Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-P55ST30K
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TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30P TH-P55ST30T Operating Instructions Plasma Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English...
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Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder SD Card Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················33 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. How to Use the Menu Functions ··············34 VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. This product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,193,000 until 28 August, 2011.
TV to may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to be exposed to dripping or splashing water and perform setup.
Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug •...
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •...
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Assembly screw (8) Pole (2) Base (black) • • • M5 × 25 (mm) L: TBL5ZA3107 TBL5ZX0108 R: TBL5ZA3108 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws (total 4 screws) to fasten the pole to the base securely. • Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
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Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. Wireless LAN Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor.
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Wall-hanging Rear of the TV Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket bracket (not supplied with the TV) • TY-WK5P1RW Depth of screw: 500 mm The angle of minimum 17 mm wall-hanging maximum 22 mm 300 mm bracket can be adjusted in “zero Screw Thread Type: M8 tilting (vertical)”...
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Satellite dish (TH-P55ST30P:...
Identifying Controls 1 SD Card slot 9 Power LED • Red: Standby 2 USB1 - 3 port Green: On 3 HDMI4 terminal Orange (flash): [USB Charge in 4 Headphones jack Standby] is [On] • When using the remote control, indicates 5 AV3 terminals the TV has received a command.
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Remote Control 7 OK • Confirms selections and choices POWER • INPUT Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme MENU ASPECT 8 [Option Menu] (p. 19) • Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. INFO EXIT 9 Teletext (p.
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to Standby mode.
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Select [Home] ∗ Please select your viewing environment. select Home Shop confirm Auto Tuning is completed ∗ Viewing environment mode Home: Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power consumption. [Viewing Mode] is set as [Normal] (p. 35). Shop: Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display).
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Setup the network connection Set up the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 17, 67). • To set up the wireless connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor is required. • Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. •...
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■ [Wireless] Select the connection type • If your access point supports WPS (Push Connection Type select Please select network connection type. button), then select this option. If not, confirm select [Search for access point]. Search for access point WPS(Push button) ■...
Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.
Watching TV • Turn power on Mains power On / Off switch should POWER be On. (p. 11) INPUT ■ VIERA Connect banner appears MENU ASPECT You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the INFO EXIT various contents. • To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).
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Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel Input mode Channel position Channel number CH08 Sound system 5.5MHz Colour system Aspect ratio 16:9 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time , , II , Audio mode (p.
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Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT select Aspect Selection...
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
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View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Select Picture and text MENU (press twice) On or Off • Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU (Expand the BOTTOM half) (Expand the TOP half)
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • To connect the equipment (p. 10, 73 - 75) Display the input selection menu INPUT When viewing PC skip to 3) Select the input mode connected to the equipment Example (AV2)
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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby POWER Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD...
About Charging (for the supplied 3D Eyewear: TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P) • Charge by connecting the included charging cable to the USB terminal of a Panasonic TV supporting 3D. Charging with other devices may result in battery leakage, heating or rupture. •...
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• When using the 3D Eyewear, be careful not to strike the television screen or other people by mistake. As the images are in 3D, the distance between the user and screen may be mistaken, causing the user to strike the screen which may result in injury. •...
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Part names and functions (for the supplied 3D Eyewear: TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P) 1 Infra-red receiver Receives infra-red signals from the television. The liquid crystal shutter open/close timing is controlled by receiving infrared signals from the television, which provide 3D expression of the images.
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Charging the 3D Eyewear (rechargeable type) (TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P: supplied) (TH-P55ST30K, TH-P55ST30T “Optional accessories” (p. 8)) To charge when the TV is in the Standby mode 1. Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT SD CARD “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p. 34) MENU ASPECT 2.
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Available range for the 3D Eyewear If the 3D Eyewear is placed outside the available area for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically. : Available area to use the 3D Eyewear Approx. 3.2 m Approx. Approx.
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Change the view 3D ↔ 2D Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode) select 3D Mode Selection POWER INPUT SD CARD 2D→3D MENU ASPECT INFO EXIT (“2D→3D”: 2D mode only) • Switches to Manual mode (see below) ■ Change 3D format (Manual mode) Display [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] OPTION RETURN...
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[3D Settings] (Adjust 3D images) To charge when the TV is in the Standby mode Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT SD CARD “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p. 34) MENU ASPECT Select [Picture] INFO EXIT Select [3D Settings] select OPTION RETURN...
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Disposal (for the supplied 3D Eyewear: TH-P55ST30M, TH-P55ST30P) A lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery is built in to the 3D Eyewear. Please discard according to local regulations. When disposing this product, disassemble properly by following the procedure below, and remove the internal rechargeable battery.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature POWER INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT Select a feature INFO EXIT select access OPTION RETURN VIERA Link Control TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD...
How to Use the Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu POWER • INPUT Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) SD CARD MENU ASPECT Select the menu...
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Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], Picture [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. • Set for each input signal. Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode...
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Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid • 3D-COMB Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning • Off may be seen. Set to [On] to display sharper and more accurate colours. • • On For PAL or NTSC signal reception only •...
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3D Refresh Rate • Auto Changes the setting of the high-speed motion picture response • 100Hz • 120Hz Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper Resolution • This function is available for SD (Standard definition) signal. Enhancer • As for HD (High definition) signal, this function is available when aspect •...
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Sound Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. Mode • In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust [Bass] and [Treble] •...
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Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) • Stereo [Stereo]: Use this normally • Mono [Mono]: When stereo signal cannot be received • M1 [M1] / [M2]: Available while mono signal is transmitted • • M2 TV mode only. SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal SPDIF Selection...
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Setup Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Item Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), Input Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) • Options change depending on signals Clock Sets to the minimum level if noise occurs.
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Teletext • FASTEXT Teletext display mode (p. 21) • List Teletext Character • English Selects teletext language • CIS • E.Europe • Persian Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 46) Banner Display Timeout • 0 (No display) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p.
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Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 47) Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV USB Charge in Sets to use the USB Charge functions (p. 28) Standby [On]: Available to charge by using any USB terminal after going into •...
Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Preparations: POWER Select TV mode Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT SD CARD MENU MENU ASPECT INFO EXIT Select [Tuning Menu] select Eco Navigation access Child Lock Tuning Menu...
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[Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide select Channel List Editor •...
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Preparations: POWER Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT SD CARD...
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode (p. 23) Preparations: POWER Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT SD CARD...
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Preparations: POWER Display the menu Select [Setup] INPUT SD CARD MENU MENU ASPECT INFO EXIT Select [System Menu] select Eco Navigation...
Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
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Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 48) When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically. Switch to Media Player Select the icon you want to access MENU ASPECT Media Player select INFO...
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Photo mode Supported file format (p. 80) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] • To change the number of photos on a thumbnail All photos Media Player Photo screen at a time ( 7 ×...
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[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example: • • To display / hide the To operate Single view Single view operation guide To the previous photo INFO Slideshow To the next photo...
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Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design [Collage]: A photo is displayed at a random position and at a random scale. [Drift (+ calendar) / Drift]: Photos are displayed like flow images.
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Multi Shot 3D This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. • This TV can also create the 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it. •...
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Change the contents You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. While the thumbnail is Select the contents displayed, display the All photos Media Player Photo contents selection select access [Photo] “Photo mode” (p. 50) [Video] “Video mode”...
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■ How to operate playback Example: Playback • • To display / hide the operation guide To change aspect 2010/10/02 11:21 00:15:39 00:02:05 and information banner ASPECT INFO • To the previous title / scene • To operate playback EXIT Rewind RETURN Pause / Playback...
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Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) Multi Audio • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle file (if available) Subtitle [Off] / [Subtitle1] (/ [Subtitle2] ...) Selects the font type, if the subtitles text is not displayed correctly.
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Music mode Supported file format (p. 81) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] • To display the information of the highlighted folder Folder view Media Player Music INFO Folder number / Total folder number...
DLNA operations (p. 64 - 67) VIERA Connect™ VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and expands VIERA CAST functions greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc.
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Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband network environment. To use VIERA Connect features, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. •...
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Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.) [On] / [Off] • Network Remote Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, Control consult your local Panasonic dealer. • For more information of this function, visit the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/...
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Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired] select Network Setup Connection Test access / store Network Type Wired Access Point Settings If you make the network connection like “Example 2”...
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■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items select IP/DNS Settings Acquire IP Address Auto access IP Address 192.168.11.5 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 After settings, return to [Network Setup] screen Gateway 192.168.11.1 RETURN Acquire DNS Address Auto DNS Address 192.168.11.1 Proxy Settings Access...
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Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor. • Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wireless] select Network Setup...
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Using DLNA features ® • Ensure the preparation of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 58), “Network connections” (p. 59), “Network Setup” (p. 60 - 63) Display icons of the feature POWER INPUT SD CARD Select [Media Server] MENU...
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For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time INFO • To display / hide the operation guide Single view • To operate Single view To the previous photo To the next photo Single view EXIT Slideshow Select RETURN Stop Stop (return to list)
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Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. Display Select [Slideshow Settings] Select the items and set the option select select Slideshow Settings Option Menu menu Slideshow Settings Transition Effect Fade Video Setup OPTION Interval 5 seconds Music Setup access access / Repeat...
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• The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and 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. •...
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. • Please refer to individual manuals for the external equipment. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Summary of features...
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HDMI cable, and also connect either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. • Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. A recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Preparations •...
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programmes will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. • This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. •...
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[VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...
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[Speaker Selection] - Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69) Access and control the speaker volume Display [VIERA Link Menu] POWER...
TMDS Data2+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
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To play back Aerial Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ∗ cable DVD Recorder ∗ 1 : Only for DVD Recorder Rear of the TV HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI Recorder / Player compliant cable • HDMI connection (p. 68, 77) To watch DVDs (Listening) DVD Player...
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Side panel USB devices of the TV USB cable Rear of the TV Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder etc. Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] in the Sound Menu (p. 36) Camcorder / Game equipment (Viewing) (Listening)
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Asia/ CIS/ Hong Indian South American American China Japan Plan W.Europe E.Europe Kong Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ∗ with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p...
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Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using the [MPX] in the Sound Menu. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator NICAM ..Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Type of Regular broadcast Regular + NICAM MONO I...
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• Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) USB Flash Memory...
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.mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP – Dolby Digital • .mov MotionJPEG This TV supports Motion H.264 BP/MP/HP TWOS JPEG recorded by Panasonic SOWT LUMIX Camera. • Some files may not be played Dolby Digital back depending on these LPCM recording condition. •...
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Note • The above table is generalised in nature. Due to file encoding variances, some media files that play on other devices, may not play on the TV even though they fulfill the generalised conditions. • Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for data. •...
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You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. Note • Additional information for USB devices may be on the following web site. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ USB Keyboard • The USB Keyboard which requires the driver is not supported.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and “VIERA Link”...
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Problem Actions • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. Sound is unusual (p. 39) • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
Problem Actions • Auto power standby function is activated. The TV goes into • The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after broadcasting Standby mode ends. • Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) • Has the TV been switched On? The remote control •...
Specifications TH-P55ST30K TH-P55ST30M TH-P55ST30P TH-P55ST30T Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Rating 430 W 435 W Standby condition 0.3 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 140 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 1,221 mm (W) ×...
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Lens type Liquid Crystal Shutter Usage temperature range 0 °C - 40 °C Charging power supply DC 5 V (supplied by USB terminal of a Panasonic TV) Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery DC 3.7 V, 70 mAh Battery Operation time* : Approx. 30 hours Charging time* : Approx.