Page 1 TX-P42GT60B TX-P50GT60B 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 External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Terminal information • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode • Ambient Sensor...
Page 3 • Timer Programming • Guide link programming Teletext • Digital text service • Viewing Teletext • Teletext mode • 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...
Page 4 Recording current programme • One Touch Recording • Rewind LIVE TV Timer Programming • Setting timer programming • Editing timer programming • Note Technical information • USB HDD Internet service Internet content • Information • Selecting internet content • Note Network connections • Internet connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Network Status...
Page 5 Network connections • DLNA connection • Note Network settings • Network Connection • Custom - Wireless • Custom - Wired • Custom - Wireless Access Point • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Software Update • New Software Message Photos • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Using slideshow Videos • Selecting file • Watching video...
Page 6 Media Player Using Media Player • Information • Selecting device / mode Photo mode • Selecting file • Viewing photo • Sorting photos • Multi Shot 3D • Using slideshow 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...
Page 7 • Music format Functions APPS List • Information • How to use • Settings 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...
Page 8 Electronic Touch Pen • Information • Touch Pen Setup • Using Electronic Touch Pen • Maintenance Bluetooth devices • Bluetooth Setup Keyboard / Gamepad • Keyboard • Gamepad Settings Setting menu • How to use Picture • Viewing Mode • Basic settings • Ambient Sensor • Noise reduction settings • Resolution Remaster • Caption Smoother • Brilliance Enhancer • Intelligent Frame Creation • 24p Smooth Film...
Page 9 • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Audio Description • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults Network • Network Connection • Network Status • VIERA remote Settings • Network Link Settings • Other settings Timer • Off Timer • Timer Programming • Time Zone • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • Voice Control Settings...
Page 10 Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Analogue TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories • Electronic Touch Pen • 3D Eyewear • Communication Camera • Wall-hanging bracket Licence • Licence Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons. Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
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: How To Use
How to use Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc. 1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●...
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: Face Recognition
■ Face Recognition By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, you can select the registered Home Screen with face recognition. Please refer to Tutorial from the tool guide. Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary. ● Support Optional accessories Communication Camera...
Page 15: Basic
Basic Basic connection Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ■ Satellite dish Satellite terminal Satellite cable Satellite dish For freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite ● To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local ●...
Page 16 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the - 16 -...
Page 17 ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Cable TV box Terrestrial aerial or cable AV1 (SCART) terminal SCART cable – AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the RF cable SCART cable Terrestrial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR...
Page 18 = 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 19: Selecting Channel
Selecting channel 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite (Ireland only) Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat. ●...
Page 20 ■ To select a channel using TV Guide It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels. 1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE 2. Select the current programme or channel with and press to access 3.
Page 21: Information Banner
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 Programme start / finish time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc.
Page 22 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 STTL: Subtitle service available TEXT: Text service available Multi Audio: Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM: Audio mode –...
Page 23: Option Menu
Option Menu Confirm or change the current status. 1. Display Option Menu with OPTION 2. Select one of the following items with and press to access Voice Guidance Settings Audio Description Multi Audio / AD Multi Audio Monaural Audio Sub Channel Subtitle Language Teletext Character Set Teletext Language...
Page 24 Multi Audio Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available). This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once ● you exit the current programme. For DVB mode ● For Other Sat. mode (UK only) ●...
Page 25: Subtitle
NICAM Switches NICAM sound (if available). Settings Sound Advanced settings For Analogue mode ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Subtitle ■ freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL. ■...
Page 26: Off Timer
Off Timer Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period. 1. Display the menu with MENU 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.
Page 27: External 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 basic connection ● Watching Basic Basic connection To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology ●...
Page 28 ■ AV devices AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables DVD player AV2 (VIDEO) terminals Composite cables Camcorder / Game equipment - 28 -...
Page 29 Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. ● You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. ● (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 29 -...
Page 30 ■ To listen with speakers DIGITAL AUDIO Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound ● (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier. ■...
Page 31: Watching External Input
Watching external input Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. 1. Display the input selection menu with 2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with and press to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen) TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when ●...
Page 32: Screen Display
■ Screen display Manual input (default setting in Input Labels) ● AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link) ● AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: -- HDMI1: HDMI1 HDMI2: HDMI2 HDMI3: HDMI3 Operating with TV’s remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording...
Page 33 One Touch Recording ■ 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.
Page 34: Hdmi Features
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 and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Page 35: Dvi Connection
■ 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 AV2 audio terminals). Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Page 36: Terminal Information
Terminal information ■ AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) 1 : Audio out (R) 12: -- 2 : Audio in (R) 13: Red earth 3 : Audio out (L) 14: Earth 4 : Audio earth 15: Red in 5 : Blue earth 16: Status RGB 6 : Audio in (L) 17: CVBS earth...
Page 37: Valid Input Signals
■ HDMI terminal 1 : TMDS Data2+ 11 : TMDS Clock Shield 2 : TMDS Data2 Shield 12: TMDS Clock− 3 : TMDS Data2− 13: CEC 4 : TMDS Data1+ 14: Utility 5 : TMDS Data1 Shield 15: SCL 6 : TMDS Data1− 16: SDA 7 : TMDS Data0+ 17: DDC/CEC Ground...
Page 38: For Best Picture
For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Viewing Mode (Dynamic Normal Cinema THX Cinema THX Bright Room Custom Professional1 / Professional2)
Page 39: Ambient Sensor
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored. When in Custom Professional1 / 2 mode, Advanced Settings can be...
Page 40: Aspect
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT. ■ 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. ●...
Page 41: Aspect Control Signal
= Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ● completely. Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition) ● and HD (High definition) signals. Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D format signals. ●...
Page 42 ● AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only) Valid input signal format: 625 (576) / 50i, 50p Invalid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ● HDMI terminal Valid input signal format: 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p...
Page 43: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings for each input when Viewing Mode is set to Custom Professional1 / 2 mode. Watching For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Select the input mode with 2. Display the menu with MENU 3.
Page 44: White Balance
■ Colour Gamut Colour Gamut (Native Rec. 709 SMPTE-C / EBU) Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards. Native: Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum. Rec. 709: Standard for HD (High definition) SMPTE-C: Standard for NTSC EBU:...
Page 45: Colour Management
■ 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 Colour Management items.
Page 46 ■ 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. Gain: Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level. Reset to Defaults: Resets to the default detailed Gamma.
Page 47: Lock Settings
Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Lock Settings with and press to access 3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with numeric buttons Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. ●...
Page 48: For Best Audio
For best audio Sound mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Sound Mode with and press to access 3. Select the mode with and press to set Mode (Standard Music Ambience / User) Selects your favourite sound mode for each input. Standard: Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Page 49: Tv Guide
TV Guide Using TV Guide 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 broadcasters). 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2.
Page 50 To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with and press access 2) Select View with and press to access (DVB) – To use timer programming, select Timer Programming. Watching TV Guide Timer Programming – The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen. 3) Press to exit TV Guide –...
Page 51 To view more details of the programme (except Analogue) ● 1) Select the programme with 2) Press to view – Press again to return to TV Guide. To exit TV Guide ● EXIT = Note = When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for ●...
Page 52: Timer Programming
Timer Programming The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching 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. 1.
Page 53: Guide Link Programming
Guide link programming ■ Guide link programming (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) 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 programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
Page 54: Teletext
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.
Page 55: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext 1. Switch to teletext with TEXT Displays the index page (content varies depending on the ● broadcasters). Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen. ● Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen. ●...
Page 56 ■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once 1. Press TEXT to view in multi window Operations can be made only in teletext screen. ● 2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext ■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode) 1.
Page 57: Teletext Mode
Teletext mode Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT ● in the information banner. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
Page 58: Note
Note Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D. ● If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D ● Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate. Watching 3D Settings Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear. ●...
Page 59: Part Names And Functions
3D Eyewear - Functions ■ Part names and functions Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp Power button ● – Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear On. (The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.) –...
Page 60 ■ Indicator lamp status Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on: ● Sufficient battery level Flashes 5 times when turned on: ● Low battery level Flashes red: ● Under registering Flashes red once every 1 second: ● Under reconnecting to the TV Flashes red 3 times: ●...
Page 61: 3D Eyewear - Registration
3D Eyewear - Registration ■ First registration Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. 1. Turn the TV on 2. Press Power button for about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes.
Page 62: 3D Eyewear - Replacing Battery
3D Eyewear - Replacing battery When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning 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 ●...
Page 63: Viewing 3D
Viewing 3D You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D ● formats. – Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back.
Page 64 ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products Available in Media Player and Network services ● Media Player Home network ■ 2D images converted to 3D Set to 2D 3D mode in 3D Mode Selection. ● Watching...
Page 65: 3D Mode Selection
3D Mode Selection You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D. 1. Display the 3D Mode Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition. ●...
Page 66: 3D Settings
3D Settings 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture 3D Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access 3D Detection 3D Signal Message 3D Refresh Rate 2D 3D Depth 3D Adjustment L/R Picture Swap Edge Smoother...
Page 67 3D Refresh Rate (Auto 100Hz / 120Hz) Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D Eyewear. 100Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz. 120Hz: If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz. 2D 3D Depth (Max / Min)
Page 68 Edge Smoother / Off) Set to if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough (except in 2D 3D mode). Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images. = Note = Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function ●...
Page 69: Source Image Format
Source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and select the correct 3D mode. 3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following ●...
Page 70: Tuning And Editing Channels
Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Display the TV Selection screen with 2. Select the mode with and press to set freesat (UK only) / Analogue Other Sat.
Page 71 ■ List favourite Other Sat. / Satellite channels Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Other Sat. / Satellite Favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner. Watching Basic Information banner To change the category, press (blue).
Page 72 ■ Edit DVB Favourites list You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the favourites list. To move the channel ● 1) Select the channel with 2) Press (green) 3) Select the new position with or select the turn with numeric buttons 4) Press...
Page 73: Channel List
Channel List ■ Skip unwanted freesat / DVB / Analogue channels You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. 1. Select Channel List with and press to access 2. Select a channel with 3.
Page 74 ■ Create the channel list for Other Sat. / Satellite Create your channel list of Other Sat. / Satellite for viewing from all the found channels to exclude the duplicated channels or to reduce the number of channels. And then you can select your desired channels easily. 1.
Page 75: Regional Channel Edit
Regional Channel Edit You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel (if available). 1. Select a channel to replace from freesat Regional Channels with 2. Select a channel to be replaced from Alternative Regional Channels with to set Auto Setup...
Page 76 ■ Other Sat. / Satellite channels 1. Select Auto Setup with and press to access 2. Select the satellite with Selectable satellites are Astra2/Eurobird, Astra1 and Hotbird. ● Check the dish alignment for the satellite to select. ● – For Astra2/Eurobird Watching Basic...
Page 77: Channel Sorting By Region
■ Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV 1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to display the menu 2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item ●...
Page 78: Manual Tuning
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 will be added to Channel List.
Page 79: Update Channel List
■ Other Sat. / Satellite Set tuning parameters for the required satellite, details can usually be found in a satellite TV magazine. Normally use Auto Setup Add New Channels to retune Other Sat. / ● Satellite channels. Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the ●...
Page 80: Add New Channels
Add New Channels You can add any new channels found automatically to Channel List. 1. The signal condition is displayed and press to access If you select Any Satellite Auto Setup, this step is skipped. ● It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite. ●...
Page 81: 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 3 port with the USB cable. ●...
Page 82 = 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 ●...
Page 83: Setting For Usb Hdd
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 will be listed. Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be ●...
Page 84 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 ●...
Page 85: One Touch Recording
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 Recording Setup One Touch Recording with...
Page 86: Rewind Live Tv
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. Select Setup Recording Setup Rewind LIVE TV...
Page 87 ■ To stop Rewind LIVE TV 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup Recording Setup Rewind LIVE TV with and press to access 3. Select with to stop Rewind LIVE TV If you stop Rewind LIVE TV, the recorded content for Rewind LIVE TV will ●...
Page 88: 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.
Page 89 (Example) !: Overlapped timer programming events Function (USB HDD Rec. / Reminder) TV mode For UK For Ireland ● ● : freesat D: DVB : DVB S: Satellite : Other Sat. – You cannot change the mode within the menu. Channel position and name <TIMER>: Timer Programming STTL: Displays subtitles (if available)
Page 90 ■ Guide link programming : Guide link programming - Programmes according to the TV Guide signal : Split Programme Watching TV Guide Guide link programming UK only ● 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 programming event will follow the change.
Page 91: Editing Timer Programming
Editing timer programming 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Timer Timer Programming with and press to access 3. Select the event with To change a timer programming event ● – Correct as necessary. Recording Timer Programming Setting timer programming To delete a timer programming event ●...
Page 92: Note
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 ● received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in...
Page 93: Technical Information
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 94: Internet Service
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 95: Selecting Internet Content
Selecting internet content 1. Display APPS List with APPS For details of APPS List ● Functions APPS List Depending on the usage conditions, it may take a while to read all the ● data. 2. Select the desired item with and press to access (Example)
Page 96: 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 97: Network Connections
Network connections Internet connection To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ● retailer for assistance. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ● Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) ●...
Page 98: Note
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. ●...
Page 99: Network Settings
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections ■ 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 ●...
Page 100 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Internet service Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3.
Page 101: Custom - Wireless
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Internet service Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 102 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●...
Page 103: Custom - Wired
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 BACK/RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status...
Page 104 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with...
Page 105: 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 106: Home Network
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 107 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 108 : 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. Sharing the current programme may not be available when selecting radio ●...
Page 109: Using Dlna
Using DLNA To use DLNA features, 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. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press...
Page 110: Network Connections
Network connections DLNA connection To use DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without a broadband network environment. To use internet service, you need a broadband network environment. ● Internet service Network connections Internet connection ■...
Page 111 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Unshielded) Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server - 111 -...
Page 112: Note
■ 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. ● Set up and connect equipment required for the network environment. You ●...
Page 113: Network Settings
Network settings Network Connection Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections ■ 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 ●...
Page 114 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ● Home network Network settings Custom - Wireless ■ Quick setup - Wired 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection with and press to access 3.
Page 115: Custom - Wireless
Custom - Wireless Ensure the connections are completed before starting network setup. Home network Network connections 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wireless with and press to access Confirm the encryption key, settings and position of your access point ●...
Page 116 4. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press to set You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press BACK/RETURN to store ● 5. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed VIERA Name You can set your favourite name for this TV. ●...
Page 117: Custom - Wired
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 BACK/RETURN to store 6. Select Network Status with and press to access Home network Network settings Network Status...
Page 118 Proxy Settings It is not required for normal household use. ● Some internet services may not be available depending on the proxy ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser. 1) Select Proxy with...
Page 119: Change Settings
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.
Page 120: Network Status
For the operations, refer to the support information of the application. Device to upload contents Selects device to upload contents from the network equipment (smartphone, etc.). = Note = Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, ● consult your local Panasonic dealer. - 120 -...
Page 121: Network Link Settings
To use this function with your smartphone, 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. Registration Type (Auto...
Page 122: Software Update
= 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. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
Page 123: Photos
Photos 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. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
Page 124: Viewing Photo
Viewing photo ■ Playback Photos are displayed one at a time. To operate Single view ● : To the previous photo : To the next photo : Stop (return to list) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ●...
Page 125: Using Slideshow
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 ● To pause (return to Single view) ●...
Page 126 Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast. Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Transition Effect is set to Motion ● Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2...
Page 127: Videos
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. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
Page 128: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback If you have stopped the last playback halfway, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. To operate playback ● Manual skip – Press to skip forward approx. 30 seconds. : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop...
Page 129: Video Setup
Video Setup Set up the settings for video file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Video Setup with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Video Preview Multi Audio Dual Audio...
Page 130: Audio Output Settings
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 ● Home network Videos Video Setup 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
Page 131: Music
Music 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. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access 3.
Page 132: Playing Music
Playing music ■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ● (green) To return to list ●...
Page 133: Diga Recorder
DIGA Recorder Controlling DIGA Recorder 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. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select Media Server with and press to access...
Page 134: Technical Information
Technical information Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 135 ● SD-Video (.mod) Video codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio codec: Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.31 (Entertainment Video Profile) ● The data may not be available if a folder structure on the device is ● modified. ● AVI (.avi) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP/ASP, VC-1, Windows Media Video Ver.
Page 136 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 137 ■ 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 ●...
Page 138: Music Format
Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC, Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 139: 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 140 Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or ● 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.
Page 141: 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 142 = Note = You may also access each mode directly from APPS List. ● Functions APPS List How to use Recorded TV is available for contents recorded on the USB HDD with this ● Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file. ●...
Page 143: Photo Mode
Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback. : Error display To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view ● 1) Display the option menu with OPTION 2) Select Change Size with and press...
Page 144: Viewing Photo
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 ●...
Page 145: Multi Shot 3D
Multi Shot 3D This TV can create a 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. This TV can also create a 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, ●...
Page 146: Using Slideshow
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 147 Frame (Off Multi Collage Drift (+ calendar) Drift Gallery (+ calendar) Gallery Cinema) Selects the frame type of the slideshow. Multi: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. Collage: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale. Drift (+ calendar) / Drift: Photos are displayed with flow images.
Page 148 Transition Effect (Off Fade Dissolve Motion / Random) Selects the transition effect for switching photos during the slideshow. Fade: The next photo fades in gradually. Dissolve: Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next photo. Motion: Each photo is displayed with an effect of enlarging, reducing, moving up or moving down.
Page 149 Interval (Long Normal / Short) Selects slideshow interval. Not valid when Frame is set to Drift, Gallery, Cinema or when Transition ● Effect is set to Motion Repeat / Off) Slideshow repeat Back Ground Music (Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Type5 User / Auto)
Page 150: Video Mode
= Note = Picture quality may be degraded depending on the slideshow settings. ● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. ● Video mode Selecting file 1. Select the title in the thumbnail view with : Error display : The file does not support thumbnail view.
Page 151: Watching Video
Watching video ■ Playback from the selected scene in the title (SD-Video or AVCHD) Playback of the selected scene will start and continue until the end of the title. 1. Select the title with and press to access 2. Select the scene with 3.
Page 152 To change aspect ● 1) Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT 2) Select the mode with and press to set Aspect1: Displays the content enlarged without distortion. Aspect2: Displays the content full-screen. Original: Displays the content original size. – You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT. (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.) –...
Page 153: Video Setup
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 Multi Audio Dual Mono Audio Subtitle Subtitle Text Repeat...
Page 154: Audio Output Settings
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.
Page 155: Recorded Tv Mode
Recorded TV mode Selecting content For exclusive USB HDD ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, ensure the connection and ● settings are completed. Recording USB HDD setup 1. Contents list of the selected device is displayed in Recorded TV mode Remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed on the top right.
Page 156: Watching Recorded Tv
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 ●...
Page 157: Grouping Contents
To confirm or change the current status (if available) ● Watching Basic Option Menu To return to list ● BACK/RETURN Grouping contents 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Display the option menu with OPTION 3.
Page 158: Deleting Content
Deleting content 1. Select the content to edit with and press (blue) to tick in the contents list 2. Delete the content with (red) 3. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select with press to set Changing device You can change the current device to another device directly in the same mode when two or more available devices are connected.
Page 159: Audio Output Settings
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.
Page 160: Music Mode
Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ● Media Player Technical information Music format ■ Thumbnail view To display / hide information of the highlighted content ●...
Page 161: Music Setup
■ Playback To operate playback ● : Rewind : Fast forward : Stop : Pause / Playback To display / hide the operation guide ● To the previous track ● (red) To the next track ● (green) To return to thumbnail ●...
Page 162: Technical Information
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals to prevent data ● deterioration, data damage or erratic operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data. SD Card ■...
Page 163: 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 164: Photo Format
Photo format ■ Supported Photo formats ● JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .mpo) Image resolution (pixel): 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 DCF and EXIF standards ● Progressive JPEG is not supported. ● = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions. ●...
Page 165: 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 166 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 167 ● PS (.mod, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .vro) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, LPCM, MPEG Audio, ● TS (.mts, .m2ts, .tp, .trp, .ts, .tts) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG1, MPEG2, VC-1 Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS core, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3...
Page 168 Music format ■ Supported Music formats ● MP3 (.mp3) ● AAC, Apple Lossless (.m4a) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● WMA / WMA Pro (.wma) Copy-protected files cannot be played back. ● ● LPCM (.wav) ● FLAC (.flac) = Note = Some files may not be played back even if they fulfil these conditions.
Page 169 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 170 Recorded TV Media Player Recorded TV mode Media Server Home network DLNA Using DLNA VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Settings You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.). 1. Display APPS List with APPS 2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with and press to access 3.
Page 171: Summary Of Viera Link
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 172 ● 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 173 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. Use a fully wired SCART cable. ● Use the optical digital audio cable or SCART cable for audio output from ●...
Page 174 : If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. ■...
Page 175 ■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment The following is the maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.
Page 176: Easy Playback
Easy playback Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operating, the input mode is switched automatically. Power on Link Power on Link in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment is activated, the TV is automatically turned on.
Page 177: Intelligent Auto Standby
Intelligent Auto Standby Intelligent Auto Standby in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings 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...
Page 178 ■ If multiple recorders or players are connected Each recorder / player is numbered. The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type of equipment. For example, when two recorders are connected to HDMI2 and HDMI3, the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as Recorder1, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as Recorder2.
Page 179: 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 180 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 ●...
Page 181: Child Lock
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.
Page 182 ■ freesat Players Locks freesat content supplied through the internet. Unlock: With this setting selected, you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content. This is the default setting. Lock Guidance Content: With this setting selected, you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you want to watch freesat Player content which is...
Page 183: Pin Number
PIN number You can change the PIN number. 1. Select Change PIN with and press to access 2. Enter a new PIN number twice with the numeric buttons = Note = Setting Shipping Condition erases the PIN number and all settings. ●...
Page 184: Common Interface
Common Interface Caution Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or ● removing the Common Interface (CI) Module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, ●...
Page 185: Using Common Interface
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained in Common Interface (CI) Modules. Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or ● services. ■ Insert the CI module (optional) The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the ●...
Page 186: Shipping Condition
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 Shipping Condition with and press...
Page 187: Updating The Tv Software
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 mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. To install new software, select Standby with...
Page 188: Manual Update
Manual update You can update new software manually. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu System Update System Update Search with and press to access 3. Searches for an update (for several minutes) and displays a corresponding message if any 4.
Page 189: Using Numeric Buttons
Setting characters Using numeric buttons You can enter characters for free input items using numeric buttons. Press the numeric button 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...
Page 190: Electronic Touch Pen
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”). The Touch Pen is available only for specific applications. ● Touch Pen Setup ■...
Page 191: 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 – DVB mode – HDMI input – Photo / video contents of Media Player / Network services 3.
Page 192 Maintenance ■ Storage and Cleaning Clean using a soft, dry cloth. ● Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the Touch Pen, as doing so may ● cause the paint to peel off. Do not dunk the Touch Pen in liquid such as water when cleaning. ●...
Page 193: Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards and Bluetooth audio devices (headphones, etc.) with this TV by setting Bluetooth Setup in the Setup Menu. Settings Setup Bluetooth Setup : HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards can be used. : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices can be used.
Page 194 ● devices. This setup has not been designed for the 3D Eyewear and Electronic ● Touch Pen supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. Additional information for the devices may be found on the following ● website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support - 194 -...
Page 195: Keyboard / Gamepad
Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard Keyboards requiring the drivers are not supported. ● To change the language type, set Keyboard Layout. ● Settings Setup System Menu Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on ● the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting. Some of the keys of keyboards may correspond to the operation of the ●...
Page 196 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 197: Setting Menu
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 198 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 Demo Settings is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” ●...
Page 199 Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. (Dynamic Normal Cinema THX Cinema THX Bright Room Custom Professional1 / Professional2) Dynamic: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Normal: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. Cinema: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
Page 200: Basic Settings
: THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified movies. THX Certified movies have the THX logo on the disc. THX modes are not available for photo contents or internet services. Basic settings Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness...
Page 201: Noise Reduction Settings
Ambient Sensor Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions. / Off) Noise reduction settings Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces unwanted picture noise. MPEG Remaster (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Resolution Remaster Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.
Page 202: P Smooth Film
24p Smooth Film Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source movie images smooth. (Max / Off) This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of ● Intelligent Frame Creation. Not valid when Game Mode is set to ●...
Page 203 HDMI Content Type (Graphics Photos Auto / Off) Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected content type. Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type.
Page 204: Screen Settings
Screen Settings 16:9 Overscan / Off) Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect. Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image. Off: Displays the image in the original size. Set to if noise occurs on the edge of the screen. ●...
Page 205 Pixel Orbiter / Auto) Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image retention”. Auto: Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely recognise the wobbling. 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 ●...
Page 206 3D Settings 3D Detection (On (Advance) / Off) Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not. (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.
Page 207 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 ● carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.
Page 208: Reset To Defaults
Lock Settings Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 mode for each input. Watching For best picture Lock Settings Copy Adjustment Copies the selected Custom, Professional1 Professional2 settings to those of the other input. Watching For best picture Copy Adjustment Reset to Defaults Resets the current Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings.
Page 209 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. Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality.
Page 210 Basic settings Bass Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Treble Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output. Equaliser Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality. This function is available when Mode is set to User.
Page 211: Volume Settings
Volume settings Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of headphones. 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)
Page 212: Voice Guidance Settings
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. Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min)
Page 213: Audio Description
Audio Description Audio Description (Auto / Off) Narration settings for visually impaired users. Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the broadcast. The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by in the ● information banner.
Page 214 Advanced settings NICAM / Off) Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex Reproduces NICAM stereo sound. Set to if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound) ● For Analogue mode ● Audio Preference (Multichannel Stereo / MPEG) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks. Multichannel: The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.
Page 215 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.
Page 216: Other Settings
Sets to control the TV with devices connected to the network. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings Other settings Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Internet service Network settings Software Update Home network Network settings...
Page 217: Time Zone
Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic Off Timer Timer Programming Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes. Recording Timer Programming For Digital TV ● Time Zone Adjusts the time data.
Page 218: Eco Navigation
To use this function, 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. = Note = Voice Control function may not work properly depending on the ●...
Page 219: Recording Setup
Recording Setup Settings for the recording feature of the USB HDD Recording Recording current programme Touch Pen Setup Pairing Registers the Electronic Touch Pen (supplied) to this TV. Unpair Cancels pairing all the registered Electronic Touch Pen. Safety Precautions Displays the precautions for using the Electronic Touch Pen. Bluetooth Setup Settings for the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology Functions...
Page 220: Tuning Menu
Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit Not valid in Analogue mode ● Channel List Skips unwanted channels or edits channels. Watching Tuning and editing channels Channel List Regional Channel Edit Replaces your regional channels with available channels from another region.
Page 221 New Channel Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found or not. Watching Tuning and editing channels New Channel Message For DVB mode ● Signal Condition Checks the signal condition. Watching Tuning and editing channels Signal Condition Not valid in Analogue mode ●...
Page 222 Language Preferred Multi Audio (English Welsh Gaelic / Irish) Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster). UK only ● Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).
Page 223: Display Settings
Display Settings Preferred Subtitle Type (Standard Hard of Hearing) Selects the preferred subtitle type. Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 Language are given priority. ● Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with digital ● channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Ireland only ●...
Page 224 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 ● 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.
Page 225: Viera Link Settings
VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link / Off) Sets to use VIERA Link functions. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” 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.
Page 226: System Menu
Professional Mode (isfccc) Enables the professional picture settings. Set to to display the modes of Professional1 Professional2 Viewing Mode. isfccc is the picture setting for the certified professional dealer. For details, ● consult your local dealer. System Menu Keyboard Layout Selects the language that your USB or Bluetooth Keyboard supports.
Page 227 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. Set to All Channel List to display all the channels. Set to Last to display the ●...
Page 228 Picture Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen.
Page 229 No image can be displayed Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place. ● Check the correct input mode is selected. ● Check the setting of AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) in Input Selection ● match the output of the external equipment. Watching External equipment Is Contrast,...
Page 230 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 or dish.
Page 231 Faulty dish message appears The satellite cable may be short-circuited or there may be connection ● problems of the cable. Check the cable and connection and then turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, and turn it on again. If the message persists, consult a dish installer for checking the dish and ●...
Page 232 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.
Page 233 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 234 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 view 3D images Cannot register a 3D Eyewear to the TV Has the 3D Eyewear been switched on and set to 3D mode? ●...
Page 235 HDMI Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
Page 236 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 237 ● 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 238 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 239: Care And Cleaning
Maintenance Care and Cleaning First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. ■ Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surfaces of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface.
Page 240: Using Help Menu
Information Using Help menu 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Help with and press to access 3. Select TV Self Test System Information Device Information with and press to access TV Self Test Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 241: Optional Accessories
3D Eyewear ■ 3D Eyewear TY-ER3D4ME, TY-ER3D4SE (Rechargeable type) ● – If you need 3D Eyewear additionally, please purchase this optional accessory. – Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology. – For more information (English only): http://panasonic.net/viera/eu/ - 241 -...
Page 242: Communication Camera
Internet content Selecting internet content Watching my Home Screen Settings – 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 ● – For 42 / 50 inches model –...
Page 243 = Warning = Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket ● by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
Page 244 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 245 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 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 246 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,...
Page 247 The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. http://www.unipf.jp/dl/EUIDTV13/ - 247 -...
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