Page 1 TH-P50ST60A TH-P60ST60A TH-P65ST60A e HELP English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Watching my Home Screen • Information • How to use • Settings Basic • Basic connection • Selecting channel • Information banner • Option Menu • Subtitle • Off Timer • Last view • Adjusting time External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
Page 3 • Note • 3D Eyewear - Functions • 3D Eyewear - Registration • 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery • Viewing 3D • 3D Mode Selection • 3D Settings • Source image format Tuning and editing channels • Setting menu • Favourites Edit • Channel List • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Update Channel List • New Channel Message • Signal Condition Recording...
Page 4 Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note Network connections • Internet connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA Network connections...
Page 5 • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Music • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup DIGA Recorder • Controlling DIGA Recorder Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format Media Player Using Media Player...
Page 6 Video mode • Selecting file • Watching video • Video Setup • Audio output settings Recorded TV mode • Selecting content • Watching recorded TV • Grouping contents • Deleting content • Changing device • Chapter List • Audio output settings Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music • Music Setup USB Sharing • USB Sharing Technical information • Device handling caution...
Page 7 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” • Summary of VIERA Link • Preparations • Easy playback • Power on Link • Power off Link • Standby Power Save • Intelligent Auto Standby • VIERA Link Control • Speaker Selection • Note Child Lock • Using Child Lock • PIN number • Parental Rating Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition Updating the TV Software • Information...
Page 8 Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film • Advanced Settings • Option Settings • Screen Settings • 3D Settings • Copy Adjustment • Reset Picture Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings...
Page 9 • Clock Settings • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Recording Setup • Touch Pen Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance...
Page 10 Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. References in this eHELP The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only. ● - 10 -...
Page 11: My Home Screen
Watching my Home Screen Information “my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more. It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example). HOME HOME Home Screen Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.) Home Screen Selection...
Page 12 1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout. ● Watching my Home Screen Settings 2. Select a feature with and press to access To watch full-screen TV...
Page 13: Settings
Settings Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu. (Example) ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen...
Page 14: Basic
■ Search You can search the content from various features. 1. Select Search from the tool guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions = Note = To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. ● Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. Internet service Network connections Internet service...
Page 15 in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required. Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or ● accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer. ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR...
Page 16: Selecting Channel
= Note = External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. ● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or ● equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
Page 17: Information Banner
Information banner Display information banner with INFO. Also appears when changing a channel. ● (Example) Channel position and name Channel type (Radio, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc.
Page 18: Option Menu
Audio Description service available This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an ● additional audio track to describe events on screen. Settings Sound Audio Description – 90: Off Timer remaining time Watching Basic Off Timer To confirm another tuned channel ●...
Page 19: Subtitle
Voice Guidance Settings Guidance settings for visually impaired users Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen. To adjust the volume for Audio Description ●...
Page 20: Last View
2. Select Timer Off Timer with and press to access 3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with and press to set (minutes) To cancel, set to or turn the TV off. ● The remaining time displays on the information banner. ●...
Page 21: External Equipment
2. Select Timer Clock Settings Daylight Saving Time with press to access 3. Select Auto + 1/2 hour + 1 hour with and press to set If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function. ●...
Page 22 when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminal Component cables DVD player AV IN (VIDEO) terminal Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment ■ USB devices USB port USB cable USB HDD / Communication Camera - 22 -...
Page 23: Watching External Input
You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ●...
Page 24: Operating With Tv's Remote Control
equipment. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control To return to TV mode ● = Note = If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9. ● For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. ●...
Page 25: Hdmi Features
■ 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 Codes for each product and features ●...
Page 26: Dvi Connection
Input video signal: ● Matches the output setting of the digital equipment. Watching External equipment Valid input signals VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Content Type ● Deep Colour ● Audio Return Channel ●...
Page 27: Valid Input Signals
Valid input signals ■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○ 625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○ 750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○...
Page 28: Ambient Sensor
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally.
Page 29: Advanced Settings
■ To change the aspect ratio manually 1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2. Select the mode with and press to set You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. ● (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) 16:9: Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
Page 30 Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 4. Select the mode with and press to set True Cinema Custom ■...
Page 31: White Balance
Displays colours according to the colour gamut. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. For HDMI input or video contents of Media Player ● ■ White Balance R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff...
Page 32: Copy Adjustment
Reset Colour Management Resets to the default Colour Management. ■ Gamma Gamma (2.6 Curve) Switches the gamma curve. Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment. ● More Detailed Adjustment Adjusts more detailed Gamma items. Input Signal Level: Adjusts the input signal level.
Page 33: For Best Audio
press to set = Note = Option Settings, Screen Settings 3D Settings will not be copied. ● For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Mode...
Page 34 2. Press GUIDE to view TV Guide Press again to change the layout (Landscape / Portrait). ● – View Landscape to see several channels. – View Portrait to see one channel by time. (Example) TV Guide date TV Guide time Programme Channel position and name To watch the programme...
Page 35: Timer Programming
2) Select the favourite with and press to view – To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit. Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit To view more details of the programme (Digital TV) ● 1) Select the programme with 2) Press INFO to view –...
Page 36: Note
No other channels can be selected while the recording of Timer ● Programming is in progress. When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB ● HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup. Recording USB HDD setup Note...
Page 37 – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to change the mode between 3D and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D). – When power is off, press and hold for approx. 5 seconds to change to registration mode. Watching 3D Eyewear - Registration Indicator lamp ●...
Page 38: 3D Eyewear - Registration
Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● – Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use. – The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning the lens.
Page 39: Viewing 3D
the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the ● waste disposal regulations in your local area. 1. Remove the battery cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -) etc. 2.
Page 40: 3D Mode Selection
■ 3D-supported broadcast Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of ● this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■...
Page 41: 3D Settings
Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition. ● / 2D: Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format. This mode may not work properly depending on the source image ● format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually. ■...
Page 42 EXIT 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically. (Advance): Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image automatically. Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and displays the 3D image automatically. To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to ●...
Page 43: Source Image Format
Set to to enable Effect setting. When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it ● carefully and press RETURN to go to Effect setting. When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies ●...
Page 44: Tuning And Editing Channels
3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following ● yellow boxes. Source image format Side by Side Top and Bottom Normal format (2D) 3D Mode Selection Original Side by Side - 3D Top and Bottom - 3D 2D 3D : When selecting Side by Side - 2D...
Page 45: Favourites Edit
Favourites Edit ■ List favourite Digital TV channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites 1 to 4). The Digital TV Favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner and the TV Guide screen. Watching Basic Information banner...
Page 46: Channel List
1) Press (red) 2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. ● Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed. ●...
Page 47: Auto Tuning
1) Press (blue) to edit 2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN to store = Note = If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue TV, edit VCR. ●...
Page 48: Manual Tuning
Manual Tuning ■ Digital TV Normally use Auto Tuning Update Channel List to retune Digital TV channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All Digital channels found will be added to Channel List.
Page 49: Signal Condition
ionosphere conditions. In such circumstances when you press OK, the TV does not add any new channels. This is normal. Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the signal condition. A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception.
Page 50: Recording
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. ●...
Page 51: Setting For Usb Hdd
during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric outage may also be a cause of malfunction.) = Note = Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ●...
Page 52: Recording Current Programme
2) Press RETURN to store 6. When the confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is displayed, select with and press to set If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this ● confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD for recording.
Page 53: Rew Live Tv
3. Select the maximum recording time (minutes) with and press to set ■ To start One Touch Recording Press to start. Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress. ● ■ To stop recording in progress Press to stop. You can pause recording by pressing GUIDE.
Page 54 ■ To operate REW LIVE TV To pause ● To search backward (up to 90 minutes) ● After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available ● for operation. : Search backward : Search forward : Return to the current programme : Playback / Pause : Search backward / forward : Pause / Resume...
Page 55: Timer Programming
Timer Programming Setting timer programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded to watch or record to the USB HDD. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. Not valid in Analogue TV ●...
Page 56: Editing Timer Programming
(Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) D: Digital TV Channel position and name <TIMER>: Timer Programming Displays subtitles (if available) (STTL) – Press (yellow) to indicate subtitles and press again to remove them. – Not valid when function is set to USB HDD Rec.
Page 57 – Correct as necessary. Recording Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event ● 1) Press (red) 2) Press to delete To display subtitles (if available) ● (yellow) – Press again to remove subtitles. – Not valid when function is set to USB HDD Rec.
Page 58: Note
Media Player Recorded TV mode Note TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event. ● Watching TV Guide Timer Programming Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is ●...
Page 59: Usb Hdd
Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support = Note = Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. ●...
Page 60: Internet Service Internet Content
Internet service Internet content Information You can access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, communication tools, etc. from APPS List. (Example) To enable this function, you need a broadband network environment. ●...
Page 61: Note
The services through APPS List are operated by their respective service ● providers and such service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the contents or the continuity of the services. Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
Page 62: Note
Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ● and 6 Mbps for HD (High Definition) picture quality, respectively. If the transfer speed is not enough, contents may not be played back properly. ■ Wireless connection Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Internet environment ■...
Page 63: Network Settings
If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ● later LAN cables are required. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications ● company for further assistance regarding the network equipment. Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet ●...
Page 64: Custom - Wireless
to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Internet service Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
Page 65 3) Connect the TV with the access point with – WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ – If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. WPS(PIN) ● 1) Press (green) 2) Enter the PIN code to the access point 3) Connect the TV with the access point with Manual...
Page 66: Custom - Wired
Available settings are displayed automatically. ● To set manually, select and set IP Address Subnet Mask Default ● Gateway Address. Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ●...
Page 67 VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ● This name will be used as the name of this TV on the screen of the other ● network equipment. Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ●...
Page 68: Network Status
Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Status with and press to access 3. Automatically testing is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Again: Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV and displays the current status again.
Page 69: Home Network Dlna
Home network DLNA Information This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA ® Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Page 70 And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA on your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. “Windows 7 / Windows 8” are the OS that have been tested for ●...
Page 71: Using Dlna
: To use this function with your smartphone, you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For information of the application (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/support For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ●...
Page 72: Network Connections
2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select one of the media servers with and press to access For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ● from the displayed media server list. To display / hide information of the highlighted media server ●...
Page 73 ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA and internet service) Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV) Access point Hub or Router Internet environment Smartphone DLNA Certified media server ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Unshielded) Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.
Page 74: Note
Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless Access Point DLNA Certified media server Smartphone Note Ensure to use a LAN straight cable. ●...
Page 75 ■ Quick setup - Wireless 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ● before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 3.
Page 76: Custom - Wireless
3. Select Quick setup with and press to access 4. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wired Custom - Wireless...
Page 77 To search access points again ● (blue) To display / hide information of the highlighted access point ● INFO It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. ● 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons.
Page 78: Custom - Wired
3) Press RETURN to store Proxy Port: This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. 1) Select Proxy Port with 2) Enter the number with numeric buttons 3) Press RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access...
Page 79: Custom - Wireless Access Point
Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with and press to access 2) Enter the address with or numeric buttons, and press to set 3) Press RETURN...
Page 80: Network Status
WPS(PIN): Enter the PIN code of the equipment. If the connection has failed, check the settings and positions of the ● equipment. And then, follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Change settings You can set up Network name(SSID), Encryption key, Wireless type Channel setting method manually.
Page 81: Network Link Settings
= Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Network Link Settings Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
Page 82: Software Update
Lists the equipment accessible to this TV on the home network. = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available.
Page 83: Viewing Photo
Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select one of the media servers with and press to access For the operations to access another TV, select the name of another TV ●...
Page 84: Using Slideshow
RETURN 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 with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Page 85: Selecting File
(Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 / Type5) Selects the background music during Photo mode. Videos Selecting file Ensure the preparations of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. Home network DLNA Information Home network Network connections Home network Network settings 1.
Page 86: Video Setup
Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ● INFO To the previous content ●...
Page 87: Audio Output Settings
4. Set with and press to store Video Preview / Off) Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail view. Images may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail view. Set the ● preview to solve this.
Page 88: Selecting File
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format. ● Auto: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as DTS.
Page 89: Playing Music
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To the previous track ●...
Page 90: Technical Information
Home network Network settings 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3. Select DIGA with and press to access 4. The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV’s remote control according to the operation guide.
Page 91: Video Format
Video format ■ Supported Video formats ● AVCHD (.mts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ●...
Page 92 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
Page 93: Music Format
Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ●...
Page 94 ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
Page 95: Media Player Using Media Player
Media Player Using Media Player Information Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory with this TV, and contents recorded with this TV to the formatted USB HDD. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed.
Page 96 digital video camera used. ■ To insert or remove the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card with the label surface facing front. Push the centre of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■...
Page 97: Selecting Device / Mode
Selecting device / mode 1. Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV When you insert the SD Card, Media Player will start automatically. ● Media Player Using Media Player Information To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ●...
Page 98: Photo Mode
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control ■ To change the device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
Page 99: Viewing Photo
To display Slideshow Settings ● (red) Media Player Photo mode Using slideshow To Sort ● (green) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) Viewing photo ■ Playback To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow...
Page 100: Multi Shot 3D
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month. The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as ● Unknown. To return to the thumbnail of all photos ● 1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2) Select All photos...
Page 101: Using Slideshow
and enjoy the 3D photos. Using slideshow Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed. 1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view with 2. Start Slideshow with (red) and To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Page 102 calendar is changed with Gallery (+ calendar) / Gallery: Various sizes of photos in the frames are displayed. You can select whether to display the calendar or not. The month of ● calendar is changed with Cinema: Photos are displayed as old films (sepia tone). Colour Effect (Off Sepia...
Page 103 Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat 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 will be played back. Auto: Music files stored in the root folder of the current device will be played back randomly.
Page 104: Watching Video
Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view. The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted in the ● thumbnail view if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview, set Video Preview to Off.
Page 105 camera used. To repeat playback ● Media Player Video mode Video Setup ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause (displays the time seek bar) / Playback To jump to the specified time point ●...
Page 106: Video Setup
– Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Video Setup Set up the settings for Video mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview...
Page 107: Selecting Content
Playback repeat within the title or selected file (depending on the content) Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status ●...
Page 108: Watching Recorded Tv
Viewed: Contents not played back yet are listed. Icons are displayed. ● : Content not played back yet (Once you play back the content, this icon will disappear.) : Protected content cannot be deleted. : Content under recording (You can play back this content even if under recording.) : Two or more contents are grouped.
Page 109: Grouping Contents
3) Jump to the specified time point with To display / hide the operation guide and information banner ● INFO To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B” ● (blue) (Set “A” and “B” in order.) – The points will be reset by pressing again or by other operations. To the previous / next chapter ●...
Page 110: Deleting Content
desired contents.) Change Protect Status: Select the content to protect from deletion, and then select Change Protect Status. Perform the same way to cancel the protection. (To change the status of several contents at once, tick all the desired contents.) Deleting content 1.
Page 111: Selecting File
Media Player Video mode Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound SPDIF Selection with and press to access 3. Select Auto with and press to set SPDIF Selection (Auto / PCM) Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Page 112: Music Setup
Playing music ■ Playback of the selected file in the folder 1. Select the folder with and press to access 2. Select the file with 3. Start playback with (red) ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide...
Page 113: Usb Sharing
USB Sharing USB Sharing You can copy the contents from one device to another using the USB ports and SD Card slot. To enable this function, connect the source drive and destination drive to ● the TV. Media Player Using Media Player Information Source drive:...
Page 114: Device Handling Caution
In consideration of possible loss of the data included in your USB devices ● or SD card for any reasons, Panasonic recommends to store or back up the data included in the USB devices or SD card to the other places...
Page 115: Usb Devices
You cannot connect any devices using a USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support ■ USB Flash Memory (for playing back in Media Player) USB Flash Memory format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT USB HDDs formatted on a PC are not guaranteed to work in Media Player.
Page 116: Photo Format
Setting for USB HDD Regarding performance, not all USB HDDs are guaranteed. Check the ● USB HDDs that have been tested for compatibility with this TV at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ●...
Page 117 H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard Ver. 2.0 (AVCHD 3D, AVCHD Progressive) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver.
Page 118 Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For ● details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
Page 119: Music Format
Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ■ Supported Subtitles formats ● MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer (.srt, .sub, .txt) The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file ●...
Page 120 = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for file names. ● Connected devices may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder ●...
Page 121 Functions APPS List Information Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List. ■ APPS List (Example) = Note = APPS List is subject to change without notice. ● How to use You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.
Page 122: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
● 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., without complicated settings.
Page 123 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu- ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
Page 124 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function. ■ 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.
Page 125 ■ 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 ●...
Page 126: Preparations
Recorder: ● Maximum 3 (DIGA Recorder, etc.) Player: ● Maximum 3 (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ●...
Page 127: Power Off Link
Power off Link Power off Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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 ●...
Page 128 4. Select one of the following items with and press to access Recorder Player Home Cinema Video Camera LUMIX Digital Camera Other (The menu of the accessed equipment will be displayed. The input mode will be changed automatically.) The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment. ●...
Page 129: Speaker Selection
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 List with APPS 2. Select VIERA Link with and press to access 3. Select Speaker Selection with and press to access 4.
Page 130: Child Lock
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard for HDAVI Control compatible ● equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment. To confirm the HDAVI Control version of this TV ● Support Information Using Help menu Child Lock Using Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals to restrict access to them.
Page 131: Parental Rating
2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ● If you have forgotten your changed PIN, input “6969” as the PIN number. ● Parental Rating To watch the Digital TV programme that has rating information on the selected age, enter the PIN number (depending on the broadcaster).
Page 132: Updating The Tv Software
2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press to access 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set 4. Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start. ● = Note = To retune TV channels only (e.g. after moving house), set Auto Tuning.
Page 133: Manual Update
= Note = Download may take a few hours. ● During software download and update, DO NOT switch off the TV. ● A notification message may be a reminder. In this case, schedule ● information (the date when the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update.
Page 134: Electronic Touch Pen
The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second. ● You can also set the character pressing or other numeric buttons less ● than 1 second. The characters may vary depending on the input items. ● Electronic Touch Pen Information This function allows you to paint or play games on the TV screen using Electronic Touch Pen (hereafter referred to as “Touch Pen”).
Page 135: Using Electronic Touch Pen
Using Electronic Touch Pen ■ How to paint on the photo / video 1. Press Power button to turn on the Touch Pen 2. Display the following images full-screen – Digital TV – HDMI input – Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services 3.
Page 136: Keyboard / Gamepad
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ●...
Page 137: Gamepad
Gamepad Check the gamepads that have been tested for compatibility with this TV ● at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote ● control. Volume Up / Down...
Page 138: How To Use
Settings Setting menu How to use Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1. Display the menu with MENU Displayed items vary depending on the input signal. ● 2. Select the menu with and press to access 3.
Page 139: Viewing Mode
To change menu pages ● = Note = A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media Player or Network ● services. Media Player Using Media Player Home network DLNA Using DLNA ■ Using control panel buttons 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2.
Page 140: Basic Settings
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in True Cinema Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally.
Page 141: Intelligent Frame Creation
Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth. (Max / Off) Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise, ● change the setting. Not valid when Game Mode is set to ●...
Page 142: Screen Settings
/ Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ● HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type.
Page 143 Off: Displays the image in the original size. Set to if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ● This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High ● definition) signals respectively. Not valid in Network services ●...
Page 144: D Settings
Scrolling Bar Displays scrolling bar pattern to assist elimination of panel “image retention”. Press to start scrolling and press any buttons (except Standby) to exit ● this mode. For positive effect to eliminate “image retention”, it may be necessary to ●...
Page 145: Copy Adjustment
2D 3D Depth (Max / Min) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images. 3D Adjustment / Off) Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D 3D mode). Set to to enable Effect setting. ● When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it ●...
Page 146: Reset Picture Defaults
Reset Picture Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings. Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. (Standard Music Ambience / User) Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
Page 147: Volume Settings
To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset ● Equaliser Settings with and press OK. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers. Surround (Stadium Hall...
Page 148: Voice Guidance Settings
recommended. If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm ● recommended. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ● Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance / Off) Set to to enable voice guidance of the basic features (menu item, on- screen messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.
Page 149: Advanced Settings
Speakers / Off) Set to to activate the description sound track from TV speakers. For Digital TV ● Advanced settings Selects multiplex sound mode (if available). Stereo: Use this normally. Mono: When stereo signal cannot be received / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted. For Analogue TV ●...
Page 150 = Note = If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if ● STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended to switch from STEREO to MONO. Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, ●...
Page 151: Reset Sound Defaults
For Digital TV or video contents of Media Player / Network services ● Media Player Video mode Audio output settings Home network Videos Audio output settings HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input (Digital / Analogue) Selects to fit the input signal. Watching External equipment HDMI features...
Page 152: Other Settings
Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings Software Update New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network.
Page 153: Auto Standby
Daylight Saving Time Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Auto + 1/2 hour hour) Watching Basic Adjusting time Region Select Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (NSW / ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory...
Page 154: Recording Setup
Recording USB HDD setup Setting for USB HDD Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD. Recording Recording current programme Touch Pen Setup Pairing Registers the Electronic Touch Pen (optional accessory) to this TV. Unpair Cancels pairing all the registered Electronic Touch Pen. Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for using the Electronic Touch Pen.
Page 155: Display Settings
Update Channel List Updates the channel list while keeping your settings. Watching Tuning and editing channels Update Channel List For Digital TV ● New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found. Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message...
Page 156: Viera Link Settings
To skip the input mode, select Skip. ● Banner Display Timeout 0 (No display) (seconds)) Sets how long the information banner stays on screen. VIERA Connect Banner / Off) Sets the VIERA Connect introduction banner display. For Full Screen TV ●...
Page 157: System Menu
Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Standby Power Save This function is available when VIERA Link is set to Power off Link ● is set to On. Intelligent Auto Standby / Off) Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption.
Page 158: Support Faqs
Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Black and white picture Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the ●...
Page 159: 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. Connecting devices such as DTV recorder / PVR / VCR etc. that also require an antenna connection to the digital television To maintain optimum antenna signal quality, use an ‘F’...
Page 160 Electrical interference caused by local or distant lighting storms, heavy ● rain, high wind etc. may cause picture to break up and / or audio to mute / distort momentarily. Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, ● or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy”...
Page 161: Sound
Domestic installations or AS1367 for MATV installations. Sound Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. No sound is produced Is “Sound mute” active? Press MUTE to switch sound mute on or off.
Page 162: Hdmi
The battery may be running low or flat. Replace it with a new one. ● Watching 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 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. - 162 -...
Page 163: Network
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.
Page 164: Other
● 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.
Page 165: Care And Cleaning
● An error message appears Follow the message’s instructions. ● If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the ● authorised service centre. Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in ●...
Page 166: Using Help Menu
Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. Liquid ● inside the TV could lead to product failure. Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner ● or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
Page 167: Optional Accessories
3D Eyewear TY-ER3D4MW, TY-ER3D4SW (Rechargeable type) ● – If you need additional 3D Eyewear, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/asia/ Communication Camera ■ Communication Camera...
Page 168: Wall-Hanging Bracket
– This camera can be used in the video communication tool. Internet service Internet content Selecting internet content – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK4P1RW ●...
Page 169 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Page 170 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC - 170 -...
Page 171 Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software Licence” menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,...
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