Read first eHELP • How to use Features • 4K resolution • Info Frame • Home Screen • TV Anywhere • Freeview Play EPG • Easy Mirroring Home Screen Home Screen • Information • How to use • Pin to HOME •...
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• Subtitle • Last view • Off Timer • Energy saving functions • Adjusting time • Language 4K resolution • 4K compatible equipment • HDMI Auto Setting • Valid 4K format External equipment • External connection • Watching external input •...
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• Advanced settings TV Guide • Freeview Play EPG (UK) • TV Guide (Ireland) • Timer Programming • Guide link programming Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • Teletext Character Set Tuning and editing channels •...
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• Remote recording • Note Technical information • USB HDD Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode • Network device • Sharing file Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Using Slideshow Video mode •...
Technical information • Device handling caution • USB devices • Photo format • Video format • Music format Network Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note DLNA • In-House streaming • Using DLNA Network connections • Internet connection •...
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• Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using Slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder •...
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TV Anywhere • How to use • TV Anywhere Settings Mirroring • How to use • Mirroring Settings VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link •...
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Keyboard • Keyboard Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset to Defaults Sound •...
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• Mirroring Settings • Do Not Track Setting • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • Voice Control Settings • USB Device Setup •...
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• Other • Detailed information Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Licence • Licence - 11 -...
Read first eHELP How to use ■ Meaning of signs Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP When the icon ( ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.
Features 4K resolution You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. Watching > 4K resolution > 4K compatible equipment - 13 -...
Info Frame Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. Functions > Info Frame > Information - 14 -...
Home Screen “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. It provides you an easy way to access all the features. Home Screen > Home Screen > Information - 15 -...
TV Anywhere You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function ● may not be available. Functions > TV Anywhere > How to use - 16 -...
Freeview Play EPG Using the Freeview Play EPG enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. Watching > TV Guide > Freeview Play EPG (UK) - 17 -...
Easy Mirroring You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function from the other devices without operating the TV. Functions > Mirroring > How to use - 18 -...
Home Screen Home Screen Information “Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and connected devices. Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy way to access all the features as shown below (example). Home Screen Live TV –...
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= Note = Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Network >...
How to use From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes, applications and connected devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example) 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. To watch full-screen TV, select Live ●...
Pin to HOME You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live TV Apps Devices and press to access. 3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device). 4.
Option menu You can customise Home Screen. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Unpin from HOME Move 3. Set the item and press to store. Unpin from HOME Remove a shortcut from Home Screen.
Live TV How to use Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Live (Example) 3. Press to access. (Example) For details of watching TV ● Watching > Basic To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Accessibility AV Options 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Apps How to use Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from Apps. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Apps and press to access. (Example) To exit Apps ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ● Home Screen >...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Move Lock Unlock Uninstall Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME...
Devices How to use Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can be accessed easily from Devices. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. (Example) To exit Devices ● EXIT To add a shortcut icon ●...
Option menu 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select one of the following items and press to access. Pin to HOME Unpin from HOME Accessibility Show Info. 3. Set the item and press to store. Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.
Watching Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● ■ Aerial Terrestrial terminal RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB, Analogue ●...
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■ Satellite receiver HDMI terminal HDMI cable Satellite receiver Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial = Note = For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ●...
Selecting channel 1. Select the mode with TV. Analogue Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down Numeric buttons. DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel ● position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
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■ To select the type of channel list Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner when the TV is turned on. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List and press access.
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 (UK only) To display the extra information for details ● STTL: Subtitle service available TEXT: Text service available Multi Audio: Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM: Audio mode – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching >...
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To display the introduction banner for the internet service ● 1) Display the menu with MENU. 2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press access. 3) Select and press to set. AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available ●...
AV Options Confirm or change the current status. Display the full-screen TV to use this function. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select AV Options and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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Subtitle Language Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available). This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you ● exit the current programme. Not valid in Analogue ● Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language font. Watching >...
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 and press to access. 3) Select Standard Hard of Hearing and press to set.
Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition. ● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ●...
Off Timer Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press to access. 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press to set. (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off.
Energy saving functions The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions. The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions: Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco. ● Off Timer is active. ● Watching > Basic > Off Timer No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
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■ No signal Power off 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. No signal Power off / Off) Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.
Adjusting time Adjusts the time data. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. The time data are corrected based on GMT. ● Ireland only ●...
Language 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Language and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Preferred Multi Audio Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Preferred Subtitles Preferred Teletext 4.
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Preferred Teletext Selects the preferred language for digital channel teletext service (depending on the broadcaster). Ireland only ● - 46 -...
4K resolution 4K compatible equipment You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p signal. For details of valid 4K format ● Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI terminal using a 4K ●...
HDMI Auto Setting 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting and press to access. 3. Set the item and press to store. HDMI Auto Setting (Mode1 / Mode2) Reproduces the image more precisely with the expanded colour gamut when connecting the 4K compatible equipment.
External equipment External connection These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment. For details of basic connection ● Watching > Basic > Basic connection Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
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■ AV devices AV (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD Player AV (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 51 -...
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■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD, etc. = Note = It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices ●...
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■ Headphones Headphone jack M3 stereo mini plug Headphones To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV Speaker Setting. ● Watching > For best audio > Volume settings - 53 -...
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with AV. 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.) You can also select the input pressing AV.
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■ Playing Time Display Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press access.
Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s remote control. Playback (VCR / DVD / video content) Stop the operations Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR) Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content) Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
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■ How to change the code Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation. 1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations. 2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
HDMI features HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV to external equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use COMPONENT / VIDEO audio terminals).
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2. Select the mode and press to set. You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) Auto: The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Aspect Control Signal Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal, Control signal through HDMI terminal) Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through HDMI terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temperature Vivid Colour Adaptive Backlight Control Intelligent Frame Creation Clear Motion 4.
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Clear Motion / Off) Makes the moving pictures more clear by controlling the level of backlight. - 67 -...
Noise reduction settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction MPEG Remaster and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Not valid in the following conditions: ●...
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema Custom can be stored for each input. Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode 1.
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■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Auto Normal / Native) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Auto: Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal. Normal: Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. ■...
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■ Colour Management R-Hue R-Saturation R-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas. G-Hue G-Saturation G-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas. B-Hue B-Saturation B-Luminance Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas. More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Colour...
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■ Gamma Gamma Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets items for...
Option Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Game Mode Film Cadence Mode 1080p Pure Direct 4K Pure Direct 1080p Pixel by 4pixels HDMI Content Type HDMI RGB Range...
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1080p Pixel by 4pixels / Off) Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal. For HDMI ● Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely. ● HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type.
Screen Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. 16:9 Overscan Zoom Adjustments Screen Display 4. Set the item and press to store.
Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode Destination Input and press to access.
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Mode and press to access. 3. Select the mode and press to set. Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Basic settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Bass Treble Equaliser Balance Surround Bass Boost 4. Set the item and press to store. Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
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Volume settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Speaker Selection TV Speaker Setting Headphone Volume Auto Gain Control Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall 4.
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Auto Gain Control / Off) Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and inputs. Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Speaker Distance to Wall (Up to 30cm Over 30cm) Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the speakers and the wall.
Voice Guidance Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Voice Guidance Speed Volume User Level Web Browser 4. Set the item and press to store.
Audio Description 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Preferred Audio Type Volume Speakers Headphones 4. Set the item and press to store.
Advanced settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Sound and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. NICAM Audio Preference SPDIF Selection HDMI Audio Format Optical Level SPDIF Delay HDMI Input 4.
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SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.
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SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. For digital ● Ireland only ● HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal. Watching >...
TV Guide Freeview Play EPG (UK) Using the Freeview Play EPG enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. For DVB (UK only) ● A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Network >...
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To display the schedule information ● (red) To jump to the currently selected channel ● (green) To view more details of the programme ● 1) Select the programme. 2) Press to view. – Press again to return to Guide. To exit TV Guide ●...
TV Guide (Ireland) TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Not valid in Analogue ● Ireland only ● 1.
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To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (if ● available) 1) Display the search list with (yellow). 2) Select Search and press to access. 3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 4) Press (green) to start searching.
Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE. 2. Select the forthcoming programme and press to access. 3. Select Record and press to set. (UK only) You can also set a timer event pressing ●...
Guide link programming Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer event will follow the change. UK only ● is displayed on the timer event if the timer is set from the TV Guide. ●...
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 broadcaster). ● Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
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■ 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).
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster. The features may vary depending on the broadcaster. ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT ● in the information banner. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language font. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press access. 3. Select the font and press to set. West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favourite channel lists, etc. 1. Select the mode with TV. Analogue 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press to access.
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite DVB channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). Watching > TV Guide > Freeview Play EPG (UK) Watching > TV Guide > TV Guide (Ireland) 1. Select Favourites Edit and press to access.
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To name the favourites ● 1) Press (red). 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons Numeric buttons, and press to set. 3) Press BACK/RETURN to store. = Note = Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be ●...
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List and press to access. 2. Select a channel. 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip).
Auto 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. Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels. ●...
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 and press to access. 2.
Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. ● If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the ● aerial, use this function. (DVB) All DVB channels found are added to Channel List.
Update Channel List By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, ● Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found or not. When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel ● List pressing OK. - 106 -...
Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception. ● Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel. ● To change the channel ●...
Recording USB HDD setup Preparations You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV. ● Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable. ●...
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= Caution = All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases: ● – When formatting the USB HDD with this TV Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD – When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc. When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format ●...
Setting for USB HDD Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording. All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
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Mode of the USB HDD ● : The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back. Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording. : The USB HDD is available for playing back. To change the mode ●...
Recording current programme One Touch Recording Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup >...
Rewind LIVE TV Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the maximum recordable time. Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
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■ To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > Rewind LIVE TV and press access. 3. Select to stop Rewind LIVE If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind LIVE TV will ●...
Timer Programming Setting Timer Programming This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the USB HDD. Not valid in Analogue ● 1. Select with TV. 2. Display the menu with MENU. 3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access.
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(Example) !: Overlapped timer events Function (USB HDD Rec.) TV mode For UK For Ireland ● ● : DVB D: DVB – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position, channel name, etc. : Signal Supported Recording (if available) Watching >...
Editing Timer Programming 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press to access. 3. Select the event. To change a timer event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming To delete a timer event ●...
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Remote recording You can set timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network using TV Anywhere function. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings TV Anywhere to use this function.
Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer event. ● Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
Technical information USB HDD ■ USB HDD (for recording the digital TV programmes with this TV) The capacity of USB HDD that works with this TV is from 160 GB to 3 TB. ● Connect the USB HDD to the mains socket to record and play back ●...
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB Flash Memory / USB HDD / network device, and content recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed.
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Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ●...
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Information To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and ●...
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= Note = Recorded TV is available for content recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ●...
Network device You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings ■ How to set User / Password 1.
Sharing file You can share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network. ● Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION. 2) Select Change Size and press to change.
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ●...
Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green). 2. Select Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month and press to set. Folder view: Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named ●...
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ●...
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Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User / Auto) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Type1 - Music files installed on this TV at the factory settings are played back. Auto: Music files stored in the current device are played back. If there is no available music data, no sound is played back.
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view. : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title Playback of the selected scene starts and continues until the end of the title. 1. Select the title and press to access. 2. Select the scene. 3. Start playback with (red).
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To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup with OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Repeat Subtitle Settings Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content.
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Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view. 2. Start playback with (red). For details of supported file formats ● Media Player > Technical information > Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder and press to access. 2. Select the file. 3. Start playback with (red). ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Music Setup Set up the setting for Music mode. This function is available in the thumbnail view. ● 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One:...
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back content in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and settings ● are completed. Recording > USB HDD setup 1. Content list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode. Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Watching recorded TV ■ Playback To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. – Press and hold to skip backward approx. 15 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
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To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching > Basic > AV Options To return to list ● BACK/RETURN - 144 -...
Grouping content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Display the option menu with OPTION. 3. Select Create Group Release Group Exclude from Group Change Protect Status and press to set. Create Group: Create a group of content.
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit and press (blue) to tick in the content list. 2. Delete the content with (red). 3. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select and press to set. - 146 -...
Chapter List You can start playback from the chapter list you select. 1. Display the chapter list with (yellow). 2. Select the chapter and press to start playback. = Note = The chapter list is not displayed while the selected content is being ●...
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Media Player > Video mode > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
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USB devices It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly. ● Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ●...
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.
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Network Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet content such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from Apps. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to use this function. Ensure ● the network connections and network settings are completed.
Selecting internet content 1. Display Apps with APPS. For details of Apps ● Home Screen > Apps Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item and press to access.
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● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. Content may not be available depending on the country you select.
DLNA In-House streaming This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
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■ Playback of sharing content on this TV with the DMC (Digital Media Controller) network equipment You can enjoy content stored in the media server by controlling with the DMC network equipment (smartphone, PC, etc.) connected to your home network. To use this function with your smartphone or PC, set TV Remote App ●...
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Using DLNA To use DLNA features, ensure the preparations of the media server, network ® connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2.
Network connections Internet connection A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. A broadband network environment is required to use internet services. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection ■...
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■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub / Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server (PC, etc.) ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...
Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ● cannot make such settings on this TV. Read the manual of the equipment. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. ●...
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
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■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection and press to access. 3. Select Quick setup and press to access. 4. Automatically setup is done and Network Status is displayed. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5.
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wireless and press to access. Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
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4. Enter the encryption key of the access point and press to set. You can set characters using Numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store. ● IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● Available settings are displayed automatically.
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Custom - Wired Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Network > Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Connection > Custom > Wired and press access. IP/DNS Settings is displayed. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended.
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4. Select Network Status and press to access. Network > Network settings > Network Status 5. Select Exit and press to set. = Note = To deactivate wireless, set Easy Mirroring and confirm the network ● connection type is set to Wired. - 173 -...
Custom - Wireless Access Point You can use the TV as a wireless access point and connect the network equipment without an access point. Confirm the PIN code, network settings of the equipment before starting ● setup. For details, read the manual of the equipment. 1.
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Status and press to access. 3. Automatically testing is done and Network Status is displayed. Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
my Home Cloud Settings Displays the terms of service. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > my Home Cloud Settings > Notices and press access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. - 176 -...
VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > VIERA Name and press to access. 3. Enter characters and press to set. This name is used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ●...
TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV with the equipment (smartphone, etc.) connected to your network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Remote App Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available. ● Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 179 -...
Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Network Link Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access.
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TV Anywhere Settings Settings for watching TV or editing timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anywhere > TV Anywhere Settings - 182 -...
File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player >...
Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Do Not Track Setting and press to access. 3. Select Tracking Mode About Do Not Track and press to access.
Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Software Update and press to access. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A broadband network environment is required to use this function. ●...
New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > New Software Message and press to access. 3. Select and press to set.
Photos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to list ●...
Using Slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the list are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view. 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and OK. To display / hide the operation guide ● To pause (return to Single view) ●...
Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, a confirmation screen may be displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip (if available) –...
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To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT. 2) Select the mode and press to set. Aspect1: Displays the content in original size. Aspect2: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Video Setup and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Video Preview Multi Audio Monaural Audio Dual Mono Audio...
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Subtitle Settings Sets the subtitle setting. This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle: Display / hide subtitles (if available). Subtitle Text: Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). Subtitle Text Size: Selects the font size of subtitles. Subtitle Text Colour: Selects the colour of subtitles.
Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ● Network > Videos > Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2.
Music Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ● 1) Display the time seek bar with OK. 2) While the time seek bar is displayed Press Search approx.
Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION. 2. Select Music Setup > Repeat with OK. 3. Select Folder and press to set. Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file - 199 -...
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Network > DLNA > In-House streaming Network > Network connections Network > Network settings 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access.
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30 719 × 17 279 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● MKV (.mkv) Video codec: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4...
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■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ● names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they ●...
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC / Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● FLAC (.flac) ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Functions Info Frame Information Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge of screen when you need it. (Example) A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. ●...
How to use You can check useful information using Info Frame while watching TV. 1. Press and hold HOME. Info Frame is displayed on the edge of screen. ● (Example) Current programme information, etc. Relevant information (weather forecast, etc.) Notification message Recommended content (TV programme, internet content, etc.) 2.
Settings You can set items for Info Frame. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Info Frame at Power on and press access. 3. Set the item and press to store. Info Frame at Power on / Off) Displays Info Frame when the TV is turned on.
Voice Control Information Voice Control function allows you to operate the TV (e.g. selecting a channel), search the content from various features, etc. by your speech with your smartphone. A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function. ●...
How to use 1. Press on the screen of your smartphone to display the operation guide. When a confirmation screen is displayed, read carefully and start Voice ● Control function. (Example) 2. Say a key word (e.g. my Home Screen) to the microphone while the operation guide is displayed.
Settings You can set items for Voice Control function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > Voice Control Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Speech Detection Level Terms of Service Instructions for Voice Control 4.
Note When you start Voice Control function, sound level of the TV becomes low. ● Voice Control function may not work properly in the following conditions: ● – Not pronouncing words clearly and correctly – Speaking too loudly or too quietly. –...
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TV Anywhere How to use You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Smartphone, etc. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. ● Network > Network connections Network >...
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TV Anywhere Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > TV Anywhere Settings and press to access. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. TV Anywhere Powered on by Swipe & Share Device ID Device Password 4.
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Mirroring How to use You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV screen using a mirroring function. Smartphone, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME. 2. Select Devices and press to access. 3. Select Mirroring and press OK.
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Mirroring Settings You can set items for the mirroring function. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Network > Mirroring Settings and press OK. 3. Select one of the following items and press to access. Easy Mirroring Powered On by Easy Mirroring Delete All Pairings 4.
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” function. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc.
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● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DVD Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
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■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use the optical digital audio cable for audio output from the TV. ●...
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■ Available features (HDMI and Audio out connections) Player theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ● Power off Link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on Link ●...
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■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DVD Player connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
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Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For details of VIERA Link connections ● Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment. ●...
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Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, the input mode is switched automatically. - 223 -...
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Power on Link Power on Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the connected equipment is operated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.) - 224 -...
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Power off Link Power off Link VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby. This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically ●...
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Standby Power Save Standby Power Save VIERA Link Settings to use this function. The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption of the connected equipment is automatically minimised.
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Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby VIERA Link Settings to use this function. When the TV is on, non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI or when Speaker Selection is changed to (except for watching a disc).
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VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select VIERA Link Control and press to access.
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= Note = If you cannot operate the equipment, check the settings and the ● equipment. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In ● this case, use the remote control of the connected equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the ●...
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Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. 1. Display Apps with APPS. 2. Select VIERA Link and press to access. 3. Select Speaker Selection and press to access. 4.
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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 ●...
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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.
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■ Player PIN Control Applies access control for some Digital TV streaming services. = Note = For DVB (UK only) ● - 233 -...
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PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN and press to access. 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons. = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● - 234 -...
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Parental Rating To watch the DVB programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster). 1. Select Parental Rating and press to access. 2. Select an age for the restriction of programmes and press to set.
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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 ●...
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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 the broadcast or ● service. ■ Insert the CI module (optional) Follow the instructions that came with the viewing card to tune in the ●...
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Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings other than USB Device Setup are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu >...
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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 and press...
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Auto update You can update new software automatically. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > Auto Update Search in Standby and press to access. 3. Select and press to set. If any software updates are available, a notification message will appear. ●...
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Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Setup > System Menu > System Update > System Update Search and press to access. 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any.
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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...
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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 and press access. 3) Select the language and press to set.
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Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU. Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu and press to access.
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To exit the menu screen ● EXIT To return to the previous screen ● BACK/RETURN = Note = Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the mode (TV ● mode, Media Player, Network services, etc.). Some settings in Picture menu may also affect the menu screen when ●...
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Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema True Cinema / Custom) Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode - 246 -...
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Basic settings Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference. Watching > For best picture > Basic settings Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. ●...
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Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting condition. / Off) Watching > For best picture > Ambient Sensor - 248 -...
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Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. Watching > For best picture > Noise reduction settings Not valid in the following conditions: ● – 4K content – Game Mode is set to On. – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.
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Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings. Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings This function is available when Viewing Mode is set to Cinema, True ● Cinema or Custom. - 250 -...
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Option Settings Game Mode / Off) Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings Not valid in the following conditions: ● – TV mode – 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On. –...
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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. Watching > For best picture > Option Settings For HDMI ● HDMI RGB Range (Auto Full / Normal) Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
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Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Watching > For best picture > Screen Settings Not valid in the following conditions: ● – 4K content – Photo content – Game Mode is set to On.
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Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of the other input mode or Viewing Mode. Watching > For best picture > Copy Adjustment - 254 -...
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Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Watching > For best audio > Sound mode - 256 -...
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Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Watching > For best audio > Basic settings Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
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Volume settings Speaker Selection Home Cinema) Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. Watching > For best audio > Volume settings This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA ●...
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Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users. Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Watching >...
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Audio Description Preferred Audio Type (Audio Description / Standard) 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 ●...
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Advanced settings NICAM / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For Analogue ● Audio Preference (Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For digital ●...
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SPDIF Delay Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image. Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings For digital ● Ireland only ● HDMI Input (Digital / Analogue)
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Reset to Defaults Resets the current Sound Mode to the default settings. - 263 -...
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Network Network Connection Sets the network setting to use this TV in your network environment. Network > Network settings > Network Connection - 264 -...
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Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). Network > Network settings > Network Status - 265 -...
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my Home Cloud Settings Notices Displays the terms of service. Network > Network settings > my Home Cloud Settings - 266 -...
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VIERA Name Sets your favourite name for this TV. Network > Network settings > VIERA Name - 267 -...
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TV Remote App Settings Sets to control the TV from network equipment (smartphone, etc.). Network > Network settings > TV Remote App Settings - 268 -...
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Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Network > Network settings > Network Link Settings - 269 -...
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TV Anywhere Settings You can set timer programming with the network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network. Functions > TV Anywhere > How to use - 270 -...
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File Sharing Settings File Sharing Server / Off) Sets to share the files between PC and devices connected to this TV. Media Player > Using Media Player > Sharing file Network Device List Lists the accessible network devices to play back the content in Media Player. Media Player >...
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Mirroring Settings Settings for the mirroring function Functions > Mirroring > Mirroring Settings - 272 -...
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Do Not Track Setting Sets to notify websites and some applications about tracking your browsing activities. Network > Network settings > Do Not Track Setting - 273 -...
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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.
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Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching > Basic > Off Timer - 275 -...
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Timer Programming Sets a timer to record forthcoming programmes. Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming For digital ● - 276 -...
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Time Zone Adjusts the time data. Watching > Basic > Adjusting time Ireland only ● - 277 -...
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Auto Standby Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 278 -...
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No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. / Off) Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 279 -...
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Setup Eco Navigation Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode. Watching > Basic > Energy saving functions - 280 -...
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Voice Control Settings Settings for Voice Control function Functions > Voice Control > Settings - 281 -...
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USB Device Setup Formats the USB HDD or safely removes USB device. Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD - 282 -...
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Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording Recording > Recording current programme > Rewind LIVE TV - 283 -...
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Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access. Functions > Child Lock > Using Child Lock - 284 -...
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Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List Auto Setup Automatically searches for receivable channels.
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Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue ● Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode. Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Other settings = Note = The settings in Tuning Menu are applicable only for the selected TV mode.
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Language Preferred Multi Audio 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).
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Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Watching > Basic > Subtitle Ireland only ● Teletext (FASTEXT / List) Selects analogue teletext display mode. Watching > Teletext > Teletext mode Teletext Character Set (West East1 / East2)
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Playing Time Display / Off) Set to to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top right of the screen every 30 minutes. Watching > External equipment > Watching external input This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
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HDMI Auto Setting Set to Mode1 when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly. (Mode1 / Mode2) Watching > 4K resolution > HDMI Auto Setting For HDMI1/2 ● - 290 -...
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VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Preparations Power on Link / Off) Sets to use Power on Link functions. Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Power on Link Power off Link / Off) Sets to use Power off Link functions.
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System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports. Functions > Keyboard > Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition. Functions > Shipping Condition > Shipping Condition Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. Functions >...
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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.
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Support Help menu Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU. 2. Select Help and press to access. 3. Select About Firefox OS TV Self Test System Information Device Information and press to access. About Firefox OS Displays the information about Firefox OS. TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems.
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TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu 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 is displayed Check the correct input mode is selected. ● Check the setting of AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection ● match the signal being output by the external equipment. Watching > External equipment Is Backlight, Contrast, Brightness Colour in the Picture Menu set to the...
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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.
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Cannot find a channel you have previously watched The channel may broadcast for part of the day. ● Check the channel in the TV Guide. ● Watching > TV Guide Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters. ● Reset channels. ●...
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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.
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Also makes a diagnosis of sound problem in TV Self Test. Support > Help menu > Using Help menu If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
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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 Check the setting of HDMI Audio Format in the Sound Menu to match the ●...
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Network Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Cannot connect to the network Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected properly.
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Cannot operate internet content Check the connections and settings. ● Network > Network connections > Internet connection Network > Network settings The server or connected line may be busy now. ● - 303 -...
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Other Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Check the connections.
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LED does not turn to red in Standby mode LED turns to orange in Standby mode in the following conditions: ● – Recording is in progress – Timer Programming is set. – DLNA Server is set to On. – Powered On by Apps is set to On.
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Detailed information Support information about the application, optional devices, operation, etc. may be found on the following website. http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only) - 306 -...
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Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface.
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HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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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) Firefox OS is powered by Mozilla, (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or,...
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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, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do...