Using my Home Screen my Home Screen • Features • How to use • Settings Using Apps list • Features • How to use • Settings Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box • Initial setting Antenna / Cable service without a box • Initial setting • Select channels • Favorite channels • Closed Caption...
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• DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Viewing 3D images • Notice • Viewing 3D • Change 3D ↔ 2D • Adjust 3D images Network services Connect to network • Network connections • Network connection types Network settings • Setting the menu • Network connection/Network status • my Home Cloud settings • VIERA network name • TV remote App settings • Network link • File sharing settings...
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• Video view • Options menu Music • Playing Music • Music view • Options menu Media player Get started • Information • Media warning messages • SD card handling cautions • File sharing • Notice Photos • Viewing Photos • Photo View • Sort the photos • Options menu • Multi shot 3D • Thumbnails size • Using slideshow • Slideshow settings • Soundtrack settings...
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• Eco navigation Timer • Setting the menu Parental control • Setting the menu • Password setting • Parental control ratings Closed Caption • Setting the menu • Closed Caption notice VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™” • Basic feature • Connecting note • VIERA Link connections • VIERA Link settings • VIERA Link settings feature • VIERA Link • VIERA Link menu...
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Using USB Keyboard • Keyboard All settings How to use • Setting the menu Picture • Basic settings • Pro settings • Advanced picture • Screen settings • 3D settings • Other settings Sound • Basic settings • Advanced settings • Voice guidance settings Network • Network settings Timer • Sleep (Off timer) • Timer (On/Off timer) • Clock settings • Auto turn off settings...
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• Closed Caption • VIERA Link settings • System settings • Other settings Support / FAQ Help menu • Using Help menu • Picture - Viewing • Picture - Snowy / none • Picture - Distortion • Picture - Continue • Sound - None • Sound - Unusual • Networking • Software update • 3D - Viewing • 3D - Format • Voice guidance...
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Press the Remote control button INFO Letters in box : Remote control button Menu Letters in Cyan : Menus on screen display References in this eHELP - 8 -...
Using my Home Screen my Home Screen Features my Home Screen is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. ■ Home Screen (Example) HOME HOME...
How to use The Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, Internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen HOME The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned ●...
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 type of Home Screen with and press to set. Full Screen TV ●...
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For details of voice control function ● Convenience features > Using Voice control Communication camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary. ● ■ Settings You can customize Home Screen. For example, you can change the wallpaper, rename the screen, add / delete or set your preferred Home screen, edit applications, etc.
Using Apps list Features Special features (Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps (applications) list. ■ APPS list Apps list is subject to change without notice. ● - 13 -...
How to use You can access special features such as Internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from Apps list (applications list). 1. Display Apps list APPS (Example) To exit Apps list ● EXIT 2. Select an icon of the features with and press access - 14 -...
Settings You can set up Apps list manually. (For example, Screen Settings, Account Information, restriction, etc.) 1. Display Apps list APPS 2. Select the setup menu on Apps list with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions Setup items may be changed without notice ●...
Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box Initial setting 1. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in. Note: HDMI will provide the best HD picture ● 2. Change INPUT INPUT INPUT Press the...
Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV’s “ANTENNA/CABLE IN” screw terminal. TV (ANTENNA/CABLE IN) Antenna 2. Scan the channel MENU Menu >...
Select channels ■ Select desired channel CH buttons are also available on the TV. ● ■ Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use button to enter the dash. (e.g. CH15-1 → - 18 -...
Favorite channels Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box ● ■ Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu...
Closed Caption ■ Viewing with Closed Caption Switches the Closed Caption mode. (Off / On / On mute) CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box ● connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC ●...
■ Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box ● connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP ● with their box. The TV’s button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box’s ●...
Other 1. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed Caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2.
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing 1. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.
Example of AV connections A. Connecting to the HDMI input (Best for HD viewing) Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has HDMI terminal. HDMI IN HDMI cable HDMI OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) For devices with DVI output Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has DVI terminal only.
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B. Connecting to the COMPONENT input Recommended to use this connection, if the connected equipment has Component terminal only. COMPONENT IN Component cable COMPONENT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc player) C. Connecting to the VIDEO input (For SD (Standard Definition) only) COMPOSITE IN VIDEO cable COMPOSITE OUT...
HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
HDMI connection caution Caution If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ● ratio to “16:9”. The HDMI connectors are “type A”. ● The HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital ● Content Protection) copyright protection. Devices with no digital output terminal may be connected to the input ●...
Input signal Signals other than those listed below may not be displayed properly. ● The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● ■ Component/HDMI Vertical Input signal Component HDMI frequency (Hz) 480/60i 59.94/60.00 ○ ○ 480/60p 59.94/60.00 ○...
For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to suit your settings and taste 1) Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 2) Adjust using Note: HDMI will provide the best HD picture ●...
Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room’s ambient light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The adjustment happens gradually.
Aspect setting Use this function when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) or to zoom the picture. FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio. FORMAT (to cycle through the aspect modes) 480i, 480p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 1080p, 1080i, 720p: Full/JUST/4:3/ZOOM/H-FILL/SIDECUT JUST/ SIDECUT ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the ●...
Screen mode Adjust the screen mode when the picture has black bars (sides or top/bottom) Mainly for Standard Definition (480i, 480p) ● Full Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s edges. JUST Justifies the image by stretching it to the four corners on the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) Displays the image as original size.
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■ Side cut mode for High Definition (1080p, 1080i, 720p) If the High definition image has the bars on the both side of the screen, side cut it to enlarge the image to 16:9. H-FILL Enlarges the image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.
Zoom adjustments If there is a problem with the image position on the screen, vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM” 1. Select Zoom adjustments in the Picture menu. MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings > Zoom adjustments 2.
Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or another input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. 1. Select Copy adjustments MENU Menu > Picture > Copy adjustments Select the desired menu using and press 2.
For best audio Sound mode Selects your favorite sound mode. The selected mode affects all input signals. ● MENU Menu > Sound > Sound mode Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal You can enjoy your Home Theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright ● protection function may operate and disable optical output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO ●...
Viewing 3D images Notice The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV: A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is ● connected via HDMI cable 3D TV broadcast (program) ● 3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder. ●...
Viewing 3D 1. Put on the 3D Eyewear 2. View When the TV receives a 3D signal, it also tries to detect the 3D mode (format). 3D images are automatically displayed according to the signal. If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomfort, the images can be adjusted by 3D format select settings.
Change 3D ↔ 2D ■ Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode) 3D format select Switch using and press ■ Change 3D format (Manual mode) 1. Display 3D format select (Manual) (Red) 3D format select (Manual) 2. Select 3D format Cycle through the 3D format (Original/Side by Side - 3D/Side by Side - 2D/Top and Bottom - 3D/Top and Bottom - 2D/2D→3D)
Adjust 3D images 1. Select 3D settings MENU Menu > Picture > 3D settings 2. Select the item and set Select desired menu using and adjust the settings with The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from ●...
Network services Connect to network Network connections 1. Contact your Broadband service provider Obtain Broadband Internet service: Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for HD ● picture quality, respectively. Dial-up Internet access cannot be used for Home Screen. ●...
Network connection types A. Wireless connection TV (Built-in wireless LAN) Home network (modem/wireless router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is ● not needed. B. Wired connection (Using Router) TV (Ethernet port) LAN (Ethernet) cable Home network (modem/router) Computer/DLNA Certified media server...
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To use and operate only DLNA features, a Broadband network service is ● not needed. You can simply connect the TV directly to the equipment with a LAN crossover cable. - 44 -...
Network settings Setting the menu This menu is used for connecting to a Broadband service. 1. Display the Menu and select Network MENU Menu > Network Network Select using from menu bar and press 2. Select the options and set (Network connection/Network status/my Home Cloud settings/VIERA network name/TV Remote App settings/Network link/File sharing settings/Software update/New software...
Network connection/Network status 1. Select Network connection using and press 2. Select Quick setup to launch Network connection setup wizard. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network connection. Manual settings are also available. ● Select Custom and select your connection type. Displays setting menu according to selected connection type.
my Home Cloud settings 1. Select my Home Cloud settings using and press 2. Select desired menu. (Notices) To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. - 47 -...
VIERA network name Set your favorite name for this TV. 1. Select VIERA network name using and press 2. Enter favorite name with screen keyboard - 48 -...
TV remote App settings 1. Select TV Remote App settings using and press 2. Select the item and set ■ TV remote (App) Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Set to On to enable the settings below. ●...
Network link Setting for DLNA server. ■ DLNA server Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA). Set to On to enable the settings below. ● DLNA server 1. Select using and press 2. Switch On or Off with ■...
Performance is not guaranteed on all servers. Tested for compatibility ● on PCs with Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 (as of December, 2013). Additional information for the devices may be found on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 51 -...
Software update 1. Select Software update using and press 2. Press to start the Software update screen Software update 3. Follow directions on the screen Make sure to set this TV’s Clock before the update starts. ● - 52 -...
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How to use Operate Now, you can access and enjoy Network services in various scenes. USB keyboard is available. Set Keyboard type Setup menu. ● MENU Menu > Setup > System > Keyboard type You need a Broadband environment to use this service. ●...
Home network “DLNA” Get started Information You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music, etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. Please confirm Network connection and Network settings before using ● this function. Network services > Connect to network This TV is a DLNA Certified™...
Photos Viewing Photos 1. Display Apps (application) list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select photo (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.
Photo view ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Photo status: Displays current photo status (Slideshow/Single view) 2D/3D status: Displays current 2D/3D status Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.
Options menu OPTION In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Slideshow settings) Options menu...
Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. ●...
Slideshow settings Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image. Display interval (Long/Normal/Short) Sets the time each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode. Repeat playback (On/Off) Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off.
Videos Viewing Videos 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select video (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.
Video view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Movie banner: Displays current Video status (Drive type, Date and time or File name and Elapsed time.) 2D/3D status: Displays current 2D/3D status Navigation Guide:...
Options menu OPTION In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Video options) ●...
Music Playing Music 1. Display Apps list APPS APPS list 2. Display DLNA server DLNA server Select using and press 3. Select server (Available DLNA servers are displayed) Select desired server using from DLNA server list and press 4. Select music (Thumbnails and contents are displayed) Select desired content using from file list and press 5.
Music view ■ Thumbnail view INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● ■ Playback screen INFO Display/hide Guide and Banner Music Guide: Displays current Music status (Artist name/Album name/Song name, Elapsed time) Navigation Guide: Displays available functions.
Options menu OPTION In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Music options) ●...
Media player Get started Information You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and SD card. ■ SD card When you use an SD card, gently insert with label surface facing front. ●...
Media warning messages Message Meaning No media. Please insert an SD The device is not inserted. ● memory card or USB storage device. No media. Device removed. The device is removed. ● No photos/No movies/No music files The device has no data or this ●...
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or ● damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information ●...
File sharing ■ Viewing from Network device You can select and play movies, photos and music files on Network Devices as SD card or USB Devices connected to the TV with Media player. For more information about settings, refer to the page below. ●...
Notice The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the ● recording equipment used. When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to ● complete or some files may not be displayed or playable. Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the ●...
Photos Viewing Photos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.
Photo View ■ Thumbnail view Display Slideshow settings Display Sort Drive select Display Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...
Sort the photos 1. Display Sort select menu (Folders/Sort by date/Sort by month) Sort select menu 2. Select the sort type Select the type using and press 3. Displayed each screen Folders: Ascending order of numeric/alphabetical Sort by month: Ascending order of the month Sort by date: Ascending order of the day - 74 -...
Options menu OPTION In Photo view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Slideshow settings/Multi shot 3D/Thumbnails size) Options menu...
Multi shot 3D 3D images can be created by selecting 2 photos in thumbnail view. 1. Select first photo and press (Red) 2. Select second photo and press (Red) To select the second image, the size and date must be the same as the ●...
Using slideshow 1. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by and adjust the settings using Picture quality may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. ●...
Slideshow settings Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift (with calendar)/Drift/Gallery (with calendar)/ Gallery/Cinema) Select the Frame. Photo effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Select the display effect. Transition effect (Off/Fade in/Dissolve/Motion/Random) Select the Transition effect shown between photos. Auto makeup (On/Off) Detects a face in the photo, checks the luminance, and then retouches the enhanced image.
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Soundtrack settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected/Auto) Select the music. User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the Soundtrack settings menu. Auto: Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory. - 80 -...
Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks Soundtrack settings Slideshow settings 1. Select using 2. Select User selected using 3. Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with and press to register This song: Register current music All songs in folder: Register the music in a folder Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
Videos Viewing Videos 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.
Video view ■ Thumbnail view Play the video Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...
Options menu OPTION In Video view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Video options) ●...
Music Playing Music 1. Insert Media / Prepare Network devices to share the files 2. Display Media player SD/USB Media player You can also access from Apps list. 3. Select the device in Drive select (Displays connected drive) Select the drive using and press The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.
Music view ■ Thumbnail view Play folder Display Drive select Display Media select INFO Information panel (File name, Date, Size, etc.) Information differs depending on selected data. ● Displays function guide for each color button on the bottom of the screen. ●...
Options menu OPTION In Music view, some optional menus are available by pressing the button. 1. Display Options menu (Options menu is also available in Menu.) OPTION Options menu 2. Select the item Select the desired menu using and press (Music options) ●...
Convenience features Eco navigation Eco navigation This setting allows you to set the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. 1. Select Eco navigation MENU Menu Setup Eco navigation > > 2. Press Set to ECO Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes.
Timer Setting the menu The TV can automatically turn On/Off at a designated date and time. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Timer Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using and adjust with Set On/Off timer.
Parental control Setting the menu Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching inappropriate content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel, Game Program settings.
Password setting You need to enter the password when you access locked channels or inputs. (Input your 4-digit password) If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in ● order to register it. Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten ●...
Parental control ratings “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) Not Rated. All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.
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■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) Exempt programming. General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. ■...
Closed Caption Setting the menu The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. The settings are “Analog” or “Digital” depending on the broadcaster. ●...
Closed Caption notice For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to Full (If viewing ● with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV only when the receiver (such as a ●...
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder, HD Camcorder, Home Theater System, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to ● the operating manual for the equipment. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. This function may not work normally depending on the equipment ●...
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If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the connected equipment playback operates. - 98 -...
VIERA Link connections ■ Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder Connect the HDMI terminal of this TV to the DVD recorder with VIERA Link function using a fully wired HDMI cable. You can use any HDMI terminal on this TV. ● TV (HDMI) HDMI cable DVD recorder with VIERA Link function...
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Optical cable Home theater system with VIERA Link function AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting an HD Camcorder/Digital camera Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the HD camcorder/Digital camera with VIERA Link function to this input with fully wired HDMI/mini HDMI cable.
VIERA Link settings VIERA To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu >...
When Yes is selected and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode. ● The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned ●...
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■ Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes time delay between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. - 103 -...
VIERA Link Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. 1. Display the VIERA Link menu APPS APPS list 2. Select the item and set (VIERA Link control/Speaker output/Back to Select the desired menu using and set with Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible ●...
Speaker control You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. 1. Select Speaker output using 2.
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■ Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. 1. Select Back to TV using and press - 106 -...
User profile Setting the menu This setting allows you to enjoy the recommended contents, your favorite Home Screen, etc. Also you can enjoy cloud services. 1. Select User settings from Setup. MENU Menu > Setup > User settings Select the menu using and press 2.
my Stream Automatically provides the recommended contents (TV program, Internet content, etc.). 1. Display Apps list. APPS APPS list 2. Select Stream. Select my Stream with and press 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Register a content as your favorite. ● Convenience features >...
Using Voice guidance Voice guidance This function provides a useful audio readout of basic features. 1. Set Voice guidance to On MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings > Voice guidance Select the menu using and press Then, switch to On using and press 2.
Using Voice control Voice control This function allows you to operate basic functions using voice control. You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ● Ensure the Touch Pad Controller has been paired successfully. ● You can set the voice control settings. 1.
How to use the voice control ■ How to use 1. Press on Touch Pad Controller When the confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start ● voice control function. 2. When the operation guide is displayed follow the onscreen instructions OPTION Voice command list...
Using Touch Pad Controller Features The Touch Pad Controller is designed to facilitate TV operation, such as when accessing Home Screen or the Browser with the Touch Pad and free pointing system. It also covers other TV operations as a Remote controller. Touch Pad Controller must be paired with the TV prior to operation.
My button ■ Using My button By pressing (My button) on the Touch Pad controller, the contents are registered as your favorite (if available). These information will be gathered, then used for my Stream application. my Stream ● Convenience features > User profile > my Stream - 113 -...
Setting the menu 1. Select VIERA Touch Pad settings from Setup. MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Touch Pad settings 2. Select item and set. Select desired item using and press and adjust with (Pairing/Cursor settings/Operational Guide) For Touch Pad settings ●...
Using Bluetooth devices Settings This setting enables you to use Bluetooth keyboard/mouse and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) Up to 5 devices can be used simultaneously (except the Touch Pad ● Controller). Only one audio device can be connected simultaneously. ●...
TV Remote TV Remote App settings Select desired menu using 3. Set the item Switch to On using This function is subject to change without notice. ● For more details please visit the site below: http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 116 -...
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Using USB Keyboard Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ■ To select the language type for the keyboard MENU Menu Setup System Keyboard type > > > ■ Key map Some of the keys of USB keyboards may correspond to the operation of the remote control.
All settings How to use Setting the menu Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions. Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. ● Zoom adjustments (e.g. will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) 1.
Picture Basic settings Adjust the image or picture quality. MENU Menu > Picture Picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Home theater/Cinema/Custom) Select from preset picture modes for optimal viewing. Mode is saved separately for each input. Back light Adjusts backlight’s luminance (light intensity). Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the color, brightness, etc.
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This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. C.A.T.S. features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. The adjustment happens gradually. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. by: Menu >...
> Picture > Pro settings Contrast A.I. (Custom/Auto/Off) Automatically controls contrast according to the images. Auto is Panasonic setting. Contrast A.I. setting Adjust the detail of contrast control setting. If Contrast A.I. is set to Custom, this menu is enabled.
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W/B low R, G, B (+/-50) Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. More detail adjustment Adjusts more detailed White Balance items. Input signal level Adjusts the IRE picture level in relation to the gain of the red, green & blue colors.
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Yellow, Cyan, Magenta saturation (+/-50) Adjusts the difference of the yellow/cyan/magenta color against its own brightness. Yellow, Cyan, Magenta luminance (+/-50) Adjusts the luminance of red/green/blue/yellow/cyan/magenta areas. Reset to defaults Resets all More detail adjustment to factory defaults settings. Reset to defaults Resets Color detail adjustment to factory defaults settings.
Advanced picture MENU Menu > Picture > Advanced picture Game mode (On/Off) Optimizes the TV image for fast response signal when playing video games. Not available in TV mode. ● 3:2 pulldown (On/Off/Auto) Reduces judder in film-based content by transforming 24 fps to 30 fps (non- HDMI).
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Auto detail setting Selectable the effect on each content type in Auto mode. HDMI/DVI RGB range (Auto/Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide- range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non compliance (0-255 bits).
Screen settings MENU Menu > Picture > Screen settings Screen format SD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM HD signal: Full → JUST → 4:3 → ZOOM → H-FILL → SIDECUT JUST → SIDECUT ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. Gray-out in 3D mode. ●...
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Zoom adjustments Adjusts vertical position and size when FORMAT setting is set to JUST or ZOOM. JUST: V-size max is 3 ZOOM: V-size max is 15 Gray-out in 3D mode. ● Screen display (On/Off) Turns the screen off when you select. The sound is active even if the screen turns off.
3D settings MENU Menu > Picture > 3D settings Auto detect 3D (Auto 1/Auto 2/Off) Auto 1: Switches to 3D display when 3D indication is available (HDMI (3D), AVCHD file, etc.) Auto 2: Same as Auto 1. Also detects 3D signal by identifying similar image in side-by-side or top-and-bottom 3D formats.
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Diagonal line filter (On/Off) Select when diagonal lines appear jagged. Turn off when the picture looks noisy. Gray-out in 2D mode ● Safety precautions Displays safety notice about 3D viewing. Please read securely. - 129 -...
Other settings Copy adjustments You can copy the selected Cinema or Custom settings and apply them to all or other input. Settings are basic picture settings and Pro settings. Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for advanced settings.
Sound Basic settings Adjust audio quality. MENU Menu > Sound Sound mode (Standard/Music/Ambience/User) Select your favorite sound mode. The selected mode affects all input signals. ● Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
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Equalizer (150Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz/12kHz/Reset to defaults) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favorite sound quality. This function is available when Sound mode is set to User. ● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor ● button. To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency.
Advanced settings MENU Menu > Sound Surround (Virtual surround/Off) Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo. Ideal for music and action movies. Gray-out when using Home Theater. ● Bass boost (On/Off) Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. Gray-out when using Home Theater. ●...
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Up to 1ft (30cm): TV is mounted. Reduces low frequency level to prevent resonance. Gray-out when using Home Theater. ● Preferred audio type (Main Audio/Hearing Impaired/Visually Impaired) Allows setting of the accessible audio format when its broadcast and the language setting matches. Digital audio out selection (Auto/PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO...
Voice guidance settings Settings for using voice guidance. MENU Menu > Sound > Voice guidance settings Voice guidance (On/Off) Enables voice guidance of the basic features (Channel banner and input source). Speed (Fast/Normal/Slow) Adjust the readout speed of the voice guidance. Volume (High/Mid/Low) Selects the volume for voice guidance.
Network Network settings MENU Menu Network > Network connection Connects the TV to the home network. Searches for wireless network or establishes wired connection. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the network settings. Network status Tests the connection between the TV to the local router and the Internet. Displays Current settings and status screen.
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Network link Settings for DLNA Server. DLNA server (On/Off) Enables to use this TV as DMS for network devices (DLNA Certified VIERA) Set to On to enable the settings below. ● Registration type (Auto/Manual) Selects the limitation of access to this TV for each device on the home network.
Timer Sleep (Off timer) MENU Menu Timer Sleep > > Sleep (minutes) (Off/15 minutes/30 minutes/60 minutes/90 minutes) Selects how long the TV stays on before it automatically turns off. - 138 -...
Timer (On/Off timer) MENU Menu > Timer > Timer Timer set (On/Off) Enables or disables the Timer. Inputs Sets which input will be selected when the TV turns on. Channel Sets the channel to display when the TV turns on. Sets the day when the TV turns on.
Clock settings MENU Menu > Timer > Clock Mode (Auto/Manual) Sets the date and time manually or automatically via Internet connection. Date, Time (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute) Set current date or time. Time zone (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST) Selects your time zone, to enable correct automatic date and time settings. (On/Off) Selects if Daylight Saving Time is currently observed.
Auto turn off settings MENU Menu > Timer No activity for 4 hours (Power TV off/Stay on) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 4 hours. Not in use when “On/Off Timer”...
Setup Eco navigation MENU Menu > Setup > Eco navigation Set to ECO Sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode automatically. Optimizes the TV’s various modes to save energy. Note: The TV’s brightness will adjust and adapt as the room lighting changes. ●...
Voice control settings Settings for using voice control function. MENU Menu > Setup > Voice control settings Language (English/Español/Français) Selects the language for voice control. Speech detection level (High/Standard) Sets sensitivity level for voice control. Terms of service Displays the terms of service of voice control. - 143 -...
User settings This setting allows you to create, edit or delete user profile individually. User selection Selects your ID and edit the items. Create new user Displays registration screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set these information for new user. Your icon Sets your favorite user icon.
VIERA Touch Pad settings Repeats the initial step-by-step touch pad remote setup. Changes cursor settings, such as tap setting and cursor sensitivity. MENU Menu Setup VIERA Touch Pad settings > > Pairing Follow the instructions on screen to complete the pairing. Cursor settings (Tap to OK/Sensitivity) Set cursor settings.
Bluetooth settings Search and register Bluetooth headphone and Keyboard/Mouse. Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. MENU Menu > Setup > Bluetooth settings Bluetooth devices Search and pair Bluetooth devices in range. Display the status of previously registered devices.
Parental control MENU Menu > Setup > Parental control Change password Create a new password. Input the new 4-digit password twice. (Convenience features > Parental control > Password setting) Mode (Off/All/Custom) Locks (All) or Unlocks (Off) all channels, programs or inputs. For Custom, locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program.
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Set each rating level (MPAA, U.S.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.) MPAA Selects U.S. movie ratings to lock. U.S.TV U.S. TV program ratings. C.E.L.R. Canadian English ratings. C.F.L.R. Canadian French ratings. DRRT This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Currently available only in U.S.A.) - 149 -...
ANTENNA/Cable setup MENU Menu > Setup > ANTENNA/Cable setup ANTENNA/Cable signal (Cable/Antenna) Selects signal source connected directly to the ANTENNA/Cable In terminal. Note: When using a Cable or Satellite box, it is recommended to connect the box ● to an AV IN terminal and skip this setting. Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
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Cancel: Cancel the changes. Signal meter Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. If the signal is weak, check the antenna. ● If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer. ●...
Language settings MENU Menu > Setup > Language Menus language (English/Español/Français) Selects the screen menu language. Preferred SAP language (English/Spanish/French) Selects the preferred language for hearing or visually impaired, if offered during digital broadcast Note: Preferred language takes precedence over preferred audio type. (Available ●...
Display customization MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization OSD color (Jet black/Pale gray/Organic brown/Sand beige) Selects your favorite on-screen display color. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the input selection.
Closed Caption MENU Menu > Setup > Display customization > Closed Caption Mode (CC on mute/On/Off) To display Closed Captions. CC on mute: To display Closed Captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off). Analog (CC1-4/T1-4) Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting. CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the screen) T1-4:...
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Foreground opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text box Background opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). Reset to defaults Resets all Closed Caption settings to factory default settings. - 155 -...
VIERA Link settings MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Link settings VIERA Link (On/Off) To use all VIERA Link functions, set to On after everything is connected. Power on link (Yes/No) Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
System settings MENU Menu > Setup > System Keyboard type (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian multilingual std./Spanish(Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. Factory defaults Clears all TV settings and memory to factory defaults. License Displays the software license information. - 157 -...
Other settings MENU Menu > Setup > Other settings Power save (Saving/Standard) Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room. - 158 -...
Support / FAQ Help menu Using Help menu The TV’s built-in self-help resources. 1. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select Help from menu bar Select desired menu using from menu bar and press 3. Select the Help menu Select desired menu using and press (eHELP/TV Self-test/Version/Device information)
Picture - Viewing ■ Frequently Asked Questions For updated information, please visit Panasonic web site. How do I view the picture from devices such as: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.
Picture - Snowy / none Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed? Press MENU and select Help. Then select Self-test. If the test picture ● displays correctly, then the problem is with the external device (ex. Cable box, DVD player, etc.) or its connection to the TV.
Picture - Distortion The picture is distorted after selecting the “AV” input. What should I do? Ensure that the device is connected correctly to the TV’s Video/ ● Component green connector. If using VIDEO or COMPONENT: ● Press INPUT , scroll to AV, press to select Video or Component.
Picture - Continue Why is there a black box on the screen? Check the settings of Closed Caption (CC). ● Why do some small spots on the screen remain bright or dark? The panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with ●...
● pressing the button on the remote control. If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then ● check VIERA Link controls. If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable, then: Check ●...
Sound - Unusual Why is the sound unusual, distorted, low volume or in another language? Check that the correct (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by ● pressing the button on the remote control. Check that all connections of external equipment connected to the TV are ●...
1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps. 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN (built-in). 3. Start Network connection wizard, then follow the directions on the screen to connect.
Software update How do I check for the latest software (firmware) version for my TV? In the main menu, select Network. Select Software update. The current ● version and latest version software will be displayed. If software update is grayed out, the TV is not connected to the Internet. If a newer version is available, update your TV.
3D - Viewing Why doesn’t my 3D video source look 3D? 1. Begin playing the 3D video source. 2. Ensure that the Panasonic 3D Eyewear (glasses) are on. 3. Press button directly and select 3D. In the 3D format select (Manual) menu, select 3D format.
3D - Format When selecting some 3D Video content, why are there two pictures next to each other? There are a few different 3D formats and the current setting may not ● match the incoming 3D signal. The format should change automatically, but depending on the source/ connection it may not signal the TV properly.
Voice guidance How does the voice guidance feature work? This function provides you with useful voice guidance for basic features. ● For more information about settings or operation of voice guidance, please ● refer to the page below. Convenience features > Using Voice guidance - 170 -...
Voice control Will the TV learn my accent? Set or adjust the Voice control settings first. ● This function is not available for all dialects or regions. And performance ● will differ depending on your pronunciation, volume and your surrounding area.
Touch Pad Controller Are there sensitivity adjustments for the Touch Pad Controller? Yes, there are. Press MENU, select Setup and then select VIERA Touch ● settings. Select Sensitivity Cursor settings and adjust. MENU Menu > Setup > VIERA Touch Pad settings - 172 -...
Eco navigation Why does my picture look dim and/or sometimes changes brightness levels? This TV is equipped with a money saving feature called Eco Navigation. ● The TV automatically dims the brightness to save energy. It also puts the picture in “Standard” mode and enables the C.A.T.S. feature so it will adjust the picture brightness automatically depending on the rooms ambient lighting conditions.
Other What is the easiest and best way to connect a High-Definition Cable or Satellite box to the TV? Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and audio signal in HD. ● HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV. Why does the button not display Closed Caption? Check if the setting is turned On or CC on mute.
Menu - Gray-out or missing items Why the Antenna/Cable option or available inputs are not listed in the Input select menu? When you label an input as Not used, then it will be hidden from the Input ● select menu. To make the input visible again: –...
Reset to factory default How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? Setup and then select System. Highlight In the main menu, select ● Factory defaults and press Enter your password (if locked). Confirmation message will be displayed. Follow the directions on screen to reset the TV to its original factory defaults.
Information Data information ■ Supported Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA Media Compatible format Photo JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) ● Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 x 8 to 30,719 x 17,279 pixels Videos SD-Video files (SD-Video Standard Ver.1.31) ●...
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PS files ● Video codec: H.264 /MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC /Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus /HE-AAC /LPCM/MPEG Audio/MP3 TS files ● Video codec: H.264/MPEG1/MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital Plus/ DTS core /HE-AAC/MPEG Audio/MP3 Music MP3 files (MP3) ● M4A files (AAC/Apple Lossless) ●...
Care and Cleaning Display panel First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, ●...
Cabinet First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish ●...
Pedestal / Power cord First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. ■ Pedestal Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean ● it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.
3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a soft cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may ● scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use. Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the 3D Eyewear, as doing so may ●...