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  • Page 1 TC-L42ET60L TC-L47ET60L TC-L50ET60L TC-L55ET60L 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 • SAP • Off Timer • Still • Last view • OSD Language External equipment • External connection • Watching external input • Operating with TV’s remote control • HDMI features • Valid input signals For best picture • Viewing Mode...
  • Page 3 • Note • 3D Eyewear - Maintenance • 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 • Select Primary Channel • Signal Condition Internet service Internet content • Information...
  • Page 4 • Software Update • New Software Message Home network DLNA • Information • Using DLNA 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...
  • Page 5 Technical information • Photo format • Video format • Music format 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 Music mode • Selecting file • Playing music...
  • Page 6 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 Shipping Condition • Shipping Condition...
  • Page 7 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 to Defaults Sound • Mode • Basic settings • Volume settings • Voice Guidance Settings • Advanced settings • Reset to Defaults...
  • Page 8 • Auto Standby • No signal Power off Setup • Eco Navigation • USB Device Setup • Child Lock • Tuning Menu • Language • Display Settings • VIERA Link Settings • System Menu • Other Settings Support FAQs • Picture • Digital TV • Sound • 3D • HDMI • Network • Other Maintenance • Care and Cleaning Information • Using Help menu Optional accessories...
  • Page 9 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. ● - 9 -...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Settings

    (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 12 ■ Home Screen Selection 1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example) 2. Select the screen with and press to set Full Screen Displays full-screen TV TV Home Screen: To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable. Lifestyle Screen: Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

  • Page 13: Basic Connection

    Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed ● on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually. Internet service Network settings Software Update...

  • Page 14: Selecting Channel

    ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial terminal RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR Aerial For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link ■ Set top box HDMI terminal HDMI cable Set top box Satellite dish For VIERA Link connections ●...

  • Page 15: Information Banner

    The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. ● 2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more- ● digit (e.g. 399, press ■...
  • Page 16 Programme Programme start / finish time (Digital TV) Channel position, etc. (Analogue) Favourites To change the favourite (Digital TV) ● 1) Display the favourite list with (blue) 2) Select the favourite with and press to change To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

  • Page 17: Option Menu

    Information on the next programme (Digital TV) ● Extra information (Digital TV) ● INFO – Press again to hide the banner. To hide the banner ● EXIT To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout. ● Settings Setup Display Settings Option Menu Confirm or change the current status.

  • Page 18: Sap

    Digital Text Selects the digital text (superimposed) (if available). For Digital TV ● Analogue CC Selects the analogue closed caption (if available). For Analogue TV ● Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programme) for watching TV with SAP. For Digital TV, switch the audio signal (if available).

  • Page 19: Last View

    Last view Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST. Press again to return to the current view. ● = Note = Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed ● channel or input mode. OSD Language You can change language for on-screen displays.
  • Page 20 = Note = For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable ● when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. ■ AV devices AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals Component cables...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Operating With Tv's Remote Control

    Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR) ■ 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...

  • Page 23: Hdmi Features

    2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons Codes for each product and features ● 70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player 71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR 73 (default): Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link 3.

  • Page 24: Valid Input Signals

    Deep Colour ● Audio Return Channel ● – Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable. – For HDMI2 terminal ● ■ DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable.

  • Page 25: For Best Picture

    = Note = Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. ● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. ● For best picture Viewing Mode 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Viewing Mode with and press to access...

  • Page 26: Ambient Sensor

    Ambient Sensor 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Picture Ambient Sensor with and press to access 3. Select with and press to set Ambient Sensor / Off) Automatic Brightness Control function ● Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    Zoom: Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. Full: Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen. For HD (High definition) signals ● Sidecut Just: Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. For HD (High definition) signals ●...
  • Page 28 ■ Adaptive Gamma Control Adaptive Gamma Control Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter. Not valid when Adaptive Backlight Control is set to ● ■ Black Expander Black Expander Gradually adjusts the shades of black. ■ Clear White Effect Clear White Effect Makes the white area clearer.
  • Page 29 ■ 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. Reset to Defaults Resets to the default Colour Management.

  • Page 30: Copy Adjustment

    ■ Reset to Defaults Reset to Defaults Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings. = Note = Colour Management is available when Viewing Mode in the Picture Menu ● is set to True Cinema or Custom. Copy Adjustment Copies the picture settings of True Cinema Custom to those of another...

  • Page 31: Tv Guide

    Ambience: Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds. User: Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite sound quality. For the User mode, Equaliser will be available in the Sound Menu instead ● Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

  • Page 32: Note

    Channel position and name To watch the programme ● 1) Select the current programme with 2) Press to watch To the previous day ● (red) To the next day ● (green) To view a channel list of the selected type ●...

  • Page 33: 3D Eyewear - Maintenance

    horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images. Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D ● images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear. Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 3D Settings

    above operation 2. Select the mode with and press to set Original: Displays the source image as it is. Use to identify the format type of the source image. ● Watching Source image format Side by Side - 3D Side by Side - 2D Top and Bottom - 3D Top and Bottom - Displays the mode you select.
  • Page 36 displays the 3D image automatically. To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to ● (Advance). 3D Signal Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is found or not. Not valid when 3D Detection is set to...

  • Page 37: Source Image Format

    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 38: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from ● the above illustrations. Tuning and editing channels Setting menu You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with 2.

  • Page 39: Channel List

    (yellow) 4. Press RETURN to store ■ Edit Digital TV 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 numeric buttons...

  • Page 40: Auto Tuning

    2. Select a channel with 3. Press to set Reveal Hide (skip) Reveal Hide (skip) To reveal all channels (Digital TV / Analogue) ● (yellow) ■ Edit Digital TV / Analogue Channels To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) ● (red) –...

  • Page 41: Manual Tuning

    ■ Auto Tuning 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 Tuning with following control panel buttons Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item ●...

  • Page 42: Update Channel List

    If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0. ● Update Channel List By updating the Digital TV channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Custom - Wireless

    5. Enter the encryption key of the access point with and press 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.
  • Page 48 2) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 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.

  • Page 49: Custom - Wired

    Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Auto is recommended. ● 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. ●...
  • Page 50 2. Select Network Network Connection Custom Wired with and press to access 3. The VIERA Name/IP/DNS Settings screen is displayed 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 ●...

  • Page 51: Network Status

    4. Select Network Status with and press to access Internet service Network settings Network Status 5. Select Exit with and press to set Network Status Displays and checks the network status (MAC Address, current network settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2.
  • Page 52 3. Select with and press to set - 52 -...

  • Page 53: 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 54 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 55: Using Dlna

    To use this function with another DLNA Certified VIERA, set Network Link ● Settings of this TV. Home network Network settings Network Link Settings = Note = To use this function, turn this TV on. ● This function is available only with 1 piece of other equipment. ●...

  • Page 56: Network Connections

    = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected. ● You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 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.
  • Page 57 ■ Wired connection (For DLNA and internet service) ETHERNET terminal LAN cable (Shielded) Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable. ● Hub or Router Internet environment DLNA Certified media server ■ Wireless connection (For DLNA) To use the TV as a wireless access point ●...

  • Page 58: 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 you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 or ●...

  • Page 59: Custom - Wireless

    You can set characters using numeric buttons. ● Press RETURN to store ● 6. Automatically setup is done and the Network Status screen is displayed Home network Network settings Network Status 7. Select Exit with and press to set To set manually ●...
  • Page 60 – 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 61: Custom - Wired

    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 ● settings. Proxy: This is the address of the relay server connected between the browser and the target server and sends data to the browser.
  • Page 62 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 63: Custom - Wireless Access Point

    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 64: 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. - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Network Link Settings

    Remote Device List. Remote Device List 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. - 65 -...

  • Page 66: Software Update

    Software Update Accesses the specific website to update the TV’s software if any updates are available. 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Network Software Update with and press to access 3. Follow the on-screen instructions New Software Message Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not.

  • Page 67: Viewing Photo

    You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote ● control code is “73”. Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control 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)

  • Page 68: Videos

    2. Select Slideshow Settings with and press to access 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Auto Makeup Interval Repeat Back Ground Music 4. Set with and press to store Auto Makeup / Off) Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.

  • Page 69: Watching Video

    4. Select the file with and press to access Depending on the condition of media server, you may need to select ● the folder before selecting the file. To display / hide information of the highlighted file ● INFO = Note = Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.

  • Page 70: Video Setup

    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.) – Aspect cannot be changed depending on the content. To return to list ●...

  • Page 71: Audio Output Settings

    Subtitle Text Selects the font type to display subtitles correctly (if available). This function is available during playback. ● Repeat / Off) Playback repeat within the selected file Audio output settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal.

  • Page 72: Playing Music

    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 73: Music Setup

    RETURN Music Setup Set up the settings for music file operations on this TV. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Music Setup Repeat with 3. Select Folder with and press to set Folder: Playback repeat within the selected folder One: Playback repeat of the selected one file Technical information...

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76: 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 77 ● 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 78: 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. (Example) Photo mode: Still pictures recorded with digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode: Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras will be played back.

  • Page 79: Selecting Device / Mode

    of the card until a click is heard. (To remove, push it again.) Label surface Cutout ■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory Insert or remove straight and completely. To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely ●...
  • Page 80 4. Select the device with and press to access If two or more devices are not connected, this step will be skipped. ● 5. Select Photo Video Music with and press to access Photo Media Player Photo mode Video Media Player Video mode Music Media Player...

  • Page 81: Photo Mode

    1. Display the contents selection screen with (blue) while the thumbnail is displayed 2. Select the contents with and press to access The mode can be switched in the current device. ● Photo mode Selecting file Select the file in the thumbnail view with and press to start playback.

  • Page 82: Sorting Photos

    : Stop (return to thumbnail) : Slideshow To display / hide the operation guide ● INFO To rotate 90° ● (blue) To return to thumbnail ● RETURN Sorting photos ■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green) 2.

  • Page 83: Using Slideshow

    To view the created 3D photo with 3D effect, you need the 3D Eyewear. ● 1. Display the option menu in the thumbnail view with OPTION 2. Select Multi Shot 3D with and press to access 3. Select two photos for L (left) and R (right) with (red) You can only select photos of the same recorded date and the same ●...
  • Page 84 ■ Slideshow Settings Set up the settings for Photo mode. 1. Display the option menu with OPTION 2. Select Slideshow Settings with 3. Select one of the following items with and press to access Frame Colour Effect Auto Makeup Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval Repeat...
  • Page 85 contrast. Screen Mode (Normal / Zoom) Selects enlarged or normal viewing in Single view and Slideshow. Not valid when Frame is set to Collage, Drift, Gallery Cinema ● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be fully enlarged to fill the ●...

  • Page 86: Video Mode

    If no music files have been registered or the device which had ● registered music files is removed, no sound will be played back. ● To register music 1) Select the music file with and press to access Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you ●...

  • Page 87: Watching Video

    To start playback ● (red) To change the device ● (yellow) To change the contents ● (blue) 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.

  • Page 88: Video Setup

    INFO To the previous title / scene ● (red) To the next title / scene ● (green) 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.

  • Page 89: Audio Output Settings

    Multi Audio, Dual Mono Audio Selects for selectable sound tracks (if available). It may take several seconds to change the sound. ● This function is available during playback. ● Subtitle Display / hide subtitles (if available). This function is available during playback. ●...

  • Page 90: Music Mode

    PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using ● HDMI cable. Music mode Selecting file 1. Select the folder in the thumbnail view with 2. Start playback with (red) For supported file formats ●...

  • Page 91: Music Setup

    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. - 91 -...

  • Page 92: Sd Card

    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 93: 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 94 ● ● MP4 (.f4v, .m4v, .mp4) 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 ● - 94 -...
  • Page 95 details, read the manual of the products. ● FLV (.flv) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP Audio codec: AAC, MP3 ● 3GPP (.3gp, .3g2) Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, HE-AAC ● 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,...

  • Page 96: Music Format

    = 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 97: Apps List

    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 98: Settings

    ● 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 99 ● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI terminal ● via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. HDMI terminal HDMI cable Equipment with VIERA Link function (DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera) ■...
  • Page 100 : For equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function. : 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 ●...
  • Page 101 Power off link ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ● Speaker Selection ● Blu-ray Disc theatre Easy playback ● Power on link ● Power off link ● Standby Power Save ● Intelligent Auto Standby ● VIERA Link Control ●...

  • Page 102: Preparations

    Audio system: ● Maximum 1 (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) Tuner: ● Maximum 4 (Set top box, etc.) Preparations Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link. ● For VIERA Link connections ● Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

  • Page 103: Standby Power Save

    Standby Power Save Standby Power Save in the Setup Menu to use this function. Settings Setup VIERA Link Settings The power consumption of the connected equipment in Standby mode is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption.

  • Page 104: Speaker Selection

    theatre. Other means Tuner set top box. ● 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the menu of the equipment Confirm the remote control code is “73”. ● Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control To display the operation guide ●...

  • Page 105: Note

    4. Select Home Cinema with and press to set Home Cinema: The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu- ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned ●...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition (i.e. no channels tuned in). All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). 1. Display the menu with MENU 2. Select Setup System Menu Shipping Condition with and press to access 3.

  • Page 108: Setting Characters

    may be changed). If you do not want to do so, set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off. Every time you set, the TV automatically performs search in Standby and ● downloads an update if any software updates are available. The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions: ●...

  • Page 109: Keyboard / Gamepad

    Coloured buttons 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. - 109 -...
  • Page 110 Volume Up / Down Channel Up / Down GUIDE RETURN HOME APPS EXIT MENU - 110 -...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Picture

    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 113: Basic Settings

    In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, 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...

  • Page 114: Intelligent Frame Creation

    MPEG Noise Reduction (Auto / Off) Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise. Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to ● Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth.
  • Page 115 Film Cadence Mode / Off) Improves vertical resolution for movie images. This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network services ● or when Game Mode is set to On). 1080p Pixel Direct / Off) Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal. Not valid in 3D mode ●...

  • Page 116: Screen Settings

    AV Colour System (Auto PAL-M PAL-N / NTSC) Selects optional colour system based on video signals. For AV input ● 3D-COMB / Off) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid. Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning ●...

  • Page 117: 3D Settings

    Screen Display / Off) Turns the screen off when you select Off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen. Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. ●...

  • Page 118: Copy Adjustment

    When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies ● among different individuals. Effect: Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference. (This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or channel.) L/R Picture Swap (L/R (Normal)

  • Page 119: Basic Settings

    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. In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround Bass Boost can be adjusted ●...

  • Page 120: Volume Settings

    Stadium: Provides the sound effect such as a stadium. Hall: Provides the sound effect such as a concert hall. Natural: Controls the reverberation to make the voice sound clearer. This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers. ●...

  • Page 121: Advanced Settings

    Speed (Fast Normal / Slow) Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance. Volume (Max / Min) Selects the volume for the voice guidance. Language Changes language for the voice guidance. User Level (Expert / Beginner) Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance. Advanced settings SPDIF Selection (Auto...

  • Page 122: Reset To Defaults

    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 123: Timer

    New Software Message / Off) Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via network or not. Internet service Network settings New Software Message Home network Network settings New Software Message Timer Off Timer Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode. (minutes)) Watching Basic...

  • Page 124: No Signal Power Off

    No signal Power off Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes. / Off) The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby ●...
  • Page 125 Manual Tuning Searches for channels manually. Watching Tuning and editing channels Manual Tuning 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 or not.

  • Page 126: Language

    Language OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays. Display Settings Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection or banner. Watching External equipment Watching external input...

  • Page 127: System Menu

    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. Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Power off Link Standby Power Save / Off) Controls the connected equipment to reduce power consumption in Standby.

  • Page 128: Other Settings

    Licence Menu Displays the software licence information. Other Settings Power Save / Off) Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power consumption. - 128 -...

  • Page 129: 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 130: Digital Tv

    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. Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the Digital TV ●...

  • Page 131: 131

    ● Watching Basic 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 Ensure that 3D Mode Selection is set to 3D.

  • Page 132: Hdmi

    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 133: 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 134: 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. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger Clattered sound might be heard There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

  • Page 135: Information

    For stubborn dirt: First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture. = Caution = Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard, otherwise this may ●...

  • Page 136: Optional Accessories

    – Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wall-hanging bracket ■ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended ● wall-hanging bracket. - 136 -...

  • Page 137: Licence

    “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D” and “AVCHD Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service ®...
  • Page 138 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 LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or, (4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL V2.1.
  • Page 139 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 140 Ver.2.00...

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