Keyboard Layout. ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > System Menu > USB Keyboard Layout with press to access. 3) Select the language with and press to set.
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access.
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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 ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop”...
Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching >...
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. / Off) Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor 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...
Option Settings Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network ● services). 1080p Pixel Direct 39 / 42 / 50 inches model / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.
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 Network services ● H-Size (H-Size1 / H-Size2) Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the image.
Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Speech / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Volume settings Speaker Setting (TV Speaker Headphones / Off) Selects TV speakers or headphones for sound output. Set to when using the external speakers. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and...
Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on- screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.
Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Standard Audio Description) Narration settings for visually impaired users Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ● Volume Adjusts the volume for Audio Description. Watching > For best audio > Audio Description For DVB ●...
Audio Preference (Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For digital ● Ireland only ● SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status my Home Cloud Settings Sets for an account to enjoy the cloud services.
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 Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer Time Zone Adjusts the time data. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Ireland only ● Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.
Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions TV Guide Settings TV Guide View (Normal Full / Info) Changes the layout of Guide. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide USB Device Setup Safely removes USB device.
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Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel Sorting by Region For DVB ● UK only ● Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings.
Language Preferred Multi Audio (English Welsh Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). Watching > Basic > Language UK only ● Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Display Settings OSD Colour (Jet black Pale grey Organic brown Sand beige) Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays. my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching >...
Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected. Watching > External equipment > Energy saving functions Banner & TV Guide Selection (Freetime / Panasonic) Selects the type of the information banner and TV Guide. Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide For DVB ●...
Standby Power Save / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link is set to Power off Link ● is set to On. Intelligent Auto Standby / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode...
Other Settings Power on Channel List (All Channel List / Last) Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. Watching > Basic > Selecting channel Not valid in Analogue ● Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption.
Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.
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No image can be displayed Check the correct input mode is selected. ● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection ● match the output of the external equipment. Watching > External equipment Is Contrast, Brightness Colour in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? ●...
Digital TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
Analogue TV Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust on the surface.
Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help with and press to access. 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information with and press to access. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
– Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ●...
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HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1),...
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PURPOSE. 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,...